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Spectators: 7213 (Terracing: 5411, Seating: 1659, VIP seats: 143) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Reinaldo Amaral kicked off to start the match. Vehdi Akatay made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Kaká Severo in the 3rd minute of play. Vehdi Akatay made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Kaká Severo in the 5th minute of play. In the 11th minute, Reinaldo Amaral 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 Itarema EC booed when Tiozões was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 17 match minutes in a wonderful position. Arí de Amaral didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 18th minute of the match Jacinto Tepedino shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Vehdi Akatay showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. Reinaldo Amaral struck a weak shot in the 20th minute. Vítor Saraiva didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Tiozões. Erik Luthor received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 22nd minute. Vítor Saraiva tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. If Reinaldo Amaral had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 29th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Dalmo Donato charged in rather forcefully in the 35th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Dalmo Donato the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. The supporters of Tiozões booed when Itarema EC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 35 match minutes in a wonderful position. Dalmo Donato didn't get a good kick on the ball. Erik Luthor could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 36th minute of the match, but Vítor Saraiva made a huge save. A collision led to Tiozões getting a freekick after 38 minutes play. Reinaldo Amaral hit a great ball. If Chiquinho de Lara had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 40th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Reinaldo Amaral recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 41st minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Vítor Saraiva made an important save on a dangerous shot by Erik Luthor in the 45th minute. Vítor Saraiva made a fantastic save in the 46th minute, when Erik Luthor sent off a good shot on target. Vehdi Akatay showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Kaká Severo in the 48th minute of the match. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

The wind increased when Kaká Severo made the kick off in the second half. Arí de Amaral charged in rather forcefully in the 54th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Arí de Amaral the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After 54 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for Tiozões! In the 66th minute, Erik Fernandes hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 68th match minute, Itarema EC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Igor Vale to maneuver through the defense. Erik Luthor struck a weak shot in the 69th minute. Vítor Saraiva didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Tiozões. An unexpectedly hard shot by Erik Luthor in the 74th minute of play forced Itarema EC's goalkeeper Vítor Saraiva to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Reinaldo Amaral in the 80th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Vítor Saraiva prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Erik Luthor blasted a shot towards the goal in the 81st minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Vítor Saraiva having to make a save. If Reinaldo Amaral had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 81st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 85 minutes into the match, Erik Luthor notched a goal, 1-1, to the right of Itarema EC's Vítor Saraiva. Vítor Saraiva was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Antonio Gol's late challenge caught a Itarema EC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Antonio Gol helped the player get up and apologised. In the 89th minute, Antonio Gol hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Jeremias Loureiro fired away a difficult shot at goal in the 91st minute. He almost succeeded, but the ball bounced in the crossbar and then went out. It was a very nice shot. Vehdi Akatay made an important save on a dangerous shot by Chiquinho de Lara in the 93rd minute. Chiquinho de Lara blasted a shot towards the goal in the 96th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Vehdi Akatay having to make a save. Jeers came from both ends of the stadium when the final whistle went. Neither team had looked impressive and the draw seeemd a fair result.