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Estádio Douradão
Spectators: 8007 (Terracing: 6007, Seating: 1841, VIP seats: 159) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Jan Bykowski took the kick off in the first half of the match. In the 6th minute of the match Lauro Gaspar shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Duarte Mendes showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Belmiro Lima in the 11th minute of play forced AFC - Curitiba's goalkeeper Duarte Mendes to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 12 minutes into the match, Esteve Hodei dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Lucas Torres, 1-0. In the 15th minute Jan Bykowski shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Lucas Torres saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. With a little luck, Internacional de Almagro's Lucas Torres got control of the ball when Esteve Hodei tried to sneak it across the goal line. Jan Bykowski was really disappointed when he shot the ball just outside the right post instead of scoring a goal in the 23rd minute. AFC - Curitiba's manager could be seen on the sidelines shaking his head and muttering to himself as his team had just wasted another chance. Duarte Mendes took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Rubinho Abreu, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 28th minute, Jan Bykowski fired away a shot on goal. He put a little to much spin on the ball and sent it just wide of the right post. In the 36th minute AFC - Curitiba were awarded a corner. Hermínio Alvarenga went to the cornerflag to take it. After taking down the ball on AFC - Curitiba's corner Hermínio Alvarenga fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Lucas Torres quite easily take care of the ball. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Jan Bykowski in the 39th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Lucas Torres prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Esteve Hodei hit a great freekick 40 minutes into the match. In the 44th minute Jan Bykowski shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Lucas Torres saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. With a little luck, Internacional de Almagro's Lucas Torres got control of the ball when Romário Ortiz tried to sneak it across the goal line.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Belmiro Lima made a kick off. In the 50th minute Esteve Hodei shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Lucas Torres saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After having played for 52 minutes, Esteve Hodei managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. AFC - Curitiba's supporters crossed their fingers, but Esteve Hodei was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. 54 minutes into the match, Reginaldo Baiano had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Duarte Mendes. AFC - Curitiba's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Reginaldo Baiano was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-1. AFC - Curitiba's Duarte Mendes played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Reginaldo Baiano in the 56th minute of play. Jan Bykowski blasted a shot towards the goal in the 58th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Lucas Torres having to make a save. When AFC - Curitiba's Jan Bykowski in the 64th minute got a chance for a shot 64th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Internacional de Almagro's goalie prevented a goal. Lucas Torres showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Jan Bykowski in the 73rd minute of the match. With a little luck, AFC - Curitiba's Duarte Mendes got control of the ball when Rubinho Abreu tried to sneak it across the goal line. Jan Bykowski 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. 83 minutes had been played when some careless play by Internacional de Almagro's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Hermínio Alvarenga was slow to take the kick. During this time AFC - Curitiba's players had a chance to rest. The corner led AFC - Curitiba's Romário Ortiz to fire away a dangerous shot which Lucas Torres despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. Duarte Mendes made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Belmiro Lima in the 85th minute of play. The referee felt a red card was in order, 88 minutes into the game, when Genílson Porto put in a rough tackle. After a rather tough play, Internacional de Almagro's Genílson Porto got a free kick in the 89th minute. 92 minutes into the match, Romário Ortiz had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Lucas Torres. Internacional de Almagro's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Romário Ortiz was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 2-1. Esteve Hodei sent away a hard shot on goal in the 95th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Esteve Hodei in the 95th minute of play forced Internacional de Almagro's goalkeeper Lucas Torres to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The referee blew his whistle, and the match came to a close. The players exchanged shirts and headed down the tunnel. The AFC - Curitiba fans cheered their team off the field, for while Internacional de Almagro had put up a good fight, they were unable to come out of the game with any points to show for their effort.