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Emvira
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) Lenílson Leal made the kick off and thus started the match. 4 minutes into the game, Orgulho do RN's Adrianinho Meirelles nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Elivélton Gerber made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. Elivélton Gerber showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Duarte Matorin, who was totally free with the ball in the 8th minute. Orgulho do RN's Dadá Veloso played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Lenílson Leal in the 15th minute of play. In the 19th minute Duarte Matorin shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Elivélton Gerber saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. If Adrianinho Meirelles had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 20th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 21stth minute of the game Duarte Matorin who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but PUMAS AC's Elivélton Gerber was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. The supporters of Orgulho do RN booed when PUMAS AC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 26 match minutes in a wonderful position. Paulo Trigo didn't get a good kick on the ball. If Duarte Matorin had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 29th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 33rd minute, one of Orgulho do RN:s players had the ball in front of the goal but got pushed and fell. The referee felt it was an obvious case and blew a penalty for Orgulho do RN. The goalkeeper, Dadá Veloso, was totally fooled by PUMAS AC's Luiz Fabiano Jacinto, who 34 minutes into the game made a penalty shot that went in on the goalkeeper's left side. 38 minutes into the match, Orgulho do RN's goalkeeper Dadá Veloso had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Zeca Siqueira. Orgulho do RN's Dadá Veloso proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 44th minute of the match, managed to save Orgulho do RN from getting a goal against them. PUMAS AC's Elivélton Gerber played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Duarte Matorin in the 46th minute of play. In the 47th minute, Paulo Trigo hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Adrianinho Meirelles to strike the kick off in the second half. Duarte Matorin's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 55thth minute, Elivélton Gerber skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Adrianinho Meirelles in the 58th minute of play forced PUMAS AC's goalkeeper Elivélton Gerber to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Paulo Trigo kicked well hit freekick during the 58th minute of the match. Elivélton Gerber made an important save on a dangerous shot by Duarte Matorin in the 61st minute. After some fancy dribbling in the 64th minute, Duarte Matorin managed to get in a good position for a shot. Orgulho do RN's supporters rose to their feet, but Duarte Matorin was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Elivélton Gerber breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Adrianinho Meirelles sent away a hard shot on goal in the 66th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. PUMAS AC's Elivélton Gerber played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Adrianinho Meirelles in the 69th minute of play. Dadá Veloso stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Lenílson Leal's shot from short distance in the 73rd minute. 75 minutes into the match, PUMAS AC's goalkeeper Elivélton Gerber had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Duarte Matorin. In the 77th minute Adrianinho Meirelles shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Elivélton Gerber saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Dadá Veloso made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Lenílson Leal in the 79th minute of play. Zeca Siqueira struck a weak shot in the 80th minute. Dadá Veloso didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for PUMAS AC. If Bernardinho de Andrade had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 82nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Duarte Matorin received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Elivélton Gerber came out and tried to block the shot, but Duarte Matorin slotted it home off the left post making it 1-2 in the 86th minute. Dadá Veloso made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Lenílson Leal in the 91st minute of play. In the 94th minute Lenílson Leal shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Dadá Veloso saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 96 minutes into the game, Laerte Sá was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Orgulho do RN's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave PUMAS AC the free kick. Laerte Sá hit a great freekick 97 minutes into the match. The final whistle blew with the score still tied, and both teams left the pitch thinking about the missed chances that could have given their team the win.