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Arena Pajaro
Spectators: 7375 (Terracing: 5532, Seating: 1696, VIP seats: 147) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Henrique Gerber made the kick off which started today's match. In the 2nd minute, Olívio Hoffmann hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 3rd minute of the match Váldson Lopes sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Luís Fernando Chaves skillfully saved the ball. After having played for 4 minutes, Luís Fábio Cerezo managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Pajaro CF's supporters crossed their fingers, but Luís Fábio Cerezo was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. In the 6th minute, Adelino Lopes fired away a killer shot towards the goal that, to the delight of Luís Fernando Chaves, passed just outside the right post. João Francisco Machado made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Henrique Gerber in the 8th minute of play. Luís Fernando Chaves made an important save on a dangerous shot by Adriano Tavares in the 9th minute. When Pajaro CF's Samuel Valladares in the 11th minute got a chance for a shot 11th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Sao Paulo Futebol Clube's goalie prevented a goal. 13 minutes into the match, Sao Paulo Futebol Clube's goal looked a bit too open when Lucas Barros came free, but Luís Fernando Chaves reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After a defensive mix-up in Sao Paulo Futebol Clube's zone, Orlando Loyola stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Luís Fernando Chaves came out of the goal and Orlando Loyola tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Sao Paulo Futebol Clube's Luís Fernando Chaves played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Luís Fábio Cerezo in the 18th minute of play. Luís Fernando Chaves made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Filipe Mendonça in the 20th minute of play. After having played for 21 minutes, Adriano Tavares managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Pajaro CF's supporters crossed their fingers, but Adriano Tavares was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Henrique Gerber took the ball and in the 23 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised João Francisco Machado. João Francisco Machado dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-1. Adriano Tavares received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 27th minute. Luís Fernando Chaves tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Sao Paulo Futebol Clube's defense didn't have a chance, in the 29th minute, when Lucas Barros scored to the left of an out of position Luís Fernando Chaves, making the score, 1-1. Luís Fernando Chaves showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Samuel Valladares, who was totally free with the ball in the 32nd minute. Luís Fábio Cerezo fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 33rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Luís Fernando Chaves having to interfere. If Orlando Loyola had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 36th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Sao Paulo Futebol Clube's goalkeeper couldn't reach when Lucas Barros 38 minutes into the game got a good kick on the ball which found its way into goal just inside left pole. 2-1. In the 41st match minute, Sao Paulo Futebol Clube was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Cauã Paraibano to maneuver through the defense. Adelino Lopes sent away a hard shot on goal in the 42nd minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Adelino Lopes sent away a hard shot on goal in the 44th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Samuel Valladares fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 46th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Luís Fernando Chaves having to interfere. Samuel Valladares fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 47th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Luís Fernando Chaves having to interfere. No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 2-1 at half-time.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Luís Fábio Cerezo was the one to do the kick off. After 52 played minutes Pajaro CF got a freekick which was hit by Cléberson Gaúcho. After having played for 60 minutes, Cléberson Gaúcho managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Pajaro CF's supporters crossed their fingers, but Cléberson Gaúcho was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. After 63rd play minutes Lucas Barros shot 4-1, a short shot which went by Luís Fernando Chaves and just under the crossbar into goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Samuel Valladares in the 70th minute of play forced Sao Paulo Futebol Clube's goalkeeper Luís Fernando Chaves to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After a rather tough play, Sao Paulo Futebol Clube's Luisão Saraiva got a free kick in the 71st minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Lucas Barros in the 75th minute of play forced Sao Paulo Futebol Clube's goalkeeper Luís Fernando Chaves to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. When Cléberson Gaúcho came up free with the goalie in the 76th minute, the Pajaro CF 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 Cléberson Gaúcho couldn't finish the play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Adriano Tavares in the 91st minute of play forced Sao Paulo Futebol Clube's goalkeeper Luís Fernando Chaves to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Luís Fábio Cerezo struck a weak shot in the 92nd minute. Luís Fernando Chaves didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Pajaro CF. Samuel Valladares received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 93rd minute. Luís Fernando Chaves tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Luís Fernando Chaves showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Luís Fábio Cerezo in the 97th minute of the match. There was no doubt that Pajaro CF were the better team. Pajaro CF's players enjoyed the ovations of the crowd after the victory.