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LEÕES DO SUL
Spectators: 7559 (Terracing: 5770, Seating: 1769, VIP seats: 20) Cristóvão Heidemann's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Sebastião Terra read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 3rd minute of play. In the 4th minute, Andriy Shevchenko hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. A hard shot 5 in the game by Cristóvão Heidemann from a close distance when the talented Sebastião Terra managed to make a qualified save. Pacuri SS's players were relieved. Sebastião Terra made an important save on a dangerous shot by Cristóvão Heidemann in the 9th minute. Rogério Seco hit a great freekick 9 minutes into the match. 15 minutes into the match, Leões do Sul 53's goal looked a bit too open when Abel Secco came free, but Leandro Custódio reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The corner led Pacuri SS's Dênis Munhoz to fire away a dangerous shot which Leandro Custódio despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. When Benê Vidal came up free with the goalie in the 24th minute, the Pacuri SS fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Benê Vidal couldn't finish the play. 26 minutes into the match, Fausto Di Sipio had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Sebastião Terra. Pacuri SS's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Fausto Di Sipio was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-0. Leandro Custódio showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Abel Secco in the 30th minute of the match. After 40 played minutes Pacuri SS got a freekick which was hit by Andriy Shevchenko. Benê Vidal hit a great freekick 44 minutes into the match. The supporters of Leões do Sul 53 booed when Pacuri SS was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 45 match minutes in a wonderful position. Oséias Brasil didn't get a good kick on the ball. The long shot by Claudinho Pires in the 46th minute really tested Sebastião Terra's skills. The ball was on its way into the goal to the left of him when he managed to stretch himself and save the shot and avoid a goal. 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.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Benê Vidal stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. After 50 played minutes Pacuri SS got a freekick which was hit by Oséias Brasil. Benê Vidal's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 55thth minute, Leandro Custódio skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. In the 60thth minute of the game Abel Secco who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Leões do Sul 53's Leandro Custódio was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Leandro Custódio was in exellent shape and made a fantastic save when he, in the 65th minute of the match, managed to get hold of the ball after a long shot from Dênis Munhoz. In the 68th minute, Ramón Prestes hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Claudinho Pires's shot from long distance was a real pearl which went to the right and just passed Sebastião Terra - 2-0 was put on the score board in the 69th minute. Leandro Custódio stood somewhat misplaced when Benê Vidal came free in front of goal and shot 2-1 to the left of him in the 72 minute. Cristóvão Heidemann might have been able to make a better finish in the 75th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Sebastião Terra. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Cristóvão Heidemann ran back to his position shaking his head. Sebastião Terra showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Cristóvão Heidemann, who was totally free with the ball in the 76th minute. A hard shot 77 in the game by Benê Vidal from a close distance when the talented Leandro Custódio managed to make a qualified save. Leões do Sul 53's players were relieved. In the 84th minute, Rogério Seco hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Leandro Custódio showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Abel Secco, who was totally free with the ball in the 84th minute. Oséias Brasil hit a great freekick 89 minutes into the match. Leandro Custódio showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Abel Secco in the 91st minute of the match. Leandro Custódio showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Abel Secco in the 93rd minute of the match. Leões do Sul 53's fans were exulted and cheered after their team won in a match that could easily have gone the other way.