League Play-Off

Araim
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Maurício Rodrigues made the kick off which started today's match. After 5 played minutes Kober FC got a freekick which was hit by Fabinho Mattos. Kober FC's Aloísio Quadros played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Bruninho Prado in the 6th minute of play. After 7 minutes of play, Pitangui SS's Maurício Rodrigues made it 0-1 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Aloísio Quadros was left in no man's land by his defense there! The crowd rose to their feet as Kober FC's Douglas Galvão slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Jeferson das Neves. That made the score 1-1 after 13 minutes of play. Douglas Galvão fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 17th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Jeferson das Neves having to interfere. In the 20th match minute, Kober FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Fabinho Mattos to maneuver through the defense. After some fancy dribbling in the 23rd minute, Douglas Galvão managed to get in a good position for a shot. Kober FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Douglas Galvão was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Jeferson das Neves breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. 25 minutes into the match, Pitangui SS's goal looked a bit too open when Douglas Galvão came free, but Jeferson das Neves reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Aloísio Quadros came out of the goal in the 31st minute to try and stop a shot by Pitangui SS's Maurício Rodrigues. But to his dismay, Maurício Rodrigues quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 1-2. Pitangui SS's defense didn't have a chance, in the 35th minute, when Douglas Galvão scored to the left of an out of position Jeferson das Neves, making the score, 2-2. 38 minutes into the match, Kober FC's Durval Lara sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Jeferson das Neves narrowly saved just below the crossbar. After a defensive mix-up in Pitangui SS's zone, Durval Lara stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Jeferson das Neves came out of the goal and Durval Lara tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Through an outstanding action, after 46 minutes, Jeferson das Neves successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. If Douglas Galvão had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 47th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 2-2 after a close first half.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Douglas Galvão made a kick off. After 56 minutes, Maurício Rodrigues mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Pitangui SS and the Kober FC players grew even worse after the yellow card. Maurício Rodrigues hit a great freekick 56 minutes into the match. In the 59th minute, Douglas Galvão made a precise shot to the right of Jeferson das Neves. Pitangui SS's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 3-2. If Douglas Galvão had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 64th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. A collision led to Pitangui SS getting a freekick after 65 minutes play. Afonsinho Barreto hit a great ball. After a rather tough play, Kober FC's Douglas Galvão got a free kick in the 70th minute. If Vito Azevedo had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 78th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Douglas Galvão struck a weak shot in the 81st minute. Jeferson das Neves didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Kober FC. If Douglas Galvão had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 82nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Kober FC's Vladimir Coutinho pulled a muscle in his leg after 83 minutes and couldn't finish the game. 83 minutes into the game, Afonsinho Barreto was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Pitangui SS's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Kober FC the free kick. Anderson Madureira struck a weak shot in the 92nd minute. Jeferson das Neves didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Kober FC. Maurício Rodrigues fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 94th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Aloísio Quadros having to interfere. Kober FC walked away with a well-earned victory that was much celebrated by the crowd.