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Arena Teresina
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Luís Esteves took the kick off in the first half of the match. After a rather tough play, Bayer De Mulekes's Cristian Monte got a free kick in the 6th minute. Hermínio Pires fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 8th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Oséias Paraibano having to interfere. Oséias Paraibano showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Luís Esteves in the 15th minute of the match. Quentin Airth recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 20th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Tolek Japola showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Tomás Barbosa in the 24th minute of the match. After some careless play in the Teresina FC defense, Manfredo Donato kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Oséias Paraibano. The Teresina FC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Oséias Paraibano should have stopped the shot. After 40 played minutes Teresina FC got a freekick which was hit by Eloy Jakobe. 43 minutes into the match, Teresina FC's goal looked a bit too open when Cristian Monte came free, but Oséias Paraibano reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Luís Esteves in the 44th minute of play forced Teresina FC's goalkeeper Oséias Paraibano to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Disappointed in the 0-1 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

After some fancy dribbling in the 58th minute, Tomás Barbosa managed to get in a good position for a shot. Teresina FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Tomás Barbosa was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Tolek Japola breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. In the 59th minute, Bayer De Mulekes's Manfredo Donato dribbled the ball into the box and hit a shot with the outside of his foot, sending the keeper the wrong way. 0-2. The supporters of Teresina FC booed when Bayer De Mulekes was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 66 match minutes in a wonderful position. Renatinho Fonseca didn't get a good kick on the ball. Tolek Japola took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Gerardo Frances, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Cristian Monte's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Oséias Paraibano read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 71st minute of play. Oséias Paraibano took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Cristian Monte, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Tales Urbano hit a great freekick 74 minutes into the match. The audience thought a goal was coming when Quentin Airth got free with Oséias Paraibano in the 75th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. After a defensive mix-up in Bayer De Mulekes's zone, Durvalino Pimenta stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Tolek Japola came out of the goal and Durvalino Pimenta tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. With a little luck, Teresina FC's Oséias Paraibano got control of the ball when Luís Esteves tried to sneak it across the goal line. Tomás Barbosa kicked well hit freekick during the 95th minute of the match. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Bayer De Mulekes had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.