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Arena Trikoliro
Spectators: 7565 (Terracing: 5675, Seating: 1739, VIP seats: 151) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Luís Guilherme Ortiz made the kick off which started today's match. In the 3rd minute Luís Guilherme Ortiz shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Léo Vergílio saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The supporters of APOCALIPSE booed when Trikoliro FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 5 match minutes in a wonderful position. Diamantino Novaes didn't get a good kick on the ball. A collision led to Trikoliro FC getting a freekick after 6 minutes play. Emanuel Brito hit a great ball. In the 10th minute, Gláuber Marinho made a precise shot to the right of Elkin Paradela. Trikoliro FC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-1. Luís Guilherme Ortiz in the 13thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Léo Vergílio, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. In the 17th minute Diamantino Novaes shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Léo Vergílio saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Léo Vergílio made an important save on a dangerous shot by Luís Guilherme Ortiz in the 18th minute. Elkin Paradela made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Simão Secco in the 21st minute of play. After having played for 23 minutes, Francisco da Costa managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. APOCALIPSE's supporters crossed their fingers, but Francisco da Costa was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Diamantino Novaes sent away a hard shot on goal in the 24th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. 26 minutes in the game, Júnior Tróia dribbled his way through the penalty area and after maneuvering past an opponent, drilled a quick shot at the goal. The ball looked like it was going in, but it was hit a bit too hard and flew over the goal. 29 minutes into the game, Diamantino Novaes recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Léo Vergílio. Diamantino Novaes showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-1. 33 minutes into the match, Trikoliro FC's goal looked a bit too open when Gláuber Marinho came free, but Elkin Paradela reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Elkin Paradela made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Francisco da Costa in the 36th minute of play. In the 37th minute, Diamantino Novaes hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Léo Vergílio showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from José Vítor Dantas in the 39th minute of the match. In the 42nd minute Manfredo Sousa shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Elkin Paradela saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Elkin Paradela came out of the goal in the 43rd minute to try and stop a shot by APOCALIPSE's Francisco da Costa. But to his dismay, Francisco da Costa quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 1-2. After 46 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for Trikoliro FC! After the first half APOCALIPSE were leading 1-2. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Gláuber Marinho to strike the kick off in the second half. Manfredo Sousa got in the 54th a clear chance and fired away a hard shot against goal, but Elkin Paradela handled the situation perfectly and made a save by the crossbar. A collision led to APOCALIPSE getting a freekick after 58 minutes play. Romeu Queiroz hit a great ball. 59 minutes into the match, Jano Castro notched a goal, 2-2, to the right of APOCALIPSE's Léo Vergílio. Léo Vergílio was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. APOCALIPSE were furious when Lenílson de Barros was red carded, 64 minutes into the game, but the referee dismissed their protests. Lenílson de Barros kicked well hit freekick during the 65th minute of the match. After some fancy dribbling in the 66th minute, Jano Castro managed to get in a good position for a shot. Trikoliro FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Jano Castro was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Léo Vergílio breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. 68 minutes into the match, Diamantino Novaes notched a goal, 3-2, to the right of APOCALIPSE's Léo Vergílio. Léo Vergílio was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. 76 minutes into the match, APOCALIPSE's goal looked a bit too open when Luís Guilherme Ortiz came free, but Léo Vergílio reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After some fancy dribbling in the 79th minute, Gláuber Marinho managed to get in a good position for a shot. APOCALIPSE's supporters rose to their feet, but Gláuber Marinho was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Elkin Paradela breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. An unexpectedly hard shot by Dalmo Rosa in the 81st minute of play forced Trikoliro FC's goalkeeper Elkin Paradela to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. With a little luck, Trikoliro FC's Elkin Paradela got control of the ball when Dalmo Rosa tried to sneak it across the goal line. After 85 minutes of play, Trikoliro FC's Diamantino Novaes made it 4-2 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Léo Vergílio was left in no man's land by his defense there! After a rather tough play, APOCALIPSE's Manfredo Sousa got a free kick in the 92nd minute. In the 94th minute, Luís Guilherme Ortiz left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Trikoliro FC fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 5-2. Trikoliro FC's supporters were highly satisfied with the result. They cheered their team of the pitch, having watched them win a very even match.