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Nilton Santos
Spectators: 7213 (Terracing: 5411, Seating: 1659, VIP seats: 143) In the 3rd minute Ezequiel Guimarães shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Dorian Torres saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. A collision led to Independência Futebol getting a freekick after 7 minutes play. Lino de Toledo hit a great ball. Josué Penha sent away a hard shot on goal in the 9th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Ezequiel Guimarães's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Dorian Torres read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 12th minute of play. Eurico Toscano took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Lino de Toledo, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Independência Futebol's Dorian Torres proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 17th minute of the match, managed to save Independência Futebol from getting a goal against them. Tocantinense F.C.'s Eurico Toscano played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Durvalino Peixoto in the 21st minute of play. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Paulinho Guerra during the 22nd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After 22 played minutes Tocantinense F.C. got a freekick which was hit by Paulinho Guerra. In the 30th minute, one of Tocantinense F.C.:s players had the ball in front of the goal but got pushed and fell. The referee felt it was an obvious case and blew a penalty for Tocantinense F.C.. Durvalino Peixoto struck a weak shot in the 37th minute. Eurico Toscano didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Independência Futebol. 42 minutes into the match, Independência Futebol's goal looked a bit too open when Josué Penha came free, but Dorian Torres reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Josué Penha received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 45th minute. Dorian Torres tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 1-1 after a close first half.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Durvalino Peixoto to make the kick off. Carlos Sousa's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Eurico Toscano firmly grabbed it by the left post. Through an outstanding action, after 53 minutes, Eurico Toscano successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. Durvalino Peixoto's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Eurico Toscano read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 61st minute of play. Josué Penha sent away a hard shot on goal in the 63rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The supporters of Independência Futebol booed when Tocantinense F.C. was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 67 match minutes in a wonderful position. Luciano Salgado didn't get a good kick on the ball. Carlos Sousa sent away a hard shot on goal in the 70th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. If Durvalino Peixoto had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 72nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. With his leg Eurico Toscano managed to avoid a goal in the 74thth minute, when Independência Futebol's Durvalino Peixoto fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. Josué Penha sent away a hard shot on goal in the 79th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Eurico Toscano didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Carlos Sousa went, in the 86th minute, to the upper right corner, 1-2 was the resulting score. The Tocantinense F.C. supporters were disappointed that their team didn't take anything from the match, despite matching Independência Futebol's performance. The match ended with a win for Independência Futebol.