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Casimiro de Abreu
Spectators: 7245 (Terracing: 5435, Seating: 1666, VIP seats: 144) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Luiz Guilherme Vinhas kicked off to start the match. Régis das Neves struck a weak shot in the 3rd minute. Ramiro Garcia didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Funorte Esporte Clube. An unexpectedly hard shot by Luiz Fábio Magalhães in the 12th minute of play forced Ibaretama's goalkeeper Ramiro Garcia to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 13th minute of the match Gil Maia sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Luís Eduardo Trancoso skillfully saved the ball. After a defensive mix-up in Funorte Esporte Clube's zone, Luiz Guilherme Vinhas stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Luís Eduardo Trancoso came out of the goal and Luiz Guilherme Vinhas tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Leopoldo Severo sent away a hard shot on goal in the 16th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. The supporters of Funorte Esporte Clube booed when Ibaretama was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 20 match minutes in a wonderful position. Igor Coutinho didn't get a good kick on the ball. The long shot by Rômulo do Valle in the 21st minute really tested Ramiro Garcia's skills. The ball was on its way into the goal to the left of him when he managed to stretch himself and save the shot and avoid a goal. Ramiro Garcia took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Luiz Fábio Magalhães, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Luís Eduardo Trancoso took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Luiz Guilherme Vinhas, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When Ibaretama's Leopoldo Severo in the 29th minute got a chance for a shot 29th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Funorte Esporte Clube's goalie prevented a goal. Reinaldo Loureiro hit a great freekick 31 minutes into the match. Funorte Esporte Clube's Luís Eduardo Trancoso played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Luiz Guilherme Vinhas in the 32nd minute of play. In the 37thth minute of the game Leopoldo Severo who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Funorte Esporte Clube's Luís Eduardo Trancoso was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. After having played for 39 minutes, Luan Netto managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Ibaretama's supporters crossed their fingers, but Luan Netto was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. After 40 played minutes Funorte Esporte Clube got a freekick which was hit by Reinaldo Loureiro. If Leopoldo Severo had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 42nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 47 minutes into the match, Luiz Guilherme Vinhas notched a goal, 0-1, to the right of Funorte Esporte Clube's Luís Eduardo Trancoso. Luís Eduardo Trancoso was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Disappointed in the 0-1 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

After some fancy dribbling in the 53rd minute, Régis das Neves managed to get in a good position for a shot. Funorte Esporte Clube's supporters rose to their feet, but Régis das Neves was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Ramiro Garcia breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. 64 minutes into the match, Funorte Esporte Clube's goalkeeper Luís Eduardo Trancoso had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Leopoldo Severo. Funorte Esporte Clube's Luís Eduardo Trancoso played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Luiz Guilherme Vinhas in the 65th minute of play. In the 66th match minute, Funorte Esporte Clube was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Régis das Neves to maneuver through the defense. With an all-out effort, Ibaretama's Luís Eduardo Trancoso threw himself towards the right post 68 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Luiz Guilherme Vinhas, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. After 70 minutes, Régis das Neves mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Funorte Esporte Clube and the Ibaretama players grew even worse after the yellow card. After a rather tough play, Funorte Esporte Clube's Régis das Neves got a free kick in the 70th minute. Régis das Neves blasted a shot towards the goal in the 74th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Ramiro Garcia having to make a save. In the 77th minute, Leopoldo Severo 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. A hard shot 79 in the game by Igor Coutinho from a close distance when the talented Luís Eduardo Trancoso managed to make a qualified save. Funorte Esporte Clube's players were relieved. 83 minutes into the match, Funorte Esporte Clube's goalkeeper Luís Eduardo Trancoso had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Leopoldo Severo. Leopoldo Severo fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 85th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Luís Eduardo Trancoso having to interfere. In the 90th minute the ball was on its way in behind Funorte Esporte Clube's goalkeeper Luís Eduardo Trancoso, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Reinaldo Loureiro charged in rather forcefully in the 91st minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Reinaldo Loureiro the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. 94 minutes into the match, Ibaretama's goal looked a bit too open when Régis das Neves came free, but Ramiro Garcia reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Funorte Esporte Clube's Régis das Neves managed to work through Ibaretama's defense and was going for an easy goal, but he hit the shot with his toe and the ball flew outside the goal. Régis das Neves dejectedly held out his arms as if to ask why the ball hadn't gone in. Régis das Neves sent away a hard shot on goal in the 98th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The Funorte Esporte Clube supporters were disappointed that their team didn't take anything from the match, despite matching Ibaretama's performance. The match ended with a win for Ibaretama.