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NINHO DO ESCORPIÂO
Spectators: 7316 (Terracing: 5488, Seating: 1683, VIP seats: 145) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Evandro Cunha took the kick off in the first half of the match. Evandro Cunha received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 4th minute. Clemente Almeida tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 8th minute the ball was on its way in behind Máquina Mortífera S.C's goalkeeper Cleiton Furlan, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Luís Fernando de Queirós struck a weak shot in the 13th minute. Cleiton Furlan didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Arapuá FC.. With a little luck, Arapuá FC.'s Clemente Almeida got control of the ball when Evandro Cunha tried to sneak it across the goal line. Valdomiro Monteiro was extremely unlucky when he, in the 17th minute, took a shot that hit the right post and went out. Evandro Cunha who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 18thth minute tested the skills of Clemente Almeida when he managed to save the team from getting behind. Evandro Cunha's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 19thth minute, Clemente Almeida skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. When the match had gone on for 20 minutes, Evandro Cunha put it in 1-0 from a short distance just to the right of Clemente Almeida. A collision led to Máquina Mortífera S.C getting a freekick after 26 minutes play. Angelo Simões hit a great ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Doriva Pombal in the 33rd minute of play forced Máquina Mortífera S.C's goalkeeper Cleiton Furlan to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Evandro Cunha was really disappointed when he shot the ball just outside the right post instead of scoring a goal in the 40th minute. Máquina Mortífera S.C's manager could be seen on the sidelines shaking his head and muttering to himself as his team had just wasted another chance. In the 43rd minute, Doriva Pombal made a precise shot to the right of Cleiton Furlan. Máquina Mortífera S.C's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-1.

A collision led to Máquina Mortífera S.C getting a freekick after 50 minutes play. Angelo Simões hit a great ball. 54 minutes into the match, Máquina Mortífera S.C's goalkeeper Cleiton Furlan had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Doriva Pombal. Clemente Almeida stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Evandro Cunha's shot from short distance in the 55th minute. In the 55thth minute of the game Evandro Cunha who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Arapuá FC.'s Clemente Almeida was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. 57 minutes into the game, Valdomiro Monteiro was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Máquina Mortífera S.C's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Arapuá FC. the free kick. Arapuá FC.'s Paulo Renato Prestes got a good chance for a goal in the 60th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. 63 minutes into the game, Arapuá FC.'s Luís Fernando de Queirós nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Cleiton Furlan made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-2. After a rather tough play, Arapuá FC.'s Luís Fernando de Queirós got a free kick in the 68th minute. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Evandro Cunha in the 70th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Clemente Almeida prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 71st minute Máquina Mortífera S.C were awarded a corner. Claudinho Queirós went to the cornerflag to take it. Claudinho Queirós made a great header on Máquina Mortífera S.C's corner, it was just that Arapuá FC.'s Clemente Almeida managed to reach the ball for a save. Paulo Renato Prestes fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 74th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Cleiton Furlan having to interfere. In the 76th match minute, Arapuá FC. was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Doriva Pombal to maneuver through the defense. Cleiton Furlan made a fantastic save in the 78th minute, when Doriva Pombal sent off a good shot on target. In the 79th minute, Arapuá FC.'s Paulo Renato Prestes ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Cleiton Furlan. Cleiton Furlan yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 1-3. Máquina Mortífera S.C's José Carlos Mello pulled a muscle in his leg after 87 minutes and couldn't finish the game. 88 minutes into the game, Paulo Renato Prestes was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Arapuá FC.'s manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Máquina Mortífera S.C the free kick. In the 89th match minute, Arapuá FC. was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Paulo Renato Prestes to maneuver through the defense. In the 90th minute, Angelo Simões hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Arapuá FC. played a much better game than Máquina Mortífera S.C and deserved their victory. The Máquina Mortífera S.C players were clearly disappointed as they left the ground.