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Veracruz
Spectators: 10698 (Terracing: 8111, Seating: 2487, VIP seats: 100) Rafael Ramos showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Zico Zidane in the 4th minute of the match. Gilvan Cordeiro fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 8th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Chico Vass having to interfere. After 14 played minutes FC Santo Giorgio got a freekick which was hit by Rivaldo Sagel. In the 16th minute the ball was on its way in behind Veracruz F.C.'s goalkeeper Rafael Ramos, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. 17 minutes into the match, Veracruz F.C.'s goal looked a bit too open when Silvano Laurin came free, but Rafael Ramos reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. When Charly Tevez came up free with the goalie in the 19th minute, the Veracruz F.C. 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 Charly Tevez couldn't finish the play. The crowd rose to their feet as Veracruz F.C.'s Tarcisio Luz slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Chico Vass. That made the score 1-0 after 23 minutes of play. After 27 played minutes Veracruz F.C. got a freekick which was hit by Ang Reifer. Silvano Laurin sent away a hard shot on goal in the 28th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Rafael Ramos made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Silvano Laurin in the 28th minute of play. Rafael Ramos made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Silvano Laurin in the 30th minute of play. In the 35th minute Silvano Laurin shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Rafael Ramos saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 37 minutes into the match, Veracruz F.C.'s goal looked a bit too open when Silvano Laurin came free, but Rafael Ramos reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 37 played minutes FC Santo Giorgio got a freekick which was hit by Cesare Pirlo. Ang Reifer could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 38th minute of the match, but Chico Vass made a huge save. Gilvan Cordeiro hit a great freekick 40 minutes into the match. Ang Reifer could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 43rd minute of the match, but Chico Vass made a huge save. Chico Vass took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Gilvan Cordeiro, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 1-0.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Charly Tevez made a kick off. In the 51st match minute, FC Santo Giorgio was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Rivaldo Sagel to maneuver through the defense. Zico Zidane fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 56th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Rafael Ramos having to interfere. FC Santo Giorgio's Chico Vass played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ang Reifer in the 60th minute of play. If Silvano Laurin had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 62nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Chico Vass made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Tarcisio Luz in the 67th minute of play. FC Santo Giorgio made a substitution. Alex Garrido replaced Silvano Laurin. In the 70th minute Veracruz F.C. were awarded a corner. Rolando Alfaro went to the cornerflag to take it. A nice corner shot did that Rolando Alfaro got away a dangerous shot. Despite this Chico Vass quite easily got ahold of the ball to make the save. Chico Vass took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Charly Tevez, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 78 minutes into the game, Tarcisio Luz was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Veracruz F.C.'s manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave FC Santo Giorgio the free kick. In the 79th match minute, Veracruz F.C. was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Tarcisio Luz to maneuver through the defense. Rafael Ramos made an important save on a dangerous shot by Alex Garrido in the 80th minute. Chico Vass showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Charly Tevez in the 85th minute of the match. Veracruz F.C.'s Rafael Ramos played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Alex Garrido in the 86th minute of play. Veracruz F.C.'s Rafael Ramos played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Alex Garrido in the 87th minute of play. FC Santo Giorgio's Ryland Giggs was substituted for Endre Hegedűs. 92 minutes into the match, Veracruz F.C.'s Ang Reifer sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Chico Vass narrowly saved just below the crossbar. After a rather tough play, Veracruz F.C.'s Rafael Vergara got a free kick in the 93rd minute. Veracruz F.C.'s fans were exulted and cheered after their team won in a match that could easily have gone the other way.