League Play-Off

Estádio Calambau
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) CR Vasco da Gama's Willian Salgado 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. Wilian Soares sent away a hard shot on goal in the 3rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 7th minute, Christiano Paulista reached a very good position and smashed the ball with a huge effort into the net, just to the left of Wellington de Souza. The goal made the score 1-0. Christiano Paulista struck a weak shot in the 18th minute. Wellington de Souza didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Calambau. The supporters of Calambau booed when CR Vasco da Gama was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 20 match minutes in a wonderful position. Cícero da Rocha didn't get a good kick on the ball. After a rather tough play, Calambau's Enrique Marquez got a free kick in the 22nd minute. CR Vasco da Gama's Willian Salgado got a good chance for a goal in the 23rd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Donato de Andrade took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Willian Salgado, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After some fancy dribbling in the 28th minute, Wilian Soares managed to get in a good position for a shot. Calambau's supporters rose to their feet, but Wilian Soares was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Wellington de Souza breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. After some careless play in the CR Vasco da Gama defense, Wilian Soares kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Wellington de Souza. The CR Vasco da Gama fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Wellington de Souza should have stopped the shot. Calambau's Christiano Paulista got a good chance for a goal in the 36th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Christiano Paulista fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 38th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Wellington de Souza having to interfere. 40 minutes into the match, CR Vasco da Gama's goalkeeper Wellington de Souza had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Wilian Soares. 40 minutes into the game, Cícero da Rocha was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. CR Vasco da Gama's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Calambau the free kick. Cícero da Rocha kicked well hit freekick during the 40th minute of the match. 42 minutes into the game, Christiano Paulista recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Wellington de Souza. Christiano Paulista showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 4-0. When Calambau's Christiano Paulista in the 48th minute got a chance for a shot 48th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye CR Vasco da Gama's goalie prevented a goal. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 4-0.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Christiano Paulista stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. In the 54th minute, Christiano Paulista made a precise shot to the right of Wellington de Souza. CR Vasco da Gama's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 5-0. Donato de Andrade showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Willian Salgado in the 62nd minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Christiano Paulista in the 64th minute of play forced CR Vasco da Gama's goalkeeper Wellington de Souza to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Willian Salgado received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 66th minute. Donato de Andrade tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. During the 68th minute of the match Cícero da Rocha completely mistimed his tackle and brought down his opponent. The referee gave Cícero da Rocha a yellow card, his second in the match, which meant he could no longer take part in the game. 74 minutes into the game, Luís Eduardo Medeiros was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Calambau's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave CR Vasco da Gama the free kick. After 74 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for Calambau! After a defensive mix-up in Calambau's zone, Anselmo de Barros stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Donato de Andrade came out of the goal and Anselmo de Barros tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Wiliam Cordeiro kicked well hit freekick during the 78th minute of the match. Wilian Soares received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 83rd minute. Wellington de Souza tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Christiano Paulista sent away a hard shot on goal in the 84th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Wilian Soares received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 87th minute. Wellington de Souza tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 89th minute Christiano Paulista shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Wellington de Souza saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Christiano Paulista in the 91st minute of play forced CR Vasco da Gama's goalkeeper Wellington de Souza to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Calambau walked away with a well-earned victory that was much celebrated by the crowd.