League Play-Off

Estádio Valdelandia
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Mário Leite got the match started through his kick off. 乔战斌 took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Mário Leite, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. An unexpectedly hard shot by Mário Leite in the 6th minute of play forced Sheffield United F.C.'s goalkeeper 乔战斌 to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Sheffield United F.C.'s defense didn't have a chance, in the 9th minute, when Mário Leite scored to the left of an out of position 乔战斌, making the score, 1-0. Pichote Junior blasted a shot towards the goal in the 14th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Severino Maia having to make a save. In the 15th match minute, Valdelandia was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by David Figueiredo to maneuver through the defense. 17 minutes into the game, Pedro Luiz de Amorim was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Valdelandia's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Sheffield United F.C. the free kick. A collision led to Valdelandia getting a freekick after 17 minutes play. Pedro Luiz de Amorim hit a great ball. When Pichote Junior came up free with the goalie in the 19th minute, the Sheffield United F.C. fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Pichote Junior couldn't finish the play. When Pichote Junior came up free with the goalie in the 25th minute, the Sheffield United F.C. fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Pichote Junior couldn't finish the play. When the match had gone on for 28 minutes, Mário Leite took a quick shot and it went in 2-0 without a chance for 乔战斌 to make any attempt to save it. Hélder Lara hit a great freekick 32 minutes into the match. After a defensive mix-up in Sheffield United F.C.'s zone, Paulo José Miranda stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. 乔战斌 came out of the goal and Paulo José Miranda tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. In the 37th minute, Pichote Junior left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Sheffield United F.C. fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 2-1. When Pichote Junior came up free with the goalie in the 41st minute, the Sheffield United F.C. fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Pichote Junior couldn't finish the play. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 2-1.

Sheffield United F.C.'s 唐超坤 was substituted for Pichote Junior. Sheffield United F.C.'s Carlos Fernando Cearense was substituted for Dinei Lira. Lascăr Lenhard took the ball and in the 54 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Severino Maia. Severino Maia dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 2-2. Sheffield United F.C.'s Sidnei Capixaba got a good chance for a goal in the 58th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Severino Maia made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Carlos Fernando Cearense in the 62nd minute of play. Valdelandia's defense didn't have a chance, in the 64th minute, when Carlos Fernando Cearense scored to the left of an out of position Severino Maia, making the score, 2-3. Carlos Fernando Cearense received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 68th minute. Severino Maia tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. A hard shot 70 in the game by 唐超坤 from a close distance when the talented Severino Maia managed to make a qualified save. Valdelandia's players were relieved. Valdelandia's defense didn't have a chance, in the 75th minute, when Lascăr Lenhard scored to the left of an out of position Severino Maia, making the score, 2-4. Lascăr Lenhard could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 78th minute of the match, but Severino Maia made a huge save. With a couple of smart ball manuevers 唐超坤 in the 82nd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Severino Maia saved Valdelandia from getting behind. Lascăr Lenhard's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Severino Maia firmly grabbed it by the left post. 乔战斌 showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Agnaldo Moraes in the 91st minute of the match. 94 minutes into the match, Valdelandia's goalkeeper Severino Maia had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by 唐超坤. Lascăr Lenhard recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 96th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Sheffield United F.C. played a much better game than Valdelandia and deserved their victory. The Valdelandia players were clearly disappointed as they left the ground.