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Spectators: 7203 (Terracing: 5404, Seating: 1656, VIP seats: 143) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Rafinha Duarte kicked off to start the match. When Eliziario's Richard Simão in the 7th minute got a chance for a shot 7th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Colorado F. C.'s goalie prevented a goal. The audience was convinced that Cipriano Miranda's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Natanael Correia was relentless in the 9th minute of the game. Natanael Correia took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Richard Simão, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Antônio Rezende charged in rather forcefully in the 20th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Antônio Rezende the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. The supporters of Eliziario booed when Colorado F. C. was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 20 match minutes in a wonderful position. Antônio Rezende didn't get a good kick on the ball. When Richard Simão came up free with the goalie in the 21st minute, the Eliziario 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 Richard Simão couldn't finish the play. Richard Simão received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 22nd minute. Natanael Correia tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Richard Simão in the 25th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Natanael Correia prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Rafinha Duarte fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 30th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Vinícius Pontes having to interfere. During the 32nd minute of the match Antônio Rezende completely mistimed his tackle and brought down his opponent. The referee gave Antônio Rezende a yellow card, his second in the match, which meant he could no longer take part in the game. In the 33rd match minute, Colorado F. C. was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Antônio Rezende to maneuver through the defense. When Richard Simão came up free with the goalie in the 38th minute, the Eliziario 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 Richard Simão couldn't finish the play. In the 43rd minute, Rafinha Duarte hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Richard Simão to strike the kick off in the second half. In the 53rd match minute, Eliziario was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Gabriel de Lara to maneuver through the defense. The nice shot from Cipriano Miranda in the 57thth minute just in front of the goal should have ended in point on the board, but Natanael Correia had a great feel for the game and superbly saved the ball from getting in by the left post. Eliziario were awarded a corner in the 59th minute after Colorado F. C.'s defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Gabriel Rocha took the corner. Chico de Brito kicked well hit freekick during the 61st minute of the match. A collision led to Colorado F. C. getting a freekick after 64 minutes play. Chico de Brito hit a great ball. If Rômulo de Brito had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 67th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. In the 74th match minute, Colorado F. C. was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Noel Branco to maneuver through the defense. Cipriano Miranda blasted a shot towards the goal in the 75th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Natanael Correia having to make a save. Cipriano Miranda's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 83rdth minute, Natanael Correia skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. In the 84th match minute, Colorado F. C. was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Chico de Brito to maneuver through the defense. Gabriel Rocha took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 85th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Natanael Correia. Colorado F. C.'s goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. After having played for 91 minutes, Richard Simão managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Eliziario's supporters crossed their fingers, but Richard Simão was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Richard Simão 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. Eliziario's fans were overjoyed with their teams well-earned victory and stayed in the stadium long after the final whistle to celebrate the win.