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Arena Diplomata FC
Spectators: 8002 (Terracing: 6003, Seating: 1840, VIP seats: 159) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Hulk Speed took the kick off in the first half of the match. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Roberto Lopes in the 4th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Marcelinho Barral prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Roceira SC's Marcelinho Barral played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Roberto Lopes in the 7th minute of play. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Hulk Speed in the 9th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Chico Donato prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Marcelinho Barral took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Roberto Lopes, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. An unexpectedly hard shot by Hulk Speed in the 17th minute of play forced DIPLOMATA FC PAB's goalkeeper Chico Donato to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Roceira SC's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Michel Haaland in the 18th minute. Olivier Gilg fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 22nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Marcelinho Barral having to interfere. 24 minutes into the match, DIPLOMATA FC PAB's goal looked a bit too open when Michel Haaland came free, but Chico Donato reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Roceira SC's Marcelinho Barral played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by José Augusto Lara in the 26th minute of play. Olivier Gilg succeeded to score despite a near miss that spronge from right pole into the goal to 1-0 in the 30th playminute. Roceira SC's Marcelinho Barral played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Roberto Lopes in the 33rd minute of play. In the 34th minute DIPLOMATA FC PAB were awarded a corner. José Augusto Lara went to the cornerflag to take it. DIPLOMATA FC PAB's José Augusto Lara was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Marcelinho Barral in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. Chico Donato made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Ksawery Winnicki in the 36th minute of play. Chico Donato showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Luís Paulo Trevisan, who was totally free with the ball in the 37th minute. In the 40th minute Hulk Speed shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Chico Donato saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 41 minutes into the match, DIPLOMATA FC PAB's goal looked a bit too open when Ksawery Winnicki came free, but Chico Donato reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After having played for 42 minutes, Luís Paulo Trevisan managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Roceira SC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Luís Paulo Trevisan was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 1-0.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Roberto Lopes to strike the kick off in the second half. In the 52nd match minute, DIPLOMATA FC PAB was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Wilton do Valle to maneuver through the defense. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Pars Yorgun during the 53rd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Pars Yorgun hit a great freekick 53 minutes into the match. With a little luck, DIPLOMATA FC PAB's Chico Donato got control of the ball when Ksawery Winnicki tried to sneak it across the goal line. After some fancy dribbling in the 63rd minute, Michel Haaland managed to get in a good position for a shot. Roceira SC's supporters rose to their feet, but Michel Haaland was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Chico Donato breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Olivier Gilg fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 70th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Marcelinho Barral having to interfere. Michel Haaland who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 73rdth minute tested the skills of Chico Donato when he managed to save the team from getting behind. In the 74th minute Válter Fontes shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Chico Donato saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. DIPLOMATA FC PAB's Chico Donato proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 76th minute of the match, managed to save DIPLOMATA FC PAB from getting a goal against them. An unexpectedly hard shot by Válter Fontes in the 77th minute of play forced DIPLOMATA FC PAB's goalkeeper Chico Donato to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. When the match had gone on for 78 minutes, Michel Haaland took a quick shot and it went in 1-1 without a chance for Chico Donato to make any attempt to save it. With a little luck, DIPLOMATA FC PAB's Chico Donato got control of the ball when Válter Fontes tried to sneak it across the goal line. 85 minutes into the match, Roceira SC's goal looked a bit too open when Niculae Martinescu came free, but Marcelinho Barral reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Chico Donato made an important save on a dangerous shot by Michel Haaland in the 86th minute. DIPLOMATA FC PAB's Chico Donato proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 86th minute of the match, managed to save DIPLOMATA FC PAB from getting a goal against them. Roberto Lopes recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 88th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. A hard shot 91 in the game by Michel Haaland from a close distance when the talented Chico Donato managed to make a qualified save. DIPLOMATA FC PAB's players were relieved. In the 94th minute of the match DIPLOMATA FC PAB got a corner. Roceira SC's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. José Augusto Lara ran over to the corner to take the kick. Both teams had looked equal from kick-off, and no-one was surprised when the match finally ended in a draw.