League Play-Off

Estádio Andorinhas
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Genílson Monteiro got the match started through his kick off. A collision led to Bicudo SC getting a freekick after 2 minutes play. Ronaldo Xavier hit a great ball. After some fancy dribbling in the 11th minute, Víktor da Costa managed to get in a good position for a shot. Real Invictus F.C's supporters rose to their feet, but Víktor da Costa was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Fernandinho do Nascimento breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. An unexpectedly hard shot by Genílson Monteiro in the 12th minute of play forced Bicudo SC's goalkeeper Fernandinho do Nascimento to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Gustavo Furtado showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Zé Roberto Souza in the 15th minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Faustão Linares in the 17th minute of play forced Real Invictus F.C's goalkeeper Gustavo Furtado to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Fernandinho do Nascimento made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Marquinhos Sousa in the 20th minute of play. The Real Invictus F.C fans' excitement grew in the 25th match minute when Real Invictus F.C's Genílson Monteiro 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 1-0 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. Raimundo Marquez hit a great freekick 27 minutes into the match. A hard shot 30 in the game by Genílson Monteiro from a close distance when the talented Fernandinho do Nascimento managed to make a qualified save. Bicudo SC's players were relieved. Víktor da Costa sent away a hard shot on goal in the 31st minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. After 38 played minutes Bicudo SC got a freekick which was hit by Caco Salgado. In the 40th minute Jean Cavalcante shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Fernandinho do Nascimento saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Gustavo Furtado came out of the goal in the 43rd minute to try and stop a shot by Bicudo SC's Zé Roberto Souza. But to his dismay, Zé Roberto Souza quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 1-1. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Faustão Linares made a kick off. 52 minutes into the match, Jean Cavalcante notched a goal, 2-1, to the right of Bicudo SC's Fernandinho do Nascimento. Fernandinho do Nascimento was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. 56 minutes into the match, Bicudo SC's goal looked a bit too open when Genílson Monteiro came free, but Fernandinho do Nascimento reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 66th match minute, Real Invictus F.C was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Jean Cavalcante to maneuver through the defense. In the 72ndth minute of the game Genílson Monteiro who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Bicudo SC's Fernandinho do Nascimento was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Jean Cavalcante's late challenge caught a Bicudo SC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Jean Cavalcante helped the player get up and apologised. After 74 played minutes Real Invictus F.C got a freekick which was hit by Jean Cavalcante. When Real Invictus F.C's Víktor da Costa in the 77th minute got a chance for a shot 77th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Bicudo SC's goalie prevented a goal. The audience was convinced that Genílson Monteiro's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Fernandinho do Nascimento was relentless in the 81st minute of the game. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Genílson Monteiro in the 85th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Fernandinho do Nascimento prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Real Invictus F.C's supporters were delighted with their team's performance and swarmed onto the pitch at the end of the match to celebrate the victory with the players.