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Estádio Gran Parque
Spectators: 7474 (Terracing: 5607, Seating: 1718, VIP seats: 149) After 3 minutes, Luciano Monteiro mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Murupu EC and the Alma Castelhana FC players grew even worse after the yellow card. After a rather tough play, Murupu EC's Luciano Monteiro got a free kick in the 3rd minute. Falcão da Rocha scored 1-0 in the 4th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of David de Alcântara, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. 8 minutes into the match, Murupu EC's goalkeeper David de Alcântara had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Luís Fernando Rosa. Luciano Monteiro might have been able to make a better finish in the 12th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Rafael Geromel. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Luciano Monteiro ran back to his position shaking his head. 17 minutes into the game, Luizinho Koehler was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Murupu EC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Alma Castelhana FC the free kick. After 17 played minutes Murupu EC got a freekick which was hit by Luizinho Koehler. The audience was convinced that Luciano Monteiro's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Rafael Geromel was relentless in the 19th minute of the game. 23 minutes into the match, Murupu EC's Paulo José Cruz sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Rafael Geromel narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Agostinho Amaral in the 24th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck David de Alcântara prevented the ball from getting in the gole. If Doni de Azevedo had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 31st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Rafael Geromel stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Luciano Monteiro's shot from short distance in the 32nd minute. Rafael Geromel made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Romário Rezende in the 33rd minute of play. Maurinho Pitta hit a great freekick 36 minutes into the match. After some careless play in the Alma Castelhana FC defense, Romário Rezende kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Rafael Geromel. The Alma Castelhana FC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Rafael Geromel should have stopped the shot. Paulo José Cruz might have been able to make a better finish in the 44th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Rafael Geromel. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Paulo José Cruz ran back to his position shaking his head. The first half was very even, with the score at 1-1 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Falcão da Rocha was the one to do the kick off. After 53 played minutes Murupu EC got a freekick which was hit by Luizinho Koehler. The audience was convinced that Falcão da Rocha's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but David de Alcântara was relentless in the 54th minute of the game. Luciano Monteiro received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 58th minute. Rafael Geromel tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 60th minute, Paulo José Cruz made a precise shot to the right of Rafael Geromel. Alma Castelhana FC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-2. The supporters of Alma Castelhana FC booed when Murupu EC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 67 match minutes in a wonderful position. Christiano Lima didn't get a good kick on the ball. If Romário Rezende had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 69th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Doni de Azevedo's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Rafael Geromel read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 71st minute of play. Luciano Monteiro received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 77th minute. Rafael Geromel tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Paulo José Cruz sent away a hard shot on goal in the 78th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Romário Rezende in the 80th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Rafael Geromel prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Paulo José Cruz might have been able to make a better finish in the 81st minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Rafael Geromel. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Paulo José Cruz ran back to his position shaking his head. 83 minutes into the match, Alma Castelhana FC's goalkeeper Rafael Geromel had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Doni de Azevedo. Murupu EC were awarded a corner in the 85th minute after Alma Castelhana FC's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Romário Rezende took the corner. The corner led Murupu EC's Maurinho Pitta to fire away a dangerous shot which Rafael Geromel despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. After a rather tough play, Murupu EC's Doni de Azevedo got a free kick in the 87th minute. If Ulisses Ferreira had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 97th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead.