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Est. Quinta da Praia
Spectators: 7966 (Terracing: 5976, Seating: 1832, VIP seats: 158) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Teodoro Padilha started the match with the kick off. Thanks to some nice moves Stijn De Deygere could shoot a difficult shot in the 4th minute, which Erasmo Fernendo however easily saved by the left post. Mati Elujõe struck a weak shot in the 7th minute. Erasmo Fernendo didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Samouco Futebol Clube. Erasmo Fernendo was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Mati Elujõe showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 1-0 in the 12 minute of play. Manhente FC's Erasmo Fernendo proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 17th minute of the match, managed to save Manhente FC from getting a goal against them. If Américo Coelho had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 19th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Mati Elujõe could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 22nd minute of the match, but Erasmo Fernendo made a huge save. In the 24th minute Samouco Futebol Clube were awarded a corner. Reginaldo Figueira went to the cornerflag to take it. An unexpectedly hard shot by Homero Sá in the 26th minute of play forced Samouco Futebol Clube's goalkeeper Lucílio Abreu to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 28th minute, Samouco Futebol Clube's Stijn De Deygere ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Erasmo Fernendo. Erasmo Fernendo yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 2-0. After some fancy dribbling in the 36th minute, Mati Elujõe managed to get in a good position for a shot. Samouco Futebol Clube's supporters rose to their feet, but Mati Elujõe was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Erasmo Fernendo breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. In the 39th minute, Rubim Peralta hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 44 minutes into the game, Samouco Futebol Clube's Mati Elujõe nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Erasmo Fernendo made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 3-0.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Mati Elujõe made a kick off. 52 minutes into the game, Samouco Futebol Clube's Mati Elujõe nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Erasmo Fernendo made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 4-0. In the 54th minute the ball was on its way in behind Manhente FC's goalkeeper Erasmo Fernendo, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. In the 58th match minute, Manhente FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Frederico Seixas to maneuver through the defense. An unexpectedly hard shot by Mati Elujõe in the 61st minute of play forced Manhente FC's goalkeeper Erasmo Fernendo to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Samouco Futebol Clube's Stijn De Deygere got a good chance for a goal in the 65th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Erasmo Fernendo showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Stijn De Deygere in the 66th minute of the match. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Mati Elujõe in the 68th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Erasmo Fernendo saved Manhente FC from getting behind. After a defensive mix-up in Manhente FC's zone, Mati Elujõe stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Erasmo Fernendo came out of the goal and Mati Elujõe tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Erasmo Fernendo made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Stijn De Deygere in the 70th minute of play. In the 70th minute, Stijn De Deygere ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Erasmo Fernendo was frozen by the shot and now it was 5-0. Erasmo Fernendo took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Stijn De Deygere, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 81 minutes had been played when some careless play by Manhente FC's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Reginaldo Figueira was slow to take the kick. During this time Samouco Futebol Clube's players had a chance to rest. The corner ended in Reginaldo Figueira almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but Manhente FC's Erasmo Fernendo did a great save. Mati Elujõe kicked well hit freekick during the 86th minute of the match. In the 87th match minute, Samouco Futebol Clube was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Gonçalo Pereira to maneuver through the defense. Mati Elujõe blasted a shot towards the goal in the 90th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Erasmo Fernendo having to make a save. Erasmo Fernendo showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Mati Elujõe, who was totally free with the ball in the 91st minute. Manhente FC's players left the field with heads hung low after losing a match that had been finely balanced throughout.