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Samambaia
Spectators: 7478 (Terracing: 5610, Seating: 1719, VIP seats: 149) Sílvio Fernandes started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. An unexpectedly hard shot by Zé Augusto Paraibano in the 5th minute of play forced Praia Grande MZC's goalkeeper Hortêncio Gonçalves to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. If Gilson Damião had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 6th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Álvaro Meireles kicked well hit freekick during the 9th minute of the match. Luiz Soares recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 11th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Hortêncio Gonçalves made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Zé Augusto Paraibano in the 17th minute of play. After 21 played minutes Praia Grande MZC got a freekick which was hit by João Augusto Vides. Praia Grande MZC's Claudio Borghi got a good chance for a goal in the 26th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. A collision led to Racing Paulista 1999 getting a freekick after 31 minutes play. Nico Ceresso hit a great ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Nico Ceresso in the 47th minute of play forced Praia Grande MZC's goalkeeper Hortêncio Gonçalves to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 0-0 after a close first half.

After 52 minutes, Álvaro Meireles mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Racing Paulista 1999 and the Praia Grande MZC players grew even worse after the yellow card. Álvaro Meireles hit a great freekick 52 minutes into the match. In the 60th match minute, Racing Paulista 1999 was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Nico Ceresso to maneuver through the defense. Claudio Borghi kicked well hit freekick during the 62nd minute of the match. Álvaro Meireles could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 67th minute of the match, but Hortêncio Gonçalves made a huge save. An unexpectedly hard shot by Luiz Soares in the 71st minute of play forced Racing Paulista 1999's goalkeeper Kléberson de Medeiros to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. If Luiz Soares had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 73rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. An unexpectedly hard shot by Zé Augusto Paraibano in the 75th minute of play forced Praia Grande MZC's goalkeeper Hortêncio Gonçalves to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. With a little luck, Praia Grande MZC's Hortêncio Gonçalves got control of the ball when Nico Ceresso tried to sneak it across the goal line. In the 86th minute of the match, Sílvio Fernandes tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Hortêncio Gonçalves saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. With a little luck, Praia Grande MZC's Hortêncio Gonçalves got control of the ball when Nico Ceresso tried to sneak it across the goal line. A collision led to Praia Grande MZC getting a freekick after 88 minutes play. Guilherme Perez hit a great ball. A hard shot by Fausto Lima from long distance, 89 minutes into the match, got Hortêncio Gonçalves's attention. Through a fast twist with his body, he could stop the ball from going in on his right side. Praia Grande MZC's Luiz Soares got a good chance for a goal in the 90th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar.