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Estádio Cacau
Spectators: 7211 (Terracing: 5409, Seating: 1659, VIP seats: 143) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Adriano de Amaral took the kick off in the first half of the match. Luiz Paulo Barbosa fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 3rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Léo Travassos having to interfere. Adriano de Amaral's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Faustão Messias read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 9th minute of play. Cacau SS's Faustão Messias played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Cristóvão de Queirós in the 12th minute of play. Faustão Messias stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Dé Britto's shot from short distance in the 17th minute. Dé Britto sent away a hard shot on goal in the 19th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. An unexpectedly hard shot by Dé Britto in the 21st minute of play forced Cacau SS's goalkeeper Faustão Messias to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 24 minutes into the match, Presidente FC's Edson Munhoz broke free and took a long shot that unfortunately flew wide. A fine initiative that could have resulted in a goal. Presidente FC's Adriano de Amaral got a good chance for a goal in the 26th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. 32 minutes into the game, Diamantino Gaúcho was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Cacau SS's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Presidente FC the free kick. Adriano de Amaral's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Faustão Messias read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 38th minute of play. 42 minutes into the match, Cacau SS's goal looked a bit too open when Adriano de Amaral came free, but Faustão Messias reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Cacau SS's Diamantino Gaúcho got his second yellow card of the match in the 42nd minute. The referee ordered Diamantino Gaúcho off the ground. After 43 played minutes Cacau SS got a freekick which was hit by Diamantino Gaúcho. Dé Britto fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 44th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Faustão Messias having to interfere. When Presidente FC's Adriano de Amaral in the 47th minute got a chance for a shot 47th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Cacau SS's goalie prevented a 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.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Luiz Paulo Barbosa to make the kick off. Dé Britto's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Faustão Messias firmly grabbed it by the left post. Dé Britto in the 64thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Faustão Messias, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Dé Britto who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 66thth minute tested the skills of Faustão Messias when he managed to save the team from getting behind. 73 minutes into the match, Presidente FC's goal looked a bit too open when Luiz Paulo Barbosa came free, but Léo Travassos reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Faustão Messias showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Adriano de Amaral, who was totally free with the ball in the 75th minute. Adriano de Amaral fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 79th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Faustão Messias having to interfere. Presidente FC's Dé Britto was standing unmarked in front of the goal when he, in the 80th play minute, got the ball and easily drilled it into the goal. Faustão Messias made an important save on a dangerous shot by Dé Britto in the 95th minute. Faustão Messias was out of position in the 97 minute of play, and Adriano de Amaral capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Adriano de Amaral really showed his touch with that goal: 0-2. Presidente FC's players went to the stands to thank the travelling support. The fan's backing had helped spurr the team on to a fine performance that won them the match.