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Estádio Francisco
Spectators: 7231 (Terracing: 5425, Seating: 1663, VIP seats: 143) The mood of the audience was pleasant when José Pedro Meirelles made the kick off which started today's match. José Pedro Meirelles sent away a hard shot on goal in the 7th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Zé Paulo Lima sent away a hard shot on goal in the 11th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 16th minute the ball was on its way in behind Cancela's goalkeeper Marcinho da Silva, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Zé Paulo Lima received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 17th minute. Cesinha Vieira tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. An unexpected shot in the 24th minute by Artur Saldanha got the crowd on their feet, but to their dismay it went out on the left side. Zé Paulo Lima received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 29th minute. Cesinha Vieira tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Jonas Messias took the ball and in the 31 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Cesinha Vieira. Cesinha Vieira dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-2. Artur Saldanha's late challenge caught a Cancela's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Artur Saldanha helped the player get up and apologised. After a defensive mix-up in MAXiminos's zone, Zé Paulo Lima stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Cesinha Vieira came out of the goal and Zé Paulo Lima tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Artur Saldanha sent away a hard shot on goal in the 44th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After 47 played minutes MAXiminos got a freekick which was hit by José Pedro Meirelles. The MAXiminos players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. Cancela were winning 1-2.

Marcinho da Silva showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Elano Torres in the 51st minute of the match. After a rather tough play, Cancela's Luiz Gustavo Queiroz got a free kick in the 56th minute. Marcinho da Silva made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Elano Torres in the 57th minute of play. In the 59th minute, Jonas Messias fired away a killer shot towards the goal that, to the delight of Cesinha Vieira, passed just outside the right post. Luiz Gustavo Queiroz charged in rather forcefully in the 61st minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Luiz Gustavo Queiroz the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 61st minute, Luiz Gustavo Queiroz hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 63rd minute of the match MAXiminos got a corner. Cancela's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Abelardo Rosado ran over to the corner to take the kick. After taking down the ball on MAXiminos's corner Abelardo Rosado fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Marcinho da Silva quite easily take care of the ball. Marcinho da Silva stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of José Pedro Meirelles's shot from short distance in the 65th minute. Marcinho da Silva showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from José Pedro Meirelles in the 68th minute of the match. Marcinho da Silva took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from José Pedro Meirelles, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 75 minutes into the match, Cancela's goal looked a bit too open when José Pedro Meirelles came free, but Marcinho da Silva reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After having played for 78 minutes, Elano Torres managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. MAXiminos's supporters crossed their fingers, but Elano Torres was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. José Pedro Meirelles might have been able to make a better finish in the 80th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Marcinho da Silva. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. José Pedro Meirelles ran back to his position shaking his head. Zé Paulo Lima sent away a hard shot on goal in the 81st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. MAXiminos's Elano Torres got a good chance for a goal in the 85th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. After some fancy dribbling in the 88th minute, José Pedro Meirelles managed to get in a good position for a shot. MAXiminos's supporters rose to their feet, but José Pedro Meirelles was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Marcinho da Silva breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Marcinho da Silva took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from José Pedro Meirelles, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Marcinho da Silva showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Elano Torres in the 95th minute of the match. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Cancela had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.