League Play-Off

Volks-Park Rertz St.
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Reinaldo Arósio made the kick off which started today's match. When CF MILIONÁRIOS's Ernesto Carvalho in the 3rd minute got a chance for a shot 3rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Catu AD's goalie prevented a goal. João Koehler stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Ernesto Carvalho's shot from short distance in the 8th minute. Dito Queirós fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 9th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Ernesto Bezerra having to interfere. Catu AD's Reinaldo Arósio got a good chance for a goal in the 11th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. The supporters of Catu AD booed when CF MILIONÁRIOS was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 12 match minutes in a wonderful position. Agostinho Alagoano didn't get a good kick on the ball. 13 minutes into the match, CF MILIONÁRIOS's goal looked a bit too open when Edmundo Pinheiro came free, but Ernesto Bezerra reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Reinaldo Arósio in the 18th minute of play forced CF MILIONÁRIOS's goalkeeper Ernesto Bezerra to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Reinaldo Arósio in the 19th minute of play forced CF MILIONÁRIOS's goalkeeper Ernesto Bezerra to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Ernesto Bezerra showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Reinaldo Arósio, who was totally free with the ball in the 23rd minute. João Koehler took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ernesto Carvalho, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Ernesto Bezerra showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Reinaldo Arósio in the 26th minute of the match. Eriberto Tróia hit a great freekick 27 minutes into the match. Ernesto Bezerra showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Dito Queirós in the 32nd minute of the match. In the 40th minute Ernesto Carvalho shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but João Koehler saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Juan Loureiro received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 45th minute. João Koehler tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After a defensive mix-up in Catu AD's zone, Ernesto Carvalho stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. João Koehler came out of the goal and Ernesto Carvalho tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. 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.

Dito Queirós fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 50th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Ernesto Bezerra having to interfere. 55 minutes into the game, Fellipe Costa was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. CF MILIONÁRIOS's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Catu AD the free kick. Fellipe Costa kicked well hit freekick during the 55th minute of the match. Catu AD's João Koehler played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ernesto Carvalho in the 59th minute of play. João Koehler showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ernesto Carvalho, who was totally free with the ball in the 63rd minute. Ernesto Carvalho received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 64th minute. João Koehler tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. A collision led to CF MILIONÁRIOS getting a freekick after 68 minutes play. Fernandinho dos Santos hit a great ball. 69 minutes into the game, Reinaldo Arósio lined in a short shot 1-2 behind a frustrated Ernesto Bezerra. After 74 minutes of play, Catu AD's Reinaldo Arósio made it 1-3 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Ernesto Bezerra was left in no man's land by his defense there! In the 79th minute, Juninho Falcão made a precise shot to the right of Ernesto Bezerra. CF MILIONÁRIOS's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-4. The supporters of CF MILIONÁRIOS booed when Catu AD was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 82 match minutes in a wonderful position. Reinaldo Arósio didn't get a good kick on the ball. The audience was convinced that Ernesto Carvalho's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but João Koehler was relentless in the 86th minute of the game. 88 minutes into the match, CF MILIONÁRIOS's goalkeeper Ernesto Bezerra had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Dito Queirós. In the 88th minute, Gilmar Diniz hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The long shot by Edmundo Pinheiro in the 90th minute really tested Ernesto Bezerra's skills. The ball was on its way into the goal to the left of him when he managed to stretch himself and save the shot and avoid a goal.