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Spectators: 7216 (Terracing: 5413, Seating: 1660, VIP seats: 143) Celthicos's Sérgio Rocha started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. Kauan Faria showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Rodriguinho Salles, who was totally free with the ball in the 5th minute. After 8 played minutes Cosenza Calcio got a freekick which was hit by Natã Galvão. Cosenza Calcio's Rodriguinho Salles got a good chance for a goal in the 21st minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. An unexpectedly hard shot by Rodriguinho Salles in the 24th minute of play forced Celthicos's goalkeeper Kauan Faria to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 25th minute, Ademir Ferreira 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. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Ademir Ferreira in the 30th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Kauan Faria prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Rodriguinho Salles fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 33rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Kauan Faria having to interfere. In the 34th minute, José Carlos Carneiro hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Kauan Faria showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Rodriguinho Salles, who was totally free with the ball in the 35th minute. Carlos Alberto Pinheiro made in the 37th minute of the game a sloppy throw-in which Jeremias Vaz however managed to control. Cosenza Calcio's Rodriguinho Salles got a good chance for a goal in the 39th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Rodriguinho Salles kicked well hit freekick during the 42nd minute of the match. If Rodriguinho Salles had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 44th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Rodriguinho Salles fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 47th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Kauan Faria 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.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Rodriguinho Salles made a kick off. The audience thought a goal was coming when Rodriguinho Salles got free with Kauan Faria in the 54th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Rodriguinho Salles received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 55th minute. Kauan Faria tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. José Carlos Carneiro hit a great freekick 59 minutes into the match. After a defensive mix-up in Celthicos's zone, Rodriguinho Salles stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Kauan Faria came out of the goal and Rodriguinho Salles tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Thanks to some nice moves Rodriguinho Salles could shoot a difficult shot in the 65th minute, which Kauan Faria however easily saved by the left post. After 66 minutes of play, Cosenza Calcio's Rodriguinho Salles made it 0-1 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Kauan Faria was left in no man's land by his defense there! After a defensive mix-up in Celthicos's zone, Ademir Ferreira stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Kauan Faria came out of the goal and Ademir Ferreira tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Rodriguinho Salles recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 71st minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. 73 minutes into the game, Felippe Esteves was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Cosenza Calcio's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Celthicos the free kick. In the 73rd minute, Felippe Esteves hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Celthicos's goalkeeper couldn't reach when Ademir Ferreira 77 minutes into the game got a good kick on the ball which found its way into goal just inside left pole. 0-2. Kauan Faria made a fantastic save in the 80th minute, when Rodriguinho Salles sent off a good shot on target. Ademir Ferreira sent away a hard shot on goal in the 89th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Kauan Faria made a fantastic save in the 91st minute, when Rodriguinho Salles sent off a good shot on target. Kauan Faria showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ademir Ferreira, who was totally free with the ball in the 95th minute. The referee blew the final whistle, and the away crowd roared, having watched Cosenza Calcio eke out a victory against a very well matched opponent.