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Soturna
Spectators: 6670 (Terracing: 5000, Seating: 1670, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Hernani Quirino took the kick off in the first half of the match. Hernani Quirino fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 6th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Hermínio Costa having to interfere. Elder de Brito might have been able to make a better finish in the 11th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Vitório Braga. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Elder de Brito ran back to his position shaking his head. When Bonde do El EC's Leandro Gonçalves in the 17th minute got a chance for a shot 17th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Soturna EC's goalie prevented a goal. The Bonde do El EC fans' excitement grew in the 17th match minute when Bonde do El EC's Leandro Gonçalves looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 0-1 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. After having played for 20 minutes, Leandro Gonçalves managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Bonde do El EC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Leandro Gonçalves was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Leandro Gonçalves blasted a shot towards the goal in the 22nd minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Hermínio Costa having to make a save. Bonde do El EC's goalkeeper couldn't reach when Elder de Brito 25 minutes into the game got a good kick on the ball which found its way into goal just inside left pole. 1-1. In the 30th minute Leandro Gonçalves shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Hermínio Costa saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Hermínio Costa took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Hernani Quirino, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. If Leandro Gonçalves had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 46th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Hermínio Costa showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Hernani Quirino, who was totally free with the ball in the 48th minute. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 1-2 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Elder de Brito made a kick off. If Hernani Quirino had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 53rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Hernani Quirino might have been able to make a better finish in the 60th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Hermínio Costa. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Hernani Quirino ran back to his position shaking his head. Hermínio Costa made an important save on a dangerous shot by Leandro Gonçalves in the 60th minute. Hernani Quirino fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 62nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Hermínio Costa having to interfere. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Cristian Veloso during the 65th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After a rather tough play, Soturna EC's Cristian Veloso got a free kick in the 65th minute. Nelsinho Galvão, 66 minutes into the match, dribbled the ball up the side of the field and decided to take a long shot at the goal. Unfortunately, the ball was poorly hit and landed closer to the corner than to the goal. When Hernani Quirino came up free with the goalie in the 68th minute, the Bonde do El EC fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Hernani Quirino couldn't finish the play. Hermínio Costa showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Hernani Quirino in the 71st minute of the match. Leandro Gonçalves could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 73rd minute of the match, but Hermínio Costa made a huge save. Leandro Gonçalves could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 75th minute of the match, but Hermínio Costa made a huge save. Claudinho Pitta hit a great freekick 75 minutes into the match. Elder de Brito struck a weak shot in the 78th minute. Vitório Braga didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Soturna EC. Hermínio Costa made an important save on a dangerous shot by Leandro Gonçalves in the 82nd minute. Bonde do El EC's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Nelsinho Galvão in the 84th minute. Henrique Ortiz was in a good position and managed to take a shot, but he missed just to the outside of the post. Hermínio Costa took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Hernani Quirino, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Leandro Gonçalves sent away a hard shot on goal in the 87th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Hermínio Costa took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Hernani Quirino, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After a rather tough play, Soturna EC's Luizão Peres got a free kick in the 91st minute. Bonde do El EC's Nelsinho Galvão shoveled away a really nice long shot in the 91st minute of play. The shot was stopped by Hermínio Costa but with some difficulty. Hermínio Costa made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Hernani Quirino in the 94th minute of play. Elder de Brito sent away a hard shot on goal in the 95th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. The Bonde do El EC players were relieved to hear the final whistle blow to end the match. The away crowd was happy to see their team win after a very tight game.