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Itaquá Stadium
Spectators: 7269 (Terracing: 5453, Seating: 1672, VIP seats: 144) Cristóvão Araújo started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. Arnaldo Leite's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Thiago Nistelrooy read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 6th minute of play. In the 9th minute the ball was on its way in behind Máfia do Ovo FC's goalkeeper Kaká Nogueira, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Cristóvão Araújo fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 10th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Kaká Nogueira having to interfere. Thiago Nistelrooy took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Arnaldo Leite, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 14thth minute of the game Arnaldo Leite who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Barcelona de Itaquá FC's Thiago Nistelrooy was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Luís Paulo Machado's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Kaká Nogueira firmly grabbed it by the left post. Kaká Nogueira showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Cristóvão Araújo, who was totally free with the ball in the 22nd minute. The supporters of Barcelona de Itaquá FC booed when Máfia do Ovo FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 30 match minutes in a wonderful position. Arnaldo Leite didn't get a good kick on the ball. When Arnaldo Leite came up free with the goalie in the 36th minute, the Máfia do Ovo FC 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 Arnaldo Leite couldn't finish the play. In the 38th minute Cristóvão Araújo shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Kaká Nogueira saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 39 minutes into the game, Luís Paulo Machado was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Barcelona de Itaquá FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Máfia do Ovo FC the free kick. A collision led to Máfia do Ovo FC getting a freekick after 41 minutes play. Flavinho Leal hit a great ball. Kaká Nogueira showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Cristóvão Araújo in the 44th minute of the match. The first half was very even, with the score at 0-0 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Arnaldo Leite made a kick off. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Zeca de Castro during the 53rd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Zeca de Castro kicked well hit freekick during the 53rd minute of the match. Francisco Aguiar struck a weak shot in the 59th minute. Kaká Nogueira didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Barcelona de Itaquá FC. 62 minutes into the game, Barcelona de Itaquá FC's Francisco Aguiar nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Kaká Nogueira made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-0. In the 65th minute, Silvinho Ribeiro made a precise shot to the right of Thiago Nistelrooy. Barcelona de Itaquá FC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-1. Cristóvão Araújo sent away a hard shot on goal in the 69th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The supporters of Barcelona de Itaquá FC booed when Máfia do Ovo FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 71 match minutes in a wonderful position. Zeca de Castro didn't get a good kick on the ball. A collision led to Máfia do Ovo FC getting a freekick after 73 minutes play. Agostinho Barbosa hit a great ball. After having played for 84 minutes, Cristóvão Araújo managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Barcelona de Itaquá FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Cristóvão Araújo was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Nando da Silveira's late challenge caught a Barcelona de Itaquá FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Nando da Silveira helped the player get up and apologised. After a rather tough play, Máfia do Ovo FC's Nando da Silveira got a free kick in the 85th minute. 88 minutes into the match, Máfia do Ovo FC's goal looked a bit too open when Cristóvão Araújo came free, but Kaká Nogueira reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 93 minutes of play Máfia do Ovo FC's Zeca de Castro was too eager in his attempt to stop his opponent and brought him down. With that he got his second yellow card and was ordered off the ground. In the 93rd minute, Zeca de Castro hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Máfia do Ovo FC succeeded in salvaging a draw, even though Barcelona de Itaquá FC had controlled the match.