League Play-Off

Estádio Uruoca
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Luizão de Almeida made the kick off and thus started the match. Espraiado's defense didn't have a chance, in the 3rd minute, when Thomás de Barros scored to the left of an out of position Renatinho da Silva, making the score, 1-0. In the 6th minute, Júlio Linhares hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Isaltino das Neves could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 8th minute of the match, but Renatinho da Silva made a huge save. Benedito Hoffmann showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Júlio Linhares in the 10th minute of the match. Benedito Hoffmann showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Luizão de Almeida in the 12th minute of the match. After 15 played minutes Uruoca got a freekick which was hit by Zé Matorin. Carlos Augusto de Almeida took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 16th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Benedito Hoffmann. Uruoca's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. When Luizão de Almeida came up free with the goalie in the 17th minute, the Espraiado 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 Luizão de Almeida couldn't finish the play. 20 minutes into the match, Júlio Linhares had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Benedito Hoffmann. Uruoca's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Júlio Linhares was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-1. In the 24th match minute, Espraiado was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Adelino Favoretto to maneuver through the defense. When Luizão de Almeida came up free with the goalie in the 28th minute, the Espraiado 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 Luizão de Almeida couldn't finish the play. Júlio Linhares struck a weak shot in the 29th minute. Benedito Hoffmann didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Espraiado. Benedito Hoffmann showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Adelino Favoretto, who was totally free with the ball in the 33rd minute. If Zé Matorin had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 37th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. A collision led to Uruoca getting a freekick after 42 minutes play. Vágner Saldanha hit a great ball. Guilherme Meireles charged in rather forcefully in the 44th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Guilherme Meireles the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Guilherme Meireles hit a great freekick 44 minutes into the match. Vítor Carneiros short, quick shot in the 47thth minute got Renatinho da Silva to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

An unexpected shot in the 65th minute by Luizão de Almeida got the crowd on their feet, but to their dismay it went out on the left side. Vítor Carneiro sent away a hard shot on goal in the 74th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Luizão de Almeida's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Benedito Hoffmann read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 79th minute of play. If Júlio Linhares had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 80th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Benedito Hoffmann showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Luizão de Almeida, who was totally free with the ball in the 81st minute. Renatinho da Silva showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Isaltino das Neves, who was totally free with the ball in the 84th minute. The supporters of Espraiado booed when Uruoca was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 85 match minutes in a wonderful position. Thomás de Barros didn't get a good kick on the ball. Vítor Carneiro might have been able to make a better finish in the 90th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Renatinho da Silva. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Vítor Carneiro ran back to his position shaking his head. Espraiado's Renatinho da Silva played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Vítor Carneiro in the 92nd minute of play. After having played for 94 minutes, Júlio Linhares managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Espraiado's supporters crossed their fingers, but Júlio Linhares was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Luizão de Almeida sent away a hard shot on goal in the 96th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Espraiado had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.