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Estádio Teixeirão
Spectators: 8418 (Terracing: 6314, Seating: 1936, VIP seats: 168) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Zbigniew Zatorski took the kick off in the first half of the match. A collision led to America Futebol Clube SP getting a freekick after 10 minutes play. Carlos Capixaba hit a great ball. In the 11th minute Zbigniew Zatorski shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Stefan Rasiak saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Stefan Rasiak made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Zbigniew Zatorski in the 14th minute of play. Jeronimo Rico's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Raphael Dantas read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 15th minute of play. After 17 minutes, Zbigniew Zatorski made it 0-1 with a short kick to the right side. America Futebol Clube SP's Stefan Rasiak tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. Jeronimo Rico's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Raphael Dantas read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 20th minute of play. America Futebol Clube SP's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Carlos Capixaba in the 21st minute. America Futebol Clube SP's Carlos Capixaba was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Raphael Dantas in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. Stefan Rasiak showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Simo Mihklisaar, who was totally free with the ball in the 24th minute. In the 27th match minute, Cruzeiro MZC -DMZ- was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Rolando Obano to maneuver through the defense. Jeronimo Rico could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 44th minute of the match, but Raphael Dantas made a huge save. After a rather tough play, America Futebol Clube SP's Tadeu Xavier got a free kick in the 44th minute. Stefan Rasiak took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Zbigniew Zatorski, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 0-1 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Jeronimo Rico to strike the kick off in the second half. After some fancy dribbling in the 52nd minute, Jeronimo Rico managed to get in a good position for a shot. America Futebol Clube SP's supporters rose to their feet, but Jeronimo Rico was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Raphael Dantas breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Stefan Rasiak showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Zbigniew Zatorski in the 57th minute of the match. Simo Mihklisaar in the 60thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Stefan Rasiak, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. After a defensive mix-up in Cruzeiro MZC -DMZ-'s zone, Arthur Laguna stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Raphael Dantas came out of the goal and Arthur Laguna tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Cruzeiro MZC -DMZ-'s Kristofer Peck was substituted for Cenk Bostancı. Stefan Rasiak showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Tony Thanos in the 65th minute of the match. In the 67th match minute, Cruzeiro MZC -DMZ- was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Mauro Quirino to maneuver through the defense. America Futebol Clube SP's Jorginho Quirino was substituted for Tadeu Xavier. Mauro Quirino kicked well hit freekick during the 68th minute of the match. Zbigniew Zatorski could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 78th minute of the match, but Stefan Rasiak made a huge save. Mauro Quirino hit a great freekick 80 minutes into the match. Carlos Capixaba took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 81st minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Raphael Dantas. Cruzeiro MZC -DMZ-'s goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. After a rather tough play, Cruzeiro MZC -DMZ-'s Xiao Fenge got a free kick in the 82nd minute. Stefan Rasiak showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Simo Mihklisaar in the 83rd minute of the match. 85 minutes into the match, America Futebol Clube SP's goalkeeper Stefan Rasiak had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Simo Mihklisaar. Raphael Dantas showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Arthur Laguna, who was totally free with the ball in the 86th minute. Iago Bala received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 92nd minute. Raphael Dantas tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The supporters of America Futebol Clube SP booed when Cruzeiro MZC -DMZ- was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 93 match minutes in a wonderful position. Emiliano Toribio didn't get a good kick on the ball. Raphael Dantas took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Iago Bala, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The referee blew the final whistle, and the away crowd roared, having watched Cruzeiro MZC -DMZ- eke out a victory against a very well matched opponent.