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Estádio Santanopolis
Spectators: 7593 (Terracing: 5690, Seating: 1750, VIP seats: 153) Felippe Sena started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. Waldemar do Nascimento showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Toninho Tande, who was totally free with the ball in the 5th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Betão Recife in the 7th minute of play forced Atlético Cristo Rei's goalkeeper Leo Jardim to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. A collision led to Atlético Cristo Rei getting a freekick after 11 minutes play. Umberto Mello hit a great ball. Leo Jardim stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of André Torres's shot from short distance in the 13th minute. Picolino Futebol Clube's Waldemar do Nascimento played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Toninho Tande in the 14th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Toninho Tande in the 14th minute of play forced Picolino Futebol Clube's goalkeeper Waldemar do Nascimento to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 18 minutes into the match, Toninho Tande notched a goal, 0-1, to the right of Picolino Futebol Clube's Waldemar do Nascimento. Waldemar do Nascimento was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. In the 22nd minute Felippe Sena shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Waldemar do Nascimento saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 28th match minute, Atlético Cristo Rei was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Pedrão Vergílio to maneuver through the defense. When Fabinho Queirós fell near the penalty area in the 28th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Picolino Futebol Clube's protests and gave Fabinho Queirós a yellow card for diving instead. After 29 played minutes Picolino Futebol Clube got a freekick which was hit by Fabinho Queirós. Waldemar do Nascimento showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Vítor Netto, who was totally free with the ball in the 33rd minute. Vítor Netto struck a weak shot in the 39th minute. Waldemar do Nascimento didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Atlético Cristo Rei. The supporters of Atlético Cristo Rei booed when Picolino Futebol Clube was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 40 match minutes in a wonderful position. Tião Loyola didn't get a good kick on the ball. Vítor Netto took the ball and in the 41 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Waldemar do Nascimento. Waldemar do Nascimento dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-3. After having played for 47 minutes, Felippe Sena managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Atlético Cristo Rei's supporters crossed their fingers, but Felippe Sena was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 0-3 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when André Torres stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. The supporters of Picolino Futebol Clube booed when Atlético Cristo Rei was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 57 match minutes in a wonderful position. Pedrão Vergílio didn't get a good kick on the ball. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling André Torres in the 61st minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Leo Jardim prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Picolino Futebol Clube's Waldemar do Nascimento played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Toninho Tande in the 65th minute of play. Waldemar do Nascimento showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Felippe Sena in the 70th minute of the match. Lucas Leite kicked well hit freekick during the 70th minute of the match. Vítor Netto struck a weak shot in the 71st minute. Waldemar do Nascimento didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Atlético Cristo Rei. In the 74th minute of the match Michel Valladares shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Waldemar do Nascimento showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. After 78 played minutes Picolino Futebol Clube got a freekick which was hit by Fabinho Queirós. The supporters of Picolino Futebol Clube booed when Atlético Cristo Rei was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 85 match minutes in a wonderful position. Vítor Netto didn't get a good kick on the ball. After 93 played minutes Picolino Futebol Clube got a freekick which was hit by Hortêncio Nascimento. The referee blew the final whistle, and the away crowd roared, having watched Atlético Cristo Rei eke out a victory against a very well matched opponent.