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Monumental FJCG
Spectators: 7173 (Terracing: 5450, Seating: 1673, VIP seats: 50) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Lauro de Queirós started the match with the kick off. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Oswaldo Marquez during the 3rd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. The supporters of Racionais MC s booed when força jovem sp was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 3 match minutes in a wonderful position. Oswaldo Marquez didn't get a good kick on the ball. 5 minutes into the match, Racionais MC s's Ronaldo de Lima broke free and took a long shot that unfortunately flew wide. A fine initiative that could have resulted in a goal. força jovem sp's Durvalino Mineiro played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Miguel de Amaral in the 7th minute of play. Durvalino Mineiro showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Miguel de Amaral, who was totally free with the ball in the 9th minute. Durvalino Mineiro showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Bruno Porto, who was totally free with the ball in the 11th minute. Durvalino Mineiro took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Miguel de Amaral, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Durvalino Mineiro showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Bruno Porto, who was totally free with the ball in the 20th minute. força jovem sp's Durvalino Mineiro played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Bruno Porto in the 27th minute of play. Edgard Lopez was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Rômulo Saraiva showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 1-0 in the 28 minute of play. In the 31st minute of the match, Rômulo Saraiva got a very nice opportunity to score, but Edgard Lopez was well-placed and pushed the ball away from the goal at the left post. After a rather tough play, Racionais MC s's Afonso de Carvalho got a free kick in the 32nd minute. In the 42nd match minute, força jovem sp was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Filomeno Mel to maneuver through the defense. Noel Carvalho was astounded when the referee showed him the red card after a seemingly innocent challenge, 45 minutes into the match. The referee blew the whistle for a penalty in the 45th minute of the game. One of força jovem sp:s players had nearly got his shirt torn off by an opponent while getting free in front of Racionais MC s:s goal. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Bruno Porto was the one to do the kick off. An unexpectedly hard shot by Bruno Porto in the 57th minute of play forced força jovem sp's goalkeeper Durvalino Mineiro to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 58 minutes into the match, Racionais MC s's goal looked a bit too open when Rômulo Saraiva came free, but Edgard Lopez reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. With a little luck, força jovem sp's Durvalino Mineiro got control of the ball when Miguel de Amaral tried to sneak it across the goal line. In the 60th match minute, força jovem sp was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Eusébio Sabóia to maneuver through the defense. Custódio Penha fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 67th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Edgard Lopez having to interfere. Filomeno Mel might have been able to make a better finish in the 70th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Edgard Lopez. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Filomeno Mel ran back to his position shaking his head. In the 72nd minute, Rômulo Saraiva 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. Custódio Penha hit a great freekick 76 minutes into the match. Pedro Luiz Bezerra's late challenge caught a força jovem sp's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Pedro Luiz Bezerra helped the player get up and apologised. After a rather tough play, Racionais MC s's Pedro Luiz Bezerra got a free kick in the 78th minute. Bruno Porto 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. 82 minutes into the game, força jovem sp's Rômulo Saraiva nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Edgard Lopez made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 2-1. If Rômulo Saraiva had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 95th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. força jovem sp's supporters were highly satisfied with the result. They cheered their team of the pitch, having watched them win a very even match.