League Play-Off

Coroa
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Erivaldo Moura started the match with the kick off. Valdo Tavares made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Romeu Toscano in the 3rd minute of play. Valdo Tavares made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Romeu Toscano in the 5th minute of play. The supporters of Coroa EC booed when Taquarana SC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 10 match minutes in a wonderful position. Zé Carlos Linhares didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 12th minute, Tarcisio Motta hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. An unexpectedly hard shot by Nuno Palmeira in the 19th minute of play forced Coroa EC's goalkeeper Valdo Tavares to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Dida Mazza showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Erivaldo Moura, who was totally free with the ball in the 21st minute. In the 23rd match minute, Taquarana SC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Egídio Tande to maneuver through the defense. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Erivaldo Moura in the 32nd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Dida Mazza saved Taquarana SC from getting behind. 41 minutes into the match, Coroa EC's goal looked a bit too open when Wanderson Correia came free, but Valdo Tavares reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. If Eliseu Leite had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 48th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Luck had favoured the away team in the first, and they walked off with a 0-1 lead.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Romeu Toscano made a kick off. 56 minutes into the match, Coroa EC's goal looked a bit too open when Romeu Toscano came free, but Valdo Tavares reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Romeu Toscano in the 58th minute of play forced Coroa EC's goalkeeper Valdo Tavares to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After having played for 60 minutes, Nuno Palmeira managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Taquarana SC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Nuno Palmeira was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Erivaldo Moura blasted a shot towards the goal in the 65th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Dida Mazza having to make a save. In the 67th minute, Erivaldo Moura got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. After a defensive mix-up in Coroa EC's zone, Duda Neiva stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Valdo Tavares came out of the goal and Duda Neiva tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Dida Mazza showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Erivaldo Moura in the 71st minute of the match. Nuno Palmeiras short, quick shot in the 76thth minute got Valdo Tavares to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. Dida Mazza showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Eliseu Leite in the 81st minute of the match. Dida Mazza showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Eliseu Leite, who was totally free with the ball in the 82nd minute. Eliseu Leite sent away a hard shot on goal in the 92nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. A collision led to Coroa EC getting a freekick after 95 minutes play. Celso Toscano hit a great ball. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. Taquarana SC walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.