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Estádio Catrimany
Spectators: 6756 (Terracing: 5100, Seating: 1655, VIP seats: 1) When the match had gone on for 13 minutes, Amadeu Miranda took a quick shot and it went in 1-0 without a chance for Cipriano Linhares to make any attempt to save it. In the 17th minute the ball was on its way in behind Santa Cruz's goalkeeper Claudinei Terra, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. After having played for 18 minutes, Marcos Lago managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Jacurutu AD's supporters crossed their fingers, but Marcos Lago was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Amadeu Miranda during the 22nd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. A collision led to Santa Cruz getting a freekick after 22 minutes play. Amadeu Miranda hit a great ball. When Jacurutu AD's Tostão Pires in the 23rd minute got a chance for a shot 23rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Santa Cruz's goalie prevented a goal. Claudinei Terra showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Tostão Pires in the 32nd minute of the match. Jacurutu AD's Cipriano Linhares played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Amadeu Miranda in the 33rd minute of play. Tostão Pires fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 35th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Claudinei Terra having to interfere. After having played for 37 minutes, Edmundo Chaves managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Jacurutu AD's supporters crossed their fingers, but Edmundo Chaves was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. When Jacurutu AD's Tostão Pires in the 41st minute got a chance for a shot 41st didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Santa Cruz's goalie prevented a goal. Tostão Pires recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 43rd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. The first half was very even, with the score at 1-1 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

A hard shot 52 in the game by Tostão Pires from a close distance when the talented Claudinei Terra managed to make a qualified save. Santa Cruz's players were relieved. Kiko Carneiro fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 56th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Claudinei Terra having to interfere. When the match had gone on for 58 minutes, Tostão Pires took a quick shot and it went in 1-2 without a chance for Claudinei Terra to make any attempt to save it. Kiko Carneiro sent away a hard shot on goal in the 62nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Claudinei Terra made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Kiko Carneiro in the 64th minute of play. Cipriano Linhares made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Amadeu Miranda in the 66th minute of play. After having played for 71 minutes, Edmundo Chaves managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Jacurutu AD's supporters crossed their fingers, but Edmundo Chaves was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. A hard shot 72 in the game by Tostão Pires from a close distance when the talented Claudinei Terra managed to make a qualified save. Santa Cruz's players were relieved. Virgílio da Mata hit a great freekick 82 minutes into the match. Tostão Pires struck a weak shot in the 87th minute. Claudinei Terra didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Jacurutu AD. If Tostão Pires had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 95th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Jacurutu AD's players went to the stands to thank the travelling support. The fan's backing had helped spurr the team on to a fine performance that won them the match.