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Piau
Spectators: 7019 (Terracing: 5519, Seating: 1400, VIP seats: 100) In the 3rd minute, Durvalino Furlan 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. If Durvalino Furlan had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 5th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After 16 played minutes Manicobal got a freekick which was hit by Aloísio Ceresso. Hortêncio Mineiro blasted a shot towards the goal in the 18th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Anselmo de Godoi having to make a save. Rodriguinho Amaral sent away a hard shot on goal in the 25th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Raúl de Toledo in the 28thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Valdomiro de Castro, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. With a little luck, Manicobal's Valdomiro de Castro got control of the ball when Raúl de Toledo tried to sneak it across the goal line. Raúl de Toledo in the 36thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Valdomiro de Castro, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Raúl de Toledo who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 42ndth minute tested the skills of Valdomiro de Castro when he managed to save the team from getting behind. After having played for 44 minutes, Rodriguinho Amaral managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Manicobal's supporters crossed their fingers, but Rodriguinho Amaral was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

Acácio Leite took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 55th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Valdomiro de Castro. Manicobal's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. 57 minutes into the game, Raúl de Toledo cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-0. Valdomiro de Castro was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. After 62 played minutes Piau AD got a freekick which was hit by David Guedes. After a defensive mix-up in Piau AD's zone, Hortêncio Mineiro stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Anselmo de Godoi came out of the goal and Hortêncio Mineiro tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Raúl de Toledo might have been able to make a better finish in the 66th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Valdomiro de Castro. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Raúl de Toledo ran back to his position shaking his head. Juvenal Souza fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 68th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Valdomiro de Castro having to interfere. 70 minutes into the match, Dadá Mota had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Valdomiro de Castro. Manicobal's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Dadá Mota was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 2-0. After 79 minutes, Mário Esteves mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Manicobal and the Piau AD players grew even worse after the yellow card. 85 minutes into the game, Celsinho do Vale was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Piau AD's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Manicobal the free kick. Celsinho do Vale kicked well hit freekick during the 85th minute of the match. When Piau AD's Raúl de Toledo in the 87th minute got a chance for a shot 87th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Manicobal's goalie prevented a goal. Piau AD's Raúl de Toledo suffered a concussion after 90 minutes and had to leave the field. After 90 minutes, Eurico Arósio mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Manicobal and the Piau AD players grew even worse after the yellow card. The referee blew the whistle for a penalty in the 89th minute of the game. One of Manicobal:s players had nearly got his shirt torn off by an opponent while getting free in front of Piau AD:s goal. Noel Meirelles walked up to take care of the penalty kick. He was aiming for the top corner, but the ball went just outside the post. Anselmo de Godoi showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Rodriguinho Amaral in the 95th minute of the match. Valdomiro de Castro made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Juvenal Souza in the 98th minute of play. Many of Manicobal's supporters were seen to leave the ground early as it became clear their team was going to lose. Manicobal may have spent more time on the ball, but Piau AD were more willing to take their chances and they walked away with the win.