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Estádio Maraa
Spectators: 6668 (Terracing: 5000, Seating: 1668, VIP seats: 0) Dorival de Brito started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. In the 3rd match minute, Botafogo was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Luís Fabiano Lopes to maneuver through the defense. Edmundo Dias fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 5th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Kauã Braga having to interfere. Kauã Braga stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Edmundo Dias's shot from short distance in the 10th minute. The supporters of Carolinense FC booed when Botafogo was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 18 match minutes in a wonderful position. Jean Novaes didn't get a good kick on the ball. Afonsinho Cearense's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Kauã Braga read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 19th minute of play. Edmundo Dias fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 20th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Kauã Braga having to interfere. When Leopoldo Saldanha came up free with the goalie in the 22nd minute, the Carolinense 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 Leopoldo Saldanha couldn't finish the play. In the 35thth minute of the game Edmundo Dias who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Botafogo's Kauã Braga was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. After a rather tough play, Botafogo's Renato Lima got a free kick in the 35th minute. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Edmundo Dias in the 36th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Kauã Braga saved Botafogo from getting behind. Dorival de Brito hit a great freekick 39 minutes into the match. The supporters of Carolinense FC booed when Botafogo was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 42 match minutes in a wonderful position. Zézinho Cruz didn't get a good kick on the ball. When Oscar Tono came up free with the goalie in the 44th minute, the Carolinense 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 Oscar Tono couldn't finish the play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Edmundo Dias in the 46th minute of play forced Botafogo's goalkeeper Kauã Braga to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Disappointed in the 0-1 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

Kauã Braga showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Edmundo Dias, who was totally free with the ball in the 51st minute. A hard shot 54 in the game by Edmundo Dias from a close distance when the talented Kauã Braga managed to make a qualified save. Botafogo's players were relieved. If Leopoldo Saldanha had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 55th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. If Edmundo Dias had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 59th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. In the 59th minute, Edmundo Dias made a precise shot to the right of Kauã Braga. Botafogo's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-2. After having played for 63 minutes, Leopoldo Saldanha managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Carolinense FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Leopoldo Saldanha was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. 64 minutes into the match, Botafogo's goal looked a bit too open when Edmundo Dias came free, but Kauã Braga reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. If Leopoldo Saldanha had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 65th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Botafogo's Zé Carlos Araújo pulled a muscle in his leg after 70 minutes and couldn't finish the game. When Leopoldo Saldanha fell near the penalty area in the 70th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Carolinense FC's protests and gave Leopoldo Saldanha a yellow card for diving instead. A collision led to Carolinense FC getting a freekick after 71 minutes play. Leopoldo Saldanha hit a great ball. In the 72nd minute, Dorival de Brito 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. The supporters of Carolinense FC booed when Botafogo was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 78 match minutes in a wonderful position. Dorival de Brito didn't get a good kick on the ball. Oscar Tono sent away a hard shot on goal in the 82nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Edmundo Dias sent away a hard shot on goal in the 85th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Edmundo Dias's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 86thth minute, Kauã Braga skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. With his leg Kauã Braga managed to avoid a goal in the 86thth minute, when Carolinense FC's Edmundo Dias fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. Edmundo Dias sent away a hard shot on goal in the 92nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Edmundo Dias in the 94thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Kauã Braga, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Carolinense FC played a much better game than Botafogo and deserved their victory. The Botafogo players were clearly disappointed as they left the ground.