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Estádio Chuvarada
Spectators: 7206 (Terracing: 5406, Seating: 1657, VIP seats: 143) Chuvarada's Anselmo Antunes started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. The audience thought a goal was coming when Samuca Carioca got free with Edgar Soares in the 7th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. In the 8th match minute, New Castle United was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Silvério Custódio to maneuver through the defense. With a little luck, New Castle United's Edgar Soares got control of the ball when Samuca Carioca tried to sneak it across the goal line. Samuca Carioca received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 12th minute. Edgar Soares tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Edgar Soares made an important save on a dangerous shot by Samuca Carioca in the 14th minute. 17 minutes into the match, New Castle United's goal looked a bit too open when Anselmo Antunes came free, but Edgar Soares reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Chuvarada's Nando de Senna played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Nilton Capixaba in the 20th minute of play. A collision led to New Castle United getting a freekick after 22 minutes play. Nilton Capixaba hit a great ball. After having played for 25 minutes, Samuca Carioca managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Chuvarada's supporters crossed their fingers, but Samuca Carioca was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. After having played for 27 minutes, Renato Lara managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. New Castle United's supporters crossed their fingers, but Renato Lara was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. In the 33rdth minute of the game Carlos Alberto Camargo who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Chuvarada's Nando de Senna was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. If Carlos Alberto Camargo had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 34th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 35th match minute, Chuvarada was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Dinei Mazza to maneuver through the defense. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 0-0 after a close first half.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Renato Lara to strike the kick off in the second half. When José Paulo Vianna fell near the penalty area in the 53rd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Chuvarada's protests and gave José Paulo Vianna a yellow card for diving instead. A collision led to Chuvarada getting a freekick after 53 minutes play. José Paulo Vianna hit a great ball. Carlos Alberto Camargo who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 57thth minute tested the skills of Nando de Senna when he managed to save the team from getting behind. New Castle United's Edgar Soares played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Anselmo Antunes in the 58th minute of play. A collision led to New Castle United getting a freekick after 60 minutes play. Remo Vale hit a great ball. If Anselmo Antunes had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 66th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Renato Lara sent away a hard shot on goal in the 70th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. When Renato Lara came up free with the goalie in the 72nd minute, the New Castle United fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Renato Lara couldn't finish the play. In the 75th minute the ball was on its way in behind New Castle United's goalkeeper Edgar Soares, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. After a defensive mix-up in New Castle United's zone, Anselmo Antunes stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Edgar Soares came out of the goal and Anselmo Antunes tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Jarbas Campidelis during the 78th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After 78 played minutes New Castle United got a freekick which was hit by Jarbas Campidelis. Renato Lara was really disappointed when he shot the ball just outside the right post instead of scoring a goal in the 83rd minute. New Castle United's manager could be seen on the sidelines shaking his head and muttering to himself as his team had just wasted another chance. Renato Lara received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 86th minute. Nando de Senna tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Carlos Alberto Camargo sent away a hard shot on goal in the 93rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. New Castle United were clearly unhappy with the draw, as they felt they had done enough to earn themselves a victory.