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Piao Arena
Spectators: 7450 (Terracing: 5589, Seating: 1713, VIP seats: 148) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Nelson Berger got the match started through his kick off. 4 minutes into the game, Piao's Nelson Berger nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Eriberto do Valle made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-0. Faustão Damião charged in rather forcefully in the 6th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Faustão Damião the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. The audience was convinced that Dorian Trigo's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Artur Cabral was relentless in the 10th minute of the game. After a defensive mix-up in Areia FC's zone, Nelson Berger stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Eriberto do Valle came out of the goal and Nelson Berger tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Tostão Tavares recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 22nd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. In a very dangerous position, a player in Piao fell when an opponent tried to get the ball from him in the 26th minute. Penalty! Eriberto do Valle made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Nelson Berger in the 33rd minute of play. Nelson Berger had several of the Areia FC's defenders around him in the penalty area when he, after 35 minutes of play, received a pass and succeeded in some way to shoot a shot which went straight ahead into goal. This resulted in a 2-1 score and a disappointed Eriberto do Valle as he didn't even see the shot coming. Areia FC's Eriberto do Valle played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Nelson Berger in the 39th minute of play. The supporters of Piao booed when Areia FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 40 match minutes in a wonderful position. Faustão Damião didn't get a good kick on the ball. Nelson Berger had several of the Areia FC's defenders around him in the penalty area when he, after 40 minutes of play, received a pass and succeeded in some way to shoot a shot which went straight ahead into goal. This resulted in a 3-1 score and a disappointed Eriberto do Valle as he didn't even see the shot coming. Piao's Michal Wojtyna was substituted for Tostão Tavares.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Dorian Trigo stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. 53 minutes into the match, Areia FC's Dorian Trigo sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Artur Cabral narrowly saved just below the crossbar. In the 54th minute, Marcelo dos Santos hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Areia FC's Oséas Simões took a good shot, in the 55th minute, which hit the crossbar above Artur Cabral's head, and flew over the goal. Piao's manager was very thankful on the sidelines as his team had managed to keep the ball out of the net after some serious pressure by Areia FC. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Nelson Berger in the 57th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Eriberto do Valle saved Areia FC from getting behind. Eriberto do Valle took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Nelson Berger, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When Piao's Nelson Berger in the 64th minute got a chance for a shot 64th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Areia FC's goalie prevented a goal. Eriberto do Valle took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Nelson Berger, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Piao made a substitution. Amílton Carneiro replaced Marcelo dos Santos. Augusto Mattos hit a great freekick 71 minutes into the match. Gilmar Amaral received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 75th minute. Eriberto do Valle tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 79 minutes into the match, Areia FC's goal looked a bit too open when Nelson Berger came free, but Eriberto do Valle reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 83 minutes into the game, Michal Wojtyna cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 4-1. Eriberto do Valle was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. The supporters of Piao booed when Areia FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 86 match minutes in a wonderful position. Kléber de Castro didn't get a good kick on the ball. Eriberto do Valle showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Nelson Berger, who was totally free with the ball in the 92nd minute. Gilmar Amaral sent away a hard shot on goal in the 94th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Piao walked away with a well-earned victory that was much celebrated by the crowd.