League Play-Off

Estádio Tiquarucu
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Reginaldo Leão made the kick off and thus started the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Reginaldo Leão in the 8th minute of play forced Iraucuba EC's goalkeeper Fernandinho Santana to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Hortêncio Arruda took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Robinho Arce, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After a rather tough play, Iraucuba EC's Benedito Salgado got a free kick in the 12th minute. Fernandinho Santana took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Reginaldo Leão, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After having played for 15 minutes, Marcus Faustino managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Iraucuba EC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Marcus Faustino was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. In the 16th match minute, Iraucuba EC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Benedito Salgado to maneuver through the defense. Chico Gaúcho charged in rather forcefully in the 18th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Chico Gaúcho the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. 19 minutes into the match, Tiquarucu's Bernardo Ferraz broke free and took a long shot that unfortunately flew wide. A fine initiative that could have resulted in a goal. In the 20th minute, Chico Gaúcho hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 23rd minute, Robinho Arce made a precise shot to the right of Hortêncio Arruda. Tiquarucu's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-1. In the 30th minute, Benedito Salgado hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. When the match clock showed 35 minutes, the score became 1-1 when Reginaldo Leão sped through Iraucuba EC's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Fernandinho Santana. Marcus Faustino sent away a hard shot on goal in the 38th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Reginaldo Leão fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 43rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Fernandinho Santana having to interfere. Robinho Arce recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 45th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 1-1 after a close first half.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Marcus Faustino made a kick off. Benedito Salgado hit a great freekick 52 minutes into the match. In the 59th minute, Chico Gaúcho hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After having played for 60 minutes, Reginaldo Leão managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Tiquarucu's supporters crossed their fingers, but Reginaldo Leão was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. In the 61st minute, Bernardo Silveira ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Fernandinho Santana was frozen by the shot and now it was 2-1. In the 69th minute, Robinho Arce ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Hortêncio Arruda was frozen by the shot and now it was 2-2. After 72 played minutes Tiquarucu got a freekick which was hit by Doni Macedo. Bernardo Silveira's late challenge caught a Iraucuba EC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Bernardo Silveira helped the player get up and apologised. In the 81st match minute, Tiquarucu was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Bernardo Silveira to maneuver through the defense. A collision led to Iraucuba EC getting a freekick after 84 minutes play. Chico Gaúcho hit a great ball. Marcus Faustino received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 87th minute. Hortêncio Arruda tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Robinho Arce could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 90th minute of the match, but Hortêncio Arruda made a huge save. Marcus Faustino received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 91st minute. Hortêncio Arruda tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The Iraucuba EC players were the happier at the end of the match as they had prevented Tiquarucu from taking control. The game ends in a draw.