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Spectators: 7464 (Terracing: 5599, Seating: 1716, VIP seats: 149) After having played for 5 minutes, Manoel Botelho managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. BMB IMOVEIS SC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Manoel Botelho was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Amaranthus's Anton Brander played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Elano Simões in the 8th minute of play. In the 10th minute, Jani Toppinen hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Anton Brander showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Liu Feng Quan in the 13th minute of the match. Anton Brander made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Manoel Botelho in the 14th minute of play. Reinaldo Jaen's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Arnoldo Donzel read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 15th minute of play. In the 17th minute, Manoel Botelho 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. Anton Brander showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Telmo Dante, who was totally free with the ball in the 21st minute. A collision led to BMB IMOVEIS SC getting a freekick after 22 minutes play. Velichko Duhalov hit a great ball. Arnoldo Donzel made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Reinaldo Jaen in the 23rd minute of play. With a little luck, BMB IMOVEIS SC's Arnoldo Donzel got control of the ball when Reinaldo Jaen tried to sneak it across the goal line. Reinaldo Jaen could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 31st minute of the match, but Arnoldo Donzel made a huge save. In the 32nd minute Amaranthus were awarded a corner. Jani Toppinen went to the cornerflag to take it. After taking down the ball on Amaranthus's corner Jani Toppinen fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Arnoldo Donzel quite easily take care of the ball. Rafael Donatello made in the 36th minute of the game a fairly good throw-in which was taken care of by Telmo Dante. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Telmo Dante in the 37th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Anton Brander saved Amaranthus from getting behind. When Erland Överman fell near the penalty area in the 45th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Amaranthus's protests and gave Erland Överman a yellow card for diving instead. After 45 played minutes Amaranthus got a freekick which was hit by Erland Överman. Bror Alebeck kicked well hit freekick during the 47th minute of the match. In the 48th match minute, BMB IMOVEIS SC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Elano Simões to maneuver through the defense. After the first half BMB IMOVEIS SC were leading 0-1. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Reinaldo Jaen to make the kick off. The supporters of BMB IMOVEIS SC booed when Amaranthus was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 53 match minutes in a wonderful position. Jani Toppinen didn't get a good kick on the ball. After a rather tough play, Amaranthus's Emil Frisck got a free kick in the 54th minute. The long shot by Fernandão Gaúcho in the 55th minute really tested Anton Brander's skills. The ball was on its way into the goal to the left of him when he managed to stretch himself and save the shot and avoid a goal. 60 minutes into the match, Amaranthus's goal looked a bit too open when Liu Feng Quan came free, but Anton Brander reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Jani Toppinen kicked well hit freekick during the 64th minute of the match. With a little luck, Amaranthus's Anton Brander got control of the ball when Manoel Botelho tried to sneak it across the goal line. If Elano Simões had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 67th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Liu Feng Quan hit a great freekick 68 minutes into the match. Reinaldo Jaen fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 72nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Arnoldo Donzel having to interfere. Amaranthus made a substitution. Zheng Feng Wei replaced Vilhelm Axelsson. 78 minutes into the game, Liu Feng Quan recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Anton Brander. Liu Feng Quan showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 0-2. Reinaldo Jaen might have been able to make a better finish in the 82nd minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Arnoldo Donzel. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Reinaldo Jaen ran back to his position shaking his head. Arnoldo Donzel made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Reinaldo Jaen in the 82nd minute of play. Anton Brander made an important save on a dangerous shot by Manoel Botelho in the 90th minute. Telmo Dante's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Anton Brander firmly grabbed it by the left post. A collision led to BMB IMOVEIS SC getting a freekick after 95 minutes play. Elano Simões hit a great ball. Manoel Botelho recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 98th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. BMB IMOVEIS SC's fans were overjoyed with their teams well-earned victory and stayed in the stadium long after the final whistle to celebrate the win.