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Thiago Stadium
Spectators: 6942 (Terracing: 5422, Seating: 1500, VIP seats: 20) When Gláuber Vander came up free with the goalie in the 5th minute, the Thiagueira FC fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Gláuber Vander couldn't finish the play. When Serra Talhada FC's Célio Paes in the 19th minute got a chance for a shot 19th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Thiagueira FC's goalie prevented a goal. Arnaldo Valladares's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Ramiro Esteves read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 22nd minute of play. 26 minutes into the match, Serra Talhada FC's goal looked a bit too open when Gláuber Vander came free, but Erik Vergílio reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Ramiro Esteves took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Célio Paes, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Arnaldo Valladares sent away a hard shot on goal in the 34th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 40th minute, Arnaldo Valladares made a precise shot to the right of Ramiro Esteves. Thiagueira FC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-1. If Célio Paes had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 43rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Joélson Ramalho during the 45th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After 45 played minutes Serra Talhada FC got a freekick which was hit by Joélson Ramalho. In the 49th minute Arnaldo Valladares shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Ramiro Esteves saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The Thiagueira FC players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. Serra Talhada FC were winning 0-1.

Sebastião Valladares blasted a shot towards the goal in the 54th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Erik Vergílio having to make a save. Sebastião Valladares fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 60th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Erik Vergílio having to interfere. Gláuber Vander took the ball and in the 62 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Erik Vergílio. Erik Vergílio dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-1. After 70 minutes of play, Serra Talhada FC's Célio Paes made it 1-2 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Ramiro Esteves was left in no man's land by his defense there! Ramiro Esteves took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Arnaldo Valladares, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After a rather tough play, Thiagueira FC's Vito Carneiro got a free kick in the 83rd minute. With a little luck, Thiagueira FC's Ramiro Esteves got control of the ball when Célio Paes tried to sneak it across the goal line. Célio Paes sent away a hard shot on goal in the 86th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Jacinto Silva hit a great freekick 87 minutes into the match. When Célio Paes came up free with the goalie in the 89th minute, the Serra Talhada FC fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Célio Paes couldn't finish the play. Ramiro Esteves made a fantastic save in the 91st minute, when Célio Paes sent off a good shot on target. Serra Talhada 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.