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Spectators: 7860 (Terracing: 5896, Seating: 1808, VIP seats: 156) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Vinícius Esteves started the match with the kick off. GRÊMIO's Sergio Goicoechea played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Periklis Vasilarakos in the 5th minute of play. Marcelo Vidal took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from 史挺南, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Vinícius Esteves in the 18th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Sergio Goicoechea saved GRÊMIO from getting behind. In the 25thth minute of the game Frederico Lago who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but GRÊMIO's Sergio Goicoechea was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. GRÊMIO's Sergio Goicoechea played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Vinícius Esteves in the 32nd minute of play. Tiago Xavier recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 37th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Sergio Goicoechea took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Vinícius Esteves, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Sergio Goicoechea showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Vinícius Esteves in the 42nd minute of the match. After the first half Vasco Mineiro FC were leading 0-1. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when 史挺南 stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Sergio Goicoechea made a fantastic save in the 56th minute, when Vinícius Esteves sent off a good shot on target. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Abel Pirani during the 57th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. The supporters of Vasco Mineiro FC booed when GRÊMIO was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 57 match minutes in a wonderful position. Abel Pirani didn't get a good kick on the ball. A collision led to Vasco Mineiro FC getting a freekick after 60 minutes play. Frederico Lago hit a great ball. Vasco Mineiro FC's Marcelo Vidal played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Silvério Pinheiro in the 61st minute of play. After a defensive mix-up in GRÊMIO's zone, Alessandro Vander stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Sergio Goicoechea came out of the goal and Alessandro Vander tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. GRÊMIO's Sergio Goicoechea proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 71st minute of the match, managed to save GRÊMIO from getting a goal against them. A collision led to Vasco Mineiro FC getting a freekick after 75 minutes play. Baltazar Passos hit a great ball. When Edu Cunha fell near the penalty area in the 79th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Vasco Mineiro FC's protests and gave Edu Cunha a yellow card for diving instead. After a rather tough play, Vasco Mineiro FC's Edu Cunha got a free kick in the 79th minute. After a defensive mix-up in Vasco Mineiro FC's zone, Aníbal Moura stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Marcelo Vidal came out of the goal and Aníbal Moura tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Fabrício Tasso kicked well hit freekick during the 88th minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Aníbal Moura in the 88th minute of play forced Vasco Mineiro FC's goalkeeper Marcelo Vidal to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After 90 played minutes Vasco Mineiro FC got a freekick which was hit by Periklis Vasilarakos. 92 minutes into the match, GRÊMIO's goalkeeper Sergio Goicoechea had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Vinícius Esteves. In the 94th minute, Abel Pirani hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field.