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Spectators: 7240 (Terracing: 5432, Seating: 1665, VIP seats: 143) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Emerson Vaz took the kick off in the first half of the match. If Flavinho Meirelles had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 3rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 9th minute Emanuel Simões shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Zé Augusto Bezerra saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Emanuel Simões received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 11th minute. Zé Augusto Bezerra tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Zé Augusto Bezerra showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Emanuel Simões in the 12th minute of the match. Zé Augusto Bezerra made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Emanuel Simões in the 14th minute of play. 15 minutes into the game, José Barbosa was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Jaiobazinho's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Vila Izabel Futebol Clube the free kick. If Murilo Pitta had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 20th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Flavinho Meirelles received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 21st minute. Dedê Guimarães tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. When Chicão Corrêa fell near the penalty area in the 22nd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Jaiobazinho's protests and gave Chicão Corrêa a yellow card for diving instead. In the 23rd minute, Chicão Corrêa hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Zé Augusto Bezerra showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Emerson Vaz, who was totally free with the ball in the 26th minute. A collision led to Vila Izabel Futebol Clube getting a freekick after 27 minutes play. Hugo Moura hit a great ball. Zé Augusto Bezerra stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Emerson Vaz's shot from short distance in the 30th minute. After having played for 32 minutes, Emanuel Simões managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Jaiobazinho's supporters crossed their fingers, but Emanuel Simões was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. After a defensive mix-up in Vila Izabel Futebol Clube's zone, Emerson Vaz stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Zé Augusto Bezerra came out of the goal and Emerson Vaz tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Zé Augusto Bezerra made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Emanuel Simões in the 36th minute of play. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Fernando de Senna during the 37th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 37th minute, Fernando de Senna hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Emanuel Simões in the 38th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Zé Augusto Bezerra prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Zé Augusto Bezerra stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Emerson Vaz's shot from short distance in the 41st minute. When Jaiobazinho's Emanuel Simões in the 42nd minute got a chance for a shot 42nd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Vila Izabel Futebol Clube's goalie prevented a goal. If Flavinho Meirelles had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 47th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Murilo Pitta to strike the kick off in the second half. In the 56thth minute of the game Emerson Vaz who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Vila Izabel Futebol Clube's Zé Augusto Bezerra was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. The audience was convinced that Emerson Vaz's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Zé Augusto Bezerra was relentless in the 57th minute of the game. Ruy Leal kicked well hit freekick during the 58th minute of the match. If Emanuel Simões had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 59th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The supporters of Vila Izabel Futebol Clube booed when Jaiobazinho was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 69 match minutes in a wonderful position. Jorginho das Neves didn't get a good kick on the ball. 70 minutes into the match, Jaiobazinho's goal looked a bit too open when Murilo Pitta came free, but Dedê Guimarães reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 72 played minutes Vila Izabel Futebol Clube got a freekick which was hit by Hugo Moura. The audience thought a goal was coming when Emanuel Simões got free with Zé Augusto Bezerra in the 74th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. After 75 minutes, Hugo Moura mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Vila Izabel Futebol Clube and the Jaiobazinho players grew even worse after the yellow card. If Emanuel Simões had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 78th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Emanuel Simões could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 81st minute of the match, but Zé Augusto Bezerra made a huge save. Emanuel Simões fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 82nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Zé Augusto Bezerra having to interfere. Emanuel Simões sent away a hard shot on goal in the 84th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Zé Augusto Bezerra made an important save on a dangerous shot by Emanuel Simões in the 88th minute. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Emerson Vaz in the 89th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Zé Augusto Bezerra saved Vila Izabel Futebol Clube from getting behind. The Jaiobazinho players were the happier at the end of the match as they had prevented Vila Izabel Futebol Clube from taking control. The game ends in a draw.