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Estádio Veneciano
Spectators: 8043 (Terracing: 6033, Seating: 1850, VIP seats: 160) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Natã Quintal took the kick off in the first half of the match. Balança Rede FC's defense didn't have a chance, in the 4th minute, when Natã Quintal scored to the left of an out of position Rogério Velloso, making the score, 1-0. Rogério Velloso took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Dino Tavares, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Mané Garrincha in the 9th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Luís Gustavo do Nascimento prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 10th minute, Geraldo Gonçalves made a precise shot to the right of Luís Gustavo do Nascimento. Nova Venécia-ES's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-1. An unexpectedly hard shot by Geraldo Gonçalves in the 13th minute of play forced Nova Venécia-ES's goalkeeper Luís Gustavo do Nascimento to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Balança Rede FC's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Marcelinho Cearense in the 16th minute. In the 16th minute, one of Nova Venécia-ES:s players had the ball in front of the goal but got pushed and fell. The referee felt it was an obvious case and blew a penalty for Nova Venécia-ES. Luís Gustavo do Nascimento had in the 18thth minute some difficulties stopping Marcelinho Cearense's well aimed penalty as it nearly passed him on his left side, but he still managed to hold the ball. In the 21st minute Mané Garrincha shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Luís Gustavo do Nascimento saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Luís Gustavo do Nascimento took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Guto de Brito, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 24 minutes into the match, Balança Rede FC's goal looked a bit too open when Luís Gustavo Botelho came free, but Rogério Velloso reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Rogério Velloso showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Leonel Paranaense, who was totally free with the ball in the 26th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Geraldo Gonçalves in the 34th minute of play forced Nova Venécia-ES's goalkeeper Luís Gustavo do Nascimento to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Luís Gustavo do Nascimento made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Geraldo Gonçalves in the 34th minute of play. Waldemar Harendarski hit a great freekick 37 minutes into the match. The first half was very even, with the score at 2-2 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Mané Garrincha to make the kick off. Mané Garrincha took the ball and in the 53 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Luís Gustavo do Nascimento. Luís Gustavo do Nascimento dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 2-3. Luís Gustavo do Nascimento showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Guto de Brito in the 56th minute of the match. Rogério Velloso showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Leonel Paranaense, who was totally free with the ball in the 59th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Luís Gustavo Botelho in the 62nd minute of play forced Balança Rede FC's goalkeeper Rogério Velloso to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Nova Venécia-ES's Luís Gustavo do Nascimento proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 64th minute of the match, managed to save Nova Venécia-ES from getting a goal against them. After 64 played minutes Balança Rede FC got a freekick which was hit by Marcelinho Cearense. The supporters of Balança Rede FC booed when Nova Venécia-ES was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 65 match minutes in a wonderful position. Dino Tavares didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 68th minute Dino Tavares shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Rogério Velloso saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 71st minute Guto de Brito shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Luís Gustavo do Nascimento saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Natã Quintal in the 74th minute of play forced Balança Rede FC's goalkeeper Rogério Velloso to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Luís Gustavo Botelho sent away a hard shot on goal in the 78th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 80th minute, Mané Garrincha made a precise shot to the right of Luís Gustavo do Nascimento. Nova Venécia-ES's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 2-4. Marcelinho Cearense took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 83rd minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Luís Gustavo do Nascimento. Nova Venécia-ES's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Dino Tavares in the 84th minute of play forced Balança Rede FC's goalkeeper Rogério Velloso to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Natã Quintal hit a great freekick 88 minutes into the match.