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Spectators: 7216 (Terracing: 5413, Seating: 1660, VIP seats: 143) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Charles Eger started the match with the kick off. Elivélton Brasil sent away a hard shot on goal in the 3rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Roger Britto's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Hugo Zonta read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 6th minute of play. Elivélton Brasil fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 7th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Hugo Zonta having to interfere. In the 13th minute, Elivélton Brasil made a precise shot to the right of Hugo Zonta. Minuano FC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-0. Zézinho Castro took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 16th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Hugo Zonta. Minuano FC's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. 19 minutes into the match, Skz Rodeghiero's goal looked a bit too open when Charles Eger came free, but Rui Tande reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Charles Eger took the ball and in the 19 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Rui Tande. Rui Tande dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-1. 22 minutes into the game, Minuano FC's Charles Eger nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Rui Tande made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-2. In the 27th minute Roger Britto shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Hugo Zonta saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. With a little luck, Minuano FC's Hugo Zonta got control of the ball when Elivélton Brasil tried to sneak it across the goal line. If Roger Britto had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 37th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. An unexpectedly hard shot by Roger Britto in the 39th minute of play forced Minuano FC's goalkeeper Hugo Zonta to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Skz Rodeghiero's Roger Britto got a good chance for a goal in the 41st minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. When Minuano FC's Enio Cerezo in the 45th minute got a chance for a shot 45th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Skz Rodeghiero's goalie prevented a goal. Lenílson Albuquerque hit a great freekick 47 minutes into the match.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Roger Britto was the one to do the kick off. When Charles Eger came up free with the goalie in the 54th minute, the Minuano FC 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 Charles Eger couldn't finish the play. If Enio Cerezo had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 55th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 56 minutes into the game, Betinho Trancoso was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Skz Rodeghiero's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Minuano FC the free kick. In the 56th minute, Betinho Trancoso hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Skz Rodeghiero's Rui Tande proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 58th minute of the match, managed to save Skz Rodeghiero from getting a goal against them. Ademar Vale sent away a hard shot on goal in the 64th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Túlio Gaspar's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Rui Tande firmly grabbed it by the left post. In the 68th match minute, Skz Rodeghiero was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Nilton Souto to maneuver through the defense. Hugo Zonta made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Roger Britto in the 72nd minute of play. In the 75th minute Roger Britto shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Hugo Zonta saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. When Charles Eger came up free with the goalie in the 81st minute, the Minuano FC 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 Charles Eger couldn't finish the play. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Nilton Souto during the 83rd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. The supporters of Minuano FC booed when Skz Rodeghiero was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 83 match minutes in a wonderful position. Nilton Souto didn't get a good kick on the ball. Dagoberto Vale took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 84th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Rui Tande. Skz Rodeghiero's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. In the 86th minute, Charles Eger got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. Hugo Zonta took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Elivélton Brasil, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After some fancy dribbling in the 88th minute, Roger Britto managed to get in a good position for a shot. Skz Rodeghiero's supporters rose to their feet, but Roger Britto was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Hugo Zonta breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. In the 90th minute, Roger Britto got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. A hard shot 93 in the game by Enio Cerezo from a close distance when the talented Rui Tande managed to make a qualified save. Skz Rodeghiero's players were relieved. Enio Cerezo's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 94thth minute, Rui Tande skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. Luizão Donato's late challenge caught a Minuano FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Luizão Donato helped the player get up and apologised. After a rather tough play, Skz Rodeghiero's Luizão Donato got a free kick in the 95th minute. Enio Cerezo's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Rui Tande firmly grabbed it by the left post.