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Estádio Guaramano
Spectators: 7227 (Terracing: 5422, Seating: 1662, VIP seats: 143) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Váldson Lima started the match with the kick off. Váldson Lima's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Celsinho Almeida read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 8th minute of play. When %teams%'s Váldson Lima was free in front of goal, he didn't hesitate to shoot 1-0 just inside the left pole, 10 minutes into the game. Celsinho Almeida was annoyed at himself for letting in the shot. Adelino de Sousa received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 15th minute. Vágner Cearense tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Juan Matos's late challenge caught a Guaramano FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Juan Matos helped the player get up and apologised. In the 16th match minute, Manguinhos EC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Juan Matos to maneuver through the defense. A hard shot 18 in the game by Fiori Faria from a close distance when the talented Celsinho Almeida managed to make a qualified save. Manguinhos EC's players were relieved. 20 minutes into the game, Manguinhos EC's Adelino de Sousa nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Vágner Cearense made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-1. Vágner Cearense showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Váldson Ortiz, who was totally free with the ball in the 30th minute. Adelino de Sousa's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Vágner Cearense read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 35th minute of play. After 46 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for Guaramano FC! Flavinho Travassos walked up to take care of the penalty kick. He was aiming for the top corner, but the ball went just outside the post.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Váldson Ortiz stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. With a little luck, Guaramano FC's Vágner Cearense got control of the ball when Adelino de Sousa tried to sneak it across the goal line. 65 minutes into the match, Manguinhos EC's goal looked a bit too open when Fiori Faria came free, but Celsinho Almeida reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Adelino de Sousa fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 66th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Vágner Cearense having to interfere. An unexpectedly hard shot by Váldson Ortiz in the 68th minute of play forced Guaramano FC's goalkeeper Vágner Cearense to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Fiori Faria's late challenge caught a Manguinhos EC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Fiori Faria helped the player get up and apologised. A collision led to Guaramano FC getting a freekick after 69 minutes play. Fiori Faria hit a great ball. Adelino de Sousa's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 74thth minute, Vágner Cearense skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. Váldson Ortiz recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 82nd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Vágner Cearense was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Váldson Ortiz showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 1-3 in the 97 minute of play. Manguinhos EC's players went to the stands to thank the travelling support. The fan's backing had helped spurr the team on to a fine performance that won them the match.