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Arena Pantanal
Spectators: 6451 (Terracing: 5401, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 50) After a rather tough play, Mangarate SS's Adalberto Esteves got a free kick in the 2nd minute. Luís Guilherme Barros sent away a hard shot on goal in the 3rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 6 minutes into the game, Armindo Pimenta threw the ball into play from the sideline. Mangarate SS's Lenílson Soeiro quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. Mangarate SS's Wilson Vale quite brazenly broke a throw-in by Diogo Britto, made in the 14th minute of the game. Adalmo Ortiz made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Mathias Mello in the 15th minute of play. Ernesto Coutinho made a fantastic save in the 18th minute, when Gernando da Mata sent off a good shot on target. Mathias Mello charged in rather forcefully in the 22nd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Mathias Mello the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 23rd minute, Wilson Vale hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. A hard shot 25 in the game by Gernando da Mata from a close distance when the talented Ernesto Coutinho managed to make a qualified save. Mangarate SS's players were relieved. 29 minutes into the game, Leverger E. C.'s Gernando da Mata nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Ernesto Coutinho made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-0. With a little luck, Mangarate SS's Ernesto Coutinho got control of the ball when Gernando da Mata tried to sneak it across the goal line. After a rather tough play, Mangarate SS's Mathias Mello got a free kick in the 36th minute. The throw-in from Armindo Pimenta in the 40th minute of the game was unfortunally taken care of by Mangarate SS's Wilson Vale. Mathias Mello was shown his second yellow card after 43 minutes, following a rather ugly tackle on opponent. That was the end of his participation in the match. The supporters of Leverger E. C. booed when Mangarate SS was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 43 match minutes in a wonderful position. Mathias Mello didn't get a good kick on the ball. No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 1-0 at half-time.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Ernani Perez to strike the kick off in the second half. In the 52nd minute, Gernando da Mata 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. In the 54th minute, Luís Guilherme Barros ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Ernesto Coutinho was frozen by the shot and now it was 2-0. If Ernani Perez had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 59th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. When Virgílio Carneiro fell near the penalty area in the 60th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Leverger E. C.'s protests and gave Virgílio Carneiro a yellow card for diving instead. In the 60th match minute, Leverger E. C. was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Virgílio Carneiro to maneuver through the defense. 62 minutes into the game, Wilson Vale was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Mangarate SS's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Leverger E. C. the free kick. Gernando da Mata received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 64th minute. Ernesto Coutinho tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Wilson Vale sent away a hard shot on goal in the 67th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 77 minutes into the game, Gernando da Mata cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 3-0. Ernesto Coutinho was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Ernesto Coutinho showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Gernando da Mata in the 86th minute of the match. The supporters of Leverger E. C. booed when Mangarate SS was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 88 match minutes in a wonderful position. Adalberto Esteves didn't get a good kick on the ball. The supporters of Mangarate SS booed when Leverger E. C. was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 96 match minutes in a wonderful position. Luís Guilherme Barros didn't get a good kick on the ball. For all the effort they put into the match, the Mangarate SS players left disappointed. They had fought hard, but couldn't break down the home team's defense. The match ended in a win for Leverger E. C..