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Spectators: 7675 (Terracing: 5757, Seating: 1765, VIP seats: 153) FRIENDS CITY's Wanderson de Toledo started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. Clube União Popular's Rodrigo Amorim played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Wanderson de Toledo in the 8th minute of play. Franklin Hermes hit a great freekick 8 minutes into the match. Clube União Popular's Rodrigo Amorim played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Luiz Fabiano Gomes in the 9th minute of play. Jorginho Paranaense scored 0-1 in the 11th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Rodrigo Amorim, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. In the 17th minute Wanderson de Toledo shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Rodrigo Amorim saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After 18 minutes Clube União Popular's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Fabiano Oliveira who took care of the corner kick. The corner led FRIENDS CITY's Fabiano Oliveira to fire away a dangerous shot which Rodrigo Amorim despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. After a rather tough play, Clube União Popular's Gerson Maia got a free kick in the 19th minute. If Wanderson de Toledo had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 22nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 24th minute, Wanderson de Toledo left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The FRIENDS CITY fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-3. After 26 played minutes Clube União Popular got a freekick which was hit by Rômulo Donato. After some careless play in the Clube União Popular defense, Luiz Fabiano Gomes kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Rodrigo Amorim. The Clube União Popular fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Rodrigo Amorim should have stopped the shot. A collision led to Clube União Popular getting a freekick after 30 minutes play. Franklin Hermes hit a great ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Rafa Saldanha in the 33rd minute of play forced Clube União Popular's goalkeeper Rodrigo Amorim to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Jerônimo Fantinis short, quick shot in the 34thth minute got Melikertes Siannas to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. Luiz Fabiano Gomes fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 40th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Rodrigo Amorim having to interfere. An unexpectedly hard shot by Jerônimo Fantini in the 42nd minute of play forced FRIENDS CITY's goalkeeper Melikertes Siannas to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 45 minutes into the match, Luiz Fabiano Gomes had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Rodrigo Amorim. Clube União Popular's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Luiz Fabiano Gomes was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-5. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 0-5 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Jerônimo Fantini to strike the kick off in the second half. Gerson Maia struck a weak shot in the 53rd minute. Melikertes Siannas didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Clube União Popular. Melikertes Siannas took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Jerônimo Fantini, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Rodrigo Amorim showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Jorginho Paranaense in the 55th minute of the match. After some fancy dribbling in the 61st minute, Rafa Saldanha managed to get in a good position for a shot. FRIENDS CITY's supporters rose to their feet, but Rafa Saldanha was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Rodrigo Amorim breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Melikertes Siannas took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Jerônimo Fantini, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 64th minute of the match Clube União Popular got a corner. FRIENDS CITY's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Hugo Moreno ran over to the corner to take the kick. The corner ended in Hugo Moreno almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but FRIENDS CITY's Melikertes Siannas did a great save. In the 65th match minute, Clube União Popular was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Gerson Maia to maneuver through the defense. Rodrigo Amorim made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Wanderson de Toledo in the 66th minute of play. Gerson Maia struck a weak shot in the 68th minute. Melikertes Siannas didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Clube União Popular. If Jerônimo Fantini had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 69th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Rafa Saldanha might have been able to make a better finish in the 75th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Rodrigo Amorim. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Rafa Saldanha ran back to his position shaking his head. After 79 played minutes FRIENDS CITY got a freekick which was hit by Wanderson de Toledo. After a rather tough play, FRIENDS CITY's Wanderson de Toledo got a free kick in the 80th minute. When FRIENDS CITY's Jorginho Paranaense in the 84th minute got a chance for a shot 84th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Clube União Popular's goalie prevented a goal. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Jorginho Paranaense in the 84th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Rodrigo Amorim saved Clube União Popular from getting behind. In the 85thth minute of the game Jorginho Paranaense who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Clube União Popular's Rodrigo Amorim was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. When Jerônimo Fantini came up free with the goalie in the 86th minute, the Clube União Popular 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 Jerônimo Fantini couldn't finish the play. In the 89th minute, Jorginho Paranaense ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Rodrigo Amorim was frozen by the shot and now it was 0-6. Wanderson de Toledo in the 93rdth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Rodrigo Amorim, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. 96 minutes into the match, Clube União Popular's goalkeeper Rodrigo Amorim had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Wanderson de Toledo. FRIENDS CITY played a much better game than Clube União Popular and deserved their victory. The Clube União Popular players were clearly disappointed as they left the ground.