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Terreirão do GALO
Spectators: 7199 (Terracing: 5401, Seating: 1655, VIP seats: 143) Fernando Galvão made the kick off and thus started the match. After a rather tough play, Corguinho EC's Christiano Guedes got a free kick in the 3rd minute. Afonso Zanette took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Fernando Galvão, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. If Paulo Renato Seco had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 11th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Manuel Duarte charged in rather forcefully in the 15th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Manuel Duarte the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. The supporters of Clube Atlético Mineiro booed when Corguinho EC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 16 match minutes in a wonderful position. Manuel Duarte didn't get a good kick on the ball. Paulo Renato Seco received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 17th minute. Mário Santana tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The crowd rose to their feet as Clube Atlético Mineiro's Paulo Renato Seco slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Mário Santana. That made the score 2-0 after 24 minutes of play. Afonso Zanette made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Fernando Galvão in the 29th minute of play. Mário Santana took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Paulo Renato Seco, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Afonso Zanette made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Fernando Galvão in the 41st minute of play. After a defensive mix-up in Corguinho EC's zone, Walmyr Terra stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Mário Santana came out of the goal and Walmyr Terra tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 2-0.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Paulo Renato Seco made a kick off. Mário Santana showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Paulo Renato Seco in the 52nd minute of the match. Fernando Galvão received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 55th minute. Afonso Zanette tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Juan Botelho kicked well hit freekick during the 56th minute of the match. Walmyr Terra struck a weak shot in the 61st minute. Mário Santana didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Clube Atlético Mineiro. Walmyr Terra received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 64th minute. Mário Santana tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Afonso Zanette made an important save on a dangerous shot by Andrézinho de Almeida in the 66th minute. When Dé Rosa fell near the penalty area in the 67th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Clube Atlético Mineiro's protests and gave Dé Rosa a yellow card for diving instead. After having played for 68 minutes, Fernando Galvão managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Corguinho EC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Fernando Galvão 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 71st minute the ball was on its way in behind Corguinho EC's goalkeeper Mário Santana, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Andrézinho de Almeida sent away a hard shot on goal in the 85th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Paulo Renato Seco received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 90th minute. Mário Santana tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Mário Santana made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Walmyr Terra in the 92nd minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Dé Rosa in the 95th minute of play forced Corguinho EC's goalkeeper Mário Santana to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. There was no doubt that Clube Atlético Mineiro were the better team. Clube Atlético Mineiro's players enjoyed the ovations of the crowd after the victory.