League Play-Off

Ararangueves
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) Lapela SS's Andrey Fedotov 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. Simplicio EC's Vágner Passos proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 4th minute of the match, managed to save Simplicio EC from getting a goal against them. Vágner Passos made an important save on a dangerous shot by Wilian Rosa in the 5th minute. With a little luck, Simplicio EC's Vágner Passos got control of the ball when Andrey Fedotov tried to sneak it across the goal line. With a little luck, Simplicio EC's Vágner Passos got control of the ball when Andrey Fedotov tried to sneak it across the goal line. Andrey Fedotov could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 17th minute of the match, but Vágner Passos made a huge save. Osmar Moura received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 20th minute. Wiliam dos Santos tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 22 minutes into the game, Sebastião Tróia was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Simplicio EC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Lapela SS the free kick. In the 21st minute, one of Simplicio EC:s players had the ball in front of the goal but got pushed and fell. The referee felt it was an obvious case and blew a penalty for Simplicio EC. When the match had been going on for 23 minutes, Lapela SS's Kléber de Souza got an opportunity to shoot a penalty. He stayed cool and waited for the goalkeeper to move, before he confidently shot the ball into the goal, to the left of Vágner Passos. Andrey Fedotov in the 26thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Vágner Passos, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. In the 27th minute, Joel Proença hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The supporters of Simplicio EC booed when Lapela SS was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 28 match minutes in a wonderful position. Joel Proença didn't get a good kick on the ball. After a rather tough play, Lapela SS's Emanuel Hames got a free kick in the 30th minute. Diamantino Pombal kicked well hit freekick during the 35th minute of the match. The long shot by Kléber de Souza in the 36th minute really tested Vágner Passos's skills. The ball was on its way into the goal to the left of him when he managed to stretch himself and save the shot and avoid a goal. If Andrey Fedotov had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 46th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Andrey Fedotov came free with the goalkeeper in the 47th minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Vágner Passos could save by the left post. All the noise was coming from the home fans when the whistle went for half-time. The home team had fought hardest to put themselves in a deserved lead.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Robinho Soares to make the kick off. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Andrey Fedotov in the 54th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Vágner Passos prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 55th minute Wilian Rosa shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Vágner Passos saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 57 minutes into the match, Simplicio EC's goal looked a bit too open when Andrey Fedotov came free, but Vágner Passos reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The supporters of Simplicio EC booed when Lapela SS was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 60 match minutes in a wonderful position. Gildo de Brito didn't get a good kick on the ball. If Kléber de Souza had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 63rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. When Lapela SS's Andrey Fedotov in the 65th minute got a chance for a shot 65th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Simplicio EC's goalie prevented a goal. 68 minutes into the game, Lapela SS's Andrey Fedotov nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Vágner Passos made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 2-0. Joel Proença kicked well hit freekick during the 73rd minute of the match. Vágner Passos showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Andrey Fedotov, who was totally free with the ball in the 88th minute. The supporters of Lapela SS booed when Simplicio EC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 90 match minutes in a wonderful position. Diamantino Pombal didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 93rd minute, Osmar Moura hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 95 minutes into the match, Simplicio EC's goal looked a bit too open when Andrey Fedotov came free, but Vágner Passos reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. There was no doubt that Lapela SS were the better team. Lapela SS's players enjoyed the ovations of the crowd after the victory.