League Play-Off

Maré Alta
Spectators: 33 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Lauro de Barros started the match with the kick off. When the match had gone on for 4 minutes, Hernani Dante put it in 0-1 from a short distance just to the right of Carlos Neto. After 10 played minutes Ubirataia FC got a freekick which was hit by Sandro Pereira. In the 13th minute of the match Germano Novaes shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Carlos Neto showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Hernani Dante in the 14th minute of play forced TUBARÃO DIGITAL's goalkeeper Carlos Neto to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Wesley Sousa in the 15th minute of play forced TUBARÃO DIGITAL's goalkeeper Carlos Neto to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Hernani Dante in the 20th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Carlos Neto saved TUBARÃO DIGITAL from getting behind. In the 24th minute, João Carlos Vale hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Fabinho Fernandes didn't miss a given chance and shot in short distance 1-1 via right post in the game's 31st minute. TUBARÃO DIGITAL's supporters showed their exhuberating excitement! In the 41st minute the ball was on its way in behind TUBARÃO DIGITAL's goalkeeper Carlos Neto, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. When Leonardo Matorin came up free with the goalie in the 42nd minute, the Ubirataia FC 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 Leonardo Matorin couldn't finish the play. A collision led to TUBARÃO DIGITAL getting a freekick after 43 minutes play. Váldson Amaral hit a great ball. Carlos Neto took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Hernani Dante, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 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.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Hernani Dante stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Josué Santana during the 52nd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 52nd match minute, TUBARÃO DIGITAL was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Josué Santana to maneuver through the defense. In the 53rd minute, Sandro Pereira sent off a long shot on goal, but the shot was nowhere near the goal and TUBARÃO DIGITAL's Carlos Neto didn't even have to move. Hernani Dante recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 54th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Hernani Dante received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 56th minute. Carlos Neto tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 58thth minute of the game Hernani Dante who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but TUBARÃO DIGITAL's Carlos Neto was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. After 59 played minutes Ubirataia FC got a freekick which was hit by Leonardo Matorin. 61 minutes into the match, Ubirataia FC's goal looked a bit too open when Fabinho Fernandes came free, but André Luiz Martins reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. When Ubirataia FC's Hernani Dante in the 63rd minute got a chance for a shot 63rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye TUBARÃO DIGITAL's goalie prevented a goal. The audience thought a goal was coming when Wesley Sousa got free with Carlos Neto in the 66th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. In the 68th minute, Váldson Amaral hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. TUBARÃO DIGITAL's defense didn't have a chance, in the 70th minute, when Hernani Dante scored to the left of an out of position Carlos Neto, making the score, 1-2. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Pedrinho Mendes during the 76th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. A collision led to Ubirataia FC getting a freekick after 76 minutes play. Pedrinho Mendes hit a great ball. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Hernani Dante in the 88th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Carlos Neto prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Hernani Dante sent away a hard shot on goal in the 91st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Fabinho Fernandes kicked well hit freekick during the 96th minute of the match. Ubirataia FC's players went to the stands to thank the travelling support. The fan's backing had helped spurr the team on to a fine performance that won them the match.