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Parque do Azulão
Spectators: 7469 (Terracing: 5603, Seating: 1717, VIP seats: 149) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Sílvio Fernandes kicked off to start the match. 3 minutes into the match, Rio Brando de Andradas FC's goal looked a bit too open when Sílvio Fernandes came free, but Einar Wall reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Luís Fábio Freire who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 8thth minute tested the skills of Kléberson de Medeiros when he managed to save the team from getting behind. Álvaro Meireles received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 17th minute. Einar Wall tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 24th minute, Luisinho da Costa hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 26th minute, Nico Ceresso hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Inácio do Vale, 27 minutes into the match, dribbled the ball up the side of the field and decided to take a long shot at the goal. Unfortunately, the ball was poorly hit and landed closer to the corner than to the goal. When Luís Fábio Freire came up free with the goalie in the 29th minute, the Rio Brando de Andradas FC 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 Luís Fábio Freire couldn't finish the play. In the 30thth minute of the game Sandrinho Bueno who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Racing Paulista 1999's Kléberson de Medeiros was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. When Racing Paulista 1999's Álvaro Meireles 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 Rio Brando de Andradas FC's goalie prevented a goal. In the 38th minute Sandrinho Bueno shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Kléberson de Medeiros saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Einar Wall showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Álvaro Meireles in the 42nd minute of the match. After 42 minutes, Betinho Monteiro mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Rio Brando de Andradas FC and the Racing Paulista 1999 players grew even worse after the yellow card. In the 42nd minute, Betinho Monteiro hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The first half was very even, with the score at 0-0 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Sandrinho Bueno stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Álvaro Meireles sent away a hard shot on goal in the 53rd minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Kléberson de Medeiros made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Sandrinho Bueno in the 58th minute of play. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Luís Fábio Freire in the 59th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Kléberson de Medeiros saved Racing Paulista 1999 from getting behind. Zé Augusto Paraibano charged in rather forcefully in the 62nd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Zé Augusto Paraibano the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. When Álvaro Meireles fell near the penalty area in the 63rd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Racing Paulista 1999's protests and gave Álvaro Meireles a yellow card for diving instead. A collision led to Racing Paulista 1999 getting a freekick after 63 minutes play. Álvaro Meireles hit a great ball. In the 64th minute Luís Fábio Freire shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Kléberson de Medeiros saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. With a little luck, Rio Brando de Andradas FC's Einar Wall got control of the ball when Álvaro Meireles tried to sneak it across the goal line. In the 74th match minute, Rio Brando de Andradas FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Betinho Monteiro to maneuver through the defense. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Nico Ceresso during the 82nd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Nico Ceresso hit a great freekick 82 minutes into the match. In the 83rd minute Sandrinho Bueno shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Kléberson de Medeiros saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 85th minute of the match Fausto Lima sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Einar Wall skillfully saved the ball. Sílvio Fernandes recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 87th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. After 89 played minutes Racing Paulista 1999 got a freekick which was hit by Zé Augusto Paraibano. Sandrinho Bueno recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 93rd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. If Luís Fábio Freire had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 95th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Both teams had looked equal from kick-off, and no-one was surprised when the match finally ended in a draw.