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BAIXIO ARENA
Spectators: 7188 (Terracing: 5393, Seating: 1653, VIP seats: 142) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Osvaldinho de Moraes got the match started through his kick off. In the 3rd minute of the match Ronaldinho Pirani sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Boyd Heathwood skillfully saved the ball. 4 minutes into the match, Mauaense FC's goalkeeper Artur Salgado had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Luís Fernando de Sena. Boyd Heathwood made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Alexsandro Fonseca in the 5th minute of play. 6 minutes into the match, Baixio SC's goal looked a bit too open when Osvaldinho de Moraes came free, but Boyd Heathwood reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Baixio SC's Boyd Heathwood played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Osvaldinho de Moraes in the 8th minute of play. 11 minutes into the game, Mauaense FC's Osvaldinho de Moraes nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Boyd Heathwood made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. In the 21st minute, Osvaldinho de Moraes made a precise shot to the right of Boyd Heathwood. Baixio SC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-2. 26 minutes into the match, Mauaense FC's goalkeeper Artur Salgado had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Luís Fernando de Sena. In the 38th match minute, Mauaense FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Frank Quadros to maneuver through the defense. Alexsandro Fonseca charged in rather forcefully in the 42nd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Alexsandro Fonseca the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. A collision led to Mauaense FC getting a freekick after 42 minutes play. Alexsandro Fonseca hit a great ball. A hard shot by Zé Pedro Torres from long distance, 45 minutes into the match, got Artur Salgado's attention. Through a fast twist with his body, he could stop the ball from going in on his right side. After the first half Mauaense FC were leading 0-2. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

The wind increased when Luiz Paulo Vale made the kick off in the second half. The supporters of Baixio SC booed when Mauaense FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 54 match minutes in a wonderful position. Osvaldinho de Moraes didn't get a good kick on the ball. Artur Salgado took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Luís Fernando de Sena, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 60th minute Luís Fernando de Sena shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Artur Salgado saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 64 minutes into the game, Mauaense FC's Osvaldinho de Moraes nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Boyd Heathwood made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-3. Afonso Zanette sent away a hard shot on goal in the 67th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Boyd Heathwood showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Osvaldinho de Moraes, who was totally free with the ball in the 69th minute. After some careless play in the Mauaense FC defense, Luís Fernando de Sena kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Artur Salgado. The Mauaense FC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Artur Salgado should have stopped the shot. Artur Salgado showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Luís Fernando de Sena, who was totally free with the ball in the 80th minute. The supporters of Baixio SC booed when Mauaense FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 82 match minutes in a wonderful position. Frank Quadros didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 86th minute, Luís Fernando de Sena hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After a rather tough play, Mauaense FC's Osvaldinho de Moraes got a free kick in the 90th minute. When the match was over Mauaense FC could go home with a victory in their luggage, having controlled the game far better than Baixio SC throughout the match.