League

La Borgogna Park
Spectators: 7541 (Terracing: 5657, Seating: 1734, VIP seats: 150) After some fancy dribbling in the 5th minute, Acácio Lira managed to get in a good position for a shot. Xeq Matt's supporters rose to their feet, but Acácio Lira was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Lino Pirani breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. If Maximo Ortzi had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 8th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 9 minutes into the match, Xeq Matt's goalkeeper Nildo de Queiroz had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Benê de Sousa. Acácio Lira hit a great freekick 11 minutes into the match. Xeq Matt's Nildo de Queiroz played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Benê de Sousa in the 14th minute of play. When Xeq Matt's Frédson Favoretto in the 17th minute got a chance for a shot 17th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Xerife FC's goalie prevented a goal. Lino Pirani showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Acácio Lira in the 23rd minute of the match. After having played for 26 minutes, Maximo Ortzi managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Xerife FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Maximo Ortzi was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Lino Pirani showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Frédson Favoretto, who was totally free with the ball in the 32nd minute. After 34 minutes, Adelino Soeiro mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Xerife FC and the Xeq Matt players grew even worse after the yellow card. The supporters of Xeq Matt booed when Xerife FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 34 match minutes in a wonderful position. Adelino Soeiro didn't get a good kick on the ball. After having played for 35 minutes, Marcel Campidelis managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Xeq Matt's supporters crossed their fingers, but Marcel Campidelis was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Lino Pirani showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Gildo Toledo, who was totally free with the ball in the 46th minute. After the first half the score was level. The break gave the players a chance to catch their breath, whilst the managers went over the tactics with them again.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Gildo Toledo made a kick off. After 51 minutes of play Xerife FC's Adelino Soeiro was too eager in his attempt to stop his opponent and brought him down. With that he got his second yellow card and was ordered off the ground. Adelino Soeiro hit a great freekick 52 minutes into the match. After 55 minutes, Douglas Duarte mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Xerife FC and the Xeq Matt players grew even worse after the yellow card. After 56 played minutes Xerife FC got a freekick which was hit by Douglas Duarte. In the 68th minute Pedrinho Berger shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Nildo de Queiroz saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Nuno Nascimento came free in the 71st minute and tried to tip the ball over Nildo de Queiroz, but to the joy of Xeq Matt's supporters the ball went over. 78 minutes into the game, Pedrinho Berger was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Xerife FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Xeq Matt the free kick. The supporters of Xeq Matt booed when Xerife FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 78 match minutes in a wonderful position. Pedrinho Berger didn't get a good kick on the ball. After having played for 84 minutes, Nuno Nascimento managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Xerife FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Nuno Nascimento was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Marcel Campidelis's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Lino Pirani read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 87th minute of play. Xerife FC's Douglas Duarte got his second yellow card of the match in the 88th minute. The referee ordered Douglas Duarte off the ground. In the 89th match minute, Xerife FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Douglas Duarte to maneuver through the defense. 92 minutes into the game, Gildo Toledo was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Xeq Matt's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Xerife FC the free kick. The supporters of Xerife FC booed when Xeq Matt was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 92 match minutes in a wonderful position. Gildo Toledo didn't get a good kick on the ball. Both teams had looked equal from kick-off, and no-one was surprised when the match finally ended in a draw.