League Play-Off

Estádio Efigenia
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Noel Mumbach took the kick off in the first half of the match. Oséias Gaspar made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Noel Mumbach in the 3rd minute of play. Arthur Costa showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Gernando Peixoto in the 8th minute of the match. 9 minutes into the game, Serafim França was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Estrema's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Efigenia the free kick. Serafim França kicked well hit freekick during the 9th minute of the match. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Noel Mumbach in the 11th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Oséias Gaspar prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Albertinho Linares charged in rather forcefully in the 14th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Albertinho Linares the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. The supporters of Estrema booed when Efigenia was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 14 match minutes in a wonderful position. Albertinho Linares didn't get a good kick on the ball. Luiz Fernando Paraibano sent away a hard shot on goal in the 16th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After having played for 18 minutes, Luiz Fernando Paraibano managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Efigenia's supporters crossed their fingers, but Luiz Fernando Paraibano was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Thanks to some nice moves Luiz Fernando Paraibano could shoot a difficult shot in the 22nd minute, which Oséias Gaspar however easily saved by the left post. Noel Mumbach's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Oséias Gaspar read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 26th minute of play. Noel Mumbach fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 28th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Oséias Gaspar having to interfere. Gernando Peixoto sent away a hard shot on goal in the 31st minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Gernando Peixoto sent away a hard shot on goal in the 33rd minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. In the 36th minute, Luiz Fernando Paraibano made a precise shot to the right of Oséias Gaspar. Estrema's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-0. Luiz Fernando Paraibano who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 42ndth minute tested the skills of Oséias Gaspar when he managed to save the team from getting behind. Noel Mumbach sent away a hard shot on goal in the 46th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 1-0 at half-time.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Gernando Peixoto made a kick off. Arthur Costa took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Gernando Peixoto, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When Estrema's Gernando Peixoto in the 55th minute got a chance for a shot 55th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Efigenia's goalie prevented a goal. After 61 played minutes Efigenia got a freekick which was hit by Eliézer Mendes. Nilson Moraes's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Arthur Costa read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 63rd minute of play. Arthur Costa stood somewhat misplaced when Nilson Moraes came free in front of goal and shot 1-1 to the left of him in the 64 minute. In the 70th minute of the match, Gernando Peixoto tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Arthur Costa saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. Arthur Costa made a fantastic save in the 72nd minute, when Nilson Moraes sent off a good shot on target. In the 78th minute, Rubens Quaresma hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 80 minutes into the game, Giovani Hermes was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Efigenia's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Estrema the free kick. After 81 played minutes Efigenia got a freekick which was hit by Giovani Hermes. Albertinho Linares was shown his second yellow card after 82 minutes, following a rather ugly tackle on opponent. That was the end of his participation in the match. Albertinho Linares hit a great freekick 83 minutes into the match. 84 minutes into the match, Estrema's Willian Simão broke free and took a long shot that unfortunately flew wide. A fine initiative that could have resulted in a goal. Efigenia's Luiz Fernando Paraibano got a good chance for a goal in the 86th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. The supporters of Efigenia booed when Estrema was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 87 match minutes in a wonderful position. Eurico Amaral didn't get a good kick on the ball. Luiz Fernando Paraibano fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 89th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Oséias Gaspar having to interfere. Luiz Fernando Paraibano 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. Oséias Gaspar showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Luiz Fernando Paraibano, who was totally free with the ball in the 97th minute.