League Play-Off

Guabirabas
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when João Pedro Paraibano made the kick off which started today's match. Sebastião Alagoano made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Percy Fantini in the 7th minute of play. In the 13th minute the ball was on its way in behind Elite Alvinegro's goalkeeper Sebastião Alagoano, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Ian Batista's late challenge caught a Elite Alvinegro's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Ian Batista helped the player get up and apologised. A collision led to Guabirabas SC getting a freekick after 15 minutes play. Ian Batista hit a great ball. When Guabirabas SC's Percy Fantini in the 21st minute got a chance for a shot 21st didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Elite Alvinegro's goalie prevented a goal. The supporters of Guabirabas SC booed when Elite Alvinegro was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 25 match minutes in a wonderful position. Valério de Brito didn't get a good kick on the ball. João Pedro Paraibano struck a weak shot in the 30th minute. Sebastião Alves didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Elite Alvinegro. During the 32nd minute of the match Ian Batista completely mistimed his tackle and brought down his opponent. The referee gave Ian Batista a yellow card, his second in the match, which meant he could no longer take part in the game. In the 32nd minute, Ian Batista hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. When Nilton Lara came up free with the goalie in the 39th minute, the Guabirabas SC 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 Nilton Lara couldn't finish the play. Nilton Lara received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 41st minute. Sebastião Alagoano tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. When Valério de Brito fell near the penalty area in the 42nd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Elite Alvinegro's protests and gave Valério de Brito a yellow card for diving instead. The supporters of Guabirabas SC booed when Elite Alvinegro was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 42 match minutes in a wonderful position. Valério de Brito didn't get a good kick on the ball. Nilton Lara sent away a hard shot on goal in the 45th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 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.

When Percy Fantini fell near the penalty area in the 50th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Guabirabas SC's protests and gave Percy Fantini a yellow card for diving instead. 54 minutes into the match, Elite Alvinegro's goal looked a bit too open when Nilton Lara came free, but Sebastião Alagoano reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Sandro Esteves during the 56th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 60th minute, Abel Trevisan got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. Abel Trevisan sent away a hard shot on goal in the 65th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Nilton Lara received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 72nd minute. Sebastião Alagoano tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 81st minute, João Pedro Paraibano reached a very good position and smashed the ball with a huge effort into the net, just to the left of Sebastião Alves. The goal made the score 0-1. Nilton Lara received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 90th minute. Sebastião Alagoano tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The supporters of Guabirabas SC booed when Elite Alvinegro was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 91 match minutes in a wonderful position. Lúcio Braga didn't get a good kick on the ball. When Guabirabas SC's Nilton Lara in the 92nd minute got a chance for a shot 92nd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Elite Alvinegro's goalie prevented a goal. Sebastião Alagoano showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Nilton Lara, who was totally free with the ball in the 94th minute. Sebastião Alves took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from João Pedro Paraibano, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side.