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Arena Espirito Santo
Spectators: 7513 (Terracing: 5635, Seating: 1728, VIP seats: 150) Deficit Capixaba's Frédson Pimenta 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. Válbson Hoffmann took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Angelo Dantas, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. A collision led to Deficit Capixaba getting a freekick after 9 minutes play. Bernardo de Amorim hit a great ball. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Luiz Fernando França in the 10th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Válbson Hoffmann prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Válbson Hoffmann made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Luiz Fernando França in the 11th minute of play. Deficit Capixaba's Válbson Hoffmann played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Amílton Pontes in the 13th minute of play. Luiz Fernando França took the ball and in the 15 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Válbson Hoffmann. Válbson Hoffmann dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-1. In the 18th minute, Amílton Pontes ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Válbson Hoffmann was frozen by the shot and now it was 0-2. Luiz Fernando França received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 21st minute. Válbson Hoffmann tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Waldir Ortiz during the 22nd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. A collision led to Deficit Capixaba getting a freekick after 22 minutes play. Waldir Ortiz hit a great ball. 24 minutes into the match, João Francisco Soeiro had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Válbson Hoffmann. Deficit Capixaba's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that João Francisco Soeiro was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-3. In the 27th match minute, Deficit Capixaba was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Bernardo de Amorim to maneuver through the defense. RICO FC's João Francisco Soeiro got a good chance for a goal in the 28th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Válbson Hoffmann made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Amílton Pontes in the 30th minute of play. Válbson Hoffmann showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Amílton Pontes, who was totally free with the ball in the 33rd minute. Válbson Hoffmann showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Amílton Pontes in the 33rd minute of the match. When Ademar de Almeida came up free with the goalie in the 35th minute, the RICO FC 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 Ademar de Almeida couldn't finish the play. Luiz Fernando França took the ball and in the 39 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Válbson Hoffmann. Válbson Hoffmann dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-4. Enéas Koehler was a little too slow when Enrique Valladares got a fine hit on the ball which went right into the goal in the 46th minute. The score was now 1-4. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 1-4 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

With a little luck, Deficit Capixaba's Válbson Hoffmann got control of the ball when Luiz Fernando França tried to sneak it across the goal line. Romário de Castro charged in rather forcefully in the 67th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Romário de Castro the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. The supporters of Deficit Capixaba booed when RICO FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 79 match minutes in a wonderful position. Fausto Arce didn't get a good kick on the ball. Luiz Fernando França charged in rather forcefully in the 82nd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Luiz Fernando França the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After 82 played minutes RICO FC got a freekick which was hit by Luiz Fernando França. Válbson Hoffmann made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Luiz Fernando França in the 87th minute of play. Válbson Hoffmann made an important save on a dangerous shot by Luiz Fernando França in the 89th minute. RICO FC's fans were overjoyed with their teams well-earned victory and stayed in the stadium long after the final whistle to celebrate the win.