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Arena Poliesportivo
Spectators: 7675 (Terracing: 5757, Seating: 1765, VIP seats: 153) Clube União Popular's Berkant Canel started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. In the 2nd minute, Berkant Canel hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Rodrigo Amorim made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Vânderson Borges in the 6th minute of play. When Hassan Mignon fell near the penalty area in the 6th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Clube União Popular's protests and gave Hassan Mignon a yellow card for diving instead. After 7 played minutes Clube União Popular got a freekick which was hit by Hassan Mignon. Rodrigo Amorim showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Vânderson Borges, who was totally free with the ball in the 10th minute. Hassan Mignon received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 12th minute. Claudinho Abreu tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. EC Caucaia's Claudinho Abreu played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Berkant Canel in the 14th minute of play. Rodrigo Amorim showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Vânderson Borges in the 19th minute of the match. 24 minutes into the game, EC Caucaia's Aníbal Aparecido nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Rodrigo Amorim made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. 27 minutes into the match, EC Caucaia's goalkeeper Claudinho Abreu had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Jerônimo Fantini. In the 28th minute, Roger Duarte hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Claudinho Abreu was in exellent shape and made a fantastic save when he, in the 29th minute of the match, managed to get hold of the ball after a long shot from Berkant Canel. In the 33rd minute Aníbal Aparecido shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Rodrigo Amorim saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 35th match minute, Clube União Popular was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Hassan Mignon to maneuver through the defense. In the 37th minute Gugu Cordeiro shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Rodrigo Amorim saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. When Clube União Popular's Berkant Canel in the 42nd minute got a chance for a shot 42nd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye EC Caucaia's goalie prevented a goal. In the 46th match minute, Clube União Popular was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Ruy Brito to maneuver through the defense. Rodrigo Amorim showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Vânderson Borges, who was totally free with the ball in the 47th minute. The crowd was extremely unhappy with the home team's performance in the first half. They were losing 0-1.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Vânderson Borges to strike the kick off in the second half. After 58 played minutes Clube União Popular got a freekick which was hit by Frederico de Moraes. When Berkant Canel fell near the penalty area in the 59th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Clube União Popular's protests and gave Berkant Canel a yellow card for diving instead. Berkant Canel kicked well hit freekick during the 59th minute of the match. Vânderson Borges sent away a hard shot on goal in the 65th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Thanks to some nice moves Vânderson Borges could shoot a difficult shot in the 67th minute, which Rodrigo Amorim however easily saved by the left post. The crowd rose to their feet as EC Caucaia's Vânderson Borges slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Rodrigo Amorim. That made the score 0-2 after 69 minutes of play. In the 79th minute, Hassan Mignon hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 80th minute, EC Caucaia's Diego Quadros dribbled the ball into the box and hit a shot with the outside of his foot, sending the keeper the wrong way. 1-3. Vânderson Borges kicked well hit freekick during the 82nd minute of the match. Jerônimo Fantini received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 83rd minute. Claudinho Abreu tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Hassan Mignon's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Claudinho Abreu read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 88th minute of play. Claudinho Abreu stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Berkant Canel's shot from short distance in the 89th minute. Rodrigo Amorim made a fantastic save in the 90th minute, when Aníbal Aparecido sent off a good shot on target. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Berkant Canel in the 91st managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Claudinho Abreu saved EC Caucaia from getting behind. After 95 minutes, Berkant Canel made it 2-3 with a short kick to the right side. EC Caucaia's Claudinho Abreu tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot.