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Herminio Espósito
Spectators: 7338 (Terracing: 5500, Seating: 1738, VIP seats: 100) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Leonardo Queirós got the match started through his kick off. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Roberto Couto in the 3rd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Caetano Travassos prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Dagoberto Guimarães made an important save on a dangerous shot by Leonardo Queirós in the 10th minute. The audience thought a goal was coming when Ian de Almeida got free with Dagoberto Guimarães in the 16th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. 21 minutes into the game, Loud Academy FC's Clemente Lara nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Caetano Travassos made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. 25 minutes into the match, Ian de Almeida had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Dagoberto Guimarães. Loud Academy FC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Ian de Almeida was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-1. Loud Academy FC's Dagoberto Guimarães played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Miguel Araújo in the 31st minute of play. Kauã Sousa kicked well hit freekick during the 33rd minute of the match. Caetano Travassos showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from José Carlos Tavares, who was totally free with the ball in the 35th minute. Dagoberto Guimarães made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Tomé Tróia in the 39th minute of play. Kauã Sousa's late challenge caught a Loud Academy FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Kauã Sousa helped the player get up and apologised. The supporters of Loud Academy FC booed when Embu das Artes F.C was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 42 match minutes in a wonderful position. Kauã Sousa didn't get a good kick on the ball. After having played for 47 minutes, José Carlos Tavares managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Loud Academy FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but José Carlos Tavares was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. The first half was very even, with the score at 1-1 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and José Carlos Tavares made a kick off. Tiago Leão hit a great freekick 51 minutes into the match. Caetano Travassos made a fantastic save in the 56th minute, when José Carlos Tavares sent off a good shot on target. In the 60th match minute, Loud Academy FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Adhemar Dantas to maneuver through the defense. 61 minutes into the match, Embu das Artes F.C's Joaquim das Neves broke free and took a long shot that unfortunately flew wide. A fine initiative that could have resulted in a goal. A collision led to Embu das Artes F.C getting a freekick after 63 minutes play. Kauã Sousa hit a great ball. Embu das Artes F.C's Caetano Travassos played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Adhemar Dantas in the 64th minute of play. Dagoberto Guimarães took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Tomé Tróia, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. With a little luck, Embu das Artes F.C's Caetano Travassos got control of the ball when Edson Queiroz tried to sneak it across the goal line. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Edson Queiroz during the 78th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 78th minute, Edson Queiroz hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After 79 played minutes Loud Academy FC got a freekick which was hit by Edson Queiroz. After some fancy dribbling in the 83rd minute, Miguel Araújo managed to get in a good position for a shot. Embu das Artes F.C's supporters rose to their feet, but Miguel Araújo was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Dagoberto Guimarães breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Embu das Artes F.C's Caetano Travassos proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 85th minute of the match, managed to save Embu das Artes F.C from getting a goal against them. Daumantas Mažeika struck a weak shot in the 91st minute. Dagoberto Guimarães didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Embu das Artes F.C. Dagoberto Guimarães didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Miguel Araújo went, in the 92nd minute, to the upper right corner, 2-1 was the resulting score. For all the effort they put into the match, the Loud Academy FC players left disappointed. They had fought hard, but couldn't break down the home team's defense. The match ended in a win for Embu das Artes F.C.