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LIMEIRÃO
Spectators: 7677 (Terracing: 5758, Seating: 1766, VIP seats: 153) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Shi Ke Zhi got the match started through his kick off. After 3 minutes, Shi Ke Zhi made it 0-1 with a short kick to the right side. A. A. INTERNACIONAL's Ramón Favoretto tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. Shi Ke Zhi took the ball and in the 9 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Ramón Favoretto. Ramón Favoretto dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-2. 021 SAF's William Cardoso played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Cássio Severo in the 12th minute of play. The goalkeeper, William Cardoso, was totally fooled by A. A. INTERNACIONAL's Sydney Queirós, who 15 minutes into the game made a penalty shot that went in on the goalkeeper's left side. Ramón Favoretto showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Shi Ke Zhi in the 19th minute of the match. In the 24th minute, José Vítor Teixeira hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 021 SAF's William Cardoso played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Tomás Leme in the 27th minute of play. When 021 SAF's Shi Ke Zhi in the 28th minute got a chance for a shot 28th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye A. A. INTERNACIONAL's goalie prevented a goal. Shi Ke Zhi sent away a hard shot on goal in the 30th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Ramón Favoretto showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Shi Ke Zhi in the 31st minute of the match. Ramón Favoretto made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Shi Ke Zhi in the 34th minute of play. Ramón Favoretto took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Shi Ke Zhi, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The supporters of 021 SAF booed when A. A. INTERNACIONAL was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 37 match minutes in a wonderful position. Eugênio Custódio didn't get a good kick on the ball. 38 minutes into the game, 021 SAF's Shi Ke Zhi nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Ramón Favoretto made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-3. Marcelinho Meirelles received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 41st minute. Ramón Favoretto tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The A. A. INTERNACIONAL players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. 021 SAF were winning 1-3.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Cássio Severo stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Egídio da Cunha sent away a hard shot on goal in the 55th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. José Vítor Teixeira's late challenge caught a 021 SAF's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. José Vítor Teixeira helped the player get up and apologised. William Cardoso took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Tomás Leme, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. With a little luck, A. A. INTERNACIONAL's Ramón Favoretto got control of the ball when Egídio da Cunha tried to sneak it across the goal line. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Sydney Queirós during the 73rd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. The supporters of 021 SAF booed when A. A. INTERNACIONAL was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 73 match minutes in a wonderful position. Sydney Queirós didn't get a good kick on the ball. With a little luck, A. A. INTERNACIONAL's Ramón Favoretto got control of the ball when Shi Ke Zhi tried to sneak it across the goal line. José Vítor Teixeira kicked well hit freekick during the 74th minute of the match. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Shi Ke Zhi in the 77th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Ramón Favoretto saved A. A. INTERNACIONAL from getting behind. When 021 SAF's Shi Ke Zhi in the 77th minute got a chance for a shot 77th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye A. A. INTERNACIONAL's goalie prevented a goal. José Vítor Teixeira kicked well hit freekick during the 79th minute of the match. After 81 played minutes A. A. INTERNACIONAL got a freekick which was hit by José Vítor Teixeira. 85 minutes had been played when some careless play by A. A. INTERNACIONAL's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Wanderson Freitas was slow to take the kick. During this time 021 SAF's players had a chance to rest. The corner went over the outstretched arms of A. A. INTERNACIONAL's goalie and right to Egídio da Cunha. He fired away a shot at goal, but the shot had too much spin, and it went just outside the goal. A. A. INTERNACIONAL's manager breathed a sigh of relief on the sidelines as his team had managed to escape an almost certain goal. A. A. INTERNACIONAL's Ramón Favoretto played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Shi Ke Zhi in the 88th minute of play. A nice corner shot did that Wanderson Freitas got away a dangerous shot. Despite this Ramón Favoretto quite easily got ahold of the ball to make the save. The A. A. INTERNACIONAL supporters were disappointed that their team didn't take anything from the match, despite matching 021 SAF's performance. The match ended with a win for 021 SAF.