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Morumbi de Uberaba
Spectators: 8460 (Terracing: 6346, Seating: 1945, VIP seats: 169) Villaverde Celeste Clube's Roy Makaay 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, Villaverde Celeste Clube's Nicolai Otamendi seemed to kick out at an opponent. The referee saw this and, surprisingly, showed Nicolai Otamendi the red card, dismissing him from the pitch. The coaching staff of Villaverde Celeste Clube protested bitterly, but the referee would have none of it, and Nicolai Otamendi had no choice but to slowly walk off the pitch. 3 minutes into the game, one of Villaverde Celeste Clube:s players got tackled near the goal, and the referee blew for a penalty. An unexpectedly hard shot by Roy Makaay in the 7th minute of play forced Edson Futebol Clube's goalkeeper Paul Christini to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After 8 minutes Edson Futebol Clube's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Guo Ao who took care of the corner kick. A nice corner shot did that Guo Ao got away a dangerous shot. Despite this Paul Christini quite easily got ahold of the ball to make the save. Villaverde Celeste Clube's Nenko Reza proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 10th minute of the match, managed to save Villaverde Celeste Clube from getting a goal against them. William Lucas sent away a hard shot on goal in the 13th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Ernesto Fontes in the 15thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Nenko Reza, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Paul Christini made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Roy Makaay in the 17th minute of play. After 21 played minutes Edson Futebol Clube got a freekick which was hit by Flavinho Pernambucano. The crowd rose to their feet as Edson Futebol Clube's Ernesto Fontes slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Nenko Reza. That made the score 2-0 after 25 minutes of play. Villaverde Celeste Clube's Eduardo Angulo managed, thanks to a brazen rush, stole the ball on a throw-in made by Tuncay Şanlı in the 29 minute of the game. Nenko Reza showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ernesto Fontes, who was totally free with the ball in the 30th minute. Nenko Reza made a fantastic save in the 32nd minute, when Panos Karkantos sent off a good shot on target. Paul Christini made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Roy Makaay in the 40th minute of play. When Edson Futebol Clube's Lucas Hulk in the 43rd minute got a chance for a shot 43rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Villaverde Celeste Clube's goalie prevented a goal. Roy Makaay fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 44th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Paul Christini having to interfere. Ernesto Fontes could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 46th minute of the match, but Nenko Reza made a huge save. In the 47th match minute, Edson Futebol Clube was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Flavinho Pernambucano to maneuver through the defense. In the 48th minute of the match Guo Ao shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Paul Christini showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 2-0 at half-time.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Heleno de Freitas to strike the kick off in the second half. 53 minutes into the match, Edson Futebol Clube's goal looked a bit too open when Roy Makaay came free, but Paul Christini reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After a defensive mix-up in Edson Futebol Clube's zone, Guo Ao stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Paul Christini came out of the goal and Guo Ao tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. 58 minutes into the match, Edson Futebol Clube's goal looked a bit too open when Roy Makaay came free, but Paul Christini reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Roy Makaays short, quick shot in the 60thth minute got Paul Christini to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. With a little luck, Edson Futebol Clube's Paul Christini got control of the ball when Roy Makaay tried to sneak it across the goal line. Dorian Sena hit a great freekick 64 minutes into the match. A long shot from Guo Ao in the 65th minute of play was well struck, but Paul Christini made a really good save at the right post. Edmund Wawrukiewicz kicked well hit freekick during the 67th minute of the match. Villaverde Celeste Clube made a substitution. Igor Santos replaced Guo Ao. Edmund Wawrukiewicz kicked well hit freekick during the 69th minute of the match. Edson Futebol Clube's Roger Milla was substituted for Tuncay Şanlı. Nenko Reza showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Panos Karkantos, who was totally free with the ball in the 74th minute. After 75 played minutes Villaverde Celeste Clube got a freekick which was hit by Kıraç Uskan. It was beautiful to see Edson Futebol Clube's Tao Xing Yong in action when he in the 77th minute dribbled his way through a couple of opponents and the fired away a shot from almost standing still. First the ball seemed to get in, but turned out to be on the outside of the net. A great chance! A collision led to Edson Futebol Clube getting a freekick after 79 minutes play. Djalma Di Filippo hit a great ball. Zeledon Vachon received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 87th minute. Paul Christini tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After 92 played minutes Villaverde Celeste Clube got a freekick which was hit by Dino Manfredi. In the 93rd minute of the match Tao Xing Yong sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Nenko Reza skillfully saved the ball. 96 minutes into the match, Edson Futebol Clube's goal looked a bit too open when Roy Makaay came free, but Paul Christini reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 98 minutes had been played when some careless play by Edson Futebol Clube's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Kıraç Uskan was slow to take the kick. During this time Villaverde Celeste Clube's players had a chance to rest. The corner led Villaverde Celeste Clube's Kıraç Uskan to fire away a dangerous shot which Paul Christini despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball.