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Spectators: 7478 (Terracing: 5778, Seating: 1550, VIP seats: 150) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when 高坤源 got the match started through his kick off. Independente F.C. Limeira's Dorian Linhares quite brazenly broke a throw-in by Laércio Esteves, made in the 3rd minute of the game. In the 6thth minute of the game 高坤源 who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Varese SC's Matías Ramalho was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Dionisio Rik received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 7th minute. Matías Ramalho tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 11 minutes had been played when some careless play by Varese SC's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Matheus França was slow to take the kick. During this time Independente F.C. Limeira's players had a chance to rest. The corner ended in Dionisio Rik almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but Varese SC's Matías Ramalho did a great save. When Independente F.C. Limeira's Dionisio Rik in the 11th minute got a chance for a shot 11th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Varese SC's goalie prevented a goal. In the 16th minute Vágner Seco shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Robbie Southgate saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Pedro Luís do Valle in the 18th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Matías Ramalho saved Varese SC from getting behind. Serginho Rodrigues kicked well hit freekick during the 18th minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Aírton Tepedino in the 22nd minute of play forced Varese SC's goalkeeper Matías Ramalho to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 25 minutes into the match, Varese SC's goal looked a bit too open when Pedro Luís do Valle came free, but Matías Ramalho reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. With a couple of smart ball manuevers 高坤源 in the 29th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Matías Ramalho saved Varese SC from getting behind. Matías Ramalho took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Pedro Luís do Valle, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Varese SC's Matías Ramalho played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by 高坤源 in the 35th minute of play. Matías Ramalho stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Pedro Luís do Valle's shot from short distance in the 37th minute. In the 40th minute, Dionisio Rik got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. Independente F.C. Limeira's 高坤源 got a good chance for a goal in the 41st minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. In the 43rd minute, Pedro Luís do Valle ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Matías Ramalho was frozen by the shot and now it was 0-3. Luck had favoured the away team in the first, and they walked off with a 0-3 lead.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Vágner Seco to strike the kick off in the second half. Varese SC's Matías Ramalho proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 52nd minute of the match, managed to save Varese SC from getting a goal against them. After 54 played minutes Varese SC got a freekick which was hit by Matheus Henrique. The audience thought a goal was coming when Pedro Luís do Valle got free with Matías Ramalho in the 55th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Matías Ramalho made an important save on a dangerous shot by Pedro Luís do Valle in the 56th minute. If Pedro Luís do Valle had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 58th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 59th minute of the match, Aírton Tepedino got a very nice opportunity to score, but Matías Ramalho was well-placed and pushed the ball away from the goal at the left post. Aníbal Barral recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 62nd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. 64 minutes into the game, Dionisio Rik recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Matías Ramalho. Dionisio Rik showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 0-4. Matías Ramalho showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from 高坤源 in the 69th minute of the match. Matías Ramalho came out of the goal in the 69th minute to try and stop a shot by Independente F.C. Limeira's 高坤源. But to his dismay, 高坤源 quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 0-5. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling 高坤源 in the 73rd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Matías Ramalho prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 74th minute Dionisio Rik shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Matías Ramalho saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 76th match minute, Varese SC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Enéas Lago to maneuver through the defense. Matheus França struck a weak shot in the 77th minute. Matías Ramalho didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Independente F.C. Limeira. In the 78th minute, Pedro Luís do Valle left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Independente F.C. Limeira fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-6. Varese SC's Matías Ramalho played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by 高坤源 in the 84th minute of play. After a defensive mix-up in Varese SC's zone, 高坤源 stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Matías Ramalho came out of the goal and 高坤源 tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. 87 minutes into the game, Dionisio Rik cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-7. Matías Ramalho was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. In the 91st minute, Dino Alvarenga got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. Pedro Luís do Valle received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 93rd minute. Matías Ramalho tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Independente F.C. Limeira played a much better game than Varese SC and deserved their victory. The Varese SC players were clearly disappointed as they left the ground.