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Arena Pantanal
Spectators: 7479 (Terracing: 5611, Seating: 1719, VIP seats: 149) The supporters of CUIABÁ EC booed when Passaros EC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 5 match minutes in a wonderful position. Marcos Rossi didn't get a good kick on the ball. After 7 played minutes Passaros EC got a freekick which was hit by Marcos Rossi. Doriva Catarinense acted impressively in front of the goal and made a superb save when he, in the 8th minute, took the ball on the long shot from Jairo Matorin. Marcos Rossi kicked well hit freekick during the 9th minute of the match. In the 14th minute, CUIABÁ EC's Luiz Paulo Queirós dribbled the ball into the box and hit a shot with the outside of his foot, sending the keeper the wrong way. 1-0. 23 minutes into the match, CUIABÁ EC's goal looked a bit too open when Alessandro de Queirós came free, but Kléber Peres reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by José Augusto Félix during the 28th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After a rather tough play, Passaros EC's José Augusto Félix got a free kick in the 28th minute. Flavinho Cosme kicked well hit freekick during the 33rd minute of the match. Remo Mota could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 37th minute of the match, but Doriva Catarinense made a huge save. In the 38th match minute, Passaros EC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Lenílson Marquez to maneuver through the defense. Dênis Matorin's late challenge caught a CUIABÁ EC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Dênis Matorin helped the player get up and apologised. A collision led to Passaros EC getting a freekick after 42 minutes play. Dênis Matorin hit a great ball. Doriva Catarinense took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Luiz Paulo Queirós, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 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.

52 minutes into the match, CUIABÁ EC's goalkeeper Kléber Peres had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Alessandro de Queirós. Alessandro de Queirós could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 56th minute of the match, but Kléber Peres made a huge save. Doriva Catarinense took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Remo Mota, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After a rather tough play, Passaros EC's Flavinho Cosme got a free kick in the 63rd minute. In the 66th minute of the match, Ernani de Queiroz got a very nice opportunity to score, but Kléber Peres was well-placed and pushed the ball away from the goal at the left post. 66 minutes into the game, Vito Marques was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. CUIABÁ EC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Passaros EC the free kick. After a rather tough play, CUIABÁ EC's Vito Marques got a free kick in the 66th minute. Ernani de Queiroz struck a weak shot in the 70th minute. Kléber Peres didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Passaros EC. Passaros EC's Doriva Catarinense played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Remo Mota in the 74th minute of play. Luiz Paulo Queirós's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Doriva Catarinense read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 80th minute of play. In the 94th minute, Remo Mota ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Doriva Catarinense was frozen by the shot and now it was 3-0. The referee blew his whistle, and the match came to a close. The players exchanged shirts and headed down the tunnel. The CUIABÁ EC fans cheered their team off the field, for while Passaros EC had put up a good fight, they were unable to come out of the game with any points to show for their effort.