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Alexandrita
Spectators: 7236 (Terracing: 5429, Seating: 1664, VIP seats: 143) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Claudinei da Silveira kicked off to start the match. With a little luck, Tupancireta's Adrianinho Branco got control of the ball when Ulysses Luz tried to sneak it across the goal line. In the 5th match minute, Tupancireta was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Cássio Marinho to maneuver through the defense. In the 9th minute of the match, Ulysses Luz got a very nice opportunity to score, but Adrianinho Branco was well-placed and pushed the ball away from the goal at the left post. 10 minutes into the game, Ulysses Luz cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-0. Adrianinho Branco was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Adrianinho Branco made an important save on a dangerous shot by Ulysses Luz in the 22nd minute. Claudinei da Silveira struck a weak shot in the 27th minute. Adrianinho Branco didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Alexandrita SS. 28 minutes into the match, Tupancireta's goalkeeper Adrianinho Branco had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Ulysses Luz. Claudinei da Rocha kicked well hit freekick during the 29th minute of the match. Luizão Ramos received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 40th minute. Yan Santos tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 48 minutes into the game, Luizão Ramos was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Tupancireta's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Alexandrita SS the free kick. In the 48th minute, Luizão Ramos hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 1-0 at half-time.

André Luiz Magalhães scored 1-1 in the 53rd match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Yan Santos, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Adrianinho Branco showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ulysses Luz, who was totally free with the ball in the 60th minute. Luizão Ramos fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 65th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Yan Santos having to interfere. When Tupancireta's Luizão Ramos in the 67th minute got a chance for a shot 67th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Alexandrita SS's goalie prevented a goal. Ulysses Luz received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 73rd minute. Adrianinho Branco tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After some careless play in the Alexandrita SS defense, André Luiz Magalhães kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Yan Santos. The Alexandrita SS fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Yan Santos should have stopped the shot. Claudinei da Silveira fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 87th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Adrianinho Branco having to interfere. In the 95th of the match, Luizão Ramos tried to place the ball in the upper right corner, but Yan Santos got in the way and made a wonderful save. The Tupancireta players were relieved to hear the final whistle blow to end the match. The away crowd was happy to see their team win after a very tight game.