League Play-Off

Zundao
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Diogo Dias kicked off to start the match. Eurico Breckenfeld sent away a hard shot on goal in the 3rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 4th minute, Aílton Breckenfeld hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Stellan Bergqvist showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Ademar Maciel in the 7th minute of the match. If Jean Berger had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 11th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Benê Hoffmann in the 13th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Paulão Trancoso prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Stellan Bergqvist made an important save on a dangerous shot by Rafa Teles in the 15th minute. Benê Hoffmann sent away a hard shot on goal in the 19th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. A collision led to Zundao FC getting a freekick after 20 minutes play. Custódio Souto hit a great ball. Jean Berger received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 23rd minute. Paulão Trancoso tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After a defensive mix-up in Zundao FC's zone, Jean Berger stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Paulão Trancoso came out of the goal and Jean Berger tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Eurico Breckenfeld received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 32nd minute. Paulão Trancoso tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After having played for 37 minutes, Jean Berger managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. RapidZ's supporters crossed their fingers, but Jean Berger was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Eurico Breckenfeld received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 39th minute. Paulão Trancoso tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After a rather tough play, RapidZ's Kaká Couto got a free kick in the 46th minute. 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.

RapidZ's Stellan Bergqvist played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Almir Mattos in the 53rd minute of play. Stellan Bergqvist showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Rafa Teles, who was totally free with the ball in the 58th minute. 60 minutes into the game, RapidZ's Benê Hoffmann nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Paulão Trancoso made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. Jean Berger struck a weak shot in the 64th minute. Paulão Trancoso didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for RapidZ. Stellan Bergqvist showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Rafa Teles in the 69th minute of the match. When RapidZ's Jean Berger in the 73rd minute got a chance for a shot 73rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Zundao FC's goalie prevented a goal. Eurico Breckenfeld fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 74th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Paulão Trancoso having to interfere. After 77 minutes of play, RapidZ's Jean Berger made it 0-2 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Paulão Trancoso was left in no man's land by his defense there! An unexpected shot in the 84th minute by Benê Hoffmann got the crowd on their feet, but to their dismay it went out on the left side. Jean Berger blasted a shot towards the goal in the 84th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Paulão Trancoso having to make a save. Erik Pimenta was astounded when the referee showed him the red card after a seemingly innocent challenge, 86 minutes into the match. In the 85th minute, one of RapidZ:s players had the ball in front of the goal but got pushed and fell. The referee felt it was an obvious case and blew a penalty for RapidZ. Stellan Bergqvist had in the 88thth minute some difficulties stopping Jarbas Seco's well aimed penalty as it nearly passed him on his left side, but he still managed to hold the ball. 91 minutes into the match, RapidZ's goal looked a bit too open when Diogo Dias came free, but Stellan Bergqvist reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. If Benê Hoffmann had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 92nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Benê Hoffmann's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Paulão Trancoso read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 95th minute of play. Kaká Couto received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 96th minute. Paulão Trancoso tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. When the match was over RapidZ could go home with a victory in their luggage, having controlled the game far better than Zundao FC throughout the match.