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Palestra Itália
Spectators: 7250 (Terracing: 5439, Seating: 1667, VIP seats: 144) Santos FC's Dedê Barbosa 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. In the 3rd minute of the match Rogério Fonseca shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Jean de Godoi showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. In the 6th match minute, Palmares SS was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Natã Faria to maneuver through the defense. In the 7th minute, Tony Prado hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Jonathan Mota might have been able to make a better finish in the 10th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Kléber Barral. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Jonathan Mota ran back to his position shaking his head. Kléber Barral made an important save on a dangerous shot by Narciso Novaes in the 13th minute. 13 minutes into the game, Tony Prado was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Santos FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Palmares SS the free kick. The supporters of Palmares SS booed when Santos FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 13 match minutes in a wonderful position. Tony Prado didn't get a good kick on the ball. 14 minutes into the match, Narciso Novaes had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Kléber Barral. Santos FC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Narciso Novaes was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-0. Baltazar Linhares sent away a hard shot on goal in the 27th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Palmares SS's Jean de Godoi played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Dedê Barbosa in the 28th minute of play. In the 32nd minute Baltazar Linhares shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Jean de Godoi saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Dedê Barbosa in the 33rd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Jean de Godoi prevented the ball from getting in the gole. After a rather tough play, Palmares SS's Aírton de Queiroz got a free kick in the 34th minute. If Dedê Barbosa had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 39th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Baltazar Linhares sent away a hard shot on goal in the 43rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Rogério Fonseca took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 46th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Jean de Godoi. Palmares SS's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Jonathan Mota to strike the kick off in the second half. After some fancy dribbling in the 51st minute, Dedê Barbosa managed to get in a good position for a shot. Santos FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Dedê Barbosa was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Jean de Godoi breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. After some fancy dribbling in the 53rd minute, Baltazar Linhares managed to get in a good position for a shot. Santos FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Baltazar Linhares was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Jean de Godoi breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Dedê Barbosa's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 57thth minute, Jean de Godoi skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. Santos FC's Tony Prado got a good chance for a goal in the 60th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Baltazar Linhares sent away a hard shot on goal in the 62nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 67th minute Narciso Novaes shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Kléber Barral saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Tony Prado fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 71st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Jean de Godoi having to interfere. The supporters of Santos FC booed when Palmares SS was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 72 match minutes in a wonderful position. Natã Faria didn't get a good kick on the ball. Jean de Godoi was out of position in the 73 minute of play, and Baltazar Linhares capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Baltazar Linhares really showed his touch with that goal: 1-3. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Jeferson de Castro during the 78th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After a rather tough play, Palmares SS's Jeferson de Castro got a free kick in the 78th minute. In the 79th minute of the match, Dedê Barbosa sent away a good long shot that could have become a goal, but Jean de Godoi showed an example of his skillful tending and made the save just under the crossbar. After some fancy dribbling in the 81st minute, Dedê Barbosa managed to get in a good position for a shot. Santos FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Dedê Barbosa was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Jean de Godoi breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Santos FC's Nilton Sarmento suffered a torn muscle in his knee after 82 minutes and couldn't finish the game. When Natã Faria fell near the penalty area in the 82nd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Palmares SS's protests and gave Natã Faria a yellow card for diving instead. Santos FC made a substitution. Dito Félix replaced Nilton Sarmento. After 84 played minutes Palmares SS got a freekick which was hit by Natã Faria. After having played for 85 minutes, Tony Prado managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Santos FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Tony Prado was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. The supporters of Palmares SS booed when Santos FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 86 match minutes in a wonderful position. Tony Prado didn't get a good kick on the ball. Frédson Braga kicked well hit freekick during the 89th minute of the match. Baltazar Linhares fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 91st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Jean de Godoi having to interfere. The supporters of Palmares SS booed when Santos FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 95 match minutes in a wonderful position. Tony Prado didn't get a good kick on the ball. Santos FC's players went to the stands to thank the travelling support. The fan's backing had helped spurr the team on to a fine performance that won them the match.