League Play-Off

Estádio Guayanas
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Manfredo Lopez got the match started through his kick off. After a rather tough play, Colorado FC's Manfredo Lopez got a free kick in the 9th minute. When Colorado FC's Manfredo Lopez in the 14th minute got a chance for a shot 14th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Guayanas EC's goalie prevented a goal. 17 minutes into the game, Tony Soares was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Guayanas EC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Colorado FC the free kick. In the 17th minute, Tony Soares hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After 19 played minutes, Colorado FC's Vágner Mattos shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Nando Azevedo came through and got his fingers on the ball before it flew over the goal line. He then quickly gripped the ball tighter before the forwards in Colorado FC reached it. Manfredo Lopez blasted a shot towards the goal in the 22nd minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Nando Azevedo having to make a save. In the 29thth minute of the game Manfredo Lopez who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Guayanas EC's Nando Azevedo was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Nando Azevedo showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Manfredo Lopez in the 31st minute of the match. In the 32nd minute, Renato das Neves hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 33 minutes into the game, Ismael Oliveira cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-1. Nando Azevedo was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. In the 37th minute the ball was on its way in behind Guayanas EC's goalkeeper Nando Azevedo, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. When Colorado FC's Manfredo Lopez in the 38th minute got a chance for a shot 38th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Guayanas EC's goalie prevented a goal. Vágner Mattos sent away a hard shot on goal in the 39th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Manfredo Lopez in the 42nd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Nando Azevedo saved Guayanas EC from getting behind. If Manfredo Lopez had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 45th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Vágner Mattos in the 47th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Nando Azevedo saved Guayanas EC from getting behind.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Renato das Neves was the one to do the kick off. After 50 played minutes Guayanas EC got a freekick which was hit by Vicente Cardozo. Cássio Lopes kicked well hit freekick during the 52nd minute of the match. 56 minutes into the game, Renato das Neves cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-1. Frédson Ribeiro was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Frédson Ribeiro showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Arthur Teles, who was totally free with the ball in the 60th minute. The supporters of Guayanas EC booed when Colorado FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 61 match minutes in a wonderful position. Vágner Mattos didn't get a good kick on the ball. Manfredo Lopez's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 68thth minute, Nando Azevedo skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. After having played for 78 minutes, Manfredo Lopez managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Colorado FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Manfredo Lopez was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. After 79 played minutes Guayanas EC got a freekick which was hit by Ian Mumbach. 81 minutes into the match, Colorado FC's goal looked a bit too open when Arthur Teles came free, but Frédson Ribeiro reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Frédson Ribeiro took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Arthur Teles, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Frédson Ribeiro showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Vicente Cardozo in the 89th minute of the match. 93 minutes into the match, Colorado FC's goal looked a bit too open when Arthur Teles came free, but Frédson Ribeiro reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The supporters of Guayanas EC booed when Colorado FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 94 match minutes in a wonderful position. Vágner Mattos didn't get a good kick on the ball. When the match was over Colorado FC could go home with a victory in their luggage, having controlled the game far better than Guayanas EC throughout the match.