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Arena Imperial
Spectators: 7742 (Terracing: 5808, Seating: 1780, VIP seats: 154) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Dadá Maravilha kicked off to start the match. In the 3rd minute of the match Edgard Koehler sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Valeri Zabelin skillfully saved the ball. Pablo-Enrique Ucles showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Alexander Smith, who was totally free with the ball in the 8th minute. Pablo-Enrique Ucles showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Alexander Smith, who was totally free with the ball in the 10th minute. With a little luck, Anarquia Atlético Clube's Pablo-Enrique Ucles got control of the ball when José Maria Pena tried to sneak it across the goal line. Pablo-Enrique Ucles took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Alexander Smith, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After having played for 20 minutes, Sydney Chaves managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Anarquia Atlético Clube's supporters crossed their fingers, but Sydney Chaves was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. In the 24th minute of the match, Alexander Smith got a very nice opportunity to score, but Pablo-Enrique Ucles was well-placed and pushed the ball away from the goal at the left post. After a rather tough play, Anarquia Atlético Clube's Pedrinho Proença got a free kick in the 25th minute. Pablo-Enrique Ucles showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Dadá Maravilha, who was totally free with the ball in the 26th minute. 34 minutes into the game, A.D. Imperial's José Maria Pena nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Pablo-Enrique Ucles made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-0. In the 37th minute, José Maria Pena ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Pablo-Enrique Ucles was frozen by the shot and now it was 2-0. Pablo-Enrique Ucles took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Dadá Maravilha, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 43 played minutes Anarquia Atlético Clube got a freekick which was hit by Diego Munhoz. 44 minutes into the match, Dadá Maravilha had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Pablo-Enrique Ucles. Anarquia Atlético Clube's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Dadá Maravilha was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 3-0. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 3-0 at half-time.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Diego Munhoz was the one to do the kick off. An unexpectedly hard shot by Dadá Maravilha in the 54th minute of play forced Anarquia Atlético Clube's goalkeeper Pablo-Enrique Ucles to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling José Maria Pena in the 57th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Pablo-Enrique Ucles prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Alexander Smith recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 58th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Pablo-Enrique Ucles showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Dadá Maravilha, who was totally free with the ball in the 61st minute. With a couple of smart ball manuevers José Maria Pena in the 62nd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Pablo-Enrique Ucles saved Anarquia Atlético Clube from getting behind. Dadá Maravilha took the ball and in the 64 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Pablo-Enrique Ucles. Pablo-Enrique Ucles dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 4-0. Pablo-Enrique Ucles made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Dadá Maravilha in the 68th minute of play. Dadá Maravilha received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 69th minute. Pablo-Enrique Ucles tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 70th minute of the game, José Maria Pena landed unfortunately after trying to head the ball, and pulled a muscle in the back, so badly that he had to leave the field. When Cássio Cerezo fell near the penalty area in the 70th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Anarquia Atlético Clube's protests and gave Cássio Cerezo a yellow card for diving instead. A.D. Imperial made a substitution. Antônio Ramalho replaced José Maria Pena. The supporters of A.D. Imperial booed when Anarquia Atlético Clube was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 71 match minutes in a wonderful position. Cássio Cerezo didn't get a good kick on the ball. The A.D. Imperial fans' excitement grew in the 73rd match minute when A.D. Imperial's Dadá Maravilha looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 5-0 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. When Dadá Maravilha came up free with the goalie in the 75th minute, the A.D. Imperial fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Dadá Maravilha couldn't finish the play. Pablo-Enrique Ucles made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Antônio Ramalho in the 81st minute of play. 83 minutes into the game, A.D. Imperial's Antônio Ramalho nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Pablo-Enrique Ucles made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 6-0. Alexander Smith took the ball and in the 87 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Pablo-Enrique Ucles. Pablo-Enrique Ucles dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 7-0. An unexpectedly hard shot by Alexander Smith in the 91st minute of play forced Anarquia Atlético Clube's goalkeeper Pablo-Enrique Ucles to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After a rather tough play, A.D. Imperial's Alexander Smith got a free kick in the 93rd minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Dadá Maravilha in the 96th minute of play forced Anarquia Atlético Clube's goalkeeper Pablo-Enrique Ucles to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. A.D. Imperial walked away with a well-earned victory that was much celebrated by the crowd.