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Arena Furão
Spectators: 7650 (Terracing: 5739, Seating: 1759, VIP seats: 152) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Cláudio Abreu started the match with the kick off. Bebeto Capixaba showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Cláudio Abreu, who was totally free with the ball in the 5th minute. João Augusto Neiva struck a weak shot in the 10th minute. Ricardo Furtado didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Manhuacu. Ian Pinheiro sent away a hard shot on goal in the 17th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Nilton Lago recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 20th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Amílton Vergílio's late challenge caught a Manhuacu's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Amílton Vergílio helped the player get up and apologised. In the 22nd minute, Amílton Vergílio hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After having played for 26 minutes, Ruy Nóbrega managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Os Fura Olho F.C.'s supporters crossed their fingers, but Ruy Nóbrega was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. After having played for 27 minutes, Ernesto Corrêa managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Os Fura Olho F.C.'s supporters crossed their fingers, but Ernesto Corrêa was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Ruy Nóbrega received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 37th minute. Bebeto Capixaba tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. João Augusto Neiva kicked well hit freekick during the 40th minute of the match. Ruy Nóbrega fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 42nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Bebeto Capixaba having to interfere.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. João Augusto Neiva was the one to do the kick off. In the 53rd minute, Amílton Vergílio hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 55 minutes into the match, Os Fura Olho F.C.'s goal looked a bit too open when João Augusto Neiva came free, but Ricardo Furtado reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Cláudio Abreu received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 56th minute. Bebeto Capixaba tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 59 minutes into the game, Aloísio Brito was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Manhuacu's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Os Fura Olho F.C. the free kick. In the 59th match minute, Manhuacu was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Aloísio Brito to maneuver through the defense. João Augusto Neiva succeeded to score despite a near miss that spronge from right pole into the goal to 0-1 in the 63rd playminute. In the 72nd minute, Aloísio Brito hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Manhuacu's Rodriguinho de Lara was substituted for Aloísio Brito. The supporters of Os Fura Olho F.C. booed when Manhuacu was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 73 match minutes in a wonderful position. Aloísio Brito didn't get a good kick on the ball. After 76 played minutes Os Fura Olho F.C. got a freekick which was hit by Ernesto Corrêa. Manhuacu's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Lenílson Botelho in the 79th minute. William Secco kicked well hit freekick during the 82nd minute of the match. Bebeto Capixaba took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Cláudio Abreu, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 87 minutes into the match, Os Fura Olho F.C.'s goalkeeper Ricardo Furtado had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by João Augusto Neiva. Cláudio Abreu received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 91st minute. Bebeto Capixaba tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Ruy Nóbrega blasted a shot towards the goal in the 94th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Bebeto Capixaba having to make a save. When Cláudio Abreu came up free with the goalie in the 95th minute, the Os Fura Olho F.C. fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Cláudio Abreu couldn't finish the play. Cláudio Abreu received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 97th minute. Bebeto Capixaba tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The Manhuacu supporters could be heard counting down the last seconds of the match. They errupted in celebration when the whistle blew, knowing Manhuacu would go home with victory in their luggage after a match that easily could have ended differently.