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Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Felippe Leal took the kick off in the first half of the match. Luís Fabiano Faria showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Jeferson Gaspar, who was totally free with the ball in the 6th minute. If Genílson Guerra had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 7th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Paulão Veloso in the 9th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Dedé Paulista prevented the ball from getting in the gole. If Paulão Veloso had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 16th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. After 18 minutes of play, união f.c's Jeferson Gaspar made it 1-0 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Luís Fabiano Faria was left in no man's land by his defense there! Felippe Leal received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 21st minute. Luís Fabiano Faria tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After some fancy dribbling in the 24th minute, Genílson Guerra managed to get in a good position for a shot. Macaia SS's supporters rose to their feet, but Genílson Guerra was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Dedé Paulista breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Luís Fabiano Faria showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Felippe Leal, who was totally free with the ball in the 30th minute. Genílson Guerra received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 37th minute. Dedé Paulista tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Dedé Paulista took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Paulão Veloso, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Felippe Leal fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 40th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Luís Fabiano Faria having to interfere. After having played for 42 minutes, Felippe Leal managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. união f.c's supporters crossed their fingers, but Felippe Leal was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. 43 minutes into the match, união f.c's goal looked a bit too open when Genílson Guerra came free, but Dedé Paulista reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Dedé Paulista showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Paulão Veloso in the 44th minute of the match. 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 1-0.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Paulão Veloso was the one to do the kick off. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Washington Reis during the 52nd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 52nd match minute, união f.c was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Washington Reis to maneuver through the defense. After 55 played minutes união f.c got a freekick which was hit by Washington Reis. A hard shot 60 in the game by Genílson Guerra from a close distance when the talented Dedé Paulista managed to make a qualified save. união f.c's players were relieved. The referee blew the whistle for a penalty in the 61st minute of the game. One of união f.c:s players had nearly got his shirt torn off by an opponent while getting free in front of Macaia SS:s goal. Joélson Aparecido shot the penalty kick by force right in the crossbar. No goal. Luís Fabiano Faria showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Jeferson Gaspar, who was totally free with the ball in the 67th minute. After 72 played minutes Macaia SS got a freekick which was hit by Paulão Veloso. Gino Oliveira charged in rather forcefully in the 74th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Gino Oliveira the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 74th match minute, união f.c was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Gino Oliveira to maneuver through the defense. Genílson Guerra sent away a hard shot on goal in the 78th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Jeferson Gaspar's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Luís Fabiano Faria read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 81st minute of play. After having played for 83 minutes, Jeferson Gaspar managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. união f.c's supporters crossed their fingers, but Jeferson Gaspar was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Genílson Guerra blasted a shot towards the goal in the 92nd minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Dedé Paulista having to make a save. The supporters of união f.c booed when Macaia SS was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 94 match minutes in a wonderful position. Joélson Aparecido didn't get a good kick on the ball. Genílson Guerra received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 97th minute. Dedé Paulista tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The crowd rose to their feet and cheered when the referee blew the final whistle. união f.c had won after a very even match.