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Estádio Turaru
Spectators: 6659 (Terracing: 5000, Seating: 1659, VIP seats: 0) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. José Maria da Costa started the match with the kick off. In the 2nd minute the ball was on its way in behind Pindamonhangabense EC's goalkeeper Franklin do Vale, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. EC Zamboni's goalkeeper couldn't reach when José Maria da Costa 10 minutes into the game got a good kick on the ball which found its way into goal just inside left pole. 2-0. José Maria da Costa received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 13th minute. Cláudio Zanette tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Cláudio Zanette showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from José Maria da Costa, who was totally free with the ball in the 15th minute. In the 16th match minute, EC Zamboni was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Noel Pitta to maneuver through the defense. After 27 played minutes, EC Zamboni's Arlindo Cunha shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Franklin do Vale came through and got his fingers on the ball before it flew over the goal line. He then quickly gripped the ball tighter before the forwards in EC Zamboni reached it. José Maria da Costa received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 31st minute. Cláudio Zanette tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. José das Neves's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Franklin do Vale read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 36th minute of play. José das Neves sent away a hard shot on goal in the 38th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 38 minutes into the game, José das Neves was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. EC Zamboni's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Pindamonhangabense EC the free kick. José das Neves hit a great freekick 38 minutes into the match. Laerte Valle's late challenge caught a Pindamonhangabense EC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Laerte Valle helped the player get up and apologised. A collision led to EC Zamboni getting a freekick after 41 minutes play. Laerte Valle hit a great ball.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Reynaldo Gomes to make the kick off. EC Zamboni's Cláudio Zanette played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by José Maria da Costa in the 52nd minute of play. After some fancy dribbling in the 58th minute, José Maria da Costa managed to get in a good position for a shot. Pindamonhangabense EC's supporters rose to their feet, but José Maria da Costa was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Cláudio Zanette breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. In the 61st minute, José Maria da Costa got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. After 61 minutes, Zé Pedro Passos mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the EC Zamboni and the Pindamonhangabense EC players grew even worse after the yellow card. The supporters of Pindamonhangabense EC booed when EC Zamboni was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 61 match minutes in a wonderful position. Zé Pedro Passos didn't get a good kick on the ball. A hard shot 67 in the game by José das Neves from a close distance when the talented Franklin do Vale managed to make a qualified save. Pindamonhangabense EC's players were relieved. Pindamonhangabense EC's Franklin do Vale played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Reynaldo Gomes in the 71st minute of play. A collision led to EC Zamboni getting a freekick after 77 minutes play. Rafa Sergipano hit a great ball. César Ferraz kicked well hit freekick during the 82nd minute of the match. José das Neves struck a weak shot in the 83rd minute. Franklin do Vale didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for EC Zamboni. Geraldo Esteves's late challenge caught a EC Zamboni's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Geraldo Esteves helped the player get up and apologised. The supporters of EC Zamboni booed when Pindamonhangabense EC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 86 match minutes in a wonderful position. Geraldo Esteves didn't get a good kick on the ball. Pindamonhangabense EC's Franklin do Vale played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Reynaldo Gomes in the 87th minute of play. José Maria da Costa 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. Pindamonhangabense EC walked away with a well-earned victory that was much celebrated by the crowd.