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Arena C6
Spectators: 7673 (Terracing: 5755, Seating: 1765, VIP seats: 153) Robustiano Seme made an important save on a dangerous shot by Zé Paulo Pombal in the 2nd minute. Zé Paulo Pombal struck a weak shot in the 7th minute. Robustiano Seme didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Cruzeiro RS. Zé Paulo Pombals short, quick shot in the 8thth minute got Robustiano Seme to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. After a rather tough play, Club Athletico Paranaense's Alexandre Xavier got a free kick in the 13th minute. Robustiano Seme was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Zé Paulo Pombal showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 2-0 in the 18 minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Zé Paulo Pombal in the 20th minute of play forced Club Athletico Paranaense's goalkeeper Robustiano Seme to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 21st minute, Zé Paulo Pombal ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Robustiano Seme was frozen by the shot and now it was 3-0. Robustiano Seme took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Zé Paulo Pombal, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 27 minutes into the match, Club Athletico Paranaense's goalkeeper Robustiano Seme had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Zé Paulo Pombal. A collision led to Cruzeiro RS getting a freekick after 29 minutes play. Sílvio Lucas hit a great ball. 36 minutes into the match, Cruzeiro RS's goal looked a bit too open when Augusto do Vale came free, but Eguen Armesto reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 40th minute, Sidney de Salles hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The long shot by Olívio Mazza in the 42nd minute really tested Robustiano Seme's skills. The ball was on its way into the goal to the left of him when he managed to stretch himself and save the shot and avoid a goal. No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 3-0 at half-time.

Jaime Furtado struck a weak shot in the 53rd minute. Eguen Armesto didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Club Athletico Paranaense. 55 minutes into the game, Zé Paulo Pombal cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 4-0. Robustiano Seme was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Zé Paulo Pombal in the 58th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Robustiano Seme prevented the ball from getting in the gole. When Augusto do Vale fell near the penalty area in the 61st minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Club Athletico Paranaense's protests and gave Augusto do Vale a yellow card for diving instead. After 61 played minutes Club Athletico Paranaense got a freekick which was hit by Augusto do Vale. Robustiano Seme showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Zé Paulo Pombal in the 62nd minute of the match. Dráuzio Figueiredo's late challenge caught a Club Athletico Paranaense's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Dráuzio Figueiredo helped the player get up and apologised. In the 65th minute, Dráuzio Figueiredo hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Cruzeiro RS's Diego Peres was substituted for Olívio Mazza. Augusto do Vale might have been able to make a better finish in the 79th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Eguen Armesto. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Augusto do Vale ran back to his position shaking his head. Leigh Bayne's late challenge caught a Cruzeiro RS's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Leigh Bayne helped the player get up and apologised. After 81 played minutes Club Athletico Paranaense got a freekick which was hit by Leigh Bayne. 84 minutes into the match, Club Athletico Paranaense's goal looked a bit too open when Fred de Barros came free, but Robustiano Seme reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 84th match minute, Club Athletico Paranaense was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Maximo Pirmin to maneuver through the defense. When Cruzeiro RS's Zé Paulo Pombal in the 89th minute got a chance for a shot 89th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Club Athletico Paranaense's goalie prevented a goal. The referee blew his whistle, and the match came to a close. The players exchanged shirts and headed down the tunnel. The Cruzeiro RS fans cheered their team off the field, for while Club Athletico Paranaense had put up a good fight, they were unable to come out of the game with any points to show for their effort.