League Play-Off

Arena dos Pampas
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) Descanco's Roger de Mendonça started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. In the 3rd minute, Edvaldo de Almeida hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 8 minutes into the match, Rio Grande Do Sul's goal looked a bit too open when Beto Soares came free, but Marcel Sena reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Marcel Sena made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Beto Soares in the 13th minute of play. Beto Soares sent away a hard shot on goal in the 14th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Rio Grande Do Sul's Marcel Sena played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Beto Soares in the 18th minute of play. In the 20th minute, José Augusto Seco had to be helped off the field due to a pulled leg muscle. Alfredinho Velasco hit a great freekick 20 minutes into the match. 27 minutes into the match, Descanco's goal looked a bit too open when Luizinho Teles came free, but Sydney Tavares reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 29th minute, Benedito Recife hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Rio Grande Do Sul's Marcel Sena played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Roger de Mendonça in the 36th minute of play. If Roger de Mendonça had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 37th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Sydney Tavares made a fantastic save in the 48th minute, when Luizinho Teles sent off a good shot on target. The Rio Grande Do Sul players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. Descanco were winning 0-1.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Luizinho Teles to strike the kick off in the second half. The supporters of Descanco booed when Rio Grande Do Sul was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 51 match minutes in a wonderful position. Duarte Andrade didn't get a good kick on the ball. Beto Soares's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 54thth minute, Marcel Sena skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. Beto Soares sent away a hard shot on goal in the 60th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. If Roger de Mendonça had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 63rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. If Edvaldo de Almeida had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 66th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Descanco's Roger de Mendonça got a good chance for a goal in the 70th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Descanco's Sydney Tavares played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Luizinho Teles in the 80th minute of play. Luizinho Teles struck a weak shot in the 81st minute. Sydney Tavares didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Rio Grande Do Sul. Marcel Sena was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Roger de Mendonça showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 0-2 in the 83 minute of play. In the 91st minute, Luizinho Teles 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. Marcel Sena showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Roger de Mendonça, who was totally free with the ball in the 95th minute. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Descanco had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.