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Arena Iguaçu
Spectators: 7234 (Terracing: 5427, Seating: 1664, VIP seats: 143) Vladimir Trigo fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 8th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Enéas Tróia having to interfere. In the 10th minute Alex França shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Enéas Tróia saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The supporters of Cancela booed when Iguaçu Football Club was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 14 match minutes in a wonderful position. João Francisco Branco didn't get a good kick on the ball. After a defensive mix-up in Iguaçu Football Club's zone, Alex França stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Enéas Tróia came out of the goal and Alex França tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Luiz Fábio Melo kicked well hit freekick during the 16th minute of the match. The supporters of Iguaçu Football Club booed when Cancela was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 27 match minutes in a wonderful position. Benedito Terra didn't get a good kick on the ball. 29 minutes into the game, Davi Abreu was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Cancela's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Iguaçu Football Club the free kick. In the 35th match minute, Iguaçu Football Club was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by João Francisco Branco to maneuver through the defense. Walmyr Amorim sent away a hard shot on goal in the 37th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. With a little luck, Cancela's Arnaldo Trigo got control of the ball when Walmyr Amorim tried to sneak it across the goal line. The first half was very even, with the score at 0-0 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Vitório Miranda made a kick off. If Alex França had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 54th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Arnaldo Trigo took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Vitório Miranda, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When Walmyr Amorim came up free with the goalie in the 62nd minute, the Iguaçu Football Club 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 Walmyr Amorim couldn't finish the play. When Iguaçu Football Club's Vitório Miranda in the 64th minute got a chance for a shot 64th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Cancela's goalie prevented a goal. If Alex França had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 67th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Vladimir Trigo sent away a hard shot on goal in the 73rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. If Vitório Miranda had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 77th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Vladimir Trigo struck a weak shot in the 81st minute. Enéas Tróia didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Cancela. Alex França sent away a hard shot on goal in the 91st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. A collision led to Iguaçu Football Club getting a freekick after 92 minutes play. Luiz Fábio Melo hit a great ball. Jeers came from both ends of the stadium when the final whistle went. Neither team had looked impressive and the draw seeemd a fair result.