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Wanda Metropolitano
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Válbson de Sena started the match with the kick off. A collision led to Castanhao SS getting a freekick after 4 minutes play. Almir Eger hit a great ball. Dudu Ferraz fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 5th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Abelardo Bueno having to interfere. After 6 played minutes Castanhao SS got a freekick which was hit by Paulão Vides. In the 8th minute Válbson de Sena shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Abelardo Bueno saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The referee felt a red card was in order, 12 minutes into the game, when Matías Magalhães put in a rough tackle. After a rather tough play, Athletico Manaus's Matías Magalhães got a free kick in the 13th minute. After some fancy dribbling in the 14th minute, Albertinho Albuquerque managed to get in a good position for a shot. Castanhao SS's supporters rose to their feet, but Albertinho Albuquerque was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. André Leal breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Mauro Cunha fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 16th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without André Leal having to interfere. With a little luck, Castanhao SS's Abelardo Bueno got control of the ball when Dudu Ferraz tried to sneak it across the goal line. In the 20th match minute, Athletico Manaus was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Durval Couto to maneuver through the defense. André Leal made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Acácio Leal in the 21st minute of play. With a little luck, Castanhao SS's Abelardo Bueno got control of the ball when Dudu Ferraz tried to sneak it across the goal line. If Dudu Ferraz had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 25th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After a defensive mix-up in Castanhao SS's zone, Dudu Ferraz stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Abelardo Bueno came out of the goal and Dudu Ferraz tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. With a little luck, Castanhao SS's Abelardo Bueno got control of the ball when Dudu Ferraz tried to sneak it across the goal line. The supporters of Athletico Manaus booed when Castanhao SS was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 40 match minutes in a wonderful position. Paulão Vides didn't get a good kick on the ball. Lauro Marques sent away a hard shot on goal in the 44th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Lauro Marques sent away a hard shot on goal in the 47th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Acácio Leal to strike the kick off in the second half. After some fancy dribbling in the 64th minute, Allan Dante managed to get in a good position for a shot. Athletico Manaus's supporters rose to their feet, but Allan Dante was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Abelardo Bueno breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Dudu Ferraz fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 66th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Abelardo Bueno having to interfere. Abelardo Bueno made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Ruy Souto in the 68th minute of play. Durval Couto struck a weak shot in the 76th minute. Abelardo Bueno didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Athletico Manaus. After 78 played minutes Castanhao SS got a freekick which was hit by Cauã Favoretto. In the 78th minute, Dudu Ferraz 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. If Lauro Marques had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 80th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After a rather tough play, Castanhao SS's Guilherme Vale got a free kick in the 82nd minute. Abelardo Bueno showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Allan Dante, who was totally free with the ball in the 84th minute. Castanhao SS's Abelardo Bueno played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Dudu Ferraz in the 86th minute of play. Allan Dante sent away a hard shot on goal in the 90th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Castanhao SS's Abelardo Bueno played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Dudu Ferraz in the 91st minute of play. If Válbson de Sena had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 93rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Dudu Ferraz succeeded in the game's 97th minute to shoot an unreachable shot under the crossbar and scored - 1-0. There was no doubt that Athletico Manaus were the better team. Athletico Manaus's players enjoyed the ovations of the crowd after the victory.