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Arena Jardim America
Spectators: 6621 (Terracing: 5621, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) An unexpectedly hard shot by Reginaldo de Mendonça in the 3rd minute of play forced Goiânia FC's goalkeeper Romário Meira to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Vitinho Garcia received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 5th minute. Waldir Abreu tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Mané Mangueira's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Waldir Abreu read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 7th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Charles Neiva in the 11th minute of play forced Goiânia FC's goalkeeper Romário Meira to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Vitinho Garcia in the 12th minute of play forced Sport Clube Lion's goalkeeper Waldir Abreu to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Mané Mangueira sent away a hard shot on goal in the 14th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The audience thought a goal was coming when Mané Mangueira got free with Waldir Abreu in the 18th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. When the match clock showed 22 minutes, the score became 1-0 when Mané Mangueira sped through Sport Clube Lion's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Waldir Abreu. In the 26thth minute of the game Charles Neiva who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Goiânia FC's Romário Meira was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. In the 26th minute, Nuno Maia hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Romário Meira made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Reginaldo de Mendonça in the 29th minute of play. In the 32nd minute, Reginaldo de Mendonça made a precise shot to the right of Romário Meira. Goiânia FC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-1. When Perivaldo Salgado fell near the penalty area in the 40th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Goiânia FC's protests and gave Perivaldo Salgado a yellow card for diving instead. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Reginaldo de Mendonça in the 41st minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Romário Meira prevented the ball from getting in the gole. If Valdo Mineiro had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 45th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. If Charles Neiva had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 46th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The score stood at 1-1 when the half time whistle went. Both sets of players seemed reasonably pleased with how the match was going.

The wind increased when Vitinho Garcia made the kick off in the second half. 52 minutes into the match, Sport Clube Lion's goal looked a bit too open when Mané Mangueira came free, but Waldir Abreu reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Waldir Abreu made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Vitinho Garcia in the 53rd minute of play. After some fancy dribbling in the 64th minute, Valdo Mineiro managed to get in a good position for a shot. Goiânia FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Valdo Mineiro was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Waldir Abreu breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. After 67 played minutes Sport Clube Lion got a freekick which was hit by Clemente da Fonseca. After 70 played minutes Sport Clube Lion got a freekick which was hit by Clemente da Fonseca. In the 71st minute Valdo Mineiro shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Waldir Abreu saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Goiânia FC's Romário Meira played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Reginaldo de Mendonça in the 74th minute of play. In the 75th minute Valdo Mineiro shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Waldir Abreu saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Waldir Abreu showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Vitinho Garcia in the 76th minute of the match. When Goiânia FC's Mané Mangueira in the 77th minute got a chance for a shot 77th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Sport Clube Lion's goalie prevented a goal. After 78 played minutes Sport Clube Lion got a freekick which was hit by Clemente da Fonseca. If Valdo Mineiro had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 79th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Nuno Maia received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 87th minute. Waldir Abreu tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 89th minute, Valdo Mineiro got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. After 91 played minutes Sport Clube Lion got a freekick which was hit by Isaltino Salles. Amadeu Reis fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 92nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Waldir Abreu having to interfere. An unexpectedly hard shot by Valdo Mineiro in the 95th minute of play forced Sport Clube Lion's goalkeeper Waldir Abreu to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Sport Clube Lion were delighted with the way they had won the match. They had held their defensive line well and made the most of their chances, to claim a victory over Goiânia FC's much stronger midfield.