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Estádio Jenipapão
Spectators: 41 (Terracing: 32, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Richard Nixon kicked off to start the match. Jenipapo SC's David Seaman played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Richard Nixon in the 9th minute of play. Vinicio Junior was really disappointed when he shot the ball just outside the right post instead of scoring a goal in the 11th minute. Jenipapo SC's manager could be seen on the sidelines shaking his head and muttering to himself as his team had just wasted another chance. 14 minutes into the match, Jenipapo SC's Aníbal Alagoano sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Costică Peter narrowly saved just below the crossbar. An unexpectedly hard shot by Richard Nixon in the 16th minute of play forced Jenipapo SC's goalkeeper David Seaman to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 17 minutes into the match, Dum Dum Boys Athletics's goalkeeper Costică Peter had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Aníbal Alagoano. Aníbal Alagoano could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 19th minute of the match, but Costică Peter made a huge save. A collision led to Jenipapo SC getting a freekick after 20 minutes play. Maurício Arósio hit a great ball. David Seaman made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Richard Nixon in the 21st minute of play. Jon-Inge Kvalvåg hit a great freekick 25 minutes into the match. David Seaman made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Richard Nixon in the 29th minute of play. The supporters of Dum Dum Boys Athletics booed when Jenipapo SC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 31 match minutes in a wonderful position. Aníbal Alagoano didn't get a good kick on the ball. If Richard Nixon had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 36th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Costică Peter took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Aníbal Alagoano, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Costică Peter showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Aníbal Alagoano, who was totally free with the ball in the 39th minute. 42 minutes into the match, Dum Dum Boys Athletics's goal looked a bit too open when Raphael Cunha came free, but Costică Peter reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 44 minutes into the game, Arcan Siralp threw the ball into play from the sideline. Dum Dum Boys Athletics's Rocky Ryland quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. David Seaman showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Richard Nixon, who was totally free with the ball in the 45th minute. 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.

In the 55th minute Raphael Cunha shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Costică Peter saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 60th minute of the match, Richard Nixon got a very nice opportunity to score, but David Seaman was well-placed and pushed the ball away from the goal at the left post. In the 63rd minute Aníbal Alagoano shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Costică Peter saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Jenipapo SC's David Seaman played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Richard Nixon in the 66th minute of play. After 70 played minutes Jenipapo SC got a freekick which was hit by Pompiliu Poalelungi. Dum Dum Boys Athletics's Roby Baggio was substituted for Richard Nixon. After a rather tough play, Jenipapo SC's Pompiliu Poalelungi got a free kick in the 72nd minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Aníbal Alagoano in the 76th minute of play forced Dum Dum Boys Athletics's goalkeeper Costică Peter to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Raphael Cunha kicked well hit freekick during the 77th minute of the match. David Seaman made a fantastic save in the 78th minute, when Roby Baggio sent off a good shot on target. The audience was convinced that Rocky Ryland's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but David Seaman was relentless in the 80th minute of the game. Costică Peter made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Vinicio Junior in the 81st minute of play. Rocky Ryland took the ball and in the 85 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised David Seaman. David Seaman dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-1. Jenipapo SC's Aníbal Alagoano got a good chance for a goal in the 91st minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Costică Peter showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Aníbal Alagoano, who was totally free with the ball in the 95th minute. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Dum Dum Boys Athletics had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.