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Itamuri
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Celso Zanette got the match started through his kick off. When COLUMBUS CREW BR's Enrique Baiano in the 7th minute got a chance for a shot 7th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Leão 1918's goalie prevented a goal. In the 8th match minute, COLUMBUS CREW BR was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Osvaldinho Travassos to maneuver through the defense. In the 14th minute of the match Wilton Moreno shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Mário Matos showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. Enrique Baiano fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 21st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Fernandinho Barbosa having to interfere. In the 22ndth minute of the game Enrique Baiano who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Leão 1918's Fernandinho Barbosa was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. A collision led to COLUMBUS CREW BR getting a freekick after 27 minutes play. Horácio Mandrak hit a great ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Celso Zanette in the 31st minute of play forced Leão 1918's goalkeeper Fernandinho Barbosa to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Carlinhos Romero hit a great freekick 35 minutes into the match. Fernandinho Barbosa took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Enrique Baiano, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. An unexpectedly hard shot by Enrique Baiano in the 40th minute of play forced Leão 1918's goalkeeper Fernandinho Barbosa to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Perivaldo Guimarães could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 47th minute of the match, but Mário Matos made a huge save. In the 48th minute, Leão 1918's Perivaldo Guimarães ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Mário Matos. Mário Matos yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 1-1. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

Fernandinho Barbosa made an important save on a dangerous shot by Celso Zanette in the 55th minute. COLUMBUS CREW BR's Mário Matos played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Perivaldo Guimarães in the 59th minute of play. When Perivaldo Guimarães fell near the penalty area in the 66th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Leão 1918's protests and gave Perivaldo Guimarães a yellow card for diving instead. After a rather tough play, Leão 1918's Perivaldo Guimarães got a free kick in the 66th minute. Fernandinho Barbosa made an important save on a dangerous shot by Celso Zanette in the 68th minute. A collision led to Leão 1918 getting a freekick after 72 minutes play. Perivaldo Guimarães hit a great ball. 75 minutes into the match, COLUMBUS CREW BR's goal looked a bit too open when Perivaldo Guimarães came free, but Mário Matos reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 79 minutes into the match, COLUMBUS CREW BR's goal looked a bit too open when Marcelinho Toscano came free, but Mário Matos reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Fernandinho Barbosa didn't succeed in stopping the ball in the 81st minute, which inside left pole to 1-2. Wilton Moreno kicked well hit freekick during the 90th minute of the match. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Enrique Baiano during the 94th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. A collision led to COLUMBUS CREW BR getting a freekick after 95 minutes play. Enrique Baiano hit a great ball. In the 98th minute, Perivaldo Guimarães left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Leão 1918 fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 2-2.