League

Estádio Taguarussu
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) Taguarussu SS's Lúcio Messias started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. Grêmio Imortal's Dalmo Freitas got a good chance for a goal in the 14th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Alberto Pires stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Tião Velasco's shot from short distance in the 18th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Tião Velasco in the 20th minute of play forced Taguarussu SS's goalkeeper Alberto Pires to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 21 minutes into the game, Natã de Queiroz was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Taguarussu SS's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Grêmio Imortal the free kick. After a rather tough play, Taguarussu SS's Natã de Queiroz got a free kick in the 21st minute. Faustão Corrêa hit a great freekick 22 minutes into the match. Erik Moreno received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 23rd minute. Carlos Augusto Esteves tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. A collision led to Grêmio Imortal getting a freekick after 24 minutes play. Silvinho Aparecido hit a great ball. A collision led to Taguarussu SS getting a freekick after 30 minutes play. Simão Gaúcho hit a great ball. When Simão Gaúcho fell near the penalty area in the 34th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Taguarussu SS's protests and gave Simão Gaúcho a yellow card for diving instead. After a rather tough play, Taguarussu SS's Simão Gaúcho got a free kick in the 34th minute. When Grêmio Imortal's Dalmo Freitas in the 35th minute got a chance for a shot 35th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Taguarussu SS's goalie prevented a goal. 41 minutes into the game, Erik Moreno cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 2-0. Carlos Augusto Esteves was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. In the 46th minute the ball was on its way in behind Grêmio Imortal's goalkeeper Carlos Augusto Esteves, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Af the end of the first half the score was 2-0. The first half had gone as expected for the home team.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Tião Velasco to strike the kick off in the second half. Grêmio Imortal's Cláudio Freire suffered a sore thigh after 52 minutes and couldn't finish the game. Grêmio Imortal's Matías Pena was substituted for Cláudio Freire. Alberto Pires made a fantastic save in the 58th minute, when Tião Velasco sent off a good shot on target. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Matías Alcântara during the 59th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. The supporters of Grêmio Imortal booed when Taguarussu SS was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 59 match minutes in a wonderful position. Matías Alcântara didn't get a good kick on the ball. Alberto Pires acted impressively in front of the goal and made a superb save when he, in the 60th minute, took the ball on the long shot from Basílio Dantas. In the 62nd minute Dalmo Freitas shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Alberto Pires saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Erik Moreno in the 66th minute of play forced Grêmio Imortal's goalkeeper Carlos Augusto Esteves to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Carlos Augusto Esteves took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Erik Moreno, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Carlos Augusto Esteves took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Lúcio Messias, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Carlos Augusto Esteves made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Erik Moreno in the 76th minute of play. 77 minutes into the match, Tião Velasco had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Alberto Pires. Taguarussu SS's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Tião Velasco was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 2-1. In the 80th match minute, Grêmio Imortal was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Dalmo Freitas to maneuver through the defense. The attack was good, but when Lúcio Messias in the 83rd minute was about to shoot he didn't kick quite good enough and the ball went high over goal. The supporters of Taguarussu SS booed when Grêmio Imortal was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 86 match minutes in a wonderful position. Dalmo Freitas didn't get a good kick on the ball. Matías Alcântara kicked well hit freekick during the 92nd minute of the match. Carlos Augusto Esteves stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Lúcio Messias's shot from short distance in the 94th minute. Carlos Augusto Esteves took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Lúcio Messias, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Taguarussu SS were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of Grêmio Imortal for a fine match.