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Arena da Coruja
Spectators: 7231 (Terracing: 5425, Seating: 1663, VIP seats: 143) CA Triângulo Mineiro's Juan de Moraes started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. After 3 played minutes CA Triângulo Mineiro got a freekick which was hit by Danilo Pinho. Paulinho Nascimento scored 1-0 in the 5th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Eriberto Mota, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. After some fancy dribbling in the 11th minute, Pedrão Coutinho managed to get in a good position for a shot. Real Caobianco FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Pedrão Coutinho was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. João Pedro Bueno breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. João Pedro Bueno made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Valdo Senna in the 12th minute of play. After some fancy dribbling in the 20th minute, Valdo Senna managed to get in a good position for a shot. Real Caobianco FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Valdo Senna was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. João Pedro Bueno breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. In the 27th minute, Celsinho Damião 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. 31 minutes into the game, Valdo Senna was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Real Caobianco FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave CA Triângulo Mineiro the free kick. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Caetano Severo in the 34th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Eriberto Mota prevented the ball from getting in the gole. 37 minutes into the match, Real Caobianco FC's goalkeeper Eriberto Mota had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Paulinho Nascimento. When CA Triângulo Mineiro's Juan de Moraes in the 43rd minute got a chance for a shot 43rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Real Caobianco FC's goalie prevented a goal. The CA Triângulo Mineiro fans' excitement grew in the 47th match minute when CA Triângulo Mineiro's Paulinho Nascimento looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 2-0 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 2-0.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Celsinho Damião was the one to do the kick off. If Juan de Moraes had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 53rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Pedrão Coutinho received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 58th minute. João Pedro Bueno tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 62nd minute, Paulinho Nascimento 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. Juan de Moraes received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 63rd minute. Eriberto Mota tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Paulinho Nascimento fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 65th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Eriberto Mota having to interfere. If Juan de Moraes had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 67th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Juan de Moraes fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 71st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Eriberto Mota having to interfere. In the 74th match minute, CA Triângulo Mineiro was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Danilo Pinho to maneuver through the defense. After having played for 76 minutes, Paulinho Nascimento managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. CA Triângulo Mineiro's supporters crossed their fingers, but Paulinho Nascimento was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Valdo Senna was shown his second yellow card after 82 minutes, following a rather ugly tackle on opponent. That was the end of his participation in the match. After 82 played minutes Real Caobianco FC got a freekick which was hit by Valdo Senna. When Juan de Moraes came up free with the goalie in the 88th minute, the CA Triângulo Mineiro 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 Juan de Moraes couldn't finish the play. CA Triângulo Mineiro's João Pedro Bueno proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 94th minute of the match, managed to save CA Triângulo Mineiro from getting a goal against them. Paulinho Nascimento sent away a hard shot on goal in the 96th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. CA Triângulo Mineiro were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of Real Caobianco FC for a fine match.