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Arena Corinthians
Spectators: 7236 (Terracing: 5429, Seating: 1664, VIP seats: 143) In the 2nd match minute, Golden Warriors was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by José Pontes to maneuver through the defense. Frederico Cabral showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Naldo Tavares in the 8th minute of the match. Golden Warriors's Frederico Cabral played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Felippe Souto in the 9th minute of play. Claudinho Veiga charged in rather forcefully in the 14th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Claudinho Veiga the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. The supporters of Golden Warriors booed when Guaxima was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 14 match minutes in a wonderful position. Claudinho Veiga didn't get a good kick on the ball. A collision led to Guaxima getting a freekick after 15 minutes play. Claudinho Veiga hit a great ball. 19 minutes into the game, Naldo Tavares cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-1. Frederico Cabral was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Celso Guedes hit a great freekick 22 minutes into the match. Naldo Tavares sent away a hard shot on goal in the 23rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. An unexpectedly hard shot by Felippe Souto in the 26th minute of play forced Golden Warriors's goalkeeper Frederico Cabral to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Golden Warriors's Frederico Cabral played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Felippe Souto in the 38th minute of play. Naldo Tavares received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 39th minute. Frederico Cabral tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After a defensive mix-up in Guaxima's zone, Luís Paulo Salgado stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Edgar Alagoano came out of the goal and Luís Paulo Salgado tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Edgar Alagoano was out of position in the 43 minute of play, and Carlinhos Bezerra capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Carlinhos Bezerra really showed his touch with that goal: 1-1. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Carlinhos Bezerra made a kick off. Claudinho Veiga struck a weak shot in the 51st minute. Frederico Cabral didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Guaxima. 53 minutes into the match, Golden Warriors's goal looked a bit too open when Naldo Tavares came free, but Frederico Cabral reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 58th minute, Rony Seco hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Edgar Alagoano showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Luís Paulo Salgado in the 61st minute of the match. After 61 played minutes Guaxima got a freekick which was hit by Claudinho Veiga. 70 minutes into the game, Felippe Souto cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-2. Frederico Cabral was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. The supporters of Guaxima booed when Golden Warriors was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 75 match minutes in a wonderful position. Luís Fernando Trancoso didn't get a good kick on the ball. Frédson Quirino took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 76th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Frederico Cabral. Golden Warriors's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. In the 77th minute, Rony Seco had to leave the field with a concussion. When Luís Paulo Salgado fell near the penalty area in the 77th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Golden Warriors's protests and gave Luís Paulo Salgado a yellow card for diving instead. Edgar Alagoano showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Luís Paulo Salgado, who was totally free with the ball in the 80th minute. Edgar Alagoano took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Carlinhos Bezerra, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 90 minutes into the match, Golden Warriors's goalkeeper Frederico Cabral had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Felippe Souto. Felippe Souto got in the 93rd a clear chance and fired away a hard shot against goal, but Frederico Cabral handled the situation perfectly and made a save by the crossbar. When the match was over Guaxima could go home with a victory in their luggage, having controlled the game far better than Golden Warriors throughout the match.