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Estádio Tertuliano
Spectators: 6695 (Terracing: 5000, Seating: 1660, VIP seats: 35) Túlio Couto made the kick off and thus started the match. Tertuliano's Doriva Quadros played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Túlio Couto in the 3rd minute of play. After a defensive mix-up in EspartaFC's zone, Doriva Senna stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Genílson Ribeiro came out of the goal and Doriva Senna tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Doriva Senna sent away a hard shot on goal in the 10th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The nice shot from Doriva Senna in the 12thth minute just in front of the goal should have ended in point on the board, but Genílson Ribeiro had a great feel for the game and superbly saved the ball from getting in by the left post. An unexpectedly hard shot by Túlio Couto in the 18th minute of play forced Tertuliano's goalkeeper Doriva Quadros to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Genílson Ribeiro stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Dráusio Pimenta's shot from short distance in the 21st minute. After a defensive mix-up in EspartaFC's zone, Dráusio Pimenta stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Genílson Ribeiro came out of the goal and Dráusio Pimenta tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. In the 26th minute, Túlio Couto made a precise shot to the right of Doriva Quadros. Tertuliano's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-1. An unexpectedly hard shot by Ronaldinho do Nascimento in the 35th minute of play forced Tertuliano's goalkeeper Doriva Quadros to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. A hard shot 40 in the game by Doriva Senna from a close distance when the talented Genílson Ribeiro managed to make a qualified save. EspartaFC's players were relieved. Genílson Ribeiro made an important save on a dangerous shot by Doriva Senna in the 45th minute. Paulo José Moraes kicked well hit freekick during the 47th minute of the match. 49 minutes in the game César Mello got a great opportunity which he missed by shooting outside the goal. Luck had favoured the away team in the first, and they walked off with a 0-1 lead.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Dráusio Pimenta stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. If Doriva Senna had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 54th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Doriva Senna in the 55th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Genílson Ribeiro prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Dráusio Pimenta received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 61st minute. Genílson Ribeiro tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After a defensive mix-up in Tertuliano's zone, Ronaldinho do Nascimento stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Doriva Quadros came out of the goal and Ronaldinho do Nascimento tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Umberto Alves kicked well hit freekick during the 65th minute of the match. Ronaldinho do Nascimento received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 66th minute. Doriva Quadros tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 69 minutes into the game, Túlio Couto recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Doriva Quadros. Túlio Couto showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 0-2. Genílson Ribeiro made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Doriva Senna in the 79th minute of play. Ronaldinho do Nascimento's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 82ndth minute, Doriva Quadros skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. Doriva Senna received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 84th minute. Genílson Ribeiro tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. If Doriva Senna had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 87th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. If Dráusio Pimenta had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 90th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Túlio Couto received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 92nd minute. Doriva Quadros tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Ronaldinho do Nascimento's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Doriva Quadros read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 96th minute of play. Ronaldinho do Nascimento received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 98th minute. Doriva Quadros tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The EspartaFC 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.