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Areias Negras Park
Spectators: 7500 (Terracing: 5625, Seating: 1725, VIP seats: 150) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Christer Palmkvist took the kick off in the first half of the match. Artur Tinoco made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Natanael Cruz in the 3rd minute of play. Duda de Castro's late challenge caught a Rio das Ostras FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Duda de Castro helped the player get up and apologised. In the 4th match minute, Guadala was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Duda de Castro to maneuver through the defense. In the 10th minute, Zé Roberto Montenegro hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Christer Palmkvist sent away a hard shot on goal in the 15th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. After having played for 18 minutes, Donny Neira managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Rio das Ostras FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Donny Neira was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Duda de Castro got his second yellow card in the match during the 27th minute which meant that he had to leave the ground. Fabrizio Ruzzi fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 28th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Gilvan Félix having to interfere. If Natanael Cruz had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 32nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. In the 33rd minute, Rio das Ostras FC's Donny Neira ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Gilvan Félix. Gilvan Félix yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 1-0. After a rather tough play, Rio das Ostras FC's Alex Meireles got a free kick in the 37th minute. After some fancy dribbling in the 44th minute, Christer Palmkvist managed to get in a good position for a shot. Rio das Ostras FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Christer Palmkvist was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Gilvan Félix breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. 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 50th minute Clóvis Castro suffered a thigh injury and had to be helped off the field. Donny Neira charged in rather forcefully in the 51st minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Donny Neira the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. The supporters of Guadala booed when Rio das Ostras FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 52 match minutes in a wonderful position. Donny Neira didn't get a good kick on the ball. After having played for 53 minutes, Roland Apelquist managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Rio das Ostras FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Roland Apelquist was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. 55 minutes into the match, Christer Palmkvist had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Gilvan Félix. Guadala's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Christer Palmkvist was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 2-0. Natanael Cruz's late challenge caught a Rio das Ostras FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Natanael Cruz helped the player get up and apologised. A collision led to Guadala getting a freekick after 64 minutes play. Natanael Cruz hit a great ball. Donny Neira fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 65th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Gilvan Félix having to interfere. Marcel Teles struck a weak shot in the 72nd minute. Artur Tinoco didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Guadala. Zé Roberto Montenegro hit a great freekick 80 minutes into the match. 82 minutes into the match, Guadala's goal looked a bit too open when Christer Palmkvist came free, but Gilvan Félix reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The supporters of Rio das Ostras FC booed when Guadala was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 91 match minutes in a wonderful position. Marcel Teles didn't get a good kick on the ball. When Marcel Teles fell near the penalty area in the 95th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Guadala's protests and gave Marcel Teles a yellow card for diving instead. After a rather tough play, Guadala's Marcel Teles got a free kick in the 95th minute. There was no doubt that Rio das Ostras FC were the better team. Rio das Ostras FC's players enjoyed the ovations of the crowd after the victory.