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Arena Passinhos
Spectators: 7509 (Terracing: 5632, Seating: 1727, VIP seats: 150) Basílio do Valle started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. Nilson Dracena was out of position in the 5 minute of play, and Dráusio Mendes capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Dráusio Mendes really showed his touch with that goal: 1-0. After 7 played minutes SE Palmeiras got a freekick which was hit by João Vítor de Almeida. SE Palmeiras's Nilson Dracena proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 14th minute of the match, managed to save SE Palmeiras from getting a goal against them. 18 minutes into the match, SE Palmeiras's goal looked a bit too open when Dráusio Mendes came free, but Nilson Dracena reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. When Didi Ramos fell near the penalty area in the 19th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored SE Palmeiras's protests and gave Didi Ramos a yellow card for diving instead. In the 19th minute, Didi Ramos hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The supporters of Passinhos EC booed when SE Palmeiras was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 21 match minutes in a wonderful position. Christiano Baiano didn't get a good kick on the ball. With an all-out effort, Passinhos EC's Nilson Dracena threw himself towards the right post 22 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Waldir Melo, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. 29 minutes into the match, SE Palmeiras's goalkeeper Nilson Dracena had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Dráusio Mendes. Nilson Dracena took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Dráusio Mendes, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 31 minutes into the game, Basílio do Valle was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. SE Palmeiras's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Passinhos EC the free kick. In the 31st match minute, SE Palmeiras was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Basílio do Valle to maneuver through the defense. 33 minutes into the match, SE Palmeiras's goalkeeper Nilson Dracena had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Waldir Melo. After 38 minutes Passinhos EC's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Christiano Baiano who took care of the corner kick. Christiano Baiano made a great header on SE Palmeiras's corner, it was just that Passinhos EC's Svante Sikström managed to reach the ball for a save. Nilson Dracena showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Dráusio Mendes, who was totally free with the ball in the 40th minute. Basílio do Valle fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 44th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Svante Sikström having to interfere. No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 1-0 at half-time.

The wind increased when Dráusio Mendes made the kick off in the second half. 53 minutes into the game, Passinhos EC's Dráusio Mendes nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Nilson Dracena made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 2-0. The supporters of SE Palmeiras booed when Passinhos EC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 61 match minutes in a wonderful position. Silas Mangueira didn't get a good kick on the ball. Nilson Dracena showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Waldir Melo, who was totally free with the ball in the 67th minute. A collision led to Passinhos EC getting a freekick after 73 minutes play. Nelson Braga hit a great ball. Thanks to some nice moves Basílio do Valle could shoot a difficult shot in the 87th minute, which Svante Sikström however easily saved by the left post. In the 89th minute, Dráusio Mendes made a precise shot to the right of Nilson Dracena. SE Palmeiras's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 3-1. It was no surprise that this one had ended in a win for the home team. Passinhos EC had played much better football throughout.