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Spectators: 7290 (Terracing: 5470, Seating: 1676, VIP seats: 144) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Claudinho Gerber made the kick off which started today's match. Laerte Pimenta kicked well hit freekick during the 3rd minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Claudinho Gerber in the 4th minute of play forced Black Star Wings's goalkeeper Beto Damião to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 6th minute Claudinho Gerber shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Beto Damião saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. When Phoênnyx's Geraldo Andrade in the 8th minute got a chance for a shot 8th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Black Star Wings's goalie prevented a goal. When Guto Motta fell near the penalty area in the 10th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Phoênnyx's protests and gave Guto Motta a yellow card for diving instead. In the 11th minute, Guto Motta hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. If Beto Trigo had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 12th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Sérgio Pontes's late challenge caught a Phoênnyx's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Sérgio Pontes helped the player get up and apologised. The supporters of Phoênnyx booed when Black Star Wings was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 13 match minutes in a wonderful position. Sérgio Pontes didn't get a good kick on the ball. Black Star Wings's Beto Damião played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Claudinho Gerber in the 18th minute of play. In the 19th minute, Júlio Cruz hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. With a little luck, Phoênnyx's Arthur Corrêa got control of the ball when Beto Trigo tried to sneak it across the goal line. A hard shot 24 in the game by Beto Trigo from a close distance when the talented Arthur Corrêa managed to make a qualified save. Phoênnyx's players were relieved. Beto Damião made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Geraldo Andrade in the 25th minute of play. Beto Trigo fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 27th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Arthur Corrêa having to interfere. The supporters of Black Star Wings booed when Phoênnyx was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 33 match minutes in a wonderful position. Natã Berger didn't get a good kick on the ball. The audience thought a goal was coming when Laerte Pimenta got free with Arthur Corrêa in the 34th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Phoênnyx's Arthur Corrêa played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Romeu Massa in the 40th minute of play. In the 42ndth minute of the game Claudinho Gerber who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Black Star Wings's Beto Damião was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. When Phoênnyx's Geraldo Andrade in the 44th minute got a chance for a shot 44th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Black Star Wings's goalie prevented a goal. Beto Damião showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Claudinho Gerber, who was totally free with the ball in the 46th minute. 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.

The wind increased when Romeu Massa made the kick off in the second half. Phoênnyx's Claudinho Gerber got a good chance for a goal in the 53rd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Phoênnyx's Gustavo Salles got a good chance for a goal in the 63rd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Claudinho Gerber in the 71st managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Beto Damião saved Black Star Wings from getting behind. After a defensive mix-up in Black Star Wings's zone, Alex Barral stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Beto Damião came out of the goal and Alex Barral tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Gustavo Salles sent away a hard shot on goal in the 74th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After some fancy dribbling in the 76th minute, Alex Barral managed to get in a good position for a shot. Phoênnyx's supporters rose to their feet, but Alex Barral was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Beto Damião breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Beto Damião took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Claudinho Gerber, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Gustavo Salles received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 78th minute. Beto Damião tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. An unexpectedly hard shot by Claudinho Gerber in the 80th minute of play forced Black Star Wings's goalkeeper Beto Damião to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Black Star Wings's Beto Damião proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 82nd minute of the match, managed to save Black Star Wings from getting a goal against them. Beto Damião showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Claudinho Gerber, who was totally free with the ball in the 83rd minute. Geraldo Andrade came free with the goalkeeper in the 84th minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Beto Damião could save by the left post. Claudinho Gerber might have been able to make a better finish in the 86th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Beto Damião. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Claudinho Gerber ran back to his position shaking his head. In the 87th minute, Gustavo Salles made a precise shot to the right of Beto Damião. Black Star Wings's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-2. If Gustavo Salles had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 91st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 93 minutes into the match, Geraldo Andrade had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Beto Damião. Black Star Wings's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Geraldo Andrade was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-3. Phoênnyx's fans were overjoyed with their teams well-earned victory and stayed in the stadium long after the final whistle to celebrate the win.