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MORUNTRI
Spectators: 7805 (Terracing: 5855, Seating: 1795, VIP seats: 155) In the 3rd minute, Valério Bastos fired away a shot on goal. He put a little to much spin on the ball and sent it just wide of the right post. After 12 played minutes FÊNIX F.C. got a freekick which was hit by João Carlos Medeiros. After 14 played minutes Kauã Moreno rounded Jacaresinho V.T.'s defense and shot a beautiful shot into goal via left pole - 1-0. Marquinhos Teixeira received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 18th minute. Osvaldo Fantini tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Osvaldo Fantini made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Bengt Bouchard in the 20th minute of play. Osvaldo Fantini was a little too slow when Bengt Bouchard got a fine hit on the ball which went right into the goal in the 25th minute. The score was now 2-0. In the 32nd match minute, FÊNIX F.C. was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Kauã Moreno to maneuver through the defense. Bengt Bouchard's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Osvaldo Fantini read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 37th minute of play. Osvaldo Fantini showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Marquinhos Teixeira, who was totally free with the ball in the 38th minute. Marquinhos Teixeira blasted a shot towards the goal in the 45th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Osvaldo Fantini having to make a save. All the noise was coming from the home fans when the whistle went for half-time. The home team had fought hardest to put themselves in a deserved lead.

In the 59th match minute, FÊNIX F.C. was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Arthur Loureiro to maneuver through the defense. After recieving a nice pass, Jacaresinho V.T.'s Carlos Alberto Neiva tried to score from far away in the 60th minute, but the ball went over the crossbar. Osvaldo Fantini took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Marquinhos Teixeira, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Sebastian Eudoxio received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 64th minute. Alfredo Paraibano tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Alfredo Paraibano made a fantastic save in the 67th minute, when Duda Varela sent off a good shot on target. FÊNIX F.C. made a substitution. Oswaldo Vaz replaced João Carlos Medeiros. After a defensive mix-up in Jacaresinho V.T.'s zone, Bengt Bouchard stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Osvaldo Fantini came out of the goal and Bengt Bouchard tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Osvaldo Fantini showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Bengt Bouchard, who was totally free with the ball in the 79th minute. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Sebastian Eudoxio in the 81st minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Alfredo Paraibano prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Marquinhos Teixeira sent away a hard shot on goal in the 85th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. In the 94th match minute, FÊNIX F.C. was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Oswaldo Vaz to maneuver through the defense. The referee blew his whistle, and the match came to a close. The players exchanged shirts and headed down the tunnel. The FÊNIX F.C. fans cheered their team off the field, for while Jacaresinho V.T. had put up a good fight, they were unable to come out of the game with any points to show for their effort.