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Arena Tabajara
Spectators: 7510 (Terracing: 5633, Seating: 1727, VIP seats: 150) Gustavo Custódio started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. Gernando Cerezo took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Tião Velasco, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Gernando Cerezo showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Tião Velasco, who was totally free with the ball in the 5th minute. After a defensive mix-up in Tabajara FC's zone, Faustão Corrêa stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Gernando Cerezo came out of the goal and Faustão Corrêa tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. 19 minutes into the game, Cláudio Freire was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Grêmio Imortal's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Tabajara FC the free kick. After 19 played minutes Grêmio Imortal got a freekick which was hit by Cláudio Freire. In the 21st match minute, Grêmio Imortal was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Carlos Eduardo Leme to maneuver through the defense. The supporters of Grêmio Imortal booed when Tabajara FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 27 match minutes in a wonderful position. André Luís Bezerra didn't get a good kick on the ball. After 30 played minutes Grêmio Imortal got a freekick which was hit by Carlos Eduardo Leme. After a defensive mix-up in Grêmio Imortal's zone, Gustavo Custódio stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Carlos Augusto Esteves came out of the goal and Gustavo Custódio tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Gernando Cerezo made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Tião Velasco in the 33rd minute of play. In the 33rd match minute, Tabajara FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Cayo Arraña to maneuver through the defense. When Tabajara FC's Gustavo Custódio in the 41st minute got a chance for a shot 41st didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Grêmio Imortal's goalie prevented a goal. The first half was very even, with the score at 0-0 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

Gernando Cerezo made an important save on a dangerous shot by Tião Velasco in the 56th minute. With his leg Gernando Cerezo managed to avoid a goal in the 58thth minute, when Grêmio Imortal's Tião Velasco fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. Tabajara FC's Gernando Cerezo proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 63rd minute of the match, managed to save Tabajara FC from getting a goal against them. Gernando Cerezo made an important save on a dangerous shot by Tião Velasco in the 69th minute. In the 69th minute, Rich Moran hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The supporters of Tabajara FC booed when Grêmio Imortal was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 73 match minutes in a wonderful position. Dalmo Freitas didn't get a good kick on the ball. Gernando Cerezo made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Dalmo Freitas in the 75th minute of play. After a defensive mix-up in Grêmio Imortal's zone, Gustavo Custódio stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Carlos Augusto Esteves came out of the goal and Gustavo Custódio tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. In the 82nd match minute, Grêmio Imortal was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Cláudio Freire to maneuver through the defense. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Gustavo Custódio in the 88th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Carlos Augusto Esteves prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Rodriguinho Donato received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 90th minute. Carlos Augusto Esteves tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 93 minutes into the game, Tião Velasco cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-1. Gernando Cerezo was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in.