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Spectators: 7884 (Terracing: 5972, Seating: 1759, VIP seats: 153) In the 3rd minute, Narciso Costa made a precise shot to the right of Chico Donato. DIPLOMATA FC PAB's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-1. Pablo Caballero stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Wojciech Czerner's shot from short distance in the 7th minute. Pablo Caballero was out of position in the 8 minute of play, and Wojciech Czerner capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Wojciech Czerner really showed his touch with that goal: 1-1. Chico Donato showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ginés González, who was totally free with the ball in the 11th minute. Chico Donato took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Narciso Costa, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Wojciech Czerner received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Pablo Caballero came out and tried to block the shot, but Wojciech Czerner slotted it home off the left post making it 2-1 in the 14th minute. Aurél Kuncz charged in rather forcefully in the 17th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Aurél Kuncz the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 17th match minute, Rolândia Esporte Clube was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Aurél Kuncz to maneuver through the defense. Rolândia Esporte Clube's Pablo Caballero played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Song Xiong Hong in the 18th minute of play. In the 20th minute the ball was on its way in behind Rolândia Esporte Clube's goalkeeper Pablo Caballero, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Narciso Costa in the 22nd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Chico Donato prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Chico Donato took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ginés González, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The supporters of Rolândia Esporte Clube booed when DIPLOMATA FC PAB was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 25 match minutes in a wonderful position. Renato Quadros didn't get a good kick on the ball. A collision led to DIPLOMATA FC PAB getting a freekick after 32 minutes play. Olivier Gilg hit a great ball. Ginés González might have been able to make a better finish in the 34th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Chico Donato. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Ginés González ran back to his position shaking his head. 38 minutes into the match, Ginés González had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Chico Donato. DIPLOMATA FC PAB's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Ginés González was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 2-2. Pablo Caballero stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Olivier Gilg's shot from short distance in the 45th minute. The supporters of Rolândia Esporte Clube booed when DIPLOMATA FC PAB was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 46 match minutes in a wonderful position. Renato Quadros didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 48th match minute, Rolândia Esporte Clube was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Narciso Costa to maneuver through the defense. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Olivier Gilg was the one to do the kick off. Song Xiong Hong took the ball and in the 52 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Pablo Caballero. Pablo Caballero dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 3-2. Pablo Caballero made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Olivier Gilg in the 55th minute of play. After a defensive mix-up in Rolândia Esporte Clube's zone, Olivier Gilg stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Pablo Caballero came out of the goal and Olivier Gilg tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After a defensive mix-up in DIPLOMATA FC PAB's zone, Thomás Vides stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Chico Donato came out of the goal and Thomás Vides tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Pablo Caballero made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Song Xiong Hong in the 63rd minute of play. Pablo Caballero showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Olivier Gilg, who was totally free with the ball in the 65th minute. A collision led to DIPLOMATA FC PAB getting a freekick after 67 minutes play. Renato Quadros hit a great ball. Pablo Caballero took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Wojciech Czerner, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Pablo Caballero showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Wojciech Czerner in the 79th minute of the match. When Song Xiong Hong came up free with the goalie in the 80th minute, the DIPLOMATA FC PAB 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 Song Xiong Hong couldn't finish the play. Thomás Vides fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 86th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Chico Donato having to interfere. 87 minutes into the match, DIPLOMATA FC PAB's Wojciech Czerner sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Pablo Caballero narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Song Xiong Hong sent away a hard shot on goal in the 89th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Vasile Antipa during the 90th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After 90 played minutes Rolândia Esporte Clube got a freekick which was hit by Vasile Antipa. Song Xiong Hong might have been able to make a better finish in the 91st minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Pablo Caballero. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Song Xiong Hong ran back to his position shaking his head. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Wojciech Czerner in the 93rd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Pablo Caballero prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Song Xiong Hong made a great header on DIPLOMATA FC PAB's corner, it was just that Rolândia Esporte Clube's Pablo Caballero managed to reach the ball for a save. Wojciech Czerner fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 96th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Pablo Caballero having to interfere.