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Ronaldo Nazário
Spectators: 6918 (Terracing: 5618, Seating: 1200, VIP seats: 100) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Felippe Baptista made the kick off which started today's match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Marcos Souto in the 7th minute of play forced São Cristóvão F.C's goalkeeper Kiko Matorin to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 10 minutes into the game, Caetano Diniz was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Mirari AD's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave São Cristóvão F.C the free kick. In the 13th minute of the match Emerson Sabóia shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Cícero Amorim showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. After 14 minutes, Felippe Baptista mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the São Cristóvão F.C and the Mirari AD players grew even worse after the yellow card. Felippe Baptista hit a great freekick 14 minutes into the match. 16 minutes into the game, Orlando Urbano threw the ball into play from the sideline. São Cristóvão F.C's Cássio Nunes quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. Felippe Baptista might have been able to make a better finish in the 18th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Cícero Amorim. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Felippe Baptista ran back to his position shaking his head. Felippe Baptista might have been able to make a better finish in the 20th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Cícero Amorim. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Felippe Baptista ran back to his position shaking his head. Emerson Sabóia sent away a hard shot on goal in the 21st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 25 minutes into the game, Dé Mendes recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Cícero Amorim. Dé Mendes showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-0. In the 30th minute, Felippe Baptista hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Ulisses Cavalcante fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 32nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Kiko Matorin having to interfere. In the 33rd match minute, Mirari AD was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Luís Fábio Dionísio to maneuver through the defense. São Cristóvão F.C's Kiko Matorin played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Marcos Souto in the 35th minute of play. 38 minutes into the match, São Cristóvão F.C's goal looked a bit too open when Marcos Souto came free, but Kiko Matorin reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Kiko Matorin showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Ulisses Cavalcante in the 41st minute of the match. A collision led to São Cristóvão F.C getting a freekick after 44 minutes play. Emerson Sabóia hit a great ball. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Marcos Souto in the 46th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Kiko Matorin prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Marcos Souto struck a weak shot in the 47th minute. Kiko Matorin didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Mirari AD. 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.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Marcos Souto to make the kick off. In the 52nd minute, São Cristóvão F.C's goalie took a deep sigh of relief after Ulisses Cavalcante fired away a hard shot that went just outside the left post. 54 minutes into the game, São Cristóvão F.C's Dé Mendes nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Cícero Amorim made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 2-0. Kiko Matorin had great luck who in the 57thth minute grab hold of the ball when Marcos Souto from a short distance tried to put the ball inside the right post. The supporters of São Cristóvão F.C booed when Mirari AD was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 58 match minutes in a wonderful position. Caetano Diniz didn't get a good kick on the ball. When Emerson Sabóia came up free with the goalie in the 63rd minute, the São Cristóvão F.C fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Emerson Sabóia couldn't finish the play. Ulisses Cavalcante sent away a hard shot on goal in the 69th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. São Cristóvão F.C's Kiko Matorin proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 71st minute of the match, managed to save São Cristóvão F.C from getting a goal against them. Samuel Urbano scored 3-0 in the 73rd match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Cícero Amorim, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Ulisses Cavalcante could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 77th minute of the match, but Kiko Matorin made a huge save. Franklin Maranhense's late challenge caught a Mirari AD's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Franklin Maranhense helped the player get up and apologised. In a very dangerous position, a player in São Cristóvão F.C fell when an opponent tried to get the ball from him in the 78th minute. Penalty! Kiko Matorin had in the 80thth minute some difficulties stopping Hamílton Munhoz's well aimed penalty as it nearly passed him on his left side, but he still managed to hold the ball. 80 minutes into the match, Hamílton Munhoz notched a goal, 3-1, to the right of São Cristóvão F.C's Kiko Matorin. Kiko Matorin was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Caetano Diniz kicked well hit freekick during the 83rd minute of the match. Ulisses Cavalcante might have been able to make a better finish in the 88th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Kiko Matorin. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Ulisses Cavalcante ran back to his position shaking his head. Ulisses Cavalcante's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 92ndth minute, Kiko Matorin skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. Ulisses Cavalcante could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 94th minute of the match, but Kiko Matorin made a huge save. São Cristóvão F.C's Kiko Matorin proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 96th minute of the match, managed to save São Cristóvão F.C from getting a goal against them. São Cristóvão F.C were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of Mirari AD for a fine match.