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Joao Alves Vilela
Spectators: 7196 (Terracing: 5399, Seating: 1654, VIP seats: 143) VÉLEZ SARSFIELD's Roger Nóbrega 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. In the 3rd minute of the match José Vítor Quintal shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Flavinho Gerber showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. Breno Fernandez kicked well hit freekick during the 4th minute of the match. An unexpected shot in the 6th minute by Michal Olszewski got the crowd on their feet, but to their dismay it went out on the left side. After 8 minutes, Michal Olszewski made it 1-0 with a short kick to the right side. VÉLEZ SARSFIELD's Pedro Augusto Brasil tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. After 14 minutes, Wilian Valle mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the ESPORTE CLUBE RIO VERDE and the VÉLEZ SARSFIELD players grew even worse after the yellow card. The supporters of VÉLEZ SARSFIELD booed when ESPORTE CLUBE RIO VERDE was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 14 match minutes in a wonderful position. Wilian Valle didn't get a good kick on the ball. 15 minutes into the match, VÉLEZ SARSFIELD's Raí Loureiro broke free and took a long shot that unfortunately flew wide. A fine initiative that could have resulted in a goal. Pedro Augusto Brasil didn't succeed in stopping the ball in the 17th minute, which inside left pole to 2-0. Pedro Augusto Brasil took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Remo Mandrak, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 25 minutes, Michal Olszewski made it 3-0 with a short kick to the right side. VÉLEZ SARSFIELD's Pedro Augusto Brasil tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. A hard shot 30 in the game by Michal Olszewski from a close distance when the talented Pedro Augusto Brasil managed to make a qualified save. VÉLEZ SARSFIELD's players were relieved. A hard shot 32 in the game by Michal Olszewski from a close distance when the talented Pedro Augusto Brasil managed to make a qualified save. VÉLEZ SARSFIELD's players were relieved. If Remo Mandrak had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 33rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. After 35 played minutes, VÉLEZ SARSFIELD's José Vítor Quintal shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Flavinho Gerber came through and got his fingers on the ball before it flew over the goal line. He then quickly gripped the ball tighter before the forwards in VÉLEZ SARSFIELD reached it. After 36 played minutes ESPORTE CLUBE RIO VERDE got a freekick which was hit by Joélson Fernandez. ESPORTE CLUBE RIO VERDE were awarded a corner in the 41th minute after VÉLEZ SARSFIELD's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Michal Olszewski took the corner. Pedro Augusto Brasil was out of position in the 42 minute of play, and Michal Olszewski capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Michal Olszewski really showed his touch with that goal: 4-0. Hilario Garaona kicked well hit freekick during the 45th minute of the match. Flavinho Gerber showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from William Bezerra in the 47th minute of the match. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 4-0 at half-time.

The wind increased when Michal Olszewski made the kick off in the second half. Remo Mandrak fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 53rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Pedro Augusto Brasil having to interfere. Remo Mandrak kicked well hit freekick during the 55th minute of the match. If Michal Olszewski had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 57th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Remo Mandrak sent away a hard shot on goal in the 60th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Remo Mandrak sent away a hard shot on goal in the 66th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Michal Olszewski in the 68th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Pedro Augusto Brasil saved VÉLEZ SARSFIELD from getting behind. Breno Fernandez hit a great freekick 68 minutes into the match. 70 minutes into the match, ESPORTE CLUBE RIO VERDE's Michal Olszewski sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Pedro Augusto Brasil narrowly saved just below the crossbar. In the 72nd minute Michal Olszewski shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Pedro Augusto Brasil saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 73 minutes into the match, ESPORTE CLUBE RIO VERDE's goalkeeper Flavinho Gerber had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Breno Fernandez. Michal Olszewski struck a weak shot in the 75th minute. Pedro Augusto Brasil didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for ESPORTE CLUBE RIO VERDE. After 77 played minutes ESPORTE CLUBE RIO VERDE got a freekick which was hit by Bern Diefenbach. Pedro Augusto Brasil showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Remo Mandrak in the 80th minute of the match. Pedro Augusto Brasil took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Michal Olszewski, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 83rd minute, Michal Olszewski 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. In the 89th minute of the match Wilian Valle sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Pedro Augusto Brasil skillfully saved the ball. Michal Olszewski fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 92nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Pedro Augusto Brasil having to interfere. When the referee ended the match the ESPORTE CLUBE RIO VERDE players were able to celebrate. They had won a fair victory and recieved the ovations of their fans.