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Tricoloucos Arena
Spectators: 7213 (Terracing: 5411, Seating: 1659, VIP seats: 143) Pedrinho Bueno started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. Wágner Trigo hit a great freekick 3 minutes into the match. Benjamin Brasil took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Pedrinho Bueno, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Pedrinho Bueno fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 11th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Benjamin Brasil having to interfere. Arí Lara received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 13th minute. Wiliam Souto tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Wágner Trigo during the 18th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. 20 minutes into the match, Tricoloucos FC's goal looked a bit too open when Pedrinho Bueno came free, but Benjamin Brasil reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 23 minutes of play Tricoloucos FC's Wágner Trigo was too eager in his attempt to stop his opponent and brought him down. With that he got his second yellow card and was ordered off the ground. In the 23rd match minute, Tricoloucos FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Wágner Trigo to maneuver through the defense. In the 25th minute, Arí Lara hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The supporters of Tricoloucos FC booed when MEC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 30 match minutes in a wonderful position. Márcio Berger didn't get a good kick on the ball. 35 minutes into the game, Arí Lara cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-0. Wiliam Souto was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Márcio Berger kicked well hit freekick during the 45th minute of the match. No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 1-0 at half-time.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Arí Lara was the one to do the kick off. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Pedrinho Bueno in the 54th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Benjamin Brasil prevented the ball from getting in the gole. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Bruninho de Sena during the 56th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Bruninho de Sena hit a great freekick 56 minutes into the match. Claudinei Vidal took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 57th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Wiliam Souto. MEC's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. After some fancy dribbling in the 60th minute, Pedrinho Bueno managed to get in a good position for a shot. MEC's supporters rose to their feet, but Pedrinho Bueno was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Benjamin Brasil breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. A collision led to Tricoloucos FC getting a freekick after 61 minutes play. Fred Queiroz hit a great ball. Wiliam Souto took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Zé Carlos Palmeira, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Pedrinho Bueno fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 67th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Benjamin Brasil having to interfere. Arí Lara sent away a hard shot on goal in the 70th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Edgard Veloso charged in rather forcefully in the 73rd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Edgard Veloso the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After a rather tough play, Tricoloucos FC's Edgard Veloso got a free kick in the 73rd minute. When MEC's Pedrinho Bueno in the 74th minute got a chance for a shot 74th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Tricoloucos FC's goalie prevented a goal. After a defensive mix-up in Tricoloucos FC's zone, Pedrinho Bueno stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Benjamin Brasil came out of the goal and Pedrinho Bueno tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After a rather tough play, Tricoloucos FC's Fred Queiroz got a free kick in the 92nd minute. Bruninho de Sena hit a great freekick 93 minutes into the match. The Tricoloucos FC support was delighted with a win in a match that could easily have ended differently.