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Ibitiuna
Spectators: 6653 (Terracing: 5000, Seating: 1653, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Lúcio Linares kicked off to start the match. After a defensive mix-up in Ibitiuna's zone, Lúcio Linares stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Benê Berger came out of the goal and Lúcio Linares tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Lúcio Linares might have been able to make a better finish in the 5th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Benê Berger. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Lúcio Linares ran back to his position shaking his head. Alfredinho Sergipano received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 7th minute. Benê Berger tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 15 minutes into the match, VASCO DA GAMA 1898's goal looked a bit too open when Severino Porto came free, but Carlos Augusto Capixaba reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. A collision led to VASCO DA GAMA 1898 getting a freekick after 17 minutes play. Aírton Moura hit a great ball. 18 minutes into the match, Ibitiuna's José Augusto da Mata broke free and took a long shot that unfortunately flew wide. A fine initiative that could have resulted in a goal. Lúcio Linares received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 22nd minute. Benê Berger tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Ibitiuna's Benê Berger played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Alfredinho Sergipano in the 23rd minute of play. VASCO DA GAMA 1898's Aírton Moura suffered a concussion after 24 minutes and had to leave the field. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Arthur Madureira during the 24th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. The supporters of VASCO DA GAMA 1898 booed when Ibitiuna was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 25 match minutes in a wonderful position. Arthur Madureira didn't get a good kick on the ball. When Yuri Moreira fell near the penalty area in the 30th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored VASCO DA GAMA 1898's protests and gave Yuri Moreira a yellow card for diving instead. In the 30th match minute, VASCO DA GAMA 1898 was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Yuri Moreira to maneuver through the defense. Ibitiuna's José Augusto da Mata couldn't find anyone to pass the ball to, so he shot a long shot towards the goal in the 31st minute. The shot went wide which resulted in a goal kick for VASCO DA GAMA 1898. Luís Fernando Tepedino fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 35th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Carlos Augusto Capixaba having to interfere. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Lúcio Linares during the 37th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 37th minute, Lúcio Linares hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 41stth minute of the game Alfredinho Sergipano who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Ibitiuna's Benê Berger was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Ibitiuna's Severino Porto got a good chance for a goal in the 44th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Benê Berger showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Alfredinho Sergipano in the 46th minute of the match. Luck had favoured the away team in the first, and they walked off with a 0-1 lead.

With a couple of smart ball manuevers Severino Porto in the 52nd 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, Luís Fernando Tepedino stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Carlos Augusto Capixaba came out of the goal and Luís Fernando Tepedino tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Luís Fernando Tepedino scored 1-1 in the 58th 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. 62 minutes into the match, VASCO DA GAMA 1898's goal looked a bit too open when Luís Fernando Tepedino came free, but Carlos Augusto Capixaba reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Luís Fernando Tepedino received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 69th minute. Carlos Augusto Capixaba tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Alfredinho Sergipano's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 72ndth minute, Benê Berger skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Severino Porto in the 79th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Carlos Augusto Capixaba prevented the ball from getting in the gole. The supporters of VASCO DA GAMA 1898 booed when Ibitiuna was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 81 match minutes in a wonderful position. Afonsinho Moreira didn't get a good kick on the ball. Carlos Augusto Capixaba took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Luís Fernando Tepedino, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After some fancy dribbling in the 87th minute, Severino Porto managed to get in a good position for a shot. Ibitiuna's supporters rose to their feet, but Severino Porto was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Carlos Augusto Capixaba breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Carlos Augusto Capixaba made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Luís Fernando Tepedino in the 89th minute of play. Carlos Augusto Capixaba showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Severino Porto in the 92nd minute of the match. Severino Porto 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.