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Arena da Matta
Spectators: 7238 (Terracing: 5430, Seating: 1665, VIP seats: 143) Da Matta E.C.'s Emerson Fontes 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. Osmar Secco sent away a hard shot on goal in the 4th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Jânio Dias showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Osmar Secco in the 7th minute of the match. Elder Fantini struck a weak shot in the 13th minute. Jânio Dias didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Tradição Futebol Clube. Emerson Fontes received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Dé Sanches came out and tried to block the shot, but Emerson Fontes slotted it home off the left post making it 1-0 in the 19th minute. 27 minutes into the match, Tradição Futebol Clube's goalkeeper Dé Sanches had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Robinho Simão. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Osmar Secco in the 29th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Jânio Dias saved Da Matta E.C. from getting behind. Jânio Dias made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Osmar Secco in the 31st minute of play. Jânio Dias showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Elder Fantini, who was totally free with the ball in the 36th minute. After some fancy dribbling in the 38th minute, Robinho Simão managed to get in a good position for a shot. Da Matta E.C.'s supporters rose to their feet, but Robinho Simão was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Dé Sanches breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Eusébio Machado fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 42nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Dé Sanches having to interfere. Robinho Simão who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 46thth minute tested the skills of Dé Sanches when he managed to save the team from getting behind. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 1-0 at half-time.

The wind increased when Osmar Secco made the kick off in the second half. After a defensive mix-up in Da Matta E.C.'s zone, Elder Fantini stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Jânio Dias came out of the goal and Elder Fantini tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Emerson Fontes fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 64th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Dé Sanches having to interfere. Jânio Dias took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Osmar Secco, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After having played for 70 minutes, Osmar Secco managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Tradição Futebol Clube's supporters crossed their fingers, but Osmar Secco was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. The audience thought a goal was coming when Elder Fantini got free with Jânio Dias in the 71st minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. The audience thought a goal was coming when Elder Fantini got free with Jânio Dias in the 76th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. After 79 played minutes Da Matta E.C. got a freekick which was hit by Eusébio Machado. Emerson Fontes sent away a hard shot on goal in the 81st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 90 minutes into the match, Emerson Fontes had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Dé Sanches. Tradição Futebol Clube's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Emerson Fontes was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 3-0. During the 93rd minute of the match Eusébio Machado completely mistimed his tackle and brought down his opponent. The referee gave Eusébio Machado a yellow card, his second in the match, which meant he could no longer take part in the game. In the 94th minute, Eusébio Machado hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Elder Fantini sent away a hard shot on goal in the 95th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Osmar Secco sent away a hard shot on goal in the 97th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The referee blew his whistle, and the match came to a close. The players exchanged shirts and headed down the tunnel. The Da Matta E.C. fans cheered their team off the field, for while Tradição Futebol Clube had put up a good fight, they were unable to come out of the game with any points to show for their effort.