League Play-Off

Espraiado
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Luizão de Almeida got the match started through his kick off. The supporters of Espraiado booed when Tarrafas FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 4 match minutes in a wonderful position. Mazinho Varela didn't get a good kick on the ball. After a defensive mix-up in Tarrafas FC's zone, Júlio Linhares stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Roberto Aguiar came out of the goal and Júlio Linhares tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Luizão de Almeida's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Roberto Aguiar read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 11th minute of play. If Júlio Linhares had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 21st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Guilherme Meireles kicked well hit freekick during the 24th minute of the match. In the 25th minute of the match Mazinho Varela shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Renatinho da Silva showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. After a defensive mix-up in Tarrafas FC's zone, Luizão de Almeida stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Roberto Aguiar came out of the goal and Luizão de Almeida tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. In the 31st minute Júlio Linhares shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Roberto Aguiar saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Rui Gaúcho blasted a shot towards the goal in the 36th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Renatinho da Silva having to make a save. If Júlio Linhares had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 39th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 49th minute Luizão de Almeida shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Roberto Aguiar saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 0-0 after a close first half.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Sidney Ribeiro was the one to do the kick off. Rui Gaúcho received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 54th minute. Renatinho da Silva tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Sidney Ribeiro received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 58th minute. Renatinho da Silva tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Rui Gaúcho in the 60thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Renatinho da Silva, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. 65 minutes into the match, Tarrafas FC's goal looked a bit too open when Júlio Linhares came free, but Roberto Aguiar reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Guilherme Meireles during the 84th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. The supporters of Tarrafas FC booed when Espraiado was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 84 match minutes in a wonderful position. Guilherme Meireles didn't get a good kick on the ball. Roberto Aguiar showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Júlio Linhares, who was totally free with the ball in the 88th minute. If Luizão de Almeida had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 96th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The Espraiado supporters were disappointed that their team didn't take anything from the match, despite matching Tarrafas FC's performance. The match ended with a win for Tarrafas FC.