22/05 - 20:00
Pinheiro-MA triumphed over Maranhão in a close win on Sunday, 3x2, in a game related to matchweek 5 of Maranhense. Coming into the contest, João Carlos Ângelo's team came from three defeats, and Lucas Andrade's team came from a defeat. Alexsandro was on fire.
The first goal was scored by Paulo Vitor after 19 minutes.
Maranhão scored their second goal of the game through Monga, after the break. In the 65th minute, Pinheiro-MA saw Cássio get sent off due to accumulation of yellows. With 71 minutes on the clock, Alexsandro struck for João Carlos Ângelo's team, from the penalty spot. After 74 minutes, Amorim saw a red card after receiving his second yellow in the 76th minute, Alexsandro fired home Pinheiro-MA second goal. Diniz netted the last goal after 85 minutes.
. In the next fixture, Pinheiro-MA visit São José-MA, whilst Maranhão will play away against Juventude-MA.
