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Spectators: 7251 (Terracing: 5440, Seating: 1667, VIP seats: 144) Bernardinho Dias started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. The Curitiba Flame fans' excitement grew in the 3rd match minute when Curitiba Flame's Bernardinho Dias looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 0-1 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. The Curitiba Flame fans' excitement grew in the 8th match minute when Curitiba Flame's Bernardinho Dias looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 0-2 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. A hard and well directed shot from Pavel Polunin led 12 minutes into the game to a goal after the ball had bounced deceptively just in front of the goal. Serrano's Miguel da Fonseca became a little unsure and couldn't grip the ball before it was over the goalline. Thus it was 0-3. Serrano's Miguel da Fonseca played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Bernardinho Dias in the 15th minute of play. The supporters of Curitiba Flame booed when Serrano was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 16 match minutes in a wonderful position. Lúcio de Alcântara didn't get a good kick on the ball. After some fancy dribbling in the 17th minute, Evert Andreasson managed to get in a good position for a shot. Curitiba Flame's supporters rose to their feet, but Evert Andreasson was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Miguel da Fonseca breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Evert Andreasson in the 18th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Miguel da Fonseca prevented the ball from getting in the gole. 22 minutes into the match, Bernardinho Dias notched a goal, 0-4, to the right of Serrano's Miguel da Fonseca. Miguel da Fonseca was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. In the 25th match minute, Serrano was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Diego Marinho to maneuver through the defense. When Evert Andreasson came up free with the goalie in the 27th minute, the Curitiba Flame fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Evert Andreasson couldn't finish the play. Miguel da Fonseca made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Bernardinho Dias in the 28th minute of play. Samuel Carioca charged in rather forcefully in the 29th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Samuel Carioca the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 29th minute, Samuel Carioca hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Miguel da Fonseca made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Evert Andreasson in the 30th minute of play. Miguel da Fonseca showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Evert Andreasson, who was totally free with the ball in the 32nd minute. Bernardinho Dias sent away a hard shot on goal in the 33rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After 40 played minutes Curitiba Flame got a freekick which was hit by Evert Andreasson. After 43 minutes, Elivélton Campidelis made it 0-5 with a short kick to the right side. Serrano's Miguel da Fonseca tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Murillo Loyola was the one to do the kick off. Evert Andreasson was really disappointed when he shot the ball just outside the right post instead of scoring a goal in the 52nd minute. Curitiba Flame's manager could be seen on the sidelines shaking his head and muttering to himself as his team had just wasted another chance. Tiago Gabriel Soeiro charged in rather forcefully in the 56th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Tiago Gabriel Soeiro the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 56th match minute, Curitiba Flame was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Tiago Gabriel Soeiro to maneuver through the defense. 60 minutes into the match, Curitiba Flame's goal looked a bit too open when João Francisco Cavalcante came free, but Luizão Cavalcante reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Serrano's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Erik Novaes in the 62nd minute. The corner ended in Erik Novaes almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but Curitiba Flame's Luizão Cavalcante did a great save. Betão Ortiz hit a great freekick 67 minutes into the match. In the 68th minute, Evert Andreasson left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Curitiba Flame fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-6. Evert Andreasson sent away a hard shot on goal in the 80th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Kléber Mota kicked well hit freekick during the 82nd minute of the match. After 85 played minutes Bernardinho Dias rounded Serrano's defense and shot a beautiful shot into goal via left pole - 0-7. Evert Andreasson received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 88th minute. Miguel da Fonseca tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Serrano's Miguel da Fonseca played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Bernardinho Dias in the 90th minute of play. 95 minutes into the match, Curitiba Flame's Bernardinho Dias sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Miguel da Fonseca narrowly saved just below the crossbar. The Serrano fans had already started to leave before the final whistle blew. Curitiba Flame were clearly better and deserved to take the win.