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Thorzinho Arena
Spectators: 7077 (Terracing: 5477, Seating: 1500, VIP seats: 100) The mood of the audience was pleasant when João Vítor Schmidt made the kick off which started today's match. After some fancy dribbling in the 3rd minute, Raí Vaz managed to get in a good position for a shot. SC SCAFF UNITED's supporters rose to their feet, but Raí Vaz was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Alexsandro Tasso breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Norberto de Amaral took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from João Vítor Schmidt, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 13 played minutes Tayio Esporte Clube got a freekick which was hit by Mateus Correia. A hard shot by Olívio Velasco from long distance, 14 minutes into the match, got Alexsandro Tasso's attention. Through a fast twist with his body, he could stop the ball from going in on his right side. The supporters of SC SCAFF UNITED booed when Tayio Esporte Clube was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 14 match minutes in a wonderful position. Emerson de Godoi didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 17thth minute of the game Dorival Secco who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but SC SCAFF UNITED's Norberto de Amaral was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Raí Vaz succeeded to score despite a near miss that spronge from right pole into the goal to 1-0 in the 23rd playminute. Norberto de Amaral showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Dorival Secco in the 27th minute of the match. Norberto de Amaral showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Dorival Secco, who was totally free with the ball in the 31st minute. In the 32nd minute João Vítor Schmidt shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Norberto de Amaral saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 37 minutes into the match, Dorival Secco notched a goal, 1-1, to the right of SC SCAFF UNITED's Norberto de Amaral. Norberto de Amaral was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Claudinei Dracena fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 43rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Alexsandro Tasso having to interfere. 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.

The wind increased when Claudinei Dracena made the kick off in the second half. Luciano Tróia's late challenge caught a SC SCAFF UNITED's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Luciano Tróia helped the player get up and apologised. A collision led to Tayio Esporte Clube getting a freekick after 51 minutes play. Luciano Tróia hit a great ball. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Claudinei Dracena in the 54th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Alexsandro Tasso saved Tayio Esporte Clube from getting behind. If Claudinei Dracena had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 57th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. If Dorival Secco had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 60th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. João Vítor Schmidt fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 62nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Norberto de Amaral having to interfere. The audience thought a goal was coming when Dorival Secco got free with Norberto de Amaral in the 69th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Acácio de Souza charged in rather forcefully in the 77th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Acácio de Souza the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Acácio de Souza hit a great freekick 77 minutes into the match. If Raí Vaz had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 79th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Claudinei Dracena blasted a shot towards the goal in the 86th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Alexsandro Tasso having to make a save. In the 88th minute, Claudinei Dracena ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Alexsandro Tasso was frozen by the shot and now it was 2-1. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Claudinei Dracena in the 93rd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Alexsandro Tasso saved Tayio Esporte Clube from getting behind. Luciano Tróia was shown his second yellow card after 96 minutes, following a rather ugly tackle on opponent. That was the end of his participation in the match. In the 97th minute, Luciano Tróia hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. SC SCAFF UNITED's supporters were highly satisfied with the result. They cheered their team of the pitch, having watched them win a very even match.