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Spectators: 7500 (Terracing: 6000, Seating: 1500, VIP seats: 0) Vietname United's David Braga played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Hélder Cruz in the 4th minute of play. 0-1 became the score in the 6th minute when Lúcio Miranda elegantly shot the ball into goal just under the crossbar. Hélder Cruz might have been able to make a better finish in the 10th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over David Braga. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Hélder Cruz ran back to his position shaking his head. 12 minutes into the match, Vietname United's goal looked a bit too open when Hélder Cruz came free, but David Braga reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 13 minutes into the game, Ivan Maia was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Vietname United's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Lenhadores do Mato the free kick. Ivan Maia kicked well hit freekick during the 13th minute of the match. Vietname United's David Braga played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Hélder Cruz in the 15th minute of play. In the 25th match minute, Lenhadores do Mato was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Lúcio Miranda to maneuver through the defense. Lúcio Miranda hit a great freekick 27 minutes into the match. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Hélder Cruz in the 31st managed to get into a good position. With a left leg David Braga saved Vietname United from getting behind. David Braga showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Hélder Cruz, who was totally free with the ball in the 32nd minute. Saturnino Edur hit a great freekick 36 minutes into the match. Basílio Vilas Boas kicked well hit freekick during the 41st minute of the match. When Lenhadores do Mato's Hélder Cruz in the 42nd minute got a chance for a shot 42nd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Vietname United's goalie prevented a goal. The supporters of Vietname United booed when Lenhadores do Mato was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 44 match minutes in a wonderful position. Hélder Cruz didn't get a good kick on the ball. 46 minutes into the match, Basílio Vilas Boas notched a goal, 1-1, to the right of Lenhadores do Mato's Celso Damásio. Celso Damásio was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. The score stood at 1-1 when the half time whistle went. Both sets of players seemed reasonably pleased with how the match was going.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Andaka Rääbis made a kick off. José Pimentel was astounded when the referee showed him the red card after a seemingly innocent challenge, 52 minutes into the match. In the 52nd minute, José Pimentel hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After 53 played minutes Lenhadores do Mato got a freekick which was hit by Hélder Cruz. Saturnino Edur took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 56th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for David Braga. Vietname United's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. Lenhadores do Mato were furious when Saturnino Edur was red carded, 57 minutes into the game, but the referee dismissed their protests. After a long run with the ball, Lázaro Alcântara did a trick in the 60th minute in front of Lenhadores do Mato's goalkeeper, who threw himself to the side. After that it was simple to shoot 2-1. An impressive performance by Vietname United's Lázaro Alcântara! Basílio Vilas Boas sent away a hard shot on goal in the 68th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After 89 minutes, Serafim Gouveia mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Lenhadores do Mato and the Vietname United players grew even worse after the yellow card. After 89 played minutes Lenhadores do Mato got a freekick which was hit by Serafim Gouveia. Lenhadores do Mato's Celso Damásio played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Basílio Vilas Boas in the 96th minute of play. The referee blew his whistle, and the match came to a close. The players exchanged shirts and headed down the tunnel. The Vietname United fans cheered their team off the field, for while Lenhadores do Mato had put up a good fight, they were unable to come out of the game with any points to show for their effort.