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Estádio da Montanha
Spectators: 7500 (Terracing: 5625, Seating: 1725, VIP seats: 150) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Vivaldo Pitta got the match started through his kick off. After 3 played minutes Vasco Ji-Paraná FC got a freekick which was hit by Moisés Lucas. With a little luck, Vasco Ji-Paraná FC's Juninho Prata got control of the ball when Vivaldo Pitta tried to sneak it across the goal line. 12 minutes into the match, Ediberto Brito notched a goal, 1-0, to the right of Vasco Ji-Paraná FC's Juninho Prata. Juninho Prata was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Ediberto Brito fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 20th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Juninho Prata having to interfere. Ediberto Brito might have been able to make a better finish in the 24th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Juninho Prata. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Ediberto Brito ran back to his position shaking his head. An unexpectedly hard shot by Vivaldo Pitta in the 28th minute of play forced Vasco Ji-Paraná FC's goalkeeper Juninho Prata to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. When Clube Atlético Serrano's Paulo Cavalcante in the 29th minute got a chance for a shot 29th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Vasco Ji-Paraná FC's goalie prevented a goal. Juninho Prata showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Vivaldo Pitta, who was totally free with the ball in the 31st minute. Ediberto Brito recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 36th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Vivaldo Pitta in the 39th minute of play forced Vasco Ji-Paraná FC's goalkeeper Juninho Prata to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The audience was convinced that Allan Reis's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Marcelo Messias was relentless in the 42nd minute of the game. After 46 played minutes Vasco Ji-Paraná FC got a freekick which was hit by Celsinho de Moraes. In the 47thth minute of the game Allan Reis who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Clube Atlético Serrano's Marcelo Messias was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. 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.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Allan Reis to make the kick off. Ernani Amaral was really disappointed when he shot the ball just outside the right post instead of scoring a goal in the 53rd minute. Vasco Ji-Paraná FC's manager could be seen on the sidelines shaking his head and muttering to himself as his team had just wasted another chance. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Betinho Nunes during the 54th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 54th minute, Betinho Nunes hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. When Clube Atlético Serrano's Vivaldo Pitta in the 57th minute got a chance for a shot 57th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Vasco Ji-Paraná FC's goalie prevented a goal. 60 minutes into the match, Vasco Ji-Paraná FC's goal looked a bit too open when Ediberto Brito came free, but Juninho Prata reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The long shot by Artur Moreira in the 61st minute really tested Marcelo Messias's skills. The ball was on its way into the goal to the left of him when he managed to stretch himself and save the shot and avoid a goal. When Clube Atlético Serrano's Vivaldo Pitta in the 65th minute got a chance for a shot 65th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Vasco Ji-Paraná FC's goalie prevented a goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Vivaldo Pitta in the 69th minute of play forced Vasco Ji-Paraná FC's goalkeeper Juninho Prata to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Allan Reiss short, quick shot in the 70thth minute got Marcelo Messias to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. In the 76th minute, Vivaldo Pitta made a precise shot to the right of Juninho Prata. Vasco Ji-Paraná FC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 2-0. The supporters of Clube Atlético Serrano booed when Vasco Ji-Paraná FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 80 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ulysses Teixeira didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 82nd minute the ball was on its way in behind Vasco Ji-Paraná FC's goalkeeper Juninho Prata, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Ulysses Teixeira charged in rather forcefully in the 83rd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Ulysses Teixeira the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Juninho Prata stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Vivaldo Pitta's shot from short distance in the 86th minute. Vivaldo Pitta recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 91st minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. A collision led to Vasco Ji-Paraná FC getting a freekick after 93 minutes play. Artur Moreira hit a great ball. 94 minutes into the match, Vasco Ji-Paraná FC's goal looked a bit too open when Betinho Nunes came free, but Juninho Prata reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line.