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Jairo Marques Silva
Spectators: 7223 (Terracing: 5419, Seating: 1661, VIP seats: 143) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Frédson Koehler got the match started through his kick off. Acácio Vianna showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Maurício Gomes, who was totally free with the ball in the 5th minute. Frédson Koehler fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 7th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Acácio Vianna having to interfere. Germano Brasil showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Pedro Luís Abreu, who was totally free with the ball in the 18th minute. 21 minutes into the game, Braz's Frédson Koehler nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Acácio Vianna made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. An unexpectedly hard shot by Frédson Koehler in the 24th minute of play forced Audax Paulista's goalkeeper Acácio Vianna to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Germano Brasil made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Pedro Luís Abreu in the 27th minute of play. After having played for 28 minutes, Maicon Munhoz managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Audax Paulista's supporters crossed their fingers, but Maicon Munhoz was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. In the 33rd minute the ball was on its way in behind Braz's goalkeeper Germano Brasil, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. After 36 played minutes Braz got a freekick which was hit by Romário Massa. An unexpectedly hard shot by Maurício Gomes in the 38th minute of play forced Audax Paulista's goalkeeper Acácio Vianna to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Germano Brasil took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Pedro Luís Abreu, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Audax Paulista's Maicon Munhoz got a good chance for a goal in the 41st minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Audax Paulista's Agnaldo Senna pulled a muscle in his leg after 44 minutes and couldn't finish the game. Gláuber Mello charged in rather forcefully in the 44th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Gláuber Mello the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. 46 minutes into the match, Audax Paulista's Norberto Azevedo broke free and took a long shot that unfortunately flew wide. A fine initiative that could have resulted in a goal. The Audax Paulista players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. Braz were winning 0-1.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Maicon Munhoz made a kick off. If Maurício Gomes had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 52nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Maurício Gomes sent away a hard shot on goal in the 59th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Braz's Frédson Koehler got a good chance for a goal in the 64th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Frédson Koehler in the 76thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Acácio Vianna, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Frédson Koehler in the 78th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Acácio Vianna saved Audax Paulista from getting behind. Frédson Koehler fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 79th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Acácio Vianna having to interfere. In the 84th minute, Braz's Frédson Koehler ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Acácio Vianna. Acácio Vianna yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 0-3. Maicon Munhoz received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 95th minute. Germano Brasil tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. Braz walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.