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Arena FJ Zonta
Spectators: 7226 (Terracing: 5421, Seating: 1662, VIP seats: 143) Frank Lopes showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Hortêncio Eger, who was totally free with the ball in the 3rd minute. After a rather tough play, Birigui Knights EC's Cauan Cavalcante got a free kick in the 7th minute. Agnaldo Hermes recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 12th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Hortêncio Eger fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 14th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Frank Lopes having to interfere. Agnaldo Hermes fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 16th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Frank Lopes having to interfere. In the 21st minute of the match Carlos Alberto Neiva shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Pedro Luís Magalhães showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. If Hortêncio Eger had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 25th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 27th minute Agnaldo Hermes shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Frank Lopes saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. If Dorival Araújo had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 32nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Agnaldo Hermes's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Frank Lopes read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 36th minute of play. Hortêncio Eger fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 38th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Frank Lopes having to interfere. Hortêncio Eger sent away a hard shot on goal in the 44th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Agnaldo Hermes fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 44th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Frank Lopes having to interfere. In the 45th match minute, Birigui Knights EC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Carlos Augusto Tavares to maneuver through the defense.

Birigui Knights EC's Dorival Araújo suffered a concussion in the 54th minute, after a hard challenge, and had to leave the field. 54 minutes into the game, Edvaldo Carioca was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Riograndense FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Birigui Knights EC the free kick. In a very dangerous position, a player in Riograndense FC fell when an opponent tried to get the ball from him in the 53rd minute. Penalty! In the 56th minute there was a penalty for Birigui Knights EC. João Paulo Munhoz stepped forward and shot the ball to the right of a diving Pedro Luís Magalhães. 1-0. After some fancy dribbling in the 69th minute, Gilson Meira managed to get in a good position for a shot. Birigui Knights EC's supporters rose to their feet, but Gilson Meira was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Pedro Luís Magalhães breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. In the 72nd minute Gilson Meira shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Pedro Luís Magalhães saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After a defensive mix-up in Riograndense FC's zone, Gilson Meira stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Pedro Luís Magalhães came out of the goal and Gilson Meira tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. In the 83rd minute, Agnaldo Hermes hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Riograndense FC's Hortêncio Eger got a good chance for a goal in the 86th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Hortêncio Eger received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 88th minute. Frank Lopes tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Frank Lopes made a fantastic save in the 90th minute, when Hortêncio Eger sent off a good shot on target. Kiko Barral charged in rather forcefully in the 94th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Kiko Barral the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 94th minute, Kiko Barral hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. For all the effort they put into the match, the Riograndense FC players left disappointed. They had fought hard, but couldn't break down the home team's defense. The match ended in a win for Birigui Knights EC.