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Arruda
Spectators: 7223 (Terracing: 5419, Seating: 1661, VIP seats: 143) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Samuel Munhoz started the match with the kick off. Jonathan Novaes made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Cipriano Rosado in the 9th minute of play. Jonathan Novaes made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Samuel Munhoz in the 11th minute of play. After 12 played minutes Formos FC got a freekick which was hit by Victor Esteves. After having played for 16 minutes, Anselmo Vianna managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Santa Cruz FC PE's supporters crossed their fingers, but Anselmo Vianna was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Anselmo Vianna fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 19th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Wilian de Toledo having to interfere. After a rather tough play, Santa Cruz FC PE's Vágner Paraibano got a free kick in the 24th minute. Samuel Munhoz's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Jonathan Novaes read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 26th minute of play. Samuel Munhoz sent away a hard shot on goal in the 27th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 29th minute, Cipriano Rosado made a precise shot to the right of Jonathan Novaes. Santa Cruz FC PE's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-1. With a little luck, Formos FC's Wilian de Toledo got control of the ball when Anselmo Vianna tried to sneak it across the goal line. In the 46th minute the ball was on its way in behind Santa Cruz FC PE's goalkeeper Jonathan Novaes, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Formos FC's Wilian de Toledo played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Charles Mandrak in the 47th minute of play. Luck had favoured the away team in the first, and they walked off with a 0-1 lead.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Charles Mandrak was the one to do the kick off. Cipriano Rosado received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 51st minute. Jonathan Novaes tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Santa Cruz FC PE's goalkeeper couldn't reach when Samuel Munhoz 53 minutes into the game got a good kick on the ball which found its way into goal just inside left pole. 0-2. Jonathan Novaes made an important save on a dangerous shot by Cipriano Rosado in the 64th minute. After having played for 70 minutes, Cipriano Rosado managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Formos FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Cipriano Rosado was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Santa Cruz FC PE's Jonathan Novaes played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Samuel Munhoz in the 72nd minute of play. In the 73rd minute, Vágner Paraibano hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Formos FC's Samuel Munhoz got a good chance for a goal in the 77th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Cipriano Rosado could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 79th minute of the match, but Jonathan Novaes made a huge save. Cipriano Rosado received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 80th minute. Jonathan Novaes tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Jonathan Novaes was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Samuel Munhoz showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 0-3 in the 83 minute of play. Samuel Munhoz received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 87th minute. Jonathan Novaes tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Samuel Munhoz struck a weak shot in the 90th minute. Jonathan Novaes didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Formos FC. Formos FC's fans were overjoyed with their teams well-earned victory and stayed in the stadium long after the final whistle to celebrate the win.