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Estádio Imblassaba
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) Vinhatico's Otávio Aguiar 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. Olavo Recife blasted a shot towards the goal in the 4th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Toninho Galvão having to make a save. Toninho Galvão showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Cafu Vieira, who was totally free with the ball in the 8th minute. Rodriguinho Correia received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Cristiano Silveira came out and tried to block the shot, but Rodriguinho Correia slotted it home off the left post making it 1-0 in the 13th minute. Davi Lopes hit a great freekick 16 minutes into the match. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Otávio Aguiar in the 18th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Toninho Galvão saved Imblassaba from getting behind. Rodriguinho Correia's late challenge caught a Vinhatico's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Rodriguinho Correia helped the player get up and apologised. Otávio Aguiar kicked well hit freekick during the 23rd minute of the match. Noel Aguiar hit a great freekick 28 minutes into the match. Toninho Galvão took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Olavo Recife, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 31st match minute, Imblassaba was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Rodriguinho Correia to maneuver through the defense. Toninho Galvão showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Gernando de Queiroz in the 35th minute of the match. Toninho Galvão showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Olavo Recife in the 38th minute of the match. 39 minutes into the match, Otávio Aguiar had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Toninho Galvão. Imblassaba's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Otávio Aguiar was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-2. Otávio Aguiar's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Toninho Galvão read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 45th minute of play. Luck had favoured the away team in the first, and they walked off with a 1-2 lead.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Abel Meireles to make the kick off. In the 52nd minute Leonardo Aguiar shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Cristiano Silveira saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 53rd minute Abel Meireles shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Cristiano Silveira saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 59th minute Leonardo Aguiar shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Cristiano Silveira saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 60 minutes into the match, Vinhatico's goal looked a bit too open when Abel Meireles came free, but Cristiano Silveira reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. When Vinhatico's Otávio Aguiar in the 69th minute got a chance for a shot 69th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Imblassaba's goalie prevented a goal. Lauro Maia hit a great freekick 71 minutes into the match. In the 76th minute Rodriguinho Correia shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Cristiano Silveira saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Fiori Abraão during the 79th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. The supporters of Vinhatico booed when Imblassaba was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 79 match minutes in a wonderful position. Fiori Abraão didn't get a good kick on the ball. Otávio Aguiar fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 81st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Toninho Galvão having to interfere. Toninho Galvão took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Gernando de Queiroz, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Gernando de Queiroz received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Toninho Galvão came out and tried to block the shot, but Gernando de Queiroz slotted it home off the left post making it 1-4 in the 84th minute. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Egon Rolandsson during the 88th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Toninho Galvão stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Otávio Aguiar's shot from short distance in the 91st minute. Vinhatico'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.