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Estádio Rifaina
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) Márcio Pombal sent away a hard shot on goal in the 14th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Claudinei Ferraz showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from André Mota, who was totally free with the ball in the 24th minute. In the 29th match minute, Rifaina was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Cacá Trevisan to maneuver through the defense. After a defensive mix-up in Saboo EC's zone, Rui Melo stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Júnior Couto came out of the goal and Rui Melo tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Vitório de Azevedo struck a weak shot in the 37th minute. Júnior Couto didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Rifaina. Rui Melo sent away a hard shot on goal in the 40th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Cacá Trevisan fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 42nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Júnior Couto having to interfere. Júnior Couto was out of position in the 46 minute of play, and Adrianinho Salgado capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Adrianinho Salgado really showed his touch with that goal: 1-0. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 1-0.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Rui Melo to strike the kick off in the second half. After a rather tough play, Rifaina's Rui Melo got a free kick in the 53rd minute. Cacá Trevisan hit a great freekick 57 minutes into the match. Rifaina's Claudinei Ferraz played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by André Mota in the 62nd minute of play. After having played for 64 minutes, Rui Melo managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Rifaina's supporters crossed their fingers, but Rui Melo was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Claudinei Ferraz took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from André Mota, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When Aírton Falcão fell near the penalty area in the 73rd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Rifaina's protests and gave Aírton Falcão a yellow card for diving instead. 72 minutes into the game, one of Rifaina:s players got tackled near the goal, and the referee blew for a penalty. In the 74th minute of the game, Saboo EC got a penalty. The shot went straight in by the left post. Cacá Trevisan fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 78th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Júnior Couto having to interfere. A collision led to Saboo EC getting a freekick after 80 minutes play. Cássio Campidelis hit a great ball. The supporters of Rifaina booed when Saboo EC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 83 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ricardo Bittencourt didn't get a good kick on the ball. After 84 minutes, Cacá Trevisan mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Rifaina and the Saboo EC players grew even worse after the yellow card. After a rather tough play, Rifaina's Cacá Trevisan got a free kick in the 84th minute. In the 86th minute the ball was on its way in behind Rifaina's goalkeeper Claudinei Ferraz, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. After some fancy dribbling in the 87th minute, Vitório de Azevedo managed to get in a good position for a shot. Rifaina's supporters rose to their feet, but Vitório de Azevedo was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Júnior Couto breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Cássio Campidelis received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 91st minute. Claudinei Ferraz tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After some fancy dribbling in the 94th minute, Vitório de Azevedo managed to get in a good position for a shot. Rifaina's supporters rose to their feet, but Vitório de Azevedo was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Júnior Couto breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Despite being the better team, Rifaina failed to find the winning goal and were forced to settle for a single point.