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Humaitá sp
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Olavo Donato got the match started through his kick off. Belmiro Breckenfeld kicked well hit freekick during the 2nd minute of the match. Frank Cavalcante took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Olavo Donato, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Robinho de Amorim charged in rather forcefully in the 5th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Robinho de Amorim the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Robinho de Amorim kicked well hit freekick during the 5th minute of the match. 7 minutes into the match, AS Novelli's goal looked a bit too open when Juan Leme came free, but Jardel Montenegro reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Jardel Montenegro took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Juan Leme, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Jardel Montenegro made a fantastic save in the 11th minute, when Didi Baiano sent off a good shot on target. In the 14th match minute, AS Novelli was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Gilson Sampaio to maneuver through the defense. Jardel Montenegro showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Juan Leme, who was totally free with the ball in the 17th minute. When Enio Tasso fell near the penalty area in the 23rd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored AS Novelli's protests and gave Enio Tasso a yellow card for diving instead. After 23 played minutes AS Novelli got a freekick which was hit by Enio Tasso. In the 24th minute Juan Leme shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Jardel Montenegro saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Jardel Montenegro showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Juan Leme in the 26th minute of the match. Eliseu da Mata's late challenge caught a SANTOS F.C's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Eliseu da Mata helped the player get up and apologised. In the 29th minute the ball was on its way in behind AS Novelli's goalkeeper Jardel Montenegro, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Juan Leme sent away a hard shot on goal in the 32nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Jardel Montenegro showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Alexsandro Branco in the 34th minute of the match. Jardel Montenegro made an important save on a dangerous shot by Didi Baiano in the 36th minute. After having played for 38 minutes, Didi Baiano managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. SANTOS F.C's supporters crossed their fingers, but Didi Baiano was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Jardel Montenegro made a fantastic save in the 41st minute, when Didi Baiano sent off a good shot on target. SANTOS F.C's Juan Leme got a good chance for a goal in the 46th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Didi Baiano received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 48th minute. Jardel Montenegro tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 1-0 at half-time.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Juan Leme to strike the kick off in the second half. If Juan Leme had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 53rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Alexsandro Branco sent away a hard shot on goal in the 56th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. If Juan Leme had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 67th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. When SANTOS F.C's Juan Leme in the 77th minute got a chance for a shot 77th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye AS Novelli's goalie prevented a goal. Frank Cavalcante was out of position in the 82 minute of play, and Olavo Donato capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Olavo Donato really showed his touch with that goal: 2-2. After some fancy dribbling in the 91st minute, Juan Leme managed to get in a good position for a shot. SANTOS F.C's supporters rose to their feet, but Juan Leme was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Jardel Montenegro breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick.