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Dilmas Filgueiras
Spectators: 7371 (Terracing: 5529, Seating: 1695, VIP seats: 147) Dalmo Montenegro started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. Germano Lira showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Dalmo Montenegro, who was totally free with the ball in the 3rd minute. Germano Lira took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Dalmo Montenegro, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After a defensive mix-up in Ceará S.A's zone, Orlando Lopez stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Germano Lira came out of the goal and Orlando Lopez tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. If Orlando Lopez had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 10th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Dalmo Montenegro fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 16th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Germano Lira having to interfere. After a defensive mix-up in Cara de Pau FC's zone, Luiz Fábio Toledo stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Sadettin Tayman came out of the goal and Luiz Fábio Toledo tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Orlando Lopez fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 23rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Germano Lira having to interfere. Germano Lira made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Dalmo Montenegro in the 26th minute of play. After having played for 27 minutes, Joel Sampaio managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Ceará S.A's supporters crossed their fingers, but Joel Sampaio was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Luiz Fábio Toledos short, quick shot in the 29thth minute got Sadettin Tayman to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. Luiz Fábio Toledo's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 31stth minute, Sadettin Tayman skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. Germano Lira showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Dalmo Montenegro, who was totally free with the ball in the 32nd minute. Luiz Fábio Toledo was really disappointed when he shot the ball just outside the right post instead of scoring a goal in the 34th minute. Ceará S.A's manager could be seen on the sidelines shaking his head and muttering to himself as his team had just wasted another chance. Virgílio Fontes received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 36th minute. Sadettin Tayman tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. An unexpectedly hard shot by Dalmo Montenegro in the 38th minute of play forced Ceará S.A's goalkeeper Germano Lira to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Luiz Fábio Toledo's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 41stth minute, Sadettin Tayman skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. Ceará S.A were awarded a corner in the 43th minute after Cara de Pau FC's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Ulysses de Sousa took the corner. Germano Lira took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Dalmo Montenegro, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Germano Lira showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Orlando Lopez in the 47th minute of the match. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Luiz Fábio Toledo was the one to do the kick off. Germano Lira made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Dalmo Montenegro in the 51st minute of play. After a rather tough play, Cara de Pau FC's Rubinho Domingues got a free kick in the 54th minute. Germano Lira made a fantastic save in the 56th minute, when Orlando Lopez sent off a good shot on target. Sadettin Tayman stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Luiz Fábio Toledo's shot from short distance in the 59th minute. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Luiz Fábio Toledo in the 63rd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Sadettin Tayman prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Luiz Fábio Toledo received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 65th minute. Sadettin Tayman tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Luiz Fábio Toledo's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Sadettin Tayman read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 68th minute of play. Ceará S.A were awarded a corner in the 70th minute after Cara de Pau FC's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Ulysses de Sousa took the corner. If Luiz Fábio Toledo had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 72nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Luiz Fábio Toledo sent away a hard shot on goal in the 75th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Luiz Fábio Toledo sent away a hard shot on goal in the 89th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Ceará S.A's Germano Lira played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Dalmo Montenegro in the 93rd minute of play. Luiz Fábio Toledo fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 96th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Sadettin Tayman having to interfere. Ceará S.A were unable to convert their possession into goals, allowing Cara de Pau FC to leave the ground with a draw.