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Spectators: 7687 (Terracing: 5766, Seating: 1768, VIP seats: 153) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Juvenal dos Santos took the kick off in the first half of the match. 3 minutes into the match, Black Bird United ƘԼƛƝ's goal looked a bit too open when Dalmacio Vermudo came free, but Fábio Chițan reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The referee felt a red card was in order, 5 minutes into the game, when 顾谦坚 put in a rough tackle. 4 minutes into the game, one of Black Bird United ƘԼƛƝ:s players got tackled near the goal, and the referee blew for a penalty. Fábio Chițan had in the 6thth minute some difficulties stopping Jeferson Santana's well aimed penalty as it nearly passed him on his left side, but he still managed to hold the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Juvenal dos Santos in the 8th minute of play forced Black Bird United ƘԼƛƝ's goalkeeper Fábio Chițan to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Fábio Chițan made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Juvenal dos Santos in the 8th minute of play. If Juvenal dos Santos had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 13th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 16 minutes into the match, Grêmio Santo André's goal looked a bit too open when Raul Elazar came free, but Ladislav Telepovský reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Black Bird United ƘԼƛƝ's Fábio Chițan played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Vladimir do Vale in the 20th minute of play. If Bert Shamp had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 21st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 24 minutes into the game, Pablo Gombal cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-0. Ladislav Telepovský was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. The supporters of Black Bird United ƘԼƛƝ booed when Grêmio Santo André was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 30 match minutes in a wonderful position. Santiago Oliverio didn't get a good kick on the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Pablo Gombal in the 31st minute of play forced Grêmio Santo André's goalkeeper Ladislav Telepovský to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 35 minutes into the game, Santiago Oliverio was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Grêmio Santo André's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Black Bird United ƘԼƛƝ the free kick. Ladislav Telepovský had in the 36thth minute some difficulties stopping Pablo Gombal's well aimed penalty as it nearly passed him on his left side, but he still managed to hold the ball. Fábio Chițan showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Dalmacio Vermudo, who was totally free with the ball in the 37th minute. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Pablo Gombal in the 40th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Ladislav Telepovský saved Grêmio Santo André from getting behind. A collision led to Black Bird United ƘԼƛƝ getting a freekick after 41 minutes play. Pablo Gombal hit a great ball. Benedito Freire charged in rather forcefully in the 43rd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Benedito Freire the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Benedito Freire hit a great freekick 43 minutes into the match. Pablo Gombal struck a weak shot in the 44th minute. Ladislav Telepovský didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Black Bird United ƘԼƛƝ. The audience was convinced that Vladimir do Vale's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Fábio Chițan was relentless in the 47th minute of the game. All the noise was coming from the home fans when the whistle went for half-time. The home team had fought hardest to put themselves in a deserved lead.

In the 53rd minute, Raul Elazar hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Ladislav Telepovský took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Pablo Gombal, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 56 minutes had been played when some careless play by Grêmio Santo André's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Pablo Gombal was slow to take the kick. During this time Black Bird United ƘԼƛƝ's players had a chance to rest. 66 minutes into the match, Pablo Gombal notched a goal, 2-0, to the right of Grêmio Santo André's Ladislav Telepovský. Ladislav Telepovský was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. 71 minutes into the match, Black Bird United ƘԼƛƝ's goal looked a bit too open when Jeferson Santana came free, but Fábio Chițan reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The supporters of Grêmio Santo André booed when Black Bird United ƘԼƛƝ was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 74 match minutes in a wonderful position. Bert Shamp didn't get a good kick on the ball. 76 minutes into the match, Black Bird United ƘԼƛƝ's goalkeeper Fábio Chițan had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Juvenal dos Santos. The audience thought a goal was coming when Vladimir do Vale got free with Fábio Chițan in the 78th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Léo Porto hit a great freekick 83 minutes into the match. Fábio Chițan showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Vladimir do Vale in the 88th minute of the match. The crowd rose to their feet as Juvenal dos Santos kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Fábio Chițan. That made the score 2-1 in the 90 minute of play. Fábio Chițan made a fantastic save in the 93rd minute, when Juvenal dos Santos sent off a good shot on target. Black Bird United ƘԼƛƝ's supporters were highly satisfied with the result. They cheered their team of the pitch, having watched them win a very even match.