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Estádio Simplicio
Spectators: 6673 (Terracing: 5000, Seating: 1673, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Diogo de Castro got the match started through his kick off. A collision led to Simplicio EC getting a freekick after 2 minutes play. Diamantino Pombal hit a great ball. After a defensive mix-up in Simplicio EC's zone, Diogo de Castro stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Vágner Passos came out of the goal and Diogo de Castro tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After a rather tough play, Simplicio EC's Diamantino Pombal got a free kick in the 4th minute. Vágner Passos stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Diogo de Castro's shot from short distance in the 8th minute. Geovânio Fonseca kicked well hit freekick during the 14th minute of the match. In the 14th minute of the match Patrick Martins shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Vágner Passos showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. After 15 played minutes Cassipore got a freekick which was hit by Marcelinho Pimenta. 18 minutes into the match, Cassipore's José Maria Xavier sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Vágner Passos narrowly saved just below the crossbar. When Cassipore's Diogo de Castro in the 22nd minute got a chance for a shot 22nd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Simplicio EC's goalie prevented a goal. Simplicio EC's Vágner Passos played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Diogo de Castro in the 24th minute of play. Simplicio EC's Vágner Passos played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Diogo de Castro in the 26th minute of play. Simplicio EC's Vágner Passos played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Diogo de Castro in the 32nd minute of play. 35 minutes into the match, Cassipore's José Maria Xavier sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Vágner Passos narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Vágner Passos showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Diogo de Castro, who was totally free with the ball in the 37th minute. Marcelinho Pimenta kicked well hit freekick during the 38th minute of the match. After a rather tough play, Cassipore's José Maria Xavier got a free kick in the 42nd minute. Diogo de Castro received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 44th minute. Vágner Passos tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Robinho Soares made a kick off. Diogo de Castro fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 51st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Vágner Passos having to interfere. Marquinhos Ribeiro charged in rather forcefully in the 52nd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Marquinhos Ribeiro the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Diogo de Castro struck a weak shot in the 54th minute. Vágner Passos didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Cassipore. 56 minutes into the match, Simplicio EC's goalkeeper Vágner Passos had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by José Maria Xavier. A collision led to Simplicio EC getting a freekick after 58 minutes play. Geovânio Fonseca hit a great ball. 59 minutes into the match, Cassipore's Patrick Martins broke free and took a long shot that unfortunately flew wide. A fine initiative that could have resulted in a goal. Diogo de Castro received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 61st minute. Vágner Passos tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Vágner Passos showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Kaká Queirós in the 64th minute of the match. Diogo de Castro sent away a hard shot on goal in the 71st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The audience thought a goal was coming when José Maria Xavier got free with Vágner Passos in the 72nd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Robinho Soares received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 78th minute. Magno Teles tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. A collision led to Cassipore getting a freekick after 82 minutes play. Alexandre Tasso hit a great ball. After having played for 83 minutes, Robinho Soares managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Simplicio EC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Robinho Soares was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. A collision led to Cassipore getting a freekick after 84 minutes play. Kaká Queirós hit a great ball. Robinho Soares recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 92nd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Diogo de Castro's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Vágner Passos read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 97th minute of play. The second half was just like the first, even and exciting. The match ended in a draw.