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Spectators: 37 (Terracing: 29, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when 韩默克 took the kick off in the first half of the match. 韩默克's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Renan Melo read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 3rd minute of play. After 3 played minutes Palestra do Interior got a freekick which was hit by Gary Petrie. In the 7th minute Palestra do Interior were awarded a corner. Evripidis Picoulas went to the cornerflag to take it. 16 minutes into the match, Palestra do Interior's goal looked a bit too open when Charlie Boström came free, but Allan Varela reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 21st minute, Evripidis Picoulas hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling 韩默克 in the 24th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Renan Melo prevented the ball from getting in the gole. A collision led to Palestra do Interior getting a freekick after 25 minutes play. Celsinho Vidal hit a great ball. 28 minutes into the match, A.A. Francana's goal looked a bit too open when Romário Barbosa came free, but Renan Melo reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Renan Melo stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of 韩默克's shot from short distance in the 31st minute. The supporters of Palestra do Interior booed when A.A. Francana was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 37 match minutes in a wonderful position. Francisco Secco didn't get a good kick on the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Evripidis Picoulas in the 38th minute of play forced A.A. Francana's goalkeeper Renan Melo to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The supporters of Palestra do Interior booed when A.A. Francana was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 40 match minutes in a wonderful position. Francisco Secco didn't get a good kick on the ball. After a defensive mix-up in A.A. Francana's zone, Evripidis Picoulas stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Renan Melo came out of the goal and Evripidis Picoulas tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling 韩默克 in the 45th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Renan Melo prevented the ball from getting in the gole. 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.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Charlie Boström made a kick off. With a couple of smart ball manuevers 韩默克 in the 51st managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Renan Melo saved A.A. Francana from getting behind. The audience thought a goal was coming when Romário Barbosa got free with Renan Melo in the 54th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Allan Varela took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Elliott Bergsten, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Roman Koenig fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 62nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Allan Varela having to interfere. Palestra do Interior's Niclas Danielsson was substituted for 韩默克. Palestra do Interior made a substitution. Vitório Lago replaced Romário Barbosa. Palestra do Interior made a substitution. Fang Guang Bang replaced Herbert Pankowski. An unexpectedly hard shot by Elliott Bergsten in the 65th minute of play forced Palestra do Interior's goalkeeper Allan Varela to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Vitório Lago blasted a shot towards the goal in the 69th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Renan Melo having to make a save. In the 70th minute the ball was on its way in behind A.A. Francana's goalkeeper Renan Melo, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Vitório Lago who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 71stth minute tested the skills of Renan Melo when he managed to save the team from getting behind. After 76 minutes A.A. Francana's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Niclas Danielsson who took care of the corner kick. After taking down the ball on Palestra do Interior's corner Niclas Danielsson fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Renan Melo quite easily take care of the ball. Allan Varela showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Charlie Boström, who was totally free with the ball in the 78th minute. Allan Varela took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Charlie Boström, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Evripidis Picoulas sent away a hard shot on goal in the 82nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Vitório Lago's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Renan Melo read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 84th minute of play. Vitório Lago might have been able to make a better finish in the 88th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Renan Melo. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Vitório Lago ran back to his position shaking his head. Renan Melo took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Vitório Lago, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Allan Varela showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Elliott Bergsten, who was totally free with the ball in the 89th minute. In the 90th minute, Erik Souza hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Vitório Lago could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 91st minute of the match, but Renan Melo made a huge save. After 92 minutes A.A. Francana's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Niclas Danielsson who took care of the corner kick. When Vitório Lago came up free with the goalie in the 95th minute, the Palestra do Interior 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 Vitório Lago couldn't finish the play. Both teams had looked equal from kick-off, and no-one was surprised when the match finally ended in a draw.