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Estádio Teixeirão
Spectators: 8437 (Terracing: 6329, Seating: 1940, VIP seats: 168) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Sílvio Luiz Quirino started the match with the kick off. The supporters of America Futebol Clube SP booed when ♞Sir Galahad FC♞ was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 3 match minutes in a wonderful position. Vítor Cruz didn't get a good kick on the ball. Iago Bala might have been able to make a better finish in the 6th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Simão Cunha. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Iago Bala ran back to his position shaking his head. An unexpectedly hard shot by Iago Bala in the 6th minute of play forced ♞Sir Galahad FC♞'s goalkeeper Simão Cunha to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 9 minutes into the match, America Futebol Clube SP's goal looked a bit too open when Elói Prata came free, but Stefan Rasiak reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 11th minute, Luisinho Cardozo hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 19 minutes into the match, America Futebol Clube SP's Iago Bala sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Simão Cunha narrowly saved just below the crossbar. ♞Sir Galahad FC♞'s defense didn't have a chance, in the 23rd minute, when Iago Bala scored to the left of an out of position Simão Cunha, making the score, 1-0. A throw-in in the 26th minute of the game was made by Vítor Cruz with Elói Prata as target, who quickly passed the ball forward. Iago Bala's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Simão Cunha read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 27th minute of play. Iuri Nóbrega hit a great freekick 30 minutes into the match. In the 33rd minute Luisinho Cardozo shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Stefan Rasiak saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Simão Cunha made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Iago Bala in the 35th minute of play. Simão Cunha took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Iago Bala, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Simão Cunha made an important save on a dangerous shot by Iago Bala in the 39th minute. All the noise was coming from the home fans when the whistle went for half-time. The home team had fought hardest to put themselves in a deserved lead.

If Zézinho Costa had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 54th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Simão Cunha took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Zézinho Costa, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Zézinho Costa sent away a hard shot on goal in the 57th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. The supporters of America Futebol Clube SP booed when ♞Sir Galahad FC♞ was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 61 match minutes in a wonderful position. Norberto Vergílio didn't get a good kick on the ball. Stefan Rasiak made an important save on a dangerous shot by Sílvio Luiz Quirino in the 68th minute. After some fancy dribbling in the 72nd minute, Zézinho Costa managed to get in a good position for a shot. America Futebol Clube SP's supporters rose to their feet, but Zézinho Costa was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Simão Cunha breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Simão Cunha showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Zézinho Costa, who was totally free with the ball in the 74th minute. After a rather tough play, ♞Sir Galahad FC♞'s Vítor Cruz got a free kick in the 76th minute. The supporters of America Futebol Clube SP booed when ♞Sir Galahad FC♞ was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 77 match minutes in a wonderful position. Vítor Cruz didn't get a good kick on the ball. Zézinho Costa might have been able to make a better finish in the 79th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Simão Cunha. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Zézinho Costa ran back to his position shaking his head. After having played for 83 minutes, Zézinho Costa managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. America Futebol Clube SP's supporters crossed their fingers, but Zézinho Costa was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Simão Cunha came out of the goal in the 87th minute to try and stop a shot by America Futebol Clube SP's Zézinho Costa. But to his dismay, Zézinho Costa quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 2-0. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Zézinho Costa during the 94th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Zézinho Costa kicked well hit freekick during the 94th minute of the match. In the 95th match minute, America Futebol Clube SP was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Fabiano Monteiro to maneuver through the defense. ♞Sir Galahad FC♞'s Gilvan Vargas shoveled away a really nice long shot in the 97th minute of play. The shot was stopped by Stefan Rasiak but with some difficulty. America Futebol Clube SP were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of ♞Sir Galahad FC♞ for a fine match.