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Spectators: 5100 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 100) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when André Luiz Novaes took the kick off in the first half of the match. After 3 minutes of play, Barreiras's Fiori Maranhense made it 0-1 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Carlos Fernando Dante was left in no man's land by his defense there! Fiori Maranhense fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 6th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Carlos Fernando Dante having to interfere. Carlos Fernando Dante showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from André Luiz Novaes in the 9th minute of the match. In the 16th match minute, Barreiras was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by José Prestes to maneuver through the defense. Barreiras's Nelson Tavares proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 21st minute of the match, managed to save Barreiras from getting a goal against them. In the 25th minute the ball was on its way in behind LURAFA's goalkeeper Carlos Fernando Dante, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Carlos Fernando Dante showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from André Luiz Novaes, who was totally free with the ball in the 28th minute. Olívio Oliveira sent away a hard shot on goal in the 30th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Olívio Oliveira's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 32ndth minute, Nelson Tavares skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. José Prestes kicked well hit freekick during the 33rd minute of the match. After some fancy dribbling in the 36th minute, Olívio Oliveira managed to get in a good position for a shot. LURAFA's supporters rose to their feet, but Olívio Oliveira was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Nelson Tavares breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. The LURAFA players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. Barreiras were winning 0-2.

If Fiori Maranhense had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 55th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Barreiras's Nelson Tavares played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Juan Macedo in the 62nd minute of play. After 63 played minutes LURAFA got a freekick which was hit by Elivélton Barbosa. If André Luiz Novaes had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 66th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 68th minute, Olívio Oliveira made a precise shot to the right of Nelson Tavares. Barreiras's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-3. 71 minutes into the match, LURAFA's Olívio Oliveira sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Nelson Tavares narrowly saved just below the crossbar. 73 minutes into the game, Téo Montenegro was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. LURAFA's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Barreiras the free kick. Téo Montenegro kicked well hit freekick during the 73rd minute of the match. Nelson Tavares showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Olívio Oliveira, who was totally free with the ball in the 76th minute. After a defensive mix-up in Barreiras's zone, Caetano Moreno stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Nelson Tavares came out of the goal and Caetano Moreno tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Fiori Maranhense received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 83rd minute. Carlos Fernando Dante tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. If André Luiz Novaes had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 85th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Fiori Maranhense received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 90th minute. Carlos Fernando Dante tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 91st minute, Olívio Maciel hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. If Olívio Oliveira had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 94th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The LURAFA supporters were disappointed that their team didn't take anything from the match, despite matching Barreiras's performance. The match ended with a win for Barreiras.