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Estádio Caldeirão
Spectators: 8000 (Terracing: 6000, Seating: 1840, VIP seats: 160) Gigante da Colina FC-DMZ's Olavo Lucas started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. After some fancy dribbling in the 2nd minute, 康斌然 managed to get in a good position for a shot. Alvinegro FC's supporters rose to their feet, but 康斌然 was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Dida Gröhe breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Alvinegro FC's Cauan Salgado played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Joshua Granberg in the 9th minute of play. 11 minutes into the match, Gigante da Colina FC-DMZ's goal looked a bit too open when 康斌然 came free, but Dida Gröhe reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. With his leg Cauan Salgado managed to avoid a goal in the 13thth minute, when Gigante da Colina FC-DMZ's Olavo Lucas fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. An unexpectedly hard shot by Joshua Granberg in the 22nd minute of play forced Alvinegro FC's goalkeeper Cauan Salgado to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Dida Gröhe took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from 康斌然, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Dida Gröhe showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Osvaldo do Nascimento, who was totally free with the ball in the 26th minute. When Ulysses Camargo fell near the penalty area in the 26th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Gigante da Colina FC-DMZ's protests and gave Ulysses Camargo a yellow card for diving instead. 康斌然 recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 28th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. 康斌然's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Dida Gröhe read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 33rd minute of play. Olavo Lucas could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 34th minute of the match, but Cauan Salgado made a huge save. Cauan Salgado took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Artur Buczko, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. An unexpectedly hard shot by 康斌然 in the 38th minute of play forced Gigante da Colina FC-DMZ's goalkeeper Dida Gröhe to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 43 minutes into the game, Célio Hoffmann was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Gigante da Colina FC-DMZ's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Alvinegro FC the free kick. After 43 played minutes Gigante da Colina FC-DMZ got a freekick which was hit by Célio Hoffmann. Dida Gröhe took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from 康斌然, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 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.

Alvinegro FC were awarded a corner in the 53th minute after Gigante da Colina FC-DMZ's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Allan Peres took the corner. Osvaldo do Nascimento received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 57th minute. Dida Gröhe tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. An unexpectedly hard shot by 康斌然 in the 59th minute of play forced Gigante da Colina FC-DMZ's goalkeeper Dida Gröhe to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Cauan Salgado showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Severino Vieira in the 61st minute of the match. Gigante da Colina FC-DMZ's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Célio Hoffmann in the 63rd minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by 康斌然 in the 66th minute of play forced Gigante da Colina FC-DMZ's goalkeeper Dida Gröhe to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Gigante da Colina FC-DMZ made a substitution. Barry Baxter replaced Severino Vieira. In the 71st minute Alvinegro FC were awarded a corner. Allan Peres went to the cornerflag to take it. Alvinegro FC's Allan Peres was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Dida Gröhe in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. When Gigante da Colina FC-DMZ's Barry Baxter in the 73rd minute got a chance for a shot 73rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Alvinegro FC's goalie prevented a goal. 74 minutes into the match, Gigante da Colina FC-DMZ's goalkeeper Dida Gröhe had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Osvaldo do Nascimento. Gigante da Colina FC-DMZ's defense didn't have a chance, in the 74th minute, when Osvaldo do Nascimento scored to the left of an out of position Dida Gröhe, making the score, 0-1. 77 minutes into the match, Alvinegro FC's goal looked a bit too open when Artur Buczko came free, but Cauan Salgado reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 77 played minutes Alvinegro FC got a freekick which was hit by Osvaldo do Nascimento. If Artur Buczko had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 81st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The audience was convinced that Olavo Lucas's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Cauan Salgado was relentless in the 84th minute of the game. After a rather tough play, Alvinegro FC's Fábio Torres got a free kick in the 93rd minute. Dida Gröhe took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from 康斌然, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side.