League

Estádio Ibipetuba
Spectators: 7082 (Terracing: 5457, Seating: 1575, VIP seats: 50) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Kléber Ortiz kicked off to start the match. Valdo Nunes hit a great freekick 6 minutes into the match. 17 minutes into the match, Murihe SC's goalkeeper Décio Gonçalves had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Claudinei Lira. After some fancy dribbling in the 19th minute, Claudinei Lira managed to get in a good position for a shot. Itaperuna FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Claudinei Lira was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Décio Gonçalves breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. 22 minutes into the match, Murihe SC's goal looked a bit too open when Kléber Ortiz came free, but Décio Gonçalves reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 27 minutes had been played when some careless play by Itaperuna FC's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Cauã Tinoco was slow to take the kick. During this time Murihe SC's players had a chance to rest. After taking down the ball on Murihe SC's corner Cauã Tinoco fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Betão Messias quite easily take care of the ball. Itaperuna FC's Betão Messias played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Zé Machado in the 32nd minute of play. Décio Gonçalves made an important save on a dangerous shot by Claudinei Lira in the 45th minute.

Luís Fernando Lira could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 51st minute of the match, but Betão Messias made a huge save. 56 minutes into the match, Luís Fernando Lira had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Betão Messias. Itaperuna FC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Luís Fernando Lira was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-1. Luís Fernando Lira in the 70thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Betão Messias, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Through an outstanding action, after 71 minutes, Betão Messias successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. Zé Machado sent away a hard shot on goal in the 74th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Jorge Lima kicked well hit freekick during the 79th minute of the match. Kléber Ortiz's late challenge caught a Murihe SC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Kléber Ortiz helped the player get up and apologised. A collision led to Itaperuna FC getting a freekick after 80 minutes play. Kléber Ortiz hit a great ball. Luís Fernando Lira could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 82nd minute of the match, but Betão Messias made a huge save. Jorge Lima's late challenge caught a Itaperuna FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Jorge Lima helped the player get up and apologised. The supporters of Itaperuna FC booed when Murihe SC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 83 match minutes in a wonderful position. Jorge Lima didn't get a good kick on the ball. Luís Fernando Lira 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. The supporters of Murihe SC booed when Itaperuna FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 90 match minutes in a wonderful position. Valdo Nunes didn't get a good kick on the ball. Betão Messias made an important save on a dangerous shot by Luís Fernando Lira in the 93rd minute. Murihe SC's Zé Machado got a good chance for a goal in the 98th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Neither set of supporters seemed pleased with the draw, but both teams had played equally well today.