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Black Rovers Stadium
Spectators: 7197 (Terracing: 5399, Seating: 1655, VIP seats: 143) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Horácio Matorin kicked off to start the match. Luiz Paulo Ramos struck a weak shot in the 11th minute. Durvalino Munhoz didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Black Rovers FC. Mauro Lopes kicked well hit freekick during the 18th minute of the match. Fernandão Rezende struck a weak shot in the 27th minute. Edu Dracena didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Taboco EC. Sidnei Paulista's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Edu Dracena read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 36th minute of play. 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 players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Fernandão Rezende stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Geovânio Donato kicked well hit freekick during the 52nd minute of the match. After a defensive mix-up in Black Rovers FC's zone, Sidnei Paulista stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Edu Dracena came out of the goal and Sidnei Paulista tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Fernandão Rezende fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 58th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Edu Dracena having to interfere. 71 minutes into the game, Elói Romero was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Black Rovers FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Taboco EC the free kick. Elói Romero kicked well hit freekick during the 71st minute of the match. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Dino Paraense during the 72nd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Dino Paraense kicked well hit freekick during the 72nd minute of the match. When Sidnei Paulista came up free with the goalie in the 79th minute, the Taboco EC 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 Sidnei Paulista couldn't finish the play. After a rather tough play, Taboco EC's Diego Moraes got a free kick in the 83rd minute. Vladimir Falcão charged in rather forcefully in the 87th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Vladimir Falcão the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 87th minute, Vladimir Falcão hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 89 minutes into the match, Fernandão Rezende dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Edu Dracena, 1-2. The Black Rovers FC supporters were disappointed that their team didn't take anything from the match, despite matching Taboco EC's performance. The match ended with a win for Taboco EC.