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Ronaldo Nazário
Spectators: 6942 (Terracing: 5642, Seating: 1200, VIP seats: 100) Rogério Machado struck a weak shot in the 7th minute. Kiko Matorin didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Atlanta United F.C.. After a defensive mix-up in São Cristóvão F.C's zone, Rogério Machado stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Kiko Matorin came out of the goal and Rogério Machado tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Felippe Baptista sent away a hard shot on goal in the 17th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Kiko Matorin took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Rogério Machado, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. An unexpectedly hard shot by Clóvis Ferraz in the 23rd minute of play forced São Cristóvão F.C's goalkeeper Kiko Matorin to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Kiko Matorin made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Serafim de Carvalho in the 24th minute of play. After a rather tough play, Atlanta United F.C.'s Clóvis Ferraz got a free kick in the 28th minute. In the 31st minute Serafim de Carvalho shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Kiko Matorin saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Serafim de Carvalho blasted a shot towards the goal in the 33rd minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Kiko Matorin having to make a save. A collision led to Atlanta United F.C. getting a freekick after 37 minutes play. Joaquim Proença hit a great ball. After a rather tough play, Atlanta United F.C.'s Rogério Machado got a free kick in the 39th minute. Kiko Matorin showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Zé Augusto Soeiro in the 41st minute of the match. Fred Fernandez hit a great freekick 43 minutes into the match. Felippe Baptistas short, quick shot in the 46thth minute got Mané França to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. Felippe Baptista sent away a hard shot on goal in the 47th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After the first half the score was level. The break gave the players a chance to catch their breath, whilst the managers went over the tactics with them again.

The wind increased when Rogério Machado made the kick off in the second half. Rogério Machado charged in rather forcefully in the 52nd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Rogério Machado the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 52nd match minute, Atlanta United F.C. was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Rogério Machado to maneuver through the defense. 55 minutes into the match, Atlanta United F.C.'s goal looked a bit too open when Felippe Baptista came free, but Mané França reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 59th match minute, Atlanta United F.C. was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Serafim de Carvalho to maneuver through the defense. Mané França took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Felippe Baptista, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Joaquim Proença's late challenge caught a São Cristóvão F.C's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Joaquim Proença helped the player get up and apologised. After 65 played minutes Atlanta United F.C. got a freekick which was hit by Joaquim Proença. After a rather tough play, Atlanta United F.C.'s Fábio Castro got a free kick in the 72nd minute. Jonathan Pimenta's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Mané França read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 74th minute of play. When Joaquim Proença was, once again, overly rough in his play he received his second yellow card and was ordered off the ground. 81 minutes had been played. Joaquim Proença kicked well hit freekick during the 82nd minute of the match. Mané França showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Anselmo Mota, who was totally free with the ball in the 85th minute. Jonathan Pimenta sent away a hard shot on goal in the 87th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 95 minutes into the match, São Cristóvão F.C's Felippe Baptista sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Mané França narrowly saved just below the crossbar. The second half was just like the first, even and exciting. The match ended in a draw.