League Play-Off

Xandao
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Rafa de Lima started the match with the kick off. The supporters of Leonor Futebol Clube booed when ≋P≋L≋A≋Y≋B≋E≋A≋R≋ was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 5 match minutes in a wonderful position. Marcel Correia didn't get a good kick on the ball. Fabiano de Alcântara made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Rafa de Lima in the 6th minute of play. After 9 minutes, Rafa de Lima made it 0-1 with a short kick to the right side. ≋P≋L≋A≋Y≋B≋E≋A≋R≋'s Fabiano de Alcântara tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Rafa de Lima in the 16th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Fabiano de Alcântara saved ≋P≋L≋A≋Y≋B≋E≋A≋R≋ from getting behind. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Rafa de Lima in the 17th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Fabiano de Alcântara prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 20thth minute of the game Rafa de Lima who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but ≋P≋L≋A≋Y≋B≋E≋A≋R≋'s Fabiano de Alcântara was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. In the 24thth minute of the game Rafa de Lima who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but ≋P≋L≋A≋Y≋B≋E≋A≋R≋'s Fabiano de Alcântara was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Claudinho Pena sent away a hard shot on goal in the 25th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The Leonor Futebol Clube fans' excitement grew in the 28th match minute when Leonor Futebol Clube's Júnior Sampaio looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 0-2 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. In the 34th match minute, ≋P≋L≋A≋Y≋B≋E≋A≋R≋ was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Lenílson Lima to maneuver through the defense. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Júnior Sampaio in the 36th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Fabiano de Alcântara saved ≋P≋L≋A≋Y≋B≋E≋A≋R≋ from getting behind. When Leonor Futebol Clube's Rafa de Lima in the 39th minute got a chance for a shot 39th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye ≋P≋L≋A≋Y≋B≋E≋A≋R≋'s goalie prevented a goal. After a rather tough play, ≋P≋L≋A≋Y≋B≋E≋A≋R≋'s Rodrigo Lopez got a free kick in the 40th minute. Anselmo Lucas made a fantastic save in the 42nd minute, when Isaltino Gaúcho sent off a good shot on target. Rafa de Lima recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 44th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. After 45 played minutes, Leonor Futebol Clube's Claudinho Pena shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Fabiano de Alcântara came through and got his fingers on the ball before it flew over the goal line. He then quickly gripped the ball tighter before the forwards in Leonor Futebol Clube reached it. The ≋P≋L≋A≋Y≋B≋E≋A≋R≋ players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. Leonor Futebol Clube were winning 0-2.

Anselmo Lucas showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Osmar Loureiro, who was totally free with the ball in the 52nd minute. After some fancy dribbling in the 60th minute, Tiago Negri managed to get in a good position for a shot. Leonor Futebol Clube's supporters rose to their feet, but Tiago Negri was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Fabiano de Alcântara breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Rodrigo Lopez charged in rather forcefully in the 61st minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Rodrigo Lopez the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. A collision led to ≋P≋L≋A≋Y≋B≋E≋A≋R≋ getting a freekick after 61 minutes play. Rodrigo Lopez hit a great ball. Rodrigo Lopez hit a great freekick 63 minutes into the match. The referee blew the whistle for a penalty in the 65th minute of the game. One of ≋P≋L≋A≋Y≋B≋E≋A≋R≋:s players had nearly got his shirt torn off by an opponent while getting free in front of Leonor Futebol Clube:s goal. The Leonor Futebol Clube fans' excitement grew in the 73rd match minute when Leonor Futebol Clube's Rafa de Lima looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 0-4 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. When Marcel Correia fell near the penalty area in the 78th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored ≋P≋L≋A≋Y≋B≋E≋A≋R≋'s protests and gave Marcel Correia a yellow card for diving instead. A collision led to ≋P≋L≋A≋Y≋B≋E≋A≋R≋ getting a freekick after 78 minutes play. Marcel Correia hit a great ball. In the 81st minute of the match, Tiago Negri tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Fabiano de Alcântara saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. Fabiano de Alcântara didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Rafa de Lima went, in the 87th minute, to the upper right corner, 0-6 was the resulting score. Fabiano de Alcântara made an important save on a dangerous shot by Rafa de Lima in the 96th minute. Rafa de Lima who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 98thth minute tested the skills of Fabiano de Alcântara when he managed to save the team from getting behind.