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Spectators: 7251 (Terracing: 5440, Seating: 1667, VIP seats: 144) When Filippo Grassi came up free with the goalie in the 12th minute, the MANIERO TEAM 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 Filippo Grassi couldn't finish the play. MANIERO TEAM's Ricardo Bueno got a good chance for a goal in the 14th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Rodrigo Magalhães during the 15th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. The supporters of MANIERO TEAM booed when RB Taubaté was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 15 match minutes in a wonderful position. Rodrigo Magalhães didn't get a good kick on the ball. After 17 minutes, Ricardo Bueno made it 1-0 with a short kick to the right side. RB Taubaté's Jardel Favoretto tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. Jardel Favoretto stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Ricardo Bueno's shot from short distance in the 22nd minute. Jardel Favoretto stood somewhat misplaced when Ricardo Bueno came free in front of goal and shot 2-0 to the left of him in the 23 minute. After a rather tough play, RB Taubaté's Fernandão Castro got a free kick in the 29th minute. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Filippo Grassi in the 34th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Jardel Favoretto saved RB Taubaté from getting behind. Ricardo Buenos short, quick shot in the 41stth minute got Jardel Favoretto to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. 44 minutes into the match, MANIERO TEAM's goal looked a bit too open when Fernandão Castro came free, but Waldir de Sena reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. When Rodrigo Magalhães came up free with the goalie in the 46th minute, the RB Taubaté 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 Rodrigo Magalhães couldn't finish the play. Af the end of the first half the score was 2-0. The first half had gone as expected for the home team.

Jardel Favoretto showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Ricardo Bueno in the 52nd minute of the match. RB Taubaté's Jardel Favoretto played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ricardo Bueno in the 55th minute of play. When Fernandão Castro fell near the penalty area in the 57th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored RB Taubaté's protests and gave Fernandão Castro a yellow card for diving instead. In the 57th match minute, RB Taubaté was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Fernandão Castro to maneuver through the defense. Rodrigo Magalhães struck a weak shot in the 59th minute. Waldir de Sena didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for RB Taubaté. Ricardo Bueno might have been able to make a better finish in the 65th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Jardel Favoretto. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Ricardo Bueno ran back to his position shaking his head. Filippo Grassi recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 65th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. After 76 played minutes MANIERO TEAM got a freekick which was hit by Ulisses Porto. A hard shot 77 in the game by Rodrigo Magalhães from a close distance when the talented Waldir de Sena managed to make a qualified save. MANIERO TEAM's players were relieved. MANIERO TEAM's Filippo Grassi got a good chance for a goal in the 85th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. 90 minutes into the match, RB Taubaté's goal looked a bit too open when Ricardo Bueno came free, but Jardel Favoretto reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. If Filippo Grassi had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 93rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. If Filippo Grassi had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 95th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. There were very few away supporters still in the ground by the end of the match. Most of them had left early, disgusted by the way their team had been torn apart. MANIERO TEAM fully deserved thier win.