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VILA CORREIA
Spectators: 7329 (Terracing: 5498, Seating: 1686, VIP seats: 145) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Zé Paulo Cardoso took the kick off in the first half of the match. Theo von Fraunhofen sent away a hard shot on goal in the 4th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After 6 minutes of play, Sport Klub Beco's Mathias Tasso made it 0-1 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Roberto da Cunha was left in no man's land by his defense there! Hílton Teles's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Dário Moreno firmly grabbed it by the left post. Luís Fabiano de Lima struck a weak shot in the 12th minute. Roberto da Cunha didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Sport Klub Beco. In the 12th minute, Marcinho Esteves made a precise shot to the right of Roberto da Cunha. FIREBALL's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-2. Beto Terra kicked well hit freekick during the 17th minute of the match. Roberto da Cunha stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Marcinho Esteves's shot from short distance in the 19th minute. Luís Fabiano de Lima recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 24th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Marcinho Esteves fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 26th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Roberto da Cunha having to interfere. Marcinho Esteves fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 29th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Roberto da Cunha having to interfere. Caetano Valladares hit a great freekick 31 minutes into the match. Theo von Fraunhofen recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 33rd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. In the 35th minute, Zé Paulo Cardoso hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. When Sport Klub Beco's Marcinho Esteves in the 37th minute got a chance for a shot 37th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye FIREBALL's goalie prevented a goal. Sport Klub Beco's Dário Moreno proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 41st minute of the match, managed to save Sport Klub Beco from getting a goal against them. 48 minutes into the match, FIREBALL's goal looked a bit too open when Luís Fabiano de Lima came free, but Roberto da Cunha reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Disappointed in the 0-2 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

In the 53rdth minute of the game Marcinho Esteves who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but FIREBALL's Roberto da Cunha was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. 54 minutes into the game, Nando Silva was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Sport Klub Beco's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave FIREBALL the free kick. A collision led to Sport Klub Beco getting a freekick after 54 minutes play. Nando Silva hit a great ball. After a defensive mix-up in Sport Klub Beco's zone, Hílton Teles stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Dário Moreno came out of the goal and Hílton Teles tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Marcinho Esteves's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 68thth minute, Roberto da Cunha skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. Sport Klub Beco's Dário Moreno played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Zé Paulo Cardoso in the 70th minute of play. After some fancy dribbling in the 71st minute, Hílton Teles managed to get in a good position for a shot. FIREBALL's supporters rose to their feet, but Hílton Teles was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Dário Moreno breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Theo von Fraunhofen kicked well hit freekick during the 72nd minute of the match. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Marcinho Esteves in the 76th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Roberto da Cunha saved FIREBALL from getting behind. If Zé Paulo Cardoso had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 77th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The supporters of FIREBALL booed when Sport Klub Beco was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 79 match minutes in a wonderful position. Theo von Fraunhofen didn't get a good kick on the ball. After 80 minutes, Betinho da Mata mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Sport Klub Beco and the FIREBALL players grew even worse after the yellow card. 79 minutes into the game, one of Sport Klub Beco:s players got tackled near the goal, and the referee blew for a penalty. The referee gave FIREBALL a penalty, 81 minutes into the game. The penalty shot was made by Víktor Correia, who made a well placed shot into the net to the right of Sport Klub Beco's Dário Moreno. 1-2. After a defensive mix-up in FIREBALL's zone, Nando Silva stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Roberto da Cunha came out of the goal and Nando Silva tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. If Marcinho Esteves had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 88th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After 89 minutes, Osvaldinho Albuquerque mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the FIREBALL and the Sport Klub Beco players grew even worse after the yellow card. Osvaldinho Albuquerque hit a great freekick 89 minutes into the match. In the 93rdth minute of the game Marcinho Esteves who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but FIREBALL's Roberto da Cunha was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. When the final whistle sounded Sport Klub Beco left the ground with the victory after a much better performance than FIREBALL.