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Allianz Parque
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Francisco Prata in the 5th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Lucas Soares prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Gilson Galvão sent away a hard shot on goal in the 16th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. In the 18th match minute, Palmeiras was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Dorival Fantini to maneuver through the defense. After a rather tough play, Palmeiras's Willian Soares got a free kick in the 20th minute. Lucas Soares showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Gilson Galvão in the 23rd minute of the match. Lucas Soares took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Francisco Prata, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Francisco Prata received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 28th minute. Lucas Soares tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Francisco Prata blasted a shot towards the goal in the 29th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Lucas Soares having to make a save. Gilson Galvão received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 30th minute. Lucas Soares tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 33 minutes into the game, Richard Batista was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Palmeiras's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Várzea do Tamanduateí the free kick. The supporters of Várzea do Tamanduateí booed when Palmeiras was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 33 match minutes in a wonderful position. Richard Batista didn't get a good kick on the ball. 39 minutes into the match, Palmeiras's goal looked a bit too open when Gilson Galvão came free, but Lucas Soares reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Gilson Galvão received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 41st minute. Lucas Soares tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Lucas Soares showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Gilson Galvão in the 43rd minute of the match. After the first half Várzea do Tamanduateí were leading 0-1. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Francisco Andrade to strike the kick off in the second half. Nilton de Mendonça made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Francisco Andrade in the 51st minute of play. When Edgar de Queiroz fell near the penalty area in the 52nd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Várzea do Tamanduateí's protests and gave Edgar de Queiroz a yellow card for diving instead. Edgar de Queiroz kicked well hit freekick during the 53rd minute of the match. 54 minutes into the match, Francisco Andrade notched a goal, 1-1, to the right of Várzea do Tamanduateí's Nilton de Mendonça. Nilton de Mendonça was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. When Marcus Sarmento fell near the penalty area in the 57th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Várzea do Tamanduateí's protests and gave Marcus Sarmento a yellow card for diving instead. Marcus Sarmento kicked well hit freekick during the 57th minute of the match. 68 minutes into the game, Palmeiras's Francisco Andrade nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Nilton de Mendonça made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 2-1. After 71 minutes, Francisco Prata mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Várzea do Tamanduateí and the Palmeiras players grew even worse after the yellow card. After 71 played minutes Várzea do Tamanduateí got a freekick which was hit by Francisco Prata. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Gilson Galvão in the 75th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Lucas Soares prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Fernando Linhares sent away a hard shot on goal in the 85th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. An unexpectedly hard shot by Francisco Andrade in the 87th minute of play forced Várzea do Tamanduateí's goalkeeper Nilton de Mendonça to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Nilton de Mendonça showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Francisco Andrade in the 88th minute of the match. Olavo Gerber hit a great freekick 90 minutes into the match. Jeers came from both ends of the stadium when the final whistle went. Neither team had looked impressive and the draw seeemd a fair result.