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Arena do Dragão
Spectators: 7772 (Terracing: 5830, Seating: 1787, VIP seats: 155) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Nicolas Favoretto kicked off to start the match. João Augusto Abreu made a fantastic save in the 2nd minute, when Lui Vandré sent off a good shot on target. 7 minutes into the match, Pura Arte F.C's goal looked a bit too open when Nicolas Favoretto came free, but Rodrigo Vidal reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 16th minute the ball was on its way in behind Palmas Sport Club - FDFDF's goalkeeper João Augusto Abreu, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Palmas Sport Club - FDFDF's João Augusto Abreu proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 17th minute of the match, managed to save Palmas Sport Club - FDFDF from getting a goal against them. Nicolas Favoretto fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 19th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Rodrigo Vidal having to interfere. After having played for 20 minutes, Cosme Tristan managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Pura Arte F.C's supporters crossed their fingers, but Cosme Tristan was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. After 21 played minutes Pura Arte F.C got a freekick which was hit by Lui Vandré. If Arlindo Miranda had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 39th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Kenneth Mager during the 46th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. A collision led to Pura Arte F.C getting a freekick after 46 minutes play. Kenneth Mager hit a great ball. Rodrigo Vidal showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Arlindo Miranda in the 47th minute of the match. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 1-0.

In the 53rd minute, Lui Vandré made a precise shot to the right of João Augusto Abreu. Palmas Sport Club - FDFDF's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 2-0. Luís Paulo Fonseca kicked well hit freekick during the 67th minute of the match. Rodrigo Vidal showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Arlindo Miranda in the 68th minute of the match. Cláudio Soares was astounded when the referee showed him the red card after a seemingly innocent challenge, 73 minutes into the match. Pura Arte F.C's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Kenneth Mager in the 76th minute. João Augusto Abreu stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Kenneth Mager's shot from short distance in the 78th minute. In the 79th minute, Nicolas Favoretto hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The supporters of Palmas Sport Club - FDFDF booed when Pura Arte F.C was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 87 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ferris Stock didn't get a good kick on the ball. Rodrigo Vidal took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Arlindo Miranda, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Claudinho do Nascimento during the 90th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After a rather tough play, Palmas Sport Club - FDFDF's Claudinho do Nascimento got a free kick in the 90th minute. After some fancy dribbling in the 91st minute, Lui Vandré managed to get in a good position for a shot. Pura Arte F.C's supporters rose to their feet, but Lui Vandré was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. João Augusto Abreu breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. When Nicolas Favoretto fell near the penalty area in the 96th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Palmas Sport Club - FDFDF's protests and gave Nicolas Favoretto a yellow card for diving instead. In the 96th match minute, Palmas Sport Club - FDFDF was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Nicolas Favoretto to maneuver through the defense.