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Spectators: 7371 (Terracing: 5529, Seating: 1695, VIP seats: 147) Silas Vidal made the kick off and thus started the match. Ian Baiano's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Rich Russell read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 4th minute of play. After 10 minutes, Antônio Carlos Andrade made it 0-1 with a short kick to the right side. Caio Costa Club's Caetano Galvão tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. Geovânio Nogueira could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 21st minute of the match, but Rich Russell made a huge save. In the 22nd minute of the match, Geovânio Nogueira got a very nice opportunity to score, but Rich Russell was well-placed and pushed the ball away from the goal at the left post. Geovânio Nogueira could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 22nd minute of the match, but Rich Russell made a huge save. Rich Russell stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Silas Vidal's shot from short distance in the 26th minute. BRAGA's Rich Russell proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 28th minute of the match, managed to save BRAGA from getting a goal against them. Caio Costa Club made a substitution. Hugo Moreira replaced Evaristo Luz. In the 30th minute, Michel Cerezo hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Michel Cerezo was shown his second yellow card after 32 minutes, following a rather ugly tackle on opponent. That was the end of his participation in the match. After a rather tough play, BRAGA's Michel Cerezo got a free kick in the 32nd minute. If Ian Baiano had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 34th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Rich Russell didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Geovânio Nogueira went, in the 38th minute, to the upper right corner, 1-1 was the resulting score. Geovânio Nogueira could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 43rd minute of the match, but Rich Russell made a huge save. The first half was very even, with the score at 1-1 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

A collision led to Caio Costa Club getting a freekick after 52 minutes play. Fausto Teles hit a great ball. 54 minutes into the game, Silvinho Velasco was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. BRAGA's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Caio Costa Club the free kick. After 54 played minutes BRAGA got a freekick which was hit by Silvinho Velasco. In the 56th minute Silas Vidal shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Rich Russell saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. With a little luck, Caio Costa Club's Caetano Galvão got control of the ball when Antônio Carlos Andrade tried to sneak it across the goal line. Antônio Carlos Andrade was extremely unlucky when he, in the 59th minute, took a shot that hit the right post and went out. In the 64thth minute of the game Silas Vidal who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but BRAGA's Rich Russell was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. In the 68th minute Caio Costa Club were awarded a corner. Silas Vidal went to the cornerflag to take it. After taking down the ball on Caio Costa Club's corner Silas Vidal fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Rich Russell quite easily take care of the ball. Silas Vidal fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 71st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Rich Russell having to interfere. If Egídio Catarinense had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 73rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 76th minute Silas Vidal shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Rich Russell saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Rich Russell showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Silas Vidal, who was totally free with the ball in the 84th minute. Caio Costa Club's Caetano Galvão played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Egídio Catarinense in the 87th minute of play. 90 minutes into the match, BRAGA's goal looked a bit too open when Silas Vidal came free, but Rich Russell reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Rich Russell took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Silas Vidal, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When the referee blew the final whistle, you could see the dissatisfaction in the Caio Costa Club players' eyes. They were disappointed they hadn't taken more from the game.