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Arapira
Spectators: 6660 (Terracing: 5000, Seating: 1660, VIP seats: 0) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Håkan Jakobsson started the match with the kick off. After some fancy dribbling in the 6th minute, Håkan Jakobsson managed to get in a good position for a shot. Arapira FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Håkan Jakobsson was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Aloísio Vasconcelos breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. An unexpectedly hard shot by Michal Skonieczny in the 15th minute of play forced Arapira FC's goalkeeper Hernando Leon to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 18th match minute, Perebas FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Humberto Queirós to maneuver through the defense. 24 minutes into the game, Håkan Jakobsson recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Aloísio Vasconcelos. Håkan Jakobsson showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-1. Laércio Garcia took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 31st minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Hernando Leon. Arapira FC's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. Hernando Leon showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Michal Skonieczny, who was totally free with the ball in the 33rd minute. Hernando Leon took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Michal Skonieczny, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Nilton Martins's late challenge caught a Perebas FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Nilton Martins helped the player get up and apologised. After a rather tough play, Arapira FC's Nilton Martins got a free kick in the 37th minute. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Michal Skonieczny in the 38th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Hernando Leon saved Arapira FC from getting behind. Nilton Martins hit a great freekick 43 minutes into the match. In the 47th minute, Michal Skonieczny 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. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 1-1 after a close first half.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Michal Skonieczny made a kick off. An unexpectedly hard shot by Paulinho Jacinto in the 52nd minute of play forced Arapira FC's goalkeeper Hernando Leon to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 63 minutes into the match, Perebas FC's goal looked a bit too open when Ulisses Secco came free, but Aloísio Vasconcelos reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Hernando Leon showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Jarbas Barreto, who was totally free with the ball in the 66th minute. Arapira FC's Hernando Leon proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 68th minute of the match, managed to save Arapira FC from getting a goal against them. After 69 played minutes Arapira FC got a freekick which was hit by Alexandre Breckenfeld. Ulisses Secco received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 72nd minute. Aloísio Vasconcelos tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After some fancy dribbling in the 74th minute, Håkan Jakobsson managed to get in a good position for a shot. Arapira FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Håkan Jakobsson was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Aloísio Vasconcelos breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. 76 minutes into the match, Perebas FC's goal looked a bit too open when Nilton Martins came free, but Aloísio Vasconcelos reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 78th minute the ball was on its way in behind Perebas FC's goalkeeper Aloísio Vasconcelos, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. The supporters of Arapira FC booed when Perebas FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 78 match minutes in a wonderful position. Laércio Garcia didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 80th minute Håkan Jakobsson shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Aloísio Vasconcelos saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Nilton Martins struck a weak shot in the 81st minute. Aloísio Vasconcelos didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Arapira FC. After 83 minutes, Håkan Jakobsson made it 2-1 with a short kick to the right side. Perebas FC's Aloísio Vasconcelos tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. If Michal Skonieczny had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 89th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. If Michal Skonieczny had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 96th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Arapira FC walked away with a well-earned victory that was much celebrated by the crowd.