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Arena Depressivos
Spectators: 7310 (Terracing: 5484, Seating: 1681, VIP seats: 145) Senas City EC's Roger Pernambucano 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. After some fancy dribbling in the 10th minute, Roger Pernambucano managed to get in a good position for a shot. Senas City EC's supporters rose to their feet, but Roger Pernambucano was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Manolo Garcia breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Roger Pernambucano in the 11th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Manolo Garcia prevented the ball from getting in the gole. After some fancy dribbling in the 13th minute, Horácio Vergílio managed to get in a good position for a shot. Senas City EC's supporters rose to their feet, but Horácio Vergílio was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Manolo Garcia breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. An unexpectedly hard shot by Roger Pernambucano in the 23rd minute of play forced Depressão FC's goalkeeper Manolo Garcia to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Walmir Branco in the 24th minute of play forced Senas City EC's goalkeeper Rômulo de Souza to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 26 minutes into the match, Senas City EC's goal looked a bit too open when Walmir Branco came free, but Rômulo de Souza reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Rony Viana during the 32nd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After 32 played minutes Senas City EC got a freekick which was hit by Rony Viana. Roger Pernambucano received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 37th minute. Manolo Garcia tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. An unexpectedly hard shot by Roger Pernambucano in the 41st minute of play forced Depressão FC's goalkeeper Manolo Garcia to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The supporters of Senas City EC booed when Depressão FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 42 match minutes in a wonderful position. Donatello Nunes didn't get a good kick on the ball. After the first half the score was level. The break gave the players a chance to catch their breath, whilst the managers went over the tactics with them again.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Walmir Branco made a kick off. Manolo Garcia made an important save on a dangerous shot by Horácio Vergílio in the 53rd minute. In the 66thth minute of the game Sidney Paranaense who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Senas City EC's Rômulo de Souza was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Walmir Branco received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 67th minute. Rômulo de Souza tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. An unexpectedly hard shot by Roger Pernambucano in the 70th minute of play forced Depressão FC's goalkeeper Manolo Garcia to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. An unexpected shot in the 73rd minute by Horácio Vergílio got the crowd on their feet, but to their dismay it went out on the left side. After having played for 78 minutes, Horácio Vergílio managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Senas City EC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Horácio Vergílio 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 81st minute the ball was on its way in behind Senas City EC's goalkeeper Rômulo de Souza, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Manolo Garcia made an important save on a dangerous shot by Horácio Vergílio in the 84th minute. Sidney Paranaense fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 90th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Rômulo de Souza having to interfere. An unexpectedly hard shot by Fiori Campidelis in the 95th minute of play forced Depressão FC's goalkeeper Manolo Garcia to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The second half was just like the first, even and exciting. The match ended in a draw.