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Estádio Cuecão
Spectators: 7098 (Terracing: 5395, Seating: 1653, VIP seats: 50) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Caetano Martins made the kick off which started today's match. If Geovânio Simões had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 3rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Caetano Martins received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 5th minute. Válter Quadros tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 7th minute, Arlindo de Azevedo 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. In the 7th match minute, Real Andradas was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Cristóvão Damião to maneuver through the defense. After some careless play in the Congonhas defense, Geovânio Simões kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Laerte Vieira. The Congonhas fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Laerte Vieira should have stopped the shot. Leonel Brito hit a great freekick 23 minutes into the match. In the last second Válter Quadros throw himself and got hold of the ball when Caetano Martins in the 27thth minute from his position got away a shot towards the right post. Arlindo de Azevedo received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 28th minute. Válter Quadros tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The audience thought a goal was coming when Arlindo de Azevedo got free with Válter Quadros in the 33rd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Geovânio Simões sent away a hard shot on goal in the 38th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Paulo Renato Porto in the 39th minute of play forced Congonhas's goalkeeper Laerte Vieira to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After a defensive mix-up in Congonhas's zone, Paulo Renato Porto stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Laerte Vieira came out of the goal and Paulo Renato Porto tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Paulo Renato Porto received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 44th minute. Laerte Vieira tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The referee felt a red card was in order, 48 minutes into the game, when Luís Guilherme Donato put in a rough tackle. 48 minutes into the game, one of Real Andradas:s players got tackled near the goal, and the referee blew for a penalty. After the first half Real Andradas were leading 1-2. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

Laerte Vieira made an important save on a dangerous shot by Paulo Renato Porto in the 61st minute. Válter Quadros took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Arlindo de Azevedo, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When Congonhas's Arlindo de Azevedo in the 65th minute got a chance for a shot 65th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Real Andradas's goalie prevented a goal. 65 minutes into the game, Edmílson França was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Real Andradas's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Congonhas the free kick. A collision led to Real Andradas getting a freekick after 65 minutes play. Edmílson França hit a great ball. Caetano Martins's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Válter Quadros read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 75th minute of play. Caetano Martins received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 86th minute. Válter Quadros tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 87 minutes into the game, Renatinho Damião was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Real Andradas's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Congonhas the free kick. In the 89th minute, Renatinho Damião hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Arlindo de Azevedo struck a weak shot in the 90th minute. Válter Quadros didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Congonhas. An unexpectedly hard shot by Arlindo de Azevedo in the 96th minute of play forced Real Andradas's goalkeeper Válter Quadros to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Leonel Brito hit a great freekick 97 minutes into the match. In the 98th minute of the match Sílvio Luís Fantini sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Válter Quadros skillfully saved the ball. 99 minutes into the game, Congonhas's Arlindo de Azevedo nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Válter Quadros made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 3-2. Congonhas's supporters were highly satisfied with the result. They cheered their team of the pitch, having watched them win a very even match.