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Upatininga
Spectators: 7587 (Terracing: 5691, Seating: 1745, VIP seats: 151) In the 6th minute of the match Caetano Mendes shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Luiz Fábio Paes showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. When Jan Koller came up free with the goalie in the 7th minute, the Pantanal 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 Jan Koller couldn't finish the play. In the 12th minute the ball was on its way in behind Guarulhos's goalkeeper Toninho de Salles, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Pantanal's Jan Koller came free and shot a quick shot against goal 13 minutes in the game, fortunately Toninho de Salles had problems saving as it came toward the left post. 15 minutes into the match, Guarulhos's goalkeeper Toninho de Salles had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Jan Koller. Gil Ponta fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 17th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Toninho de Salles having to interfere. Luiz Fábio Paes showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Álvaro Meira in the 20th minute of the match. Moisés Paraense hit a great freekick 24 minutes into the match. After 25 played minutes, Guarulhos's Benê Vergílio shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Luiz Fábio Paes came through and got his fingers on the ball before it flew over the goal line. He then quickly gripped the ball tighter before the forwards in Guarulhos reached it. Luiz Fábio Paes stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Fabinho de Mendonça's shot from short distance in the 28th minute. A collision led to Guarulhos getting a freekick after 29 minutes play. Célio Toscano hit a great ball. Célio Toscano kicked well hit freekick during the 31st minute of the match. Jarbas Alcântara hit a great freekick 34 minutes into the match. In the 35th minute, Jan Koller made a precise shot to the right of Toninho de Salles. Guarulhos's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-0. 39 minutes into the game, Caco Andrade recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Toninho de Salles. Caco Andrade showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 2-0. If Jan Koller had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 42nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. When Jan Koller, who was free, got the in front of the goal in the 43 minute he wasn't focused and tipped the ball just over the goal. The Toninho de Salles was delighted since the ball would have got in if it had gone under the crossbar. Af the end of the first half the score was 2-0. The first half had gone as expected for the home team.

Fabinho de Mendonça sent away a hard shot on goal in the 53rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Jarbas Alcântara sent away a hard shot on goal in the 54th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. When Pantanal's Jan Koller in the 61st minute got a chance for a shot 61st didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Guarulhos's goalie prevented a goal. Fabinho de Mendonça fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 64th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Luiz Fábio Paes having to interfere. 67 minutes into the match, Pantanal's Jan Koller sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Toninho de Salles narrowly saved just below the crossbar. 68 minutes into the match, Pantanal's goalkeeper Luiz Fábio Paes had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Fabinho de Mendonça. Célio Toscano charged in rather forcefully in the 70th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Célio Toscano the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. The supporters of Pantanal booed when Guarulhos was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 70 match minutes in a wonderful position. Célio Toscano didn't get a good kick on the ball. After some careless play in the Guarulhos defense, Caco Andrade kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Toninho de Salles. The Guarulhos fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Toninho de Salles should have stopped the shot. In the 74th minute, José Pedro Matorin hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. When Caco Andrade came up free with the goalie in the 77th minute, the Pantanal 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 Caco Andrade couldn't finish the play. Jan Koller sent away a hard shot on goal in the 79th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Álvaro Meira sent away a hard shot on goal in the 81st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. When Jarbas Alcântara fell near the penalty area in the 82nd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Guarulhos's protests and gave Jarbas Alcântara a yellow card for diving instead. In the 83rd minute, Jarbas Alcântara hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The audience was convinced that Fabinho de Mendonça's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Luiz Fábio Paes was relentless in the 91st minute of the game. After some fancy dribbling in the 92nd minute, Jan Koller managed to get in a good position for a shot. Pantanal's supporters rose to their feet, but Jan Koller was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Toninho de Salles breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. There was no doubt that Pantanal were the better team. Pantanal's players enjoyed the ovations of the crowd after the victory.