League Play-Off

Rossensal
Spectators: 36 (Terracing: 28, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Luisito Antequera got the match started through his kick off. Ronaldo Medeiros was out of position in the 4 minute of play, and Ernani Valadares capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Ernani Valadares really showed his touch with that goal: 1-0. 9 minutes into the match, Montevideo's goal looked a bit too open when Ernani Valadares came free, but Ronaldo Medeiros reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Fernandão Recife's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Er Miner read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 10th minute of play. In the 11th match minute, Countdown FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Ernani Valadares to maneuver through the defense. The audience was convinced that Luisito Antequera's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Er Miner was relentless in the 12th minute of the game. After taking down the ball on Montevideo's corner Wilson Fernandez fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Er Miner quite easily take care of the ball. In the 15th minute Ernani Valadares shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Ronaldo Medeiros saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Er Miner showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Luisito Antequera, who was totally free with the ball in the 17th minute. Olavo Matorin charged in rather forcefully in the 20th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Olavo Matorin the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Olavo Matorin hit a great freekick 20 minutes into the match. Er Miner took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Luisito Antequera, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The audience thought a goal was coming when Edvaldo Reis got free with Ronaldo Medeiros in the 23rd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Er Miner made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Olavo Matorin in the 26th minute of play. The supporters of Countdown FC booed when Montevideo was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 26 match minutes in a wonderful position. Olavo Matorin didn't get a good kick on the ball. 29 minutes into the match, Countdown FC's goal looked a bit too open when Olavo Matorin came free, but Er Miner reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Olavo Matorin in the 30th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Er Miner prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 31stth minute of the game Olavo Matorin who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Countdown FC's Er Miner was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. When Olavo Matorin, who was free, got the in front of the goal in the 31 minute he wasn't focused and tipped the ball just over the goal. The Er Miner was delighted since the ball would have got in if it had gone under the crossbar. Countdown FC's Er Miner played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Bray McJon in the 35th minute of play. Er Miner showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Luisito Antequera in the 37th minute of the match. Luisito Antequera scored 1-1 in the 37th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Er Miner, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. With a little luck, Montevideo's Ronaldo Medeiros got control of the ball when Ernani Valadares tried to sneak it across the goal line. Edvaldo Reis charged in rather forcefully in the 45th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Edvaldo Reis the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. The supporters of Montevideo booed when Countdown FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 45 match minutes in a wonderful position. Edvaldo Reis didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 47th minute, Bray McJon ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Er Miner was frozen by the shot and now it was 1-2. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 1-2 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell João Vítor Barros to make the kick off. After some careless play in the Montevideo defense, Ernani Valadares kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Ronaldo Medeiros. The Montevideo fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Ronaldo Medeiros should have stopped the shot. Ronaldo Medeiros showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Ernani Valadares in the 57th minute of the match. The supporters of Montevideo booed when Countdown FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 59 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ernani Valadares didn't get a good kick on the ball. Er Miner was in exellent shape and made a fantastic save when he, in the 60th minute of the match, managed to get hold of the ball after a long shot from Christian Passos. When Dida Carioca fell near the penalty area in the 63rd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Countdown FC's protests and gave Dida Carioca a yellow card for diving instead. After 63 played minutes Countdown FC got a freekick which was hit by Dida Carioca. In the 65th minute João Vítor Barros shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Ronaldo Medeiros saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 65th minute João Vítor Barros shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Ronaldo Medeiros saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 67 minutes had been played when some careless play by Montevideo's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Diguinho Rezende was slow to take the kick. During this time Countdown FC's players had a chance to rest. The corner went over the outstretched arms of Montevideo's goalie and right to Dida Carioca. He fired away a shot at goal, but the shot had too much spin, and it went just outside the goal. Montevideo's manager breathed a sigh of relief on the sidelines as his team had managed to escape an almost certain goal. Ronaldo Medeiros showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Dida Carioca, who was totally free with the ball in the 67th minute. Ronaldo Medeiros showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Washington Demartis, who was totally free with the ball in the 69th minute. In the 73rd minute, Luisito Antequera ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Er Miner was frozen by the shot and now it was 2-3. After some fancy dribbling in the 81st minute, Bray McJon managed to get in a good position for a shot. Montevideo's supporters rose to their feet, but Bray McJon was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Er Miner breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Er Miner showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Mário Maranhense, who was totally free with the ball in the 84th minute. Olavo Matorin received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 86th minute. Er Miner tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 87 minutes into the game, Luisito Antequera recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Er Miner. Luisito Antequera showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 2-4. Alfredão Sergipano kicked well hit freekick during the 92nd minute of the match. Ronaldo Medeiros showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Washington Demartis in the 95th minute of the match.