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Spectators: 6655 (Terracing: 5000, Seating: 1655, VIP seats: 0) Délio Amorim started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. The supporters of Cruz das Almas FC booed when DISTRITO FEDERAL LADRÕES was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 6 match minutes in a wonderful position. Nando de Castro didn't get a good kick on the ball. Hudson Alvarenga took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Roberto Pontes, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. José Carlos Vale hit a great freekick 10 minutes into the match. After a rather tough play, DISTRITO FEDERAL LADRÕES's César Braga got a free kick in the 11th minute. In the 12th minute the ball was on its way in behind DISTRITO FEDERAL LADRÕES's goalkeeper Hudson Alvarenga, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Frank Quintal struck a weak shot in the 14th minute. Cesinha Berger didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for DISTRITO FEDERAL LADRÕES. In the 15th minute the ball was on its way in behind Cruz das Almas FC's goalkeeper Cesinha Berger, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Nando de Castro received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 21st minute. Cesinha Berger tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After 30 minutes, Ademir Corrêa mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Cruz das Almas FC and the DISTRITO FEDERAL LADRÕES players grew even worse after the yellow card. In the 31st minute, Ademir Corrêa hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 33 minutes into the match, DISTRITO FEDERAL LADRÕES's goal looked a bit too open when Roberto Pontes came free, but Hudson Alvarenga reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Cesinha Berger was out of position in the 34 minute of play, and Frank Quintal capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Frank Quintal really showed his touch with that goal: 1-0. If Frank Quintal had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 43rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. César Braga could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 45th minute of the match, but Cesinha Berger made a huge save. Hudson Alvarenga made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Délio Amorim in the 46th minute of play. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 1-0 at half-time.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Frank Quintal to strike the kick off in the second half. A collision led to Cruz das Almas FC getting a freekick after 56 minutes play. Ademir Corrêa hit a great ball. If Délio Amorim had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 62nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. If Roberto Pontes had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 63rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The audience thought a goal was coming when Roberto Pontes got free with Hudson Alvarenga in the 65th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. In the 67th match minute, DISTRITO FEDERAL LADRÕES was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by José Carlos Vale to maneuver through the defense. Hudson Alvarenga made an important save on a dangerous shot by Roberto Pontes in the 68th minute. Roberto Pontes sent away a hard shot on goal in the 77th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Cesinha Berger made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from César Braga in the 80th minute of play. Hudson Alvarenga made an important save on a dangerous shot by Roberto Pontes in the 83rd minute. After having played for 87 minutes, César Braga managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. DISTRITO FEDERAL LADRÕES's supporters crossed their fingers, but César Braga was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. After some careless play in the Cruz das Almas FC defense, César Braga kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Cesinha Berger. The Cruz das Almas FC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Cesinha Berger should have stopped the shot. In the 95th minute, Ramón Vieira hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After a defensive mix-up in Cruz das Almas FC's zone, Edson Meirelles stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Cesinha Berger came out of the goal and Edson Meirelles tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. For all the effort they put into the match, the Cruz das Almas FC players left disappointed. They had fought hard, but couldn't break down the home team's defense. The match ended in a win for DISTRITO FEDERAL LADRÕES.