League Play-Off

Estádio Inhapim
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) botafogo's Reinaldo Ferraz 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. Jarbas Maia took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Roger Tasso, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The supporters of botafogo booed when Inhapim was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 10 match minutes in a wonderful position. Júlio Brodel didn't get a good kick on the ball. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Reinaldo Ferraz in the 13th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Jarbas Maia prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 17th minute, Júlio Brodel hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Jarbas Maia showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Murilo Queiroz, who was totally free with the ball in the 21st minute. After 27 played minutes Inhapim got a freekick which was hit by Júlio Brodel. In the 35th minute Roger Tasso shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Jarbas Maia saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. When Reinaldo Ferraz came up free with the goalie in the 37th minute, the botafogo 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 Reinaldo Ferraz couldn't finish the play. If Roger Tasso had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 43rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. If Jairo de Almeida had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 45th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After the first half the score was level. The break gave the players a chance to catch their breath, whilst the managers went over the tactics with them again.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Benjamin Mendes was the one to do the kick off. Raí Penha didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Chiquinho Mota went, in the 53rd minute, to the upper right corner, 1-0 was the resulting score. If Reinaldo Ferraz had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 58th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Reinaldo Ferraz in the 63rd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Jarbas Maia saved Inhapim from getting behind. After a defensive mix-up in Inhapim's zone, Murilo Queiroz stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Jarbas Maia came out of the goal and Murilo Queiroz tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. The supporters of botafogo booed when Inhapim was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 67 match minutes in a wonderful position. Laércio Sabóia didn't get a good kick on the ball. Jarbas Maia acted impressively in front of the goal and made a superb save when he, in the 68th minute, took the ball on the long shot from Roger Tasso. After 72 played minutes Inhapim got a freekick which was hit by Carlinhos Brasil. Jarbas Maia stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Reinaldo Ferraz's shot from short distance in the 74th minute. 74 minutes into the game, Laerte Almeida was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Inhapim's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave botafogo the free kick. After a rather tough play, Inhapim's Laerte Almeida got a free kick in the 74th minute. Reinaldo Ferraz recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 76th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. If Reinaldo Ferraz 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 thought a goal was coming when Reinaldo Ferraz got free with Jarbas Maia in the 86th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Inhapim's Jarbas Maia proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 93rd minute of the match, managed to save Inhapim from getting a goal against them. After 94 played minutes Inhapim got a freekick which was hit by Gugu Ortiz. 96 minutes into the game, Chiquinho Mota was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Inhapim's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave botafogo the free kick. A collision led to Inhapim getting a freekick after 96 minutes play. Chiquinho Mota hit a great ball.