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Breninho
Spectators: 6817 (Terracing: 5000, Seating: 1673, VIP seats: 144) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Luiz Fernando Borges got the match started through his kick off. The audience was convinced that Adriano Veiga's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Luiz Gustavo Esteves was relentless in the 7th minute of the game. If Adriano Veiga had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 10th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Horácio Secco made an important save on a dangerous shot by Renan Mesquita in the 12th minute. The supporters of Manchester City booed when Dragão Vermelho was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 14 match minutes in a wonderful position. Enio Marques didn't get a good kick on the ball. Manchester City's Luiz Gustavo Esteves played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Adriano Veiga in the 25th minute of play. Luiz Gustavo Esteves took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Adriano Veiga, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 29thth minute of the game Adriano Veiga who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Manchester City's Luiz Gustavo Esteves was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Luiz Gustavo Esteves showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Adriano Veiga in the 39th minute of the match. In the 40th minute, Adriano Veiga made a precise shot to the right of Luiz Gustavo Esteves. Manchester City's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-2. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Adriano Veiga in the 45th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Luiz Gustavo Esteves prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Disappointed in the 0-2 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Adriano Veiga was the one to do the kick off. Adriano Veiga received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 60th minute. Luiz Gustavo Esteves tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 61st match minute, Manchester City was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Magno Quintal to maneuver through the defense. With his leg Luiz Gustavo Esteves managed to avoid a goal in the 64thth minute, when Dragão Vermelho's Adriano Veiga fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. If Adriano Veiga had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 68th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Adriano Veiga's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Luiz Gustavo Esteves read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 69th minute of play. Chico Quintal kicked well hit freekick during the 73rd minute of the match. Adriano Veiga charged in rather forcefully in the 77th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Adriano Veiga the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After 77 played minutes Dragão Vermelho got a freekick which was hit by Adriano Veiga. Luiz Gustavo Esteves showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Alan Goiano in the 83rd minute of the match. After 85 minutes, Fiori do Vale mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Dragão Vermelho and the Manchester City players grew even worse after the yellow card. Horácio Secco took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Luiz Fernando Borges, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Horácio Secco made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Luiz Fernando Borges in the 94th minute of play. Dragão Vermelho played a much better game than Manchester City and deserved their victory. The Manchester City players were clearly disappointed as they left the ground.