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Leal Chapelão
Spectators: 7171 (Terracing: 5380, Seating: 1649, VIP seats: 142) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Rômulo Sergipano got the match started through his kick off. 7 minutes into the match, A.D São Caetano's goal looked a bit too open when Didi Quadros came free, but Ricardinho Siqueira reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. When A.D São Caetano's Rômulo Sergipano in the 9th minute got a chance for a shot 9th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye RAFA JUNIORS's goalie prevented a goal. Jerônimo Linares charged in rather forcefully in the 10th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Jerônimo Linares the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After a rather tough play, RAFA JUNIORS's Jerônimo Linares got a free kick in the 10th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Cristiano Braga in the 14th minute of play forced A.D São Caetano's goalkeeper Ricardinho Siqueira to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. José Paulo Koehler could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 15th minute of the match, but Ricardinho Siqueira made a huge save. If José Paulo Koehler had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 19th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The supporters of RAFA JUNIORS booed when A.D São Caetano was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 28 match minutes in a wonderful position. Reynaldo de Queirós didn't get a good kick on the ball. After 30 played minutes A.D São Caetano got a freekick which was hit by Reynaldo de Queirós. After 31 played minutes A.D São Caetano got a freekick which was hit by Walmir Lira. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Reynaldo de Queirós during the 34th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 34th match minute, A.D São Caetano was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Reynaldo de Queirós to maneuver through the defense. A collision led to A.D São Caetano getting a freekick after 36 minutes play. Reynaldo de Queirós hit a great ball. Ricardinho Siqueira took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Didi Quadros, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. José Paulo Koehler who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 44thth minute tested the skills of Ricardinho Siqueira when he managed to save the team from getting behind. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 0-0 after a close first half.

The wind increased when Didi Quadros made the kick off in the second half. José Paulo Koehler received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 51st minute. Ricardinho Siqueira tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Augusto Soeiro during the 54th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 54th match minute, A.D São Caetano was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Augusto Soeiro to maneuver through the defense. 59 minutes into the match, A.D São Caetano's Rômulo Sergipano sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Ruy de Sena narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Valdomiro Tróia sent away a hard shot on goal in the 65th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. If José Paulo Koehler had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 69th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. A.D São Caetano's Reynaldo de Queirós got his second yellow card of the match in the 70th minute. The referee ordered Reynaldo de Queirós off the ground. After a rather tough play, A.D São Caetano's Reynaldo de Queirós got a free kick in the 71st minute. A collision led to RAFA JUNIORS getting a freekick after 73 minutes play. Didi Quadros hit a great ball. 82 minutes into the match, Valdomiro Tróia had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Ruy de Sena. RAFA JUNIORS's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Valdomiro Tróia was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-2. Ivo Xavier struck a weak shot in the 85th minute. Ricardinho Siqueira didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for RAFA JUNIORS. In the 89th minute, Valdomiro Tróia got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. Ricardinho Siqueira made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Didi Quadros in the 92nd minute of play. Didi Quadros sent away a hard shot on goal in the 95th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. A.D São Caetano walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.