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Arena CaldeirãoVerde
Spectators: 7698 (Terracing: 5775, Seating: 1770, VIP seats: 153) Rodriguinho Motta was out of position in the 6 minute of play, and Bebeto de Salles capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Bebeto de Salles really showed his touch with that goal: 1-0. Rodriguinho Motta made a fantastic save in the 12th minute, when Duarte do Vale sent off a good shot on target. Itália's Rodriguinho Motta played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Bebeto de Salles in the 19th minute of play. Rodriguinho Motta took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Bebeto de Salles, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Rodriguinho Motta stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Duarte do Vale's shot from short distance in the 28th minute. When Itália's Dagoberto Velasco in the 30th minute got a chance for a shot 30th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye União Verde FC's goalie prevented a goal. With a little luck, Itália's Rodriguinho Motta got control of the ball when Duarte do Vale tried to sneak it across the goal line. If Bebeto de Salles had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 47th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 3-0.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Bebeto de Salles was the one to do the kick off. Itália's Rodriguinho Motta played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Laércio Damião in the 55th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Laércio Damião in the 56th minute of play forced Itália's goalkeeper Rodriguinho Motta to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Rodriguinho Motta showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Bebeto de Salles, who was totally free with the ball in the 59th minute. When Helge Ödman came up free with the goalie in the 63rd minute, the Itália 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 Helge Ödman couldn't finish the play. After a rather tough play, Itália's Dagoberto Velasco got a free kick in the 71st minute. Rodriguinho Motta made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Bebeto de Salles in the 74th minute of play. Rodriguinho Motta made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Duarte do Vale in the 75th minute of play. In the 77th match minute, União Verde FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Agnaldo Tinoco to maneuver through the defense. Bebeto de Salles kicked well hit freekick during the 82nd minute of the match. 85 minutes into the match, Itália's goal looked a bit too open when Bebeto de Salles came free, but Rodriguinho Motta reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After some fancy dribbling in the 96th minute, Dagoberto Velasco managed to get in a good position for a shot. Itália's supporters rose to their feet, but Dagoberto Velasco was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Valdir Pérez breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick.