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Est Valter Gustafson
Spectators: 7310 (Terracing: 5484, Seating: 1681, VIP seats: 145) Hermínio da Silva made the kick off and thus started the match. When the match had gone on for 11 minutes, Edgard Simões put it in 1-1 from a short distance just to the right of Vicente Brodel. Italia FC's Edgard Simões got a good chance for a goal in the 18th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Italia FC's Gilberto de Amaral got a good chance for a goal in the 20th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Válbson Capixaba kicked well hit freekick during the 21st minute of the match. Ciro Pinheiro, 22 minutes into the match, dribbled the ball up the side of the field and decided to take a long shot at the goal. Unfortunately, the ball was poorly hit and landed closer to the corner than to the goal. After 24 minutes of play, Sitio AD's João Paulo Leal made it 2-1 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Renatinho Vander was left in no man's land by his defense there! After having played for 27 minutes, Edgard Simões managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Italia FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Edgard Simões was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Sitio AD's Vicente Brodel played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Edgard Simões in the 29th minute of play. Toninho Passos kicked well hit freekick during the 33rd minute of the match. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Edgard Simões in the 34th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Vicente Brodel saved Sitio AD from getting behind. In the 39thth minute of the game Edgard Simões who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Sitio AD's Vicente Brodel was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Vicente Brodel took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Patrick Melo, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Af the end of the first half the score was 2-1. The first half had gone as expected for the home team.

The wind increased when Edgard Simões made the kick off in the second half. 52 minutes into the match, Sitio AD's goal looked a bit too open when Edgard Simões came free, but Vicente Brodel reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. If Gilberto de Amaral had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 53rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Vicente Brodel stood somewhat misplaced when Edgard Simões came free in front of goal and shot 2-2 to the left of him in the 55 minute. Vicente Brodel was out of position in the 61 minute of play, and Edgard Simões capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Edgard Simões really showed his touch with that goal: 2-3. Vicente Brodel was out of position in the 64 minute of play, and Edgard Simões capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Edgard Simões really showed his touch with that goal: 2-4. Edgard Simões's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Vicente Brodel read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 67th minute of play. After 68 minutes, Toninho Passos mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Sitio AD and the Italia FC players grew even worse after the yellow card. Toninho Passos hit a great freekick 68 minutes into the match. In the 70thth minute of the game Edgard Simões who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Sitio AD's Vicente Brodel was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. When Gilberto de Amaral fell near the penalty area in the 75th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Italia FC's protests and gave Gilberto de Amaral a yellow card for diving instead. The supporters of Sitio AD booed when Italia FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 75 match minutes in a wonderful position. Gilberto de Amaral didn't get a good kick on the ball. When Italia FC's Edgard Simões in the 88th minute got a chance for a shot 88th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Sitio AD's goalie prevented a goal. Vicente Brodel took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Edgard Simões, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Gilberto de Amaral fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 90th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Vicente Brodel having to interfere. The supporters of Italia FC booed when Sitio AD was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 91 match minutes in a wonderful position. Roberto Valadares didn't get a good kick on the ball. After a defensive mix-up in Sitio AD's zone, Edgard Simões stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Vicente Brodel came out of the goal and Edgard Simões tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. When the match was over Italia FC could go home with a victory in their luggage, having controlled the game far better than Sitio AD throughout the match.