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Acuarana
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) In the 4th minute, Nicolas Amaral hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The Nacional Futebol Clube fans' excitement grew in the 7th match minute when Nacional Futebol Clube's João Vítor Aguiar looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 0-1 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. After 10 played minutes Nacional Futebol Clube got a freekick which was hit by Renatinho Arce. After some careless play in the Nacional Futebol Clube defense, Nicolas Amaral kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Delfim Albuquerque. The Nacional Futebol Clube fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Delfim Albuquerque should have stopped the shot. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling João Vítor Aguiar in the 16th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Gugu Valadares prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Delfim Albuquerque made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Simão Lopes in the 17th minute of play. After a defensive mix-up in Acuarana's zone, Igor Couto stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Gugu Valadares came out of the goal and Igor Couto tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Acuarana's Gugu Valadares played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by João Vítor Aguiar in the 28th minute of play. 32 minutes into the match, Nacional Futebol Clube's goal looked a bit too open when Simão Lopes came free, but Delfim Albuquerque reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Nacional Futebol Clube's Delfim Albuquerque played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Fernandinho Souto in the 34th minute of play. Gugu Valadares took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from João Vítor Aguiar, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Acuarana's Gugu Valadares played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by João Vítor Aguiar in the 43rd minute of play. Acuarana's Gugu Valadares played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by João Vítor Aguiar in the 48th minute of play. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Simão Lopes made a kick off. An unexpectedly hard shot by Simão Lopes in the 53rd minute of play forced Nacional Futebol Clube's goalkeeper Delfim Albuquerque to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. With his leg Gugu Valadares managed to avoid a goal in the 55thth minute, when Nacional Futebol Clube's João Vítor Aguiar fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. Roger Reis hit a great freekick 57 minutes into the match. After having played for 58 minutes, Simão Lopes managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Acuarana's supporters crossed their fingers, but Simão Lopes was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Gugu Valadares showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from João Vítor Aguiar in the 67th minute of the match. With his leg Gugu Valadares managed to avoid a goal in the 75thth minute, when Nacional Futebol Clube's João Vítor Aguiar fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. Valdomiro Branco kicked well hit freekick during the 79th minute of the match. Through an outstanding action, after 88 minutes, Gugu Valadares successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. In the 94th minute, Allan Carneiro hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Delfim Albuquerque made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Nicolas Amaral in the 95th minute of play. The home crowd let out a huge roar when the referee blew for the end of the game. Acuarana were victorious despite being under pressure from Nacional Futebol Clube for much of the match.