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Mineirão
Spectators: 7528 (Terracing: 5647, Seating: 1731, VIP seats: 150) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Bernardinho Laguna made the kick off which started today's match. The corner ended in Raphael Pereira almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but Club Atlético Minas's Doni Netto did a great save. After 7 played minutes Club Atlético Minas got a freekick which was hit by Túlio Munhoz. Doni Netto stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Bernardinho Laguna's shot from short distance in the 11th minute. The audience was convinced that Bernardinho Laguna's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Doni Netto was relentless in the 13th minute of the game. After having played for 16 minutes, Bernardinho Laguna managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Padronal's supporters crossed their fingers, but Bernardinho Laguna was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. If Jack Vegas had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 17th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. With a little luck, Padronal's Marcel Passos got control of the ball when Túlio Munhoz tried to sneak it across the goal line. Doni Netto made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Freddy Angelsø in the 20th minute of play. Marcel Passos made a fantastic save in the 22nd minute, when Túlio Munhoz sent off a good shot on target. The audience was convinced that Bernardinho Laguna's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Doni Netto was relentless in the 23rd minute of the game. Bernardinho Laguna sent away a hard shot on goal in the 25th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Carlos Secco's late challenge caught a Padronal's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Carlos Secco helped the player get up and apologised. After a rather tough play, Club Atlético Minas's Carlos Secco got a free kick in the 26th minute. Enrique Amaral kicked well hit freekick during the 29th minute of the match. Bernardinho Laguna sent away a hard shot on goal in the 33rd minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Bernardinho Laguna received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 34th minute. Doni Netto tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Freddy Angelsø received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 37th minute. Doni Netto tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. If Bernardinho Laguna had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 39th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. If Raphael Pereira had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 44th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Bernardinho Laguna recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 45th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. The first half was very even, with the score at 0-0 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

Doni Netto stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Bernardinho Laguna's shot from short distance in the 52nd minute. After some careless play in the Club Atlético Minas defense, Freddy Angelsø kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Doni Netto. The Club Atlético Minas fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Doni Netto should have stopped the shot. 58 minutes into the match, Club Atlético Minas's goalkeeper Doni Netto had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Bernardinho Laguna. After having played for 59 minutes, Mané Mineiro managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Padronal's supporters crossed their fingers, but Mané Mineiro was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. During the 60th minute of the match Carlos Secco completely mistimed his tackle and brought down his opponent. The referee gave Carlos Secco a yellow card, his second in the match, which meant he could no longer take part in the game. In the 61st minute, Carlos Secco hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 64 minutes into the match, Club Atlético Minas's goal looked a bit too open when Raphael Pereira came free, but Doni Netto reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. When the match had gone on for 65 minutes, Bernardinho Laguna took a quick shot and it went in 0-2 without a chance for Doni Netto to make any attempt to save it. When Padronal's Bernardinho Laguna in the 69th minute got a chance for a shot 69th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Club Atlético Minas's goalie prevented a goal. Mané Mineiro sent away a hard shot on goal in the 70th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 73rd minute, Enrique Amaral hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Bernardinho Laguna who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 75thth minute tested the skills of Doni Netto when he managed to save the team from getting behind. After 75 minutes, Aníbal Martins mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Club Atlético Minas and the Padronal players grew even worse after the yellow card. Bernardinho Laguna who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 78thth minute tested the skills of Doni Netto when he managed to save the team from getting behind. 80 minutes into the match, Bernardinho Laguna had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Doni Netto. Club Atlético Minas's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Bernardinho Laguna was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-3. After some careless play in the Club Atlético Minas defense, Freddy Angelsø kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Doni Netto. The Club Atlético Minas fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Doni Netto should have stopped the shot. Bernardinho Laguna struck a weak shot in the 88th minute. Doni Netto didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Padronal. Doni Netto took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Bernardinho Laguna, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side.