League Play-Off

Estádio Caripe
Spectators: 33 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) Sabara's Agostinho Baiano 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 10th minute, Claudinei Corrêa left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Palmeiras Poty fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 1-0. Cristian Abraão showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Célio Vasconcelos, who was totally free with the ball in the 13th minute. Cristian Abraão was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Claudinei Corrêa showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 2-0 in the 17 minute of play. Kaká da Mata hit a great freekick 28 minutes into the match. Cristian Abraão showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Matheus Tavares in the 30th minute of the match. Claudinei Corrêa in the 33rdth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Cristian Abraão, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Matheus Tavares scored 3-1 in the 35th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Cristian Abraão, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Claudinei Corrêa sent away a hard shot on goal in the 44th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Cristian Abraão made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Matheus Tavares in the 45th minute of play. In the 46th minute the ball was on its way in behind Sabara's goalkeeper Cristian Abraão, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. After having played for 48 minutes, Matheus Tavares managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Palmeiras Poty's supporters crossed their fingers, but Matheus Tavares was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 3-1.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Matheus Tavares made a kick off. Palmeiras Poty were awarded a corner in the 55th minute after Sabara's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Belmiro Lira took the corner. After a rather tough play, Sabara's Waldir Salles got a free kick in the 60th minute. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Kaká da Mata during the 62nd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Kaká da Mata hit a great freekick 62 minutes into the match. Belmiro Lira took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 63rd minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Cristian Abraão. Sabara's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Claudinei Corrêa in the 64th minute of play forced Sabara's goalkeeper Cristian Abraão to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After a rather tough play, Sabara's Kaká da Mata got a free kick in the 64th minute. 65 minutes into the match, Sabara's goal looked a bit too open when Matheus Tavares came free, but Cristian Abraão reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Cristian Abraão stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Matheus Tavares's shot from short distance in the 67th minute. Matheus Tavares sent away a hard shot on goal in the 70th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. When the match had gone on for 71 minutes, Matheus Tavares put it in 4-1 from a short distance just to the right of Cristian Abraão. Alfredinho do Vale received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 75th minute. Matheus Mota tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After a defensive mix-up in Sabara's zone, Matheus Tavares stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Cristian Abraão came out of the goal and Matheus Tavares tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. The supporters of Sabara booed when Palmeiras Poty was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 79 match minutes in a wonderful position. Gilberto Ferraz didn't get a good kick on the ball. Cristian Abraão showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Claudinei Corrêa, who was totally free with the ball in the 82nd minute. In the 83rd minute, Waldir Salles hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 89 minutes into the game, Matheus Tavares cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 5-1. Cristian Abraão was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. When Célio Vasconcelos fell near the penalty area in the 92nd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Palmeiras Poty's protests and gave Célio Vasconcelos a yellow card for diving instead. Célio Vasconcelos hit a great freekick 92 minutes into the match. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Alfredinho do Vale during the 94th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 94th minute, Alfredinho do Vale hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Gilberto Ferraz struck a weak shot in the 96th minute. Cristian Abraão didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Palmeiras Poty. Palmeiras Poty's supporters were delighted with their team's performance and swarmed onto the pitch at the end of the match to celebrate the victory with the players.