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Spectators: 42 (Terracing: 32, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Gonçalo Baptista kicked off to start the match. Nando Baptista hit a great freekick 20 minutes into the match. Flavinho Tavares could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 28th minute of the match, but Eustacio Socorro made a huge save. Eustacio Socorro took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Durvalino Ortiz, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 31st minute Lupere FC - DMZ were awarded a corner. Jardel Guimarães went to the cornerflag to take it. The corner ended in Jardel Guimarães almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but Soroca F.C.'s Eustacio Socorro did a great save. With a little luck, Soroca F.C.'s Eustacio Socorro got control of the ball when Gonçalo Baptista tried to sneak it across the goal line. Gonçalo Baptista's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Eustacio Socorro read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 39th minute of play. The supporters of Soroca F.C. booed when Lupere FC - DMZ was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 41 match minutes in a wonderful position. Valdo Mazza didn't get a good kick on the ball. 42 minutes into the game, Faustino Weterio cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-1. Walmir Leme was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Walmir Leme took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Gaston Ubarna, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 47 minutes into the match, Lupere FC - DMZ's goal looked a bit too open when Gaston Ubarna came free, but Walmir Leme reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 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 hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Faustino Weterio to strike the kick off in the second half. When Flavinho Tavares fell near the penalty area in the 54th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Lupere FC - DMZ's protests and gave Flavinho Tavares a yellow card for diving instead. Flavinho Tavares hit a great freekick 54 minutes into the match. In the 60th minute, Jardel Guimarães hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 61 minutes into the game, Jorginho Madureira was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Lupere FC - DMZ's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Soroca F.C. the free kick. Jorginho Madureira hit a great freekick 62 minutes into the match. The long shot by Ernesto Reno in the 63rd minute really tested Walmir Leme's skills. The ball was on its way into the goal to the left of him when he managed to stretch himself and save the shot and avoid a goal. During the 81st minute of the match Samuel Adams completely mistimed his tackle and brought down his opponent. The referee gave Samuel Adams a yellow card, his second in the match, which meant he could no longer take part in the game. In the 82nd minute, Samuel Adams hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After having played for 83 minutes, Jardel Guimarães managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Lupere FC - DMZ's supporters crossed their fingers, but Jardel Guimarães was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. The teams fought very hard right up to the final whistle. Both sets of players were happy to go away with a draw.