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Morumbi
Spectators: 7172 (Terracing: 5381, Seating: 1649, VIP seats: 142) Lucas Matias made the kick off and thus started the match. Lucas Matias was really disappointed when he shot the ball just outside the right post instead of scoring a goal in the 4th minute. São Paulo FC's manager could be seen on the sidelines shaking his head and muttering to himself as his team had just wasted another chance. When Dedé de Souza fell near the penalty area in the 6th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Legião Futebol Clube's protests and gave Dedé de Souza a yellow card for diving instead. In the 6th match minute, Legião Futebol Clube was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Dedé de Souza to maneuver through the defense. 6 minutes into the match, São Paulo FC's Nelsinho Macedo broke free and took a long shot that unfortunately flew wide. A fine initiative that could have resulted in a goal. Emerson Albuquerque made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Paulo Renato Alcântara in the 11th minute of play. São Paulo FC's Lucas Matias got a good chance for a goal in the 13th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. 14 minutes into the match, Legião Futebol Clube's goalkeeper Franklin Favoretto had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Téo Ortiz. An unexpectedly hard shot by Gabriel Leme in the 22nd minute of play forced São Paulo FC's goalkeeper Emerson Albuquerque to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Emerson Albuquerque made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Rodriguinho de Queirós in the 24th minute of play. In the 29th minute, Lucas Matias 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. Emerson Albuquerque showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Gabriel Leme, who was totally free with the ball in the 34th minute. Emerson Albuquerque showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Rodriguinho de Queirós, who was totally free with the ball in the 35th minute. Olívio da Fonseca sent away a hard shot on goal in the 42nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. If Téo Ortiz had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 47th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

The wind increased when Gabriel Leme made the kick off in the second half. After 52 played minutes São Paulo FC got a freekick which was hit by Rui Velasco. 54 minutes into the match, São Paulo FC's goal looked a bit too open when Gabriel Leme came free, but Emerson Albuquerque reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Franklin Favoretto showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Lucas Matias, who was totally free with the ball in the 58th minute. Téo Ortiz hit a great freekick 59 minutes into the match. São Paulo FC's Emerson Albuquerque proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 60th minute of the match, managed to save São Paulo FC from getting a goal against them. In the 65th minute, Téo Ortiz 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. Emerson Albuquerque made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Gabriel Leme in the 66th minute of play. In the 67th match minute, São Paulo FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Olívio da Fonseca to maneuver through the defense. 68 minutes into the match, São Paulo FC's goalkeeper Emerson Albuquerque had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Rodriguinho de Queirós. A collision led to Legião Futebol Clube getting a freekick after 69 minutes play. Dedé de Souza hit a great ball. After some fancy dribbling in the 70th minute, Téo Ortiz managed to get in a good position for a shot. São Paulo FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Téo Ortiz was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Franklin Favoretto breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Dedé de Souza hit a great freekick 71 minutes into the match. Franklin Favoretto took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Lucas Matias, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Legião Futebol Clube's Franklin Favoretto played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Téo Ortiz in the 74th minute of play. 76 minutes into the game, São Paulo FC's Lucas Matias nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Franklin Favoretto made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-0. São Paulo FC's Lucas Matias got a good chance for a goal in the 87th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. São Paulo FC walked away with a well-earned victory that was much celebrated by the crowd.