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Estádio Itoupava
Spectators: 7310 (Terracing: 5484, Seating: 1681, VIP seats: 145) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Renan Massa made the kick off which started today's match. In the 7th match minute, Mandi FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Thiago de Toledo to maneuver through the defense. Mandi FC's Elder Sena played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Vito Jacinto in the 7th minute of play. After 14 played minutes Itoupava SS got a freekick which was hit by Jorginho Leite. In the 15th minute of the match Téo Pires sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Ecijo Sivec skillfully saved the ball. Renan Massa fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 18th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Ecijo Sivec having to interfere. The supporters of Itoupava SS booed when Mandi FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 21 match minutes in a wonderful position. Téo Pires didn't get a good kick on the ball. After a rather tough play, Mandi FC's Téo Pires got a free kick in the 24th minute. Renan Massa might have been able to make a better finish in the 36th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Ecijo Sivec. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Renan Massa ran back to his position shaking his head. 38 minutes into the match, Itoupava SS's goal looked a bit too open when Alex Velloso came free, but Ecijo Sivec reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Davi Velasco was extremely unlucky when he, in the 45th minute, took a shot that hit the right post and went out. Vito Jacinto's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 47thth minute, Elder Sena skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Vito Jacinto made a kick off. After 52 played minutes Mandi FC got a freekick which was hit by Jorginho Mendonça. Téo Pires hit a great freekick 55 minutes into the match. In a very dangerous position, a player in Itoupava SS fell when an opponent tried to get the ball from him in the 57th minute. Penalty! Itoupava SS:s Ecijo Sivec showed great skill when he stopped César Velasco:s penalty. In the 75th minute the ball was on its way in behind Itoupava SS's goalkeeper Ecijo Sivec, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. An unexpectedly hard shot by Alex Velloso in the 76th minute of play forced Itoupava SS's goalkeeper Ecijo Sivec to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 78th minute Alex Velloso shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Ecijo Sivec saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Sidnei Trigo charged in rather forcefully in the 85th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Sidnei Trigo the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Sidnei Trigo hit a great freekick 85 minutes into the match. Ecijo Sivec was out of position in the 91 minute of play, and Alex Velloso capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Alex Velloso really showed his touch with that goal: 0-1. The Itoupava SS supporters were disappointed that their team didn't take anything from the match, despite matching Mandi FC's performance. The match ended with a win for Mandi FC.