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Canp Now MZC
Spectators: 7230 (Terracing: 5424, Seating: 1663, VIP seats: 143) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Jano Soares kicked off to start the match. The audience was convinced that Jano Soares's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Cláudio Alcântara was relentless in the 5th minute of the game. The audience was convinced that Jano Soares's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Cláudio Alcântara was relentless in the 8th minute of the game. Doriva Bastos struck a weak shot in the 9th minute. Cláudio Alcântara didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Flamengo MZC. In the 14thth minute of the game Jano Soares who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but santos's Cláudio Alcântara was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Jano Soares in the 15th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Cláudio Alcântara prevented the ball from getting in the gole. When Jano Soares came up free with the goalie in the 19th minute, the Flamengo MZC 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 Jano Soares couldn't finish the play. Mateus Velloso received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 20th minute. Cláudio Alcântara tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 23rdth minute of the game Jano Soares who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but santos's Cláudio Alcântara was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Jano Soares in the 25th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Cláudio Alcântara saved santos from getting behind. Cláudio Alcântara stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Jano Soares's shot from short distance in the 26th minute. Cláudio Alcântara made a fantastic save in the 28th minute, when Jano Soares sent off a good shot on target. 29 minutes into the game, Flamengo MZC's Mateus Velloso nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Cláudio Alcântara made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-0. Jano Soares sent away a hard shot on goal in the 31st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. An unexpectedly hard shot by Víktor Batista in the 33rd minute of play forced Flamengo MZC's goalkeeper Pacorro Abalos to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After having played for 36 minutes, Pedro Augusto Branco managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. santos's supporters crossed their fingers, but Pedro Augusto Branco was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Mateus Velloso sent away a hard shot on goal in the 40th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 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 2-0.

After 56 played minutes Flamengo MZC got a freekick which was hit by Jano Soares. 58 minutes into the game, Samuel Cardoso was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Flamengo MZC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave santos the free kick. In the 58th minute, Samuel Cardoso hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Pacorro Abalos was out of position in the 61 minute of play, and Víktor Batista capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Víktor Batista really showed his touch with that goal: 2-1. Cláudio Alcântara took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Jano Soares, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After a rather tough play, santos's Gildo Gerber got a free kick in the 70th minute. santos's Cláudio Alcântara played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Jano Soares in the 75th minute of play. Pacorro Abalos made a fantastic save in the 76th minute, when Víktor Batista sent off a good shot on target. Eriberto dos Santos's late challenge caught a Flamengo MZC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Eriberto dos Santos helped the player get up and apologised. In the 84th minute, Eriberto dos Santos hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After a defensive mix-up in santos's zone, Mateus Velloso stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Cláudio Alcântara came out of the goal and Mateus Velloso tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. santos's Cláudio Alcântara played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Jano Soares in the 88th minute of play. In the 93rd match minute, santos was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Kiko Velasco to maneuver through the defense. When Flamengo MZC's Jano Soares in the 95th minute got a chance for a shot 95th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye santos's goalie prevented a goal. Mateus Velloso sent away a hard shot on goal in the 96th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Flamengo MZC walked away with a well-earned victory that was much celebrated by the crowd.