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Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Telmo Pereira kicked off to start the match. Telmo Lima showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Telmo Pereira, who was totally free with the ball in the 6th minute. Silas Rosado received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 9th minute. Jerônimo da Costa tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The supporters of Ravena FC booed when GALO DE MINAS was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 10 match minutes in a wonderful position. Guilherme Moraes didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 17th match minute, GALO DE MINAS was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Dinei Saldanha to maneuver through the defense. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Silas Rosado in the 19th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Jerônimo da Costa prevented the ball from getting in the gole. If Claudinei Lira had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 21st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After some fancy dribbling in the 26th minute, Silas Rosado managed to get in a good position for a shot. Ravena FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Silas Rosado was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Jerônimo da Costa breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. In the 31st minute, Dráuzio Cardozo hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 33 minutes into the match, Ravena FC's Claudinei Lira sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Jerônimo da Costa narrowly saved just below the crossbar. After having played for 37 minutes, Silas Rosado managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Ravena FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Silas Rosado was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. If Silas Rosado had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 41st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Claudinei Lira received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 43rd minute. Jerônimo da Costa tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The first half was very even, with the score at 0-0 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

Geovani Romero's late challenge caught a GALO DE MINAS's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Geovani Romero helped the player get up and apologised. Telmo Lima took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Guilherme Moraes, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Claudinei Lira succeeded to score despite a near miss that spronge from right pole into the goal to 0-1 in the 59th playminute. Jerônimo da Costa stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Silas Rosado's shot from short distance in the 68th minute. Claudinei Lira could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 70th minute of the match, but Jerônimo da Costa made a huge save. Claudinei Lira in the 73rdth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Jerônimo da Costa, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Claudinei Lira recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 76th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Jerônimo da Costa was out of position in the 78 minute of play, and Silas Rosado capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Silas Rosado really showed his touch with that goal: 0-2. Jerônimo da Costa showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Silas Rosado, who was totally free with the ball in the 84th minute. Claudinei Lira in the 85thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Jerônimo da Costa, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Telmo Lima took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Guilherme Moraes, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Silas Rosado sent away a hard shot on goal in the 88th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Ravena 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.