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Estádio Imprensa
Spectators: 7270 (Terracing: 5454, Seating: 1672, VIP seats: 144) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Daniel Antunes started the match with the kick off. Leopoldo Arantes showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Matías Saraiva in the 3rd minute of the match. Gigante da Colina's Leopoldo Arantes played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Matías Saraiva in the 6th minute of play. Leopoldo Arantes showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Matías Saraiva, who was totally free with the ball in the 8th minute. 16 minutes into the match, Gigante da Colina's goal looked a bit too open when Daniel Antunes came free, but Leopoldo Arantes reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 18 minutes, Matías Saraiva made it 0-1 with a short kick to the right side. Gigante da Colina's Leopoldo Arantes tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. Daniel Antunes fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 20th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Leopoldo Arantes having to interfere. An unexpectedly hard shot by Matías Saraiva in the 23rd minute of play forced Gigante da Colina's goalkeeper Leopoldo Arantes to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Gigante da Colina's Leopoldo Arantes played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Matías Saraiva in the 27th minute of play. Daniel Antunes's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Leopoldo Arantes read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 28th minute of play. Sebastião Bittencourt kicked well hit freekick during the 32nd minute of the match. If Daniel Antunes had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 36th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Sassoro's Daniel Antunes got a good chance for a goal in the 38th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Dedê Brito's late challenge caught a Sassoro's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Dedê Brito helped the player get up and apologised. Dedê Brito hit a great freekick 40 minutes into the match. Daniel Antunes received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 41st minute. Leopoldo Arantes tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Daniel Antunes received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 43rd minute. Leopoldo Arantes tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Sebastião Bittencourt kicked well hit freekick during the 44th minute of the match. In the 48th minute the ball was on its way in behind Gigante da Colina's goalkeeper Leopoldo Arantes, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Disappointed in the 0-1 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Dedê Brito to strike the kick off in the second half. Vágner Mesquita recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 53rd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Leopoldo Arantes made a fantastic save in the 55th minute, when Matías Saraiva sent off a good shot on target. The supporters of Sassoro booed when Gigante da Colina was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 56 match minutes in a wonderful position. Dedê Brito didn't get a good kick on the ball. After a defensive mix-up in Gigante da Colina's zone, Ulisses Rodrigues stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Leopoldo Arantes came out of the goal and Ulisses Rodrigues tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Daniel Antunes struck a weak shot in the 60th minute. Leopoldo Arantes didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Sassoro. If Matías Saraiva had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 64th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Leopoldo Arantes showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Daniel Antunes in the 68th minute of the match. Dedê Brito sent away a hard shot on goal in the 72nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Matías Saraiva who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 74thth minute tested the skills of Leopoldo Arantes when he managed to save the team from getting behind. In the 77th minute, Gigante da Colina's goalie took a deep sigh of relief after Matías Saraiva fired away a hard shot that went just outside the left post. Matías Saraiva fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 80th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Leopoldo Arantes having to interfere. Matías Saraiva in the 86thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Leopoldo Arantes, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Matías Saraiva sent away a hard shot on goal in the 88th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Leopoldo Arantes showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Daniel Antunes, who was totally free with the ball in the 94th minute. Leopoldo Arantes showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Daniel Antunes, who was totally free with the ball in the 97th minute. Sassoro played a much better game than Gigante da Colina and deserved their victory. The Gigante da Colina players were clearly disappointed as they left the ground.