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Spectators: 6757 (Terracing: 5100, Seating: 1657, VIP seats: 0) Oséas Leme made the kick off and thus started the match. Edson Maranhense hit a great freekick 3 minutes into the match. Franklin Varela showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Evaristo Lara in the 5th minute of the match. Ramiro Medeiros sent away a hard shot on goal in the 11th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Balaco's Celsinho Pontes played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Oséas Leme in the 23rd minute of play. In the 28th minute Evaristo Lara shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Franklin Varela saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After having played for 30 minutes, Marcel Batista managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Balaco's supporters crossed their fingers, but Marcel Batista was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Marins SC's Franklin Varela played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Evaristo Lara in the 32nd minute of play. Evaristo Lara fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 38th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Franklin Varela having to interfere. 43 minutes into the match, Marins SC's goal looked a bit too open when Evaristo Lara came free, but Franklin Varela reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 44 minutes into the game, Marins SC's Oséas Leme nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Celsinho Pontes made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-2. When Marins SC's Oséas Leme in the 48th minute got a chance for a shot 48th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Balaco's goalie prevented a goal.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Evaristo Lara to strike the kick off in the second half. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Oséas Leme in the 52nd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Celsinho Pontes prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Celsinho Pontes made an important save on a dangerous shot by Ramiro Medeiros in the 60th minute. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Fiori Mota during the 61st minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 61st minute, Fiori Mota hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Marcel Batista in the 67th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Franklin Varela prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 68th match minute, Marins SC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Jorge Torres to maneuver through the defense. Franklin Varela showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Evaristo Lara in the 70th minute of the match. After some fancy dribbling in the 76th minute, Evaristo Lara managed to get in a good position for a shot. Balaco's supporters rose to their feet, but Evaristo Lara was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Franklin Varela breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Evaristo Lara received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 78th minute. Franklin Varela tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Celsinho Pontes made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Oséas Leme in the 82nd minute of play. If Marcel Batista had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 88th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Franklin Varela showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Evaristo Lara in the 90th minute of the match. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. Marins SC walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.