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Arena La Fúria
Spectators: 7746 (Terracing: 5811, Seating: 1781, VIP seats: 154) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. João Carlos Penha started the match with the kick off. Jostein Sølvberg showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Ademir de Almeida in the 5th minute of the match. Ademir de Almeida struck a weak shot in the 7th minute. Jostein Sølvberg didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Botafogo AP. Jostein Sølvberg showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from René Houseman in the 9th minute of the match. 16 minutes into the game, Botafogo AP's René Houseman nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Jostein Sølvberg made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. Lucas Cardozo charged in rather forcefully in the 22nd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Lucas Cardozo the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. A collision led to La Furia Football FCOMZ getting a freekick after 22 minutes play. Lucas Cardozo hit a great ball. A collision led to Botafogo AP getting a freekick after 23 minutes play. Carlos Eduardo Furlan hit a great ball. René Houseman hit a great freekick 28 minutes into the match. 32 minutes into the match, La Furia Football FCOMZ's goal looked a bit too open when René Houseman came free, but Jostein Sølvberg reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After having played for 36 minutes, Tomé Ferreira managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. La Furia Football FCOMZ's supporters crossed their fingers, but Tomé Ferreira was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. João Carlos Penha who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 40thth minute tested the skills of Alan do Vale when he managed to save the team from getting behind. La Furia Football FCOMZ's João Carlos Penha was standing unmarked in front of the goal when he, in the 40th play minute, got the ball and easily drilled it into the goal. João Carlos Penha in the 45thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Alan do Vale, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. In the 46th match minute, La Furia Football FCOMZ was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Cafu Destro to maneuver through the defense. Ademir de Almeida, 47 minutes into the match, dribbled the ball up the side of the field and decided to take a long shot at the goal. Unfortunately, the ball was poorly hit and landed closer to the corner than to the goal. The first half was very even, with the score at 1-1 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

Botafogo AP's Gugu Simões shoveled away a really nice long shot in the 55th minute of play. The shot was stopped by Jostein Sølvberg but with some difficulty. 56 minutes into the match, La Furia Football FCOMZ's goal looked a bit too open when René Houseman came free, but Jostein Sølvberg reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 58 minutes into the match, Botafogo AP's goal looked a bit too open when Haroldo Amaral came free, but Alan do Vale reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. René Houseman received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Jostein Sølvberg came out and tried to block the shot, but René Houseman slotted it home off the left post making it 1-2 in the 63rd minute. A collision led to La Furia Football FCOMZ getting a freekick after 66 minutes play. Hílton Coutinho hit a great ball. Thanks to some nice moves René Houseman could shoot a difficult shot in the 68th minute, which Jostein Sølvberg however easily saved by the left post. The audience thought a goal was coming when René Houseman got free with Jostein Sølvberg in the 71st minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. If Gugu Simões had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 73rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Botafogo AP's Jânio Abreu was substituted for Gugu Neves. Hílton Coutinho hit a great freekick 79 minutes into the match. After a rather tough play, La Furia Football FCOMZ's Hílton Coutinho got a free kick in the 81st minute. Botafogo AP made a substitution. Edson Marquez replaced Sandro Branco. In the 82nd match minute, La Furia Football FCOMZ was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Hílton Coutinho to maneuver through the defense. Fritz Ernst Joinvilense struck a weak shot in the 84th minute. Jostein Sølvberg didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Botafogo AP. After a rather tough play, Botafogo AP's Ademir de Almeida got a free kick in the 92nd minute. Fritz Ernst Joinvilense fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 96th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Jostein Sølvberg having to interfere. The La Furia Football FCOMZ supporters were disappointed that their team didn't take anything from the match, despite matching Botafogo AP's performance. The match ended with a win for Botafogo AP.