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VASCO DA GAMA 1898
Spectators: 7232 (Terracing: 5426, Seating: 1663, VIP seats: 143) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Agnaldo Fontes made the kick off which started today's match. Alfredinho Sergipano struck a weak shot in the 6th minute. Iuri Vieira didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for VASCO DA GAMA 1898. Iuri Vieira made an important save on a dangerous shot by Alfredinho Sergipano in the 8th minute. 9 minutes into the game, Tales Bittencourt was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. M1to fc's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave VASCO DA GAMA 1898 the free kick. In the 9th minute, Tales Bittencourt hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Lúcio Linares recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 11th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Carlos Augusto Capixaba made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Kléberson Palmeira in the 17th minute of play. Carlos Augusto Capixaba took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Agnaldo Fontes, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. If Agnaldo Fontes had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 20th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The supporters of M1to fc booed when VASCO DA GAMA 1898 was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 26 match minutes in a wonderful position. Yuri Moreira didn't get a good kick on the ball. Kléberson Palmeira 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. A collision led to VASCO DA GAMA 1898 getting a freekick after 38 minutes play. Aírton Moura hit a great ball. Kléberson Palmeira's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Carlos Augusto Capixaba read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 42nd minute of play. Alfredinho Sergipano sent away a hard shot on goal in the 44th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. If Michel Fernandez had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 47th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 0-0 after a close first half.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Lúcio Linares stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Agnaldo Fontes in the 53rd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Carlos Augusto Capixaba saved VASCO DA GAMA 1898 from getting behind. After a defensive mix-up in VASCO DA GAMA 1898's zone, Tales Bittencourt stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Carlos Augusto Capixaba came out of the goal and Tales Bittencourt tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Alfredinho Sergipano recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 69th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Kléberson Palmeira sent away a hard shot on goal in the 76th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Lúcio Linares fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 80th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Iuri Vieira having to interfere. In the 84th play minute Kléberson Palmeira came free and shot an unsuspected shot which went into goal from the right pole behind a surprised Carlos Augusto Capixaba. 1-1. Lúcio Linares sent away a hard shot on goal in the 89th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. During the 92nd minute of the match Aírton Moura completely mistimed his tackle and brought down his opponent. The referee gave Aírton Moura a yellow card, his second in the match, which meant he could no longer take part in the game. Aírton Moura kicked well hit freekick during the 93rd minute of the match. After 94 played minutes VASCO DA GAMA 1898 got a freekick which was hit by Lúcio Linares. Kléberson Palmeira scored 1-2 in the 95th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Carlos Augusto Capixaba, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot.