League Play-Off

Formoso
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Formoso SS's Nuno Brodel started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. In the 3rd minute, Nuno Brodel made a precise shot to the right of Francisco Cunha. Jatoba EC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-0. 8 minutes into the match, Jatoba EC's Bernardo Mota sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Jeremias Meireles narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Luís Eduardo Valadares in the 11thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Francisco Cunha, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. If Luís Eduardo Valadares had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 15th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Francisco Cunha showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Nuno Brodel, who was totally free with the ball in the 20th minute. Francisco Cunha showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Nuno Brodel, who was totally free with the ball in the 21st minute. In the 24th minute, Bernardo Mota made a precise shot to the right of Jeremias Meireles. Formoso SS's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-1. In the 28th minute, André Luís Toledo hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Jeremias Meireles showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Abelardo Britto in the 28th minute of the match. Bernardo Mota recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 31st minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Abelardo Britto in the 34th minute of play forced Formoso SS's goalkeeper Jeremias Meireles to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Jeremias Meireles didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Abelardo Britto went, in the 34th minute, to the upper right corner, 1-2 was the resulting score. In the 38th minute, André Luís Toledo hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Formoso SS's Jeremias Meireles played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Bernardo Mota in the 40th minute of play. In the 41st minute, André Luís Toledo hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After some fancy dribbling in the 42nd minute, Bernardo Mota managed to get in a good position for a shot. Jatoba EC's supporters rose to their feet, but Bernardo Mota was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Jeremias Meireles breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. The supporters of Jatoba EC booed when Formoso SS was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 44 match minutes in a wonderful position. Leandro Quadros didn't get a good kick on the ball.

The wind increased when Abelardo Britto made the kick off in the second half. After some fancy dribbling in the 54th minute, Luís Eduardo Valadares managed to get in a good position for a shot. Formoso SS's supporters rose to their feet, but Luís Eduardo Valadares was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Francisco Cunha breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. 56 minutes into the match, Jatoba EC's goal looked a bit too open when André Luís Toledo came free, but Francisco Cunha reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. If Abelardo Britto had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 60th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After having played for 62 minutes, Bernardo Mota managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Jatoba EC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Bernardo Mota was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Abelardo Britto in the 65th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Jeremias Meireles prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Luís Eduardo Valadares recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 70th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. After having played for 72 minutes, Nuno Brodel managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Formoso SS's supporters crossed their fingers, but Nuno Brodel was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. With a little luck, Formoso SS's Jeremias Meireles got control of the ball when Bernardo Mota tried to sneak it across the goal line. Formoso SS's André Luís Toledo got a good chance for a goal in the 79th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Nuno Brodel might have been able to make a better finish in the 82nd minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Francisco Cunha. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Nuno Brodel ran back to his position shaking his head. In the 83rd minute, Hílton Marinho hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Dorival Leite during the 89th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 89th match minute, Formoso SS was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Dorival Leite to maneuver through the defense. 92 minutes into the match, Formoso SS's Luís Eduardo Valadares sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Francisco Cunha narrowly saved just below the crossbar. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. Jatoba EC walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.