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Estádio Xaxim
Spectators: 6673 (Terracing: 5000, Seating: 1673, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Fausto Monteiro got the match started through his kick off. Xaxim AD's Rafael Lara played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Vivaldo Vides in the 2nd minute of play. After 5th play minutes 高思宽 shot 0-1, a short shot which went by Rafael Lara and just under the crossbar into goal. 9 minutes into the game, Ibitipora's 高思宽 nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Rafael Lara made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-2. After 13 played minutes Ibitipora got a freekick which was hit by Sérgio Figueiredo. The long shot by Roger Valladares in the 14th minute really tested Simão Sarmento's skills. The ball was on its way into the goal to the left of him when he managed to stretch himself and save the shot and avoid a goal. The audience thought a goal was coming when Márcio Bezerra got free with Simão Sarmento in the 20th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Xaxim AD's Rafael Lara played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by 高思宽 in the 21st minute of play. 26 minutes into the game, Hortêncio Albuquerque was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Ibitipora's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Xaxim AD the free kick. A collision led to Ibitipora getting a freekick after 26 minutes play. Hortêncio Albuquerque hit a great ball. Rafael Lara showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Fausto Monteiro, who was totally free with the ball in the 31st minute. When Ibitipora's 高思宽 in the 33rd minute got a chance for a shot 33rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Xaxim AD's goalie prevented a goal. Xaxim AD's Rafael Lara played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by 高思宽 in the 35th minute of play. Rafael Lara showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Fausto Monteiro, who was totally free with the ball in the 44th minute. Márcio Bezerra could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 47th minute of the match, but Simão Sarmento made a huge save. The Xaxim AD players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. Ibitipora were winning 0-2.

The wind increased when Marquinhos Simão made the kick off in the second half. After a defensive mix-up in Xaxim AD's zone, 高思宽 stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Rafael Lara came out of the goal and 高思宽 tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Duda Aguiar might have been able to make a better finish in the 57th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Rafael Lara. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Duda Aguiar ran back to his position shaking his head. A collision led to Xaxim AD getting a freekick after 58 minutes play. Nilmar Prado hit a great ball. After having played for 59 minutes, 高思宽 managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Ibitipora's supporters crossed their fingers, but 高思宽 was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. The audience was convinced that Fausto Monteiro's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Rafael Lara was relentless in the 65th minute of the game. With a little luck, Xaxim AD's Rafael Lara got control of the ball when Vivaldo Vides tried to sneak it across the goal line. If Vivaldo Vides had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 69th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Ibitipora's Fausto Monteiro came free and shot a quick shot against goal 73 minutes in the game, fortunately Rafael Lara had problems saving as it came toward the left post. Fausto Monteiros short, quick shot in the 75thth minute got Rafael Lara to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. 76 minutes had been played when some careless play by Xaxim AD's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Fausto Monteiro was slow to take the kick. During this time Ibitipora's players had a chance to rest. Marquinhos Simão got his second yellow card in the match during the 76th minute which meant that he had to leave the ground. In the 77th minute, Marquinhos Simão hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Vivaldo Vides sent away a hard shot on goal in the 79th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Rafael Lara showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Fausto Monteiro, who was totally free with the ball in the 94th minute. Vivaldo Vides sent away a hard shot on goal in the 95th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance.