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Arena 26 de Dezembro
Spectators: 7793 (Terracing: 5846, Seating: 1792, VIP seats: 155) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when José Vítor Aparecido kicked off to start the match. Noia's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Saverio Amor in the 6th minute. Geovani Velloso made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from José Vítor Aparecido in the 8th minute of play. In the 12th minute, Noia's goalie took a deep sigh of relief after José Vítor Aparecido fired away a hard shot that went just outside the left post. With a little luck, Noia's Geovani Velloso got control of the ball when José Vítor Aparecido tried to sneak it across the goal line. Geovani Velloso made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from José Vítor Aparecido in the 15th minute of play. José Vítor Aparecido sent away a hard shot on goal in the 16th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. In the 17th minute, Noia's goalie took a deep sigh of relief after Emilio Lain fired away a hard shot that went just outside the left post. In the 19th minute, Noia's goalie took a deep sigh of relief after Emilio Lain fired away a hard shot that went just outside the left post. In the 22nd minute, Durvalino Toscano left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Noia fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-1. After a rather tough play, Noia's Manole Creangă got a free kick in the 25th minute. José Vítor Aparecido kicked well hit freekick during the 27th minute of the match. 31 minutes into the game, Noia's Durvalino Toscano nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Silvinho Veiga made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-2. An unexpectedly hard shot by Norberto Villegas in the 34th minute of play forced Braga Junior FC's goalkeeper Silvinho Veiga to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Silvinho Veiga showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Durvalino Toscano, who was totally free with the ball in the 35th minute. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by José Vítor Aparecido during the 36th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Braga Junior FC's Silvinho Veiga played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Norberto Villegas in the 39th minute of play. In the 42nd minute Durvalino Toscano shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Silvinho Veiga saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Braga Junior FC's José Vítor Aparecido got a good chance for a goal in the 45th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Luck had favoured the away team in the first, and they walked off with a 0-2 lead.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Silviu Miclea was the one to do the kick off. Perico Ferrer was astounded when the referee showed him the red card after a seemingly innocent challenge, 52 minutes into the match. 51 minutes into the game, one of Braga Junior FC:s players got tackled near the goal, and the referee blew for a penalty. Saverio Amor placed the ball on the penalty spot and got himself ready to shoot. Post out! Geovani Velloso stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Emilio Lain's shot from short distance in the 58th minute. Norberto Villegas could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 62nd minute of the match, but Silvinho Veiga made a huge save. After some fancy dribbling in the 63rd minute, Emilio Lain managed to get in a good position for a shot. Braga Junior FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Emilio Lain was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Geovani Velloso breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. In the 68th match minute, Noia was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Pablo Acosta to maneuver through the defense. After having played for 69 minutes, Alfredinho Botelho managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Braga Junior FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Alfredinho Botelho was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Geovani Velloso made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Emilio Lain in the 71st minute of play. A sloppy throw-in by Falcão Peres in the 73rd minute of the game went astray and was snapped up by Braga Junior FC's Edison Brena. Emilio Lain struck a weak shot in the 74th minute. Geovani Velloso didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Braga Junior FC. Emilio Lain received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 80th minute. Geovani Velloso tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Braga Junior FC made a substitution. Hélio Vaz replaced José Vítor Aparecido. In the 82nd match minute, Noia was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Pablo Acosta to maneuver through the defense. A collision led to Braga Junior FC getting a freekick after 91 minutes play. Hélio Vaz hit a great ball. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Hélio Vaz during the 94th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. The supporters of Noia booed when Braga Junior FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 94 match minutes in a wonderful position. Hélio Vaz didn't get a good kick on the ball. Braga Junior FC's Silvinho Veiga played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Silviu Miclea in the 96th minute of play. Noia's players went to the stands to thank the travelling support. The fan's backing had helped spurr the team on to a fine performance that won them the match.