League Play-Off

Ponciano
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) João Carlos da Silva sent away a hard shot on goal in the 8th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Luiz Eduardo Alvarenga received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 11th minute. Tiago Loyola tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The supporters of Chuvarada booed when Ponciano FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 13 match minutes in a wonderful position. Célio Brodel didn't get a good kick on the ball. After a defensive mix-up in Chuvarada's zone, Luiz Eduardo Alvarenga stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Tiago Loyola came out of the goal and Luiz Eduardo Alvarenga tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Cláudio Goiano kicked well hit freekick during the 21st minute of the match. In the 26th minute Humberto Rosa shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Edgar Botelho saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. João Carlos da Silva sent away a hard shot on goal in the 28th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 34th minute the ball was on its way in behind Ponciano FC's goalkeeper Edgar Botelho, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Luiz Eduardo Alvarenga could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 39th minute of the match, but Tiago Loyola made a huge save. Edgar Botelho showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Nilmar Freire in the 44th minute of the match. Chuvarada's Tiago Loyola proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 47th minute of the match, managed to save Chuvarada from getting a goal against them. The first half was very even, with the score at 0-0 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

The wind increased when Nilmar Freire made the kick off in the second half. 56 minutes into the game, Paulão Koehler was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Chuvarada's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Ponciano FC the free kick. The supporters of Ponciano FC booed when Chuvarada was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 57 match minutes in a wonderful position. Paulão Koehler didn't get a good kick on the ball. After having played for 64 minutes, Luiz Eduardo Alvarenga managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Ponciano FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Luiz Eduardo Alvarenga was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Tiago Loyola made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from João Carlos da Silva in the 70th minute of play. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Luiz Eduardo Alvarenga in the 72nd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Tiago Loyola saved Chuvarada from getting behind. Edgar Botelho showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Nilmar Freire, who was totally free with the ball in the 74th minute. When Paulão Koehler was, once again, overly rough in his play he received his second yellow card and was ordered off the ground. 75 minutes had been played. Luiz Eduardo Alvarenga sent away a hard shot on goal in the 82nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 86 minutes into the game, Ponciano FC's João Carlos da Silva nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Tiago Loyola made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-0. Humberto Rosa struck a weak shot in the 92nd minute. Edgar Botelho didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Chuvarada. João Carlos da Silva sent away a hard shot on goal in the 95th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Ponciano FC's supporters were highly satisfied with the result. They cheered their team of the pitch, having watched them win a very even match.