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Dancam Stadium
Spectators: 7234 (Terracing: 5427, Seating: 1664, VIP seats: 143) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Cristiano Batista got the match started through his kick off. After 4 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for Palestra Futebol Clube! Caio Trancoso showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Egídio Arósio, who was totally free with the ball in the 8th minute. Egídio Arósio blasted a shot towards the goal in the 11th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Caio Trancoso having to make a save. In the 13th minute, Serginho Matos 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. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Edvaldo Nogueira during the 15th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 15th minute, Edvaldo Nogueira hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. If Egídio Arósio had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 18th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 21st minute, Pedro Augusto Pontes hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After having played for 29 minutes, Serginho Matos managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. San Lorenzo's supporters crossed their fingers, but Serginho Matos 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 34th minute, one of Palestra Futebol Clube:s players had the ball in front of the goal but got pushed and fell. The referee felt it was an obvious case and blew a penalty for Palestra Futebol Clube. If Egídio Arósio had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 41st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. When San Lorenzo's Serginho Matos in the 44th minute got a chance for a shot 44th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Palestra Futebol Clube's goalie prevented a goal. In the 46th match minute, San Lorenzo was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by André Luiz Amaral to maneuver through the defense. After some fancy dribbling in the 48th minute, Doriva Soeiro managed to get in a good position for a shot. Palestra Futebol Clube's supporters rose to their feet, but Doriva Soeiro was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Elder Cabral breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. After the first half San Lorenzo were leading 0-1. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

Doriva Soeiro received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 54th minute. Elder Cabral tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. If Serginho Matos had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 60th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 63rd match minute, Palestra Futebol Clube was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Jacinto da Silveira to maneuver through the defense. Palestra Futebol Clube's Caio Trancoso proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 68th minute of the match, managed to save Palestra Futebol Clube from getting a goal against them. Doriva Soeiro received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 70th minute. Elder Cabral tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 76 minutes into the match, Palestra Futebol Clube's goalkeeper Caio Trancoso had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Serginho Matos. 77 minutes into the game, Fausto Andrade was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Palestra Futebol Clube's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave San Lorenzo the free kick. After a rather tough play, Palestra Futebol Clube's Fausto Andrade got a free kick in the 77th minute. Caio Trancoso stood somewhat misplaced when Serginho Matos came free in front of goal and shot 0-2 to the left of him in the 83 minute. Doriva Soeiro fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 87th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Elder Cabral having to interfere. Elder Cabral showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Doriva Soeiro, who was totally free with the ball in the 93rd minute. Doriva Soeiro received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 97th minute. Elder Cabral tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere.