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Paulo de Assis Guiné
Spectators: 7313 (Terracing: 5486, Seating: 1682, VIP seats: 145) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Thiago Matos got the match started through his kick off. Fausto Simões showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Lauro de Barros, who was totally free with the ball in the 5th minute. If Thiago Matos had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 14th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by César Pinheiro during the 17th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After 17 played minutes TUBARÃO DIGITAL got a freekick which was hit by César Pinheiro. Carlos Neto was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Thiago Matos showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 1-0 in the 30 minute of play. When Thiago Matos came up free with the goalie in the 33rd minute, the Canto do Rio 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 Thiago Matos couldn't finish the play. Thiago Matos sent away a hard shot on goal in the 36th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Fausto Simões took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Fabinho Fernandes, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. TUBARÃO DIGITAL were awarded a corner in the 45th minute after Canto do Rio's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Henrique Quintal took the corner. 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.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Lauro de Barros made a kick off. Maurinho Baptista charged in rather forcefully in the 55th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Maurinho Baptista the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Maurinho Baptista kicked well hit freekick during the 55th minute of the match. 58 minutes into the game, Luizão Zonta cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 4-0. Carlos Neto was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Bruno Paraíba during the 61st minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. The supporters of TUBARÃO DIGITAL booed when Canto do Rio was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 62 match minutes in a wonderful position. Bruno Paraíba didn't get a good kick on the ball. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Thiago Matos in the 65th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Carlos Neto saved TUBARÃO DIGITAL from getting behind. In the 68thth minute of the game Thiago Matos who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but TUBARÃO DIGITAL's Carlos Neto was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. If Luizão Zonta had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 69th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Thiago Matos sent away a hard shot on goal in the 71st minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. When the match clock showed 74 minutes, the score became 5-0 when Thiago Matos sped through TUBARÃO DIGITAL's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Carlos Neto. Luizão Zonta might have been able to make a better finish in the 80th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Carlos Neto. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Luizão Zonta ran back to his position shaking his head. If Thiago Matos had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 82nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Thiago Matos in the 83rd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Carlos Neto prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Thiago Matos in the 88th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Carlos Neto prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Nelson Mineiro received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 89th minute. Carlos Neto tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Thiago Matos fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 91st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Carlos Neto having to interfere. Lauro de Barros's late challenge caught a Canto do Rio's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Lauro de Barros helped the player get up and apologised. In the 92nd minute, Lauro de Barros hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Thiago Matos in the 93rd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Carlos Neto saved TUBARÃO DIGITAL from getting behind. Thiago Matos received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 95th minute. Carlos Neto tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Bruno Paraíba struck a weak shot in the 97th minute. Carlos Neto didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Canto do Rio. Canto do Rio walked away with a well-earned victory that was much celebrated by the crowd.