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Arena Cruzeiro
Spectators: 7225 (Terracing: 5420, Seating: 1662, VIP seats: 143) Donato da Costa showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Enio Soeiro in the 4th minute of the match. The audience thought a goal was coming when Ricardo do Vale got free with Humberto Sabóia in the 10th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. In the 11th match minute, Flamengo de Caxias F. C. was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Fernandinho Dracena to maneuver through the defense. The audience thought a goal was coming when Ricardo do Vale got free with Humberto Sabóia in the 14th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Dráusio Capixaba sent away a hard shot on goal in the 15th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Humberto Sabóia stood somewhat misplaced when Dráusio Capixaba came free in front of goal and shot 1-0 to the left of him in the 21 minute. Sidney Abreu took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 28th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Donato da Costa. Cruzeiro de Cachoeirinha's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. After having played for 31 minutes, Fernando Vasconcelos managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Flamengo de Caxias F. C.'s supporters crossed their fingers, but Fernando Vasconcelos was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Dráusio Capixaba's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Humberto Sabóia read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 33rd minute of play. Humberto Sabóia was out of position in the 42 minute of play, and Dráusio Capixaba capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Dráusio Capixaba really showed his touch with that goal: 2-0. Dráusio Capixaba sent away a hard shot on goal in the 46th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. All the noise was coming from the home fans when the whistle went for half-time. The home team had fought hardest to put themselves in a deserved lead.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Enio Soeiro made a kick off. Humberto Sabóia took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Dráusio Capixaba, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. An unexpectedly hard shot by Ricardo do Vale in the 56th minute of play forced Flamengo de Caxias F. C.'s goalkeeper Humberto Sabóia to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Enio Soeiro sent away a hard shot on goal in the 57th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Enio Soeiro was really disappointed when he shot the ball just outside the right post instead of scoring a goal in the 59th minute. Flamengo de Caxias F. C.'s manager could be seen on the sidelines shaking his head and muttering to himself as his team had just wasted another chance. An unexpected shot in the 69th minute by Fernando Vasconcelos got the crowd on their feet, but to their dismay it went out on the left side. Enio Soeiro sent away a hard shot on goal in the 80th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Elder da Rocha kicked well hit freekick during the 81st minute of the match. 93 minutes into the match, Flamengo de Caxias F. C.'s goal looked a bit too open when Dráusio Capixaba came free, but Humberto Sabóia reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Ricardo do Vale sent away a hard shot on goal in the 94th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Cruzeiro de Cachoeirinha's supporters were highly satisfied with the result. They cheered their team of the pitch, having watched them win a very even match.