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Arena Palestra Ceará
Spectators: 8110 (Terracing: 6084, Seating: 1865, VIP seats: 161) Prudencio Maju made the kick off and thus started the match. Davi Paraense made an important save on a dangerous shot by Bennvar Caddick in the 7th minute. 9 minutes into the match, Prudencio Maju had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of John Osomo. PALMEIRAS CE - DMZ's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Prudencio Maju was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-1. After a rather tough play, PALMEIRAS CE - DMZ's Örjan Björkdahl got a free kick in the 11th minute. John Osomo showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Prudencio Maju, who was totally free with the ball in the 13th minute. 15 minutes into the match, PALMEIRAS CE - DMZ's Örjan Björkdahl sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Davi Paraense narrowly saved just below the crossbar. The crowd rose to their feet as Örjan Björkdahl kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Davi Paraense. That made the score 1-1 in the 20 minute of play. A collision led to Spanta Praga getting a freekick after 23 minutes play. Osvaldo de Almeida hit a great ball. After recieving a nice pass, PALMEIRAS CE - DMZ's Sandro Mandrak tried to score from far away in the 24th minute, but the ball went over the crossbar. PALMEIRAS CE - DMZ's John Osomo played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Sharizan Soon in the 26th minute of play. John Osomo showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Bruninho Zanette, who was totally free with the ball in the 27th minute. Davi Paraense made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Örjan Björkdahl in the 30th minute of play. In the 32nd minute Sharizan Soon shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but John Osomo saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 32 minutes into the match, PALMEIRAS CE - DMZ's goal looked a bit too open when Sharizan Soon came free, but John Osomo reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. John Osomo showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Sharizan Soon, who was totally free with the ball in the 35th minute. With a little luck, Spanta Praga's Davi Paraense got control of the ball when Örjan Björkdahl tried to sneak it across the goal line. 46 minutes into the match, Bennvar Caddick had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Davi Paraense. Spanta Praga's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Bennvar Caddick was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 2-1. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 2-1 at half-time.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Örjan Björkdahl made a kick off. John Osomo came out of the goal in the 51st minute to try and stop a shot by Spanta Praga's Sharizan Soon. But to his dismay, Sharizan Soon quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 2-2. Spanta Praga's Davi Paraense played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Bennvar Caddick in the 59th minute of play. After 66 played minutes PALMEIRAS CE - DMZ got a freekick which was hit by João Arruda. John Osomo showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Bruninho Zanette, who was totally free with the ball in the 68th minute. 70 minutes into the game, Örjan Björkdahl cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 3-2. Davi Paraense was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. The crowd rose to their feet as Spanta Praga's Ulryk Kieca slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of John Osomo. That made the score 3-3 after 74 minutes of play. PALMEIRAS CE - DMZ made a substitution. Zé Ortiz replaced João Arruda. PALMEIRAS CE - DMZ's Ademar Rodrigues was substituted for Bennvar Caddick. Örjan Björkdahl struck a weak shot in the 80th minute. Davi Paraense didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for PALMEIRAS CE - DMZ. Spanta Praga made a substitution. Hudson Melo replaced Eriberto Vergílio. Thanks to some nice moves Ulryk Kieca could shoot a difficult shot in the 84th minute, which John Osomo however easily saved by the left post. Davi Paraense took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Örjan Björkdahl, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Örjan Björkdahl might have been able to make a better finish in the 91st minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Davi Paraense. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Örjan Björkdahl ran back to his position shaking his head. 91 minutes into the match, Spanta Praga's goal looked a bit too open when Örjan Björkdahl came free, but Davi Paraense reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Örjan Björkdahl sent away a hard shot on goal in the 93rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Davi Paraense showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ademar Rodrigues, who was totally free with the ball in the 94th minute. Despite being the better team, Spanta Praga failed to find the winning goal and were forced to settle for a single point.