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Cancha Vermelha
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) Carlos Alberto Secco made the kick off and thus started the match. 4 minutes into the match, Muricizal EC's goalkeeper Amadeu Mangueira had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Cristóvão Vidal. Jardel Mangueira's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Duda Lago read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 5th minute of play. Amadeu Mangueira took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Falcão Miranda, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 7 played minutes Estrela Vermelha Paulista got a freekick which was hit by Flávio Rosa. If Falcão Miranda had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 11th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. A hard shot 14 in the game by Eliézer Damião from a close distance when the talented Amadeu Mangueira managed to make a qualified save. Muricizal EC's players were relieved. An unexpectedly hard shot by Flávio Rosa in the 18th minute of play forced Muricizal EC's goalkeeper Amadeu Mangueira to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Amadeu Mangueira made a fantastic save in the 19th minute, when Falcão Miranda sent off a good shot on target. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Tadeu Marinho during the 20th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Tadeu Marinho hit a great freekick 20 minutes into the match. Carlos Alberto Secco might have been able to make a better finish in the 22nd minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Amadeu Mangueira. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Carlos Alberto Secco ran back to his position shaking his head. The audience thought a goal was coming when Cristóvão Vidal got free with Amadeu Mangueira in the 28th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. After 28 played minutes Muricizal EC got a freekick which was hit by Tadeu Marinho. Eliézer Damião received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 35th minute. Amadeu Mangueira tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Duda Lago showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Jardel Mangueira, who was totally free with the ball in the 39th minute. If Cristóvão Vidal had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 44th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Eliézer Damião received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 46th minute. Amadeu Mangueira tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Jairo Paraíba to make the kick off. An unexpectedly hard shot by Jairo Paraíba in the 53rd minute of play forced Estrela Vermelha Paulista's goalkeeper Duda Lago to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Duda Lago showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Jairo Paraíba, who was totally free with the ball in the 55th minute. Amadeu Mangueira showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Carlos Alberto Secco, who was totally free with the ball in the 58th minute. Amadeu Mangueira showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Falcão Miranda, who was totally free with the ball in the 59th minute. Duda Lago made a fantastic save in the 60th minute, when Jardel Mangueira sent off a good shot on target. 67 minutes into the match, Jardel Mangueira had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Duda Lago. Estrela Vermelha Paulista's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Jardel Mangueira was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-1. Amadeu Mangueira took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Eliézer Damião, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Amadeu Mangueira showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Carlos Alberto Secco, who was totally free with the ball in the 71st minute. Cristóvão Vidal received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 72nd minute. Amadeu Mangueira tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. A collision led to Estrela Vermelha Paulista getting a freekick after 75 minutes play. Falcão Miranda hit a great ball. 77 minutes into the game, Jardel Mangueira cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-2. Duda Lago was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Estrela Vermelha Paulista's Duda Lago proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 86th minute of the match, managed to save Estrela Vermelha Paulista from getting a goal against them. Jairo Paraíba struck a weak shot in the 87th minute. Duda Lago didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Muricizal EC. Duda Lago made a fantastic save in the 89th minute, when Jardel Mangueira sent off a good shot on target. Amadeu Mangueira stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Carlos Alberto Secco's shot from short distance in the 94th minute. Amadeu Mangueira showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Flávio Rosa, who was totally free with the ball in the 95th minute. Although Estrela Vermelha Paulista had been in control for most of the match, Muricizal EC still came away with the win.