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Estádio Caetanopolis
Spectators: 7486 (Terracing: 5615, Seating: 1722, VIP seats: 149) Itaberaba FC's Jailson Couto 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. Arlindo dos Santos sent away a hard shot on goal in the 4th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Itaberaba FC's defense didn't have a chance, in the 11th minute, when Arlindo dos Santos scored to the left of an out of position Rubens Cruz, making the score, 1-0. Maurinho Diniz showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Fabiano Vinhas, who was totally free with the ball in the 16th minute. Maurinho Diniz took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Jailson Couto, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Maurinho Diniz didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Fabiano Vinhas went, in the 20th minute, to the upper right corner, 1-1 was the resulting score. Maurinho Diniz took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Jailson Couto, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. A.D.Cerquilhense's Maurinho Diniz played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Fabiano Vinhas in the 24th minute of play. When Arlindo dos Santos got free in front of the goal in the 26th minute he wasn't very focused and chipped the ball just over the goal. Rubens Cruz was delighted since he was out of position and the ball would have got in if it had gone under the crossbar. In the 29th minute, Jailson Couto ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Maurinho Diniz was frozen by the shot and now it was 1-2. Rubens Cruz made an important save on a dangerous shot by Arlindo dos Santos in the 32nd minute. Maurinho Diniz showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Abelardo Custódio, who was totally free with the ball in the 34th minute. Manfredo Palmeira fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 37th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Rubens Cruz having to interfere. Nelson Perez struck a weak shot in the 42nd minute. Rubens Cruz didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for A.D.Cerquilhense. Arlindo dos Santos fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 47th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Rubens Cruz having to interfere. After the first half Itaberaba FC were leading 1-2. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Arlindo dos Santos made a kick off. Rubens Cruz took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Cássio Meireles, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 54 minutes into the game, Geovanni Berger was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Itaberaba FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave A.D.Cerquilhense the free kick. A collision led to Itaberaba FC getting a freekick after 54 minutes play. Geovanni Berger hit a great ball. In the 58th minute, Willian Xavier hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 59 minutes into the match, A.D.Cerquilhense's goalkeeper Maurinho Diniz had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Fabiano Vinhas. Fernando Cunha fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 62nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Rubens Cruz having to interfere. If Arlindo dos Santos had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 65th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Arlindo dos Santos in the 67th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Rubens Cruz prevented the ball from getting in the gole. When A.D.Cerquilhense's Arlindo dos Santos in the 70th minute got a chance for a shot 70th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Itaberaba FC's goalie prevented a goal. 73 minutes into the game, Willian Xavier was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. A.D.Cerquilhense's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Itaberaba FC the free kick. Willian Xavier kicked well hit freekick during the 73rd minute of the match. A.D.Cerquilhense's Maurinho Diniz proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 76th minute of the match, managed to save A.D.Cerquilhense from getting a goal against them. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Arlindo dos Santos in the 82nd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Rubens Cruz prevented the ball from getting in the gole. If Nelson Perez had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 85th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Maurinho Diniz made a fantastic save in the 89th minute, when Fabiano Vinhas sent off a good shot on target. The audience was convinced that Arlindo dos Santos's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Rubens Cruz was relentless in the 92nd minute of the game. After having played for 94 minutes, Manfredo Palmeira managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. A.D.Cerquilhense's supporters crossed their fingers, but Manfredo Palmeira was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. In the 97th minute, Nelson Perez made a precise shot to the right of Rubens Cruz. Itaberaba FC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 2-2.