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Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Dorin Cârju took the kick off in the first half of the match. Luiz Paulo Santana took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Dorin Cârju, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Zé Paulo Sousa received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 10th minute. Gerson Souza tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Luiz Paulo Santana showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Dorin Cârju, who was totally free with the ball in the 16th minute. After some fancy dribbling in the 17th minute, Zé Paulo Sousa managed to get in a good position for a shot. Litoral EC's supporters rose to their feet, but Zé Paulo Sousa was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Gerson Souza breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. An unexpectedly hard shot by Zé Paulo Sousa in the 25th minute of play forced Cheruan SS's goalkeeper Gerson Souza to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Cristiano Leme's late challenge caught a Cheruan SS's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Cristiano Leme helped the player get up and apologised. Dorin Cârju's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Luiz Paulo Santana read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 31st minute of play. Luiz Paulo Santana showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Juan Bladi, who was totally free with the ball in the 32nd minute. When Cheruan SS's Dorin Cârju in the 34th minute got a chance for a shot 34th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Litoral EC's goalie prevented a goal. Adrianinho Tepedino hit a great freekick 36 minutes into the match. After 39 played minutes Zé Paulo Sousa rounded Cheruan SS's defense and shot a beautiful shot into goal via left pole - 1-1. Gerson Souza made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Zé Paulo Sousa in the 46th minute of play.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Zé Paulo Sousa made a kick off. Felipe Santana recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 52nd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. The supporters of Litoral EC booed when Cheruan SS was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 57 match minutes in a wonderful position. Silas Trancoso didn't get a good kick on the ball. 60 minutes into the match, Cheruan SS's goal looked a bit too open when Zé Paulo Sousa came free, but Gerson Souza reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Zé Paulo Sousa in the 62nd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Gerson Souza saved Cheruan SS from getting behind. If Felipe Santana had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 64th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. If Zé Paulo Sousa had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 66th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. After having played for 69 minutes, Dorin Cârju managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Cheruan SS's supporters crossed their fingers, but Dorin Cârju was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. A collision led to Litoral EC getting a freekick after 72 minutes play. Cristiano Leme hit a great ball. Dorin Cârju sent away a hard shot on goal in the 78th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Umberto Pernambucano hit a great freekick 80 minutes into the match. If Juan Bladi had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 83rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Dorin Cârju sent away a hard shot on goal in the 87th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Dorin Cârju fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 93rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Luiz Paulo Santana having to interfere. Dorin Cârju fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 95th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Luiz Paulo Santana having to interfere. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. Cheruan SS walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.