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PICA-PAU STADIUN
Spectators: 7130 (Terracing: 5410, Seating: 1600, VIP seats: 120) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Isaltino Pena made the kick off which started today's match. In the 6th minute, Víktor Marquez got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. The supporters of Arapiraca FC booed when PICA-PAU AMORA FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 6 match minutes in a wonderful position. Giuseppe Mineiro didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 8th minute of the match Leandro Brito sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Gilson Silva skillfully saved the ball. Isaltino Pena's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Gilson Silva read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 10th minute of play. The audience thought a goal was coming when Oswaldo Veiga got free with Gilson Mandrak in the 14th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. 20 minutes into the match, PICA-PAU AMORA FC's goal looked a bit too open when Isaltino Pena came free, but Gilson Silva reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. If Víktor Marquez had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 27th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 29th minute, Isaltino Pena left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Arapiraca FC fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 1-1. Oswaldo Veiga in the 32ndth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Gilson Mandrak, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Geraldo Mello struck a weak shot in the 33rd minute. Gilson Mandrak didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for PICA-PAU AMORA FC. In the 44th minute, Giuseppe Mineiro hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 45th minute, Ricardinho Amaral sent off a long shot on goal, but the shot was nowhere near the goal and PICA-PAU AMORA FC's Gilson Silva didn't even have to move.

Gilson Silva stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Kauan Recife's shot from short distance in the 53rd minute. Víktor Marquez received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 56th minute. Gilson Silva tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. When Isaltino Pena came up free with the goalie in the 63rd minute, the Arapiraca 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 Isaltino Pena couldn't finish the play. In the 68th minute the ball was on its way in behind PICA-PAU AMORA FC's goalkeeper Gilson Silva, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Isaltino Pena was really disappointed when he shot the ball just outside the right post instead of scoring a goal in the 71st minute. Arapiraca FC's manager could be seen on the sidelines shaking his head and muttering to himself as his team had just wasted another chance. If Oswaldo Veiga had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 80th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. If Víktor Marquez had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 85th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The supporters of PICA-PAU AMORA FC booed when Arapiraca FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 91 match minutes in a wonderful position. Kauan Recife didn't get a good kick on the ball. Geraldo Mello received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 92nd minute. Gilson Mandrak tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Gilson Silva took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Isaltino Pena, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Both teams had looked equal from kick-off, and no-one was surprised when the match finally ended in a draw.