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Vila Universitária
Spectators: 7215 (Terracing: 5412, Seating: 1660, VIP seats: 143) Vila Izabel Futebol Clube's Walmyr Neiva started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. Dito Xavier could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 3rd minute of the match, but Serafim Silva made a huge save. Serafim Silva made an important save on a dangerous shot by Dito Xavier in the 9th minute. João Vítor Coutinho hit a great freekick 9 minutes into the match. Serafim Silva showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Jaime de Mendonça, who was totally free with the ball in the 12th minute. When Vila Izabel Futebol Clube's Walmyr Neiva in the 19th minute got a chance for a shot 19th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Academia B.F.'s goalie prevented a goal. With a little luck, Vila Izabel Futebol Clube's Serafim Silva got control of the ball when Dito Xavier tried to sneak it across the goal line. Serafim Silva made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Jaime de Mendonça in the 30th minute of play. After 31 minutes, Délio Varela mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Vila Izabel Futebol Clube and the Academia B.F. players grew even worse after the yellow card. Délio Varela kicked well hit freekick during the 31st minute of the match. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 0-0 after a close first half.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Jaime de Mendonça made a kick off. 57 minutes into the match, Academia B.F.'s Dito Xavier sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Serafim Silva narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Walmyr Neiva received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 60th minute. Norberto Rosado tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The audience thought a goal was coming when Gerson Siqueira got free with Norberto Rosado in the 62nd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. After 63 minutes, Mané Alves mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Academia B.F. and the Vila Izabel Futebol Clube players grew even worse after the yellow card. Mané Alves hit a great freekick 63 minutes into the match. When Vila Izabel Futebol Clube's Walmyr Neiva in the 64th minute got a chance for a shot 64th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Academia B.F.'s goalie prevented a goal. Gerson Siqueira recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 66th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. After a rather tough play, Academia B.F.'s Gilberto Meirelles got a free kick in the 67th minute. After 69 played minutes Academia B.F. got a freekick which was hit by Luizão Montenegro. Carlinhos Moreno's late challenge caught a Vila Izabel Futebol Clube's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Carlinhos Moreno helped the player get up and apologised. The supporters of Vila Izabel Futebol Clube booed when Academia B.F. was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 71 match minutes in a wonderful position. Carlinhos Moreno didn't get a good kick on the ball. 75 minutes into the game, Dráuzio Soares was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Academia B.F.'s manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Vila Izabel Futebol Clube the free kick. In the 75th minute, Dráuzio Soares hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Gerson Siqueira did some fancy footwork in front of goal and succeeded to deceive the defenders so he could slam the ball in 0-1 to the left of a surprised Norberto Rosado 78 minutes into the match. Serafim Silva took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Jaime de Mendonça, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Serafim Silva made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Jaime de Mendonça in the 95th minute of play. Serafim Silva showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Dito Xavier in the 97th minute of the match.