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Estádio Barreirinhas
Spectators: 7649 (Terracing: 5738, Seating: 1759, VIP seats: 152) 4 minutes had been played when some careless play by Sport Club do Recife's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Leopoldo Azevedo was slow to take the kick. During this time Risca Faca IMT's players had a chance to rest. 5 minutes into the match, Sport Club do Recife's goal looked a bit too open when Romário Aparecido came free, but Henrique Prata reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After a rather tough play, Sport Club do Recife's Matías Mota got a free kick in the 6th minute. Jardel Vaz kicked well hit freekick during the 7th minute of the match. Henrique Prata showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Leopoldo Azevedo in the 17th minute of the match. Leopoldo Azevedo blasted a shot towards the goal in the 22nd minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Henrique Prata having to make a save. Mateus Moraes hit a great freekick 23 minutes into the match. Henrique Prata showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Romário Aparecido, who was totally free with the ball in the 28th minute. Henrique Prata showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Jardel Vaz in the 31st minute of the match. Henrique Prata took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Leopoldo Azevedo, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. A collision led to Risca Faca IMT getting a freekick after 40 minutes play. Romário Aparecido hit a great ball. Jaime Rojelio could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 43rd minute of the match, but Vitinho Sarmento made a huge save. Risca Faca IMT's Vitinho Sarmento played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Anselmo Moraes in the 44th minute of play. The supporters of Sport Club do Recife booed when Risca Faca IMT was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 45 match minutes in a wonderful position. Zé Augusto Mendonça didn't get a good kick on the ball. 46 minutes into the game, Anselmo Moraes was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Sport Club do Recife's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Risca Faca IMT the free kick. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Leopoldo Azevedo to make the kick off. In the 50th match minute, Sport Club do Recife was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Anselmo Moraes to maneuver through the defense. The supporters of Risca Faca IMT booed when Sport Club do Recife was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 53 match minutes in a wonderful position. Matías Mota didn't get a good kick on the ball. Anselmo Moraes received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 56th minute. Vitinho Sarmento tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Tomas Havier sent away a hard shot on goal in the 58th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. With a little luck, Sport Club do Recife's Henrique Prata got control of the ball when Romário Aparecido tried to sneak it across the goal line. A hard shot 71 in the game by Romário Aparecido from a close distance when the talented Henrique Prata managed to make a qualified save. Sport Club do Recife's players were relieved. Risca Faca IMT's Elmārs Bevalds was substituted for Leopoldo Azevedo. After 74 minutes Sport Club do Recife's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Elmārs Bevalds who took care of the corner kick. Elmārs Bevalds made a great header on Risca Faca IMT's corner, it was just that Sport Club do Recife's Henrique Prata managed to reach the ball for a save. 76 minutes into the game, Sport Club do Recife's Jaime Rojelio nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Vitinho Sarmento made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-0. Henrique Prata stood somewhat misplaced when Romário Aparecido came free in front of goal and shot 1-1 to the left of him in the 79 minute. After 81 played minutes Sport Club do Recife got a freekick which was hit by Dolfos Iscar. 85 minutes into the match, Sport Club do Recife's goalkeeper Henrique Prata had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Elmārs Bevalds. In the 88th match minute, Sport Club do Recife was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Mateus Moraes to maneuver through the defense. Risca Faca IMT's Vitinho Sarmento played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Jaime Rojelio in the 90th minute of play. In the 92nd minute, Anselmo Moraes made a precise shot to the right of Vitinho Sarmento. Risca Faca IMT's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 2-1. The referee blew his whistle, and the match came to a close. The players exchanged shirts and headed down the tunnel. The Sport Club do Recife fans cheered their team off the field, for while Risca Faca IMT had put up a good fight, they were unable to come out of the game with any points to show for their effort.