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Estádio Guataquara
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Oswaldo Alves kicked off to start the match. If Amadeu Trevisan had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 6th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 8 minutes into the match, Economia E.C.'s goal looked a bit too open when Conrado Cardozo came free, but Arthur Fonseca reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Arthur Fonseca took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Conrado Cardozo, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Arthur Fonseca made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Conrado Cardozo in the 15th minute of play. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Cido Nascimento during the 17th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After 17 played minutes Economia E.C. got a freekick which was hit by Cido Nascimento. Guataquara SS's Dalmo Lopes shoveled away a really nice long shot in the 18th minute of play. The shot was stopped by Arthur Fonseca but with some difficulty. If Amadeu Trevisan had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 20th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Belmiro Mello hit a great freekick 25 minutes into the match. Conrado Cardozo could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 26th minute of the match, but Arthur Fonseca made a huge save. Amadeu Trevisan received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 30th minute. Arthur Fonseca tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Conrado Cardozo in the 31st minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Arthur Fonseca prevented the ball from getting in the gole. After 36 minutes of play, Guataquara SS's Conrado Cardozo made it 1-0 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Arthur Fonseca was left in no man's land by his defense there! From close distance Amadeu Trevisan pressed in the 2-0 goal high up into nets stiches in the right cross 40 minutes into the game. 44 minutes into the match, Economia E.C.'s goalkeeper Arthur Fonseca had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Amadeu Trevisan. An unexpected shot in the 45th minute by Amadeu Trevisan got the crowd on their feet, but to their dismay it went out on the left side. 46 minutes into the match, Economia E.C.'s goalkeeper Arthur Fonseca had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Amadeu Trevisan. Af the end of the first half the score was 2-0. The first half had gone as expected for the home team.

After 54 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for Guataquara SS! Belmiro Mello walked up to take care of the penalty kick. He was aiming for the top corner, but the ball went just outside the post. In the 59th minute Amadeu Trevisan shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Arthur Fonseca saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Conrado Cardozo struck a weak shot in the 61st minute. Arthur Fonseca didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Guataquara SS. Belmiro Mello's late challenge caught a Guataquara SS's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Belmiro Mello helped the player get up and apologised. In the 65th minute there was a penalty for Guataquara SS. Dalmo Lopes stepped forward and shot the ball to the right of a diving Arthur Fonseca. 3-0. Amadeu Trevisan struck a weak shot in the 68th minute. Arthur Fonseca didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Guataquara SS. Conrado Cardozo kicked well hit freekick during the 71st minute of the match. If Amadeu Trevisan had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 74th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. When Amadeu Trevisan came up free with the goalie in the 76th minute, the Guataquara SS 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 Amadeu Trevisan couldn't finish the play. When Guataquara SS's Amadeu Trevisan in the 78th minute got a chance for a shot 78th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Economia E.C.'s goalie prevented a goal. After 80 minutes, Vinícius Duarte mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Guataquara SS and the Economia E.C. players grew even worse after the yellow card. After 80 played minutes Guataquara SS got a freekick which was hit by Vinícius Duarte. Cido Nascimento was shown his second yellow card after 83 minutes, following a rather ugly tackle on opponent. That was the end of his participation in the match. After a rather tough play, Economia E.C.'s Cido Nascimento got a free kick in the 84th minute. Arthur Fonseca showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Conrado Cardozo in the 87th minute of the match. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Conrado Cardozo in the 89th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Arthur Fonseca saved Economia E.C. from getting behind. The supporters of Guataquara SS booed when Economia E.C. was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 94 match minutes in a wonderful position. Belmiro Mello didn't get a good kick on the ball. A collision led to Economia E.C. getting a freekick after 95 minutes play. Oswaldo Alves hit a great ball. Guataquara SS's supporters were delighted with their team's performance and swarmed onto the pitch at the end of the match to celebrate the victory with the players.