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Arena Gato Negro
Spectators: 7252 (Terracing: 5440, Seating: 1668, VIP seats: 144) Célio Favoretto showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Dorival Toledo in the 3rd minute of the match. Kauan Recife could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 7th minute of the match, but Célio Favoretto made a huge save. Célio Favoretto took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Dorival Toledo, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Dorival Toledo blasted a shot towards the goal in the 11th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Célio Favoretto having to make a save. If Dorival Toledo had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 15th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After having played for 16 minutes, Kauan Recife managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Black Cat FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Kauan Recife was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Célio Favoretto made a fantastic save in the 22nd minute, when Kauan Recife sent off a good shot on target. Arthur Leal kicked well hit freekick during the 33rd minute of the match. Kauan Recife's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 34thth minute, Célio Favoretto skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. In the 37th match minute, Black Cat FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Téo do Nascimento to maneuver through the defense. 38 minutes into the game, Kauan Recife was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Black Cat FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Valoes SC the free kick. A collision led to Black Cat FC getting a freekick after 38 minutes play. Kauan Recife hit a great ball. In the 47th minute, Donato Neiva 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. 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.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Donato Neiva to make the kick off. 55 minutes into the game, Arthur Leal was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Valoes SC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Black Cat FC the free kick. Célio Favoretto took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Kauan Recife, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Kauan Recife's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Célio Favoretto read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 58th minute of play. The supporters of Valoes SC booed when Black Cat FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 66 match minutes in a wonderful position. Jorginho Vargas didn't get a good kick on the ball. Osvaldinho Penha fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 75th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Gabrian Batistuta having to interfere. After 77 played minutes Valoes SC got a freekick which was hit by Dagoberto Sanches. In the 81st minute, Donato Neiva 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. 85 minutes into the match, Valoes SC's goal looked a bit too open when Kauan Recife came free, but Célio Favoretto reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Célio Favoretto took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Dorival Toledo, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Oséas Vieira charged in rather forcefully in the 89th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Oséas Vieira the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After 90 played minutes Valoes SC got a freekick which was hit by Oséas Vieira. 92 minutes into the match, Kauan Recife had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Célio Favoretto. Valoes SC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Kauan Recife was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 2-0. For all the effort they put into the match, the Valoes SC players left disappointed. They had fought hard, but couldn't break down the home team's defense. The match ended in a win for Black Cat FC.