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Spectators: 7345 (Terracing: 5511, Seating: 1689, VIP seats: 145) Carlos Fernando Maia made the kick off and thus started the match. When Dudu Ferraz came up free with the goalie in the 3rd minute, the Athletico Manaus 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 Dudu Ferraz couldn't finish the play. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Ronaldo Catarinense during the 7th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After 7 played minutes Carapicuíba FC got a freekick which was hit by Ronaldo Catarinense. After some careless play in the Carapicuíba FC defense, Válbson de Sena kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Armandinho Lago. The Carapicuíba FC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Armandinho Lago should have stopped the shot. In the 14thth minute of the game Válbson de Sena who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Carapicuíba FC's Armandinho Lago was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Dudu Ferraz's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Armandinho Lago read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 16th minute of play. 20 minutes into the game, Athletico Manaus's Válbson de Sena nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Armandinho Lago made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-2. Armandinho Lago didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Dudu Ferraz went, in the 23rd minute, to the upper right corner, 0-3 was the resulting score. After 26 played minutes Carapicuíba FC got a freekick which was hit by Carlos Fernando Maia. Carlos Fernando Maia received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 35th minute. André Leal tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. A hard shot 36 in the game by José Pedro Toledo from a close distance when the talented André Leal managed to make a qualified save. Athletico Manaus's players were relieved. Dudu Ferraz sent away a hard shot on goal in the 38th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After some careless play in the Carapicuíba FC defense, Válbson de Sena kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Armandinho Lago. The Carapicuíba FC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Armandinho Lago should have stopped the shot.

The wind increased when Válbson de Sena made the kick off in the second half. The supporters of Athletico Manaus booed when Carapicuíba FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 52 match minutes in a wonderful position. Aílton Cardozo didn't get a good kick on the ball. When Carapicuíba FC's José Pedro Toledo in the 54th minute got a chance for a shot 54th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Athletico Manaus's goalie prevented a goal. When Wágner Figueiredo fell near the penalty area in the 55th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Athletico Manaus's protests and gave Wágner Figueiredo a yellow card for diving instead. In the 56th minute, Wágner Figueiredo hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. André Leal showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Carlos Fernando Maia, who was totally free with the ball in the 57th minute. The supporters of Athletico Manaus booed when Carapicuíba FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 60 match minutes in a wonderful position. Carlos Fernando Maia didn't get a good kick on the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Válbson de Sena in the 63rd minute of play forced Carapicuíba FC's goalkeeper Armandinho Lago to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Armandinho Lago made a fantastic save in the 64th minute, when Dudu Ferraz sent off a good shot on target. 68 minutes into the game, José Maria Marinho was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Carapicuíba FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Athletico Manaus the free kick. José Maria Marinho hit a great freekick 68 minutes into the match. Athletico Manaus's Dudu Ferraz got a good chance for a goal in the 69th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. If Carlos Fernando Maia had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 71st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. When Athletico Manaus's Válbson de Sena in the 80th minute got a chance for a shot 80th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Carapicuíba FC's goalie prevented a goal. In the 87th minute, Dudu Ferraz 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. Carlos Fernando Maia sent away a hard shot on goal in the 91st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After 94 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for Carapicuíba FC! Ruy Moreira placed the ball on the penalty spot and got himself ready to shoot. Post out! When the match was over Athletico Manaus could go home with a victory in their luggage, having controlled the game far better than Carapicuíba FC throughout the match.