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Estádio Icoaraci
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Hudson Damião got the match started through his kick off. After some fancy dribbling in the 3rd minute, Wanderson Macedo managed to get in a good position for a shot. Macurure's supporters rose to their feet, but Wanderson Macedo was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Aníbal Leal breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Sílvio Luiz Urbano showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Hudson Damião, who was totally free with the ball in the 6th minute. The supporters of Chatuba FC booed when Macurure was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 15 match minutes in a wonderful position. Kléberson Queirós didn't get a good kick on the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Hudson Damião in the 19th minute of play forced Macurure's goalkeeper Sílvio Luiz Urbano to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Wanderson Macedo charged in rather forcefully in the 20th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Wanderson Macedo the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Wanderson Macedo kicked well hit freekick during the 20th minute of the match. Hudson Damião blasted a shot towards the goal in the 21st minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Sílvio Luiz Urbano having to make a save. 24 minutes into the match, Macurure's goal looked a bit too open when Hudson Damião came free, but Sílvio Luiz Urbano reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Cláudio da Silveira charged in rather forcefully in the 25th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Cláudio da Silveira the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After a rather tough play, Macurure's Cláudio da Silveira got a free kick in the 25th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Hudson Damião in the 26th minute of play forced Macurure's goalkeeper Sílvio Luiz Urbano to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Serginho de Sena received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 31st minute. Sílvio Luiz Urbano tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After 37 minutes, Walmir Arce mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Chatuba FC and the Macurure players grew even worse after the yellow card. Walmir Arce kicked well hit freekick during the 37th minute of the match. After a defensive mix-up in Chatuba FC's zone, Zé Paulo Lara stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Aníbal Leal came out of the goal and Zé Paulo Lara tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Sílvio Luiz Urbano showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Hudson Damião, who was totally free with the ball in the 40th minute. After 41 played minutes Macurure got a freekick which was hit by Kléberson Queirós. During the 42nd minute of the match Walmir Arce completely mistimed his tackle and brought down his opponent. The referee gave Walmir Arce a yellow card, his second in the match, which meant he could no longer take part in the game. After a rather tough play, Chatuba FC's Walmir Arce got a free kick in the 43rd minute. Chatuba FC's Serginho de Sena got a good chance for a goal in the 46th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

The wind increased when Arí Braga made the kick off in the second half. Arí Braga received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 55th minute. Aníbal Leal tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 56 minutes into the match, Chatuba FC's goal looked a bit too open when Arí Braga came free, but Aníbal Leal reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. A collision led to Chatuba FC getting a freekick after 58 minutes play. Hudson Damião hit a great ball. If Serginho de Sena had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 66th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 67th match minute, Macurure was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by José Vítor Miranda to maneuver through the defense. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Serginho de Sena in the 69th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Sílvio Luiz Urbano prevented the ball from getting in the gole. After 70 minutes Macurure's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Dadá Bittencourt who took care of the corner kick. Chatuba FC's Dadá Bittencourt was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Sílvio Luiz Urbano in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. Zé Paulo Lara who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 73rdth minute tested the skills of Aníbal Leal when he managed to save the team from getting behind. After some fancy dribbling in the 76th minute, Wanderson Macedo managed to get in a good position for a shot. Macurure's supporters rose to their feet, but Wanderson Macedo was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Aníbal Leal breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. In the 77th minute the ball was on its way in behind Chatuba FC's goalkeeper Aníbal Leal, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Hudson Damião kicked well hit freekick during the 78th minute of the match. After a defensive mix-up in Macurure's zone, Serginho de Sena stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Sílvio Luiz Urbano came out of the goal and Serginho de Sena tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Macurure's Sílvio Luiz Urbano played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Hudson Damião in the 82nd minute of play. Sílvio Luiz Urbano stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Serginho de Sena's shot from short distance in the 84th minute. Serginho de Sena scored 1-0 in the 86th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Sílvio Luiz Urbano, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. 89 minutes into the match, Chatuba FC's Serginho de Sena sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Sílvio Luiz Urbano narrowly saved just below the crossbar. 91 minutes into the game, Chatuba FC's Serginho de Sena nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Sílvio Luiz Urbano made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 2-0. Chatuba FC's fans were exulted and cheered after their team won in a match that could easily have gone the other way.