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Estádio Ferrabraz
Spectators: 7187 (Terracing: 5392, Seating: 1653, VIP seats: 142) Jânio Lucas's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Sidney Braga read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 3rd minute of play. With a little luck, Expressinho's Emílio Rosado got control of the ball when Narciso Valle tried to sneak it across the goal line. In the 7th minute, Expressinho's goalie took a deep sigh of relief after Sérgio Sanches fired away a hard shot that went just outside the left post. Narciso Valle could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 14th minute of the match, but Emílio Rosado made a huge save. After 16 played minutes Cairú Futebol Clube got a freekick which was hit by Cristóvão Batista. 25 minutes into the match, Cairú Futebol Clube's goal looked a bit too open when Artur Vaz came free, but Sidney Braga reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Artur Vaz scored 0-1 in the 27th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Sidney Braga, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. In the 31st minute Jânio Lucas shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Sidney Braga saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Sérgio Sanches in the 33rd minute of play forced Expressinho's goalkeeper Emílio Rosado to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After having played for 38 minutes, Artur Vaz managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Expressinho's supporters crossed their fingers, but Artur Vaz was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Sérgio Sanches struck a weak shot in the 46th minute. Emílio Rosado didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Cairú Futebol Clube. After the first half Expressinho were leading 0-1. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Jânio Lucas to strike the kick off in the second half. Artur Vaz received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 52nd minute. Sidney Braga tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The supporters of Expressinho booed when Cairú Futebol Clube was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 55 match minutes in a wonderful position. Cristóvão Batista didn't get a good kick on the ball. After some fancy dribbling in the 58th minute, Sérgio Sanches managed to get in a good position for a shot. Cairú Futebol Clube's supporters rose to their feet, but Sérgio Sanches was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Emílio Rosado breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. If Artur Vaz had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 69th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Artur Vaz blasted a shot towards the goal in the 74th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Sidney Braga having to make a save. Artur Vaz could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 76th minute of the match, but Sidney Braga made a huge save. 81 minutes into the game, Jânio Lucas recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Sidney Braga. Jânio Lucas showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 0-2. A collision led to Cairú Futebol Clube getting a freekick after 85 minutes play. Elano Schmidt hit a great ball. If Narciso Valle had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 89th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Elano Schmidt hit a great freekick 95 minutes into the match. Expressinho's fans were overjoyed with their teams well-earned victory and stayed in the stadium long after the final whistle to celebrate the win.