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Ferrao
Spectators: 6660 (Terracing: 5000, Seating: 1660, VIP seats: 0) In the 5th minute of the match Jânio Tróia sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Flavinho Vides skillfully saved the ball. Benjamin Baiano made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Donato Ubarna in the 9th minute of play. Luís Fábio Silva kicked well hit freekick during the 15th minute of the match. Flavinho Vides made a fantastic save in the 18th minute, when César Rossi sent off a good shot on target. Joel de Amaral was really disappointed when he shot the ball just outside the right post instead of scoring a goal in the 19th minute. Phoenix Imirim's manager could be seen on the sidelines shaking his head and muttering to himself as his team had just wasted another chance. 19 minutes into the game, Phoenix Imirim's Rogério Nunes nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Flavinho Vides made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-0. After having played for 23 minutes, César Rossi managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Phoenix Imirim's supporters crossed their fingers, but César Rossi was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. If Rogério Nunes had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 28th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Flavinho Vides took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Joel de Amaral, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Flavinho Vides was a little too slow when Rogério Nunes got a fine hit on the ball which went right into the goal in the 42nd minute. The score was now 2-0. 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 hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Benê Romero to strike the kick off in the second half. São Paulo FC's Flavinho Vides played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by César Rossi in the 67th minute of play. 69 minutes in the game, Benê Romero fired away an excellent shot, which passed to the side of the right post without Benjamin Baiano having to interfere. After some careless play in the São Paulo FC defense, Joel de Amaral kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Flavinho Vides. The São Paulo FC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Flavinho Vides should have stopped the shot. After a rather tough play, São Paulo FC's Benê Romero got a free kick in the 74th minute. 79 minutes into the game, Benê Romero cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 3-1. Benjamin Baiano was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. In the 82nd match minute, São Paulo FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Donato Ubarna to maneuver through the defense. Gerson Perez took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 83rd minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Flavinho Vides. São Paulo FC's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. After a defensive mix-up in Phoenix Imirim's zone, Benê Romero stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Benjamin Baiano came out of the goal and Benê Romero tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. The crowd rose to their feet as Donato Ubarna kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Benjamin Baiano. That made the score 3-2 in the 91 minute of play. Basilio Rodas lost his temper 96 minutes into the game and shoved another player to the ground. He was immediately shown a red card. There was no doubt that Phoenix Imirim were the better team. Phoenix Imirim's players enjoyed the ovations of the crowd after the victory.