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Lavaginha
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) Geovanni Varela fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 3rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Enéas do Vale having to interfere. Enéas do Vale showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Thomás Dracena in the 5th minute of the match. The supporters of Juvi EC booed when Lavaginha AD was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 7 match minutes in a wonderful position. Iuri Valle didn't get a good kick on the ball. After 10 minutes of play, Juvi EC's Geovanni Varela made it 0-1 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Enéas do Vale was left in no man's land by his defense there! 13 minutes into the game, Thomás Dracena was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Juvi EC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Lavaginha AD the free kick. Thomás Dracena kicked well hit freekick during the 14th minute of the match. 25 minutes into the match, Lavaginha AD's Manolo Ferreira sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Dudu Fernandes narrowly saved just below the crossbar. If Wilson Mandrak had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 29th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 33 minutes into the match, Lavaginha AD's goal looked a bit too open when Geovanni Varela came free, but Enéas do Vale reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Pedrinho das Neves's late challenge caught a Lavaginha AD's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Pedrinho das Neves helped the player get up and apologised. A collision led to Juvi EC getting a freekick after 35 minutes play. Pedrinho das Neves hit a great ball. Dudu Fernandes made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Wilson Mandrak in the 38th minute of play. After some careless play in the Juvi EC defense, Wilson Mandrak kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Dudu Fernandes. The Juvi EC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Dudu Fernandes should have stopped the shot. Enéas do Vale showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Geovanni Varela, who was totally free with the ball in the 42nd minute. The first half was very even, with the score at 1-1 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

The wind increased when Thomás Dracena made the kick off in the second half. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Thomás Dracena in the 54th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Enéas do Vale saved Lavaginha AD from getting behind. After some fancy dribbling in the 55th minute, Thomás Dracena managed to get in a good position for a shot. Juvi EC's supporters rose to their feet, but Thomás Dracena was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Enéas do Vale breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. In the 58th minute, Iuri Valle hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Geovanni Varela received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 59th minute. Enéas do Vale tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. If Iuri Valle had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 68th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Juvi EC's Thomás Dracena was standing unmarked in front of the goal when he, in the 70th play minute, got the ball and easily drilled it into the goal. After 76 played minutes Lavaginha AD got a freekick which was hit by Mauro Cardozo. Manolo Ferreira received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 79th minute. Dudu Fernandes tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 81 minutes into the game, Thomás Dracena recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Enéas do Vale. Thomás Dracena showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-3. After some fancy dribbling in the 85th minute, Wilson Mandrak managed to get in a good position for a shot. Lavaginha AD's supporters rose to their feet, but Wilson Mandrak was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Dudu Fernandes breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Thomás Dracena hit a great freekick 87 minutes into the match. Dudu Fernandes showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Wilson Mandrak, who was totally free with the ball in the 90th minute. Enéas do Vale took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Thomás Dracena, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. If Thomás Dracena had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 94th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The referee blew the final whistle, and the away crowd roared, having watched Juvi EC eke out a victory against a very well matched opponent.