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O SUFIDÃO
Spectators: 6503 (Terracing: 5398, Seating: 1100, VIP seats: 5) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Rômulo Tinoco kicked off to start the match. In the 2nd minute, David Vianna hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Rômulo Tinoco fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 4th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Walmir Dracena having to interfere. After a rather tough play, Irajuba AD's Kléber Fernandez got a free kick in the 8th minute. In the 13th minute David Vianna shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Júlio Berger saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by David Vianna in the 21st minute of play forced Legião AlSufid's goalkeeper Júlio Berger to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Zé Pedro Moura took the ball and in the 30 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Júlio Berger. Júlio Berger dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 3-1. Serafim Quirino hit a great freekick 34 minutes into the match. Remo dos Santos struck a weak shot in the 36th minute. Walmir Dracena didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Legião AlSufid. Walmir Dracena showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Rômulo Tinoco, who was totally free with the ball in the 38th minute. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Alberto Almeida in the 39th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Walmir Dracena saved Irajuba AD from getting behind. A collision led to Legião AlSufid getting a freekick after 42 minutes play. Remo dos Santos hit a great ball. In the 43rd minute, Celsinho Veiga sent off a long shot on goal, but the shot was nowhere near the goal and Legião AlSufid's Júlio Berger didn't even have to move. In the 45th minute Zé Pedro Moura shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Júlio Berger saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Júlio Berger showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from David Vianna, who was totally free with the ball in the 47th minute. After having played for 48 minutes, Rômulo Tinoco managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Legião AlSufid's supporters crossed their fingers, but Rômulo Tinoco was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. 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.

Júlio Berger made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from David Vianna in the 53rd minute of play. In the 54th minute, Serafim Quirino hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. When Celsinho Veiga came up free with the goalie in the 55th minute, the Irajuba AD 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 Celsinho Veiga couldn't finish the play. Walmir Dracena showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Rômulo Tinoco, who was totally free with the ball in the 59th minute. With a little luck, Legião AlSufid's Júlio Berger got control of the ball when Zé Pedro Moura tried to sneak it across the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Rômulo Tinoco in the 66th minute of play forced Irajuba AD's goalkeeper Walmir Dracena to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. David Vianna kicked well hit freekick during the 67th minute of the match. Rômulo Tinoco 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. Walmir Dracena showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Rômulo Tinoco, who was totally free with the ball in the 73rd minute. Walmir Dracena showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Rômulo Tinoco, who was totally free with the ball in the 75th minute. After having played for 77 minutes, Rômulo Tinoco managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Legião AlSufid's supporters crossed their fingers, but Rômulo Tinoco was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. In the 78th minute, Remo dos Santos 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. When Legião AlSufid's Rômulo Tinoco in the 85th minute got a chance for a shot 85th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Irajuba AD's goalie prevented a goal. Rômulo Tinoco received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 86th minute. Walmir Dracena tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Rômulo Tinoco's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Walmir Dracena read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 90th minute of play. In the 93rd minute Zé Pedro Moura shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Júlio Berger saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After a rather tough play, Legião AlSufid's Rômulo Tinoco got a free kick in the 94th minute. Legião AlSufid's supporters were delighted with their team's performance and swarmed onto the pitch at the end of the match to celebrate the victory with the players.