League Play-Off

Estádio Simeao
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Kléber Maranhense took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Amauri Viana, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 11 played minutes Simeao AD got a freekick which was hit by José Pedro da Silva. In the 18th minute, Luiz Paulo Simão 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. The supporters of Simeao AD booed when Memori was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 19 match minutes in a wonderful position. Pedrinho Jacinto didn't get a good kick on the ball. After having played for 21 minutes, Luiz Paulo Simão managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Simeao AD's supporters crossed their fingers, but Luiz Paulo Simão was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Nilmar Goiano charged in rather forcefully in the 22nd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Nilmar Goiano the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. The supporters of Simeao AD booed when Memori was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 22 match minutes in a wonderful position. Nilmar Goiano didn't get a good kick on the ball. Ramón Gomes sent away a hard shot on goal in the 33rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 34th minute, Luiz Paulo Simão reached a very good position and smashed the ball with a huge effort into the net, just to the left of Luiz Paulo Pirani. The goal made the score 1-0. After having played for 39 minutes, Luiz Paulo Simão managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Simeao AD's supporters crossed their fingers, but Luiz Paulo Simão was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Pedrinho Jacinto's late challenge caught a Simeao AD's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Pedrinho Jacinto helped the player get up and apologised. Ramón Gomes sent away a hard shot on goal in the 43rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 48th minute Amauri Viana shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Kléber Maranhense saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line.

An unexpectedly hard shot by Ramón Gomes in the 58th minute of play forced Memori's goalkeeper Luiz Paulo Pirani to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. A collision led to Memori getting a freekick after 59 minutes play. Fernando Paulista hit a great ball. A nice corner shot did that Leandro Maia got away a dangerous shot. Despite this Luiz Paulo Pirani quite easily got ahold of the ball to make the save. 63 minutes into the game, Amauri Viana recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Kléber Maranhense. Amauri Viana showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-1. Ramón Gomes sent away a hard shot on goal in the 76th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Luiz Paulo Simão sent away a hard shot on goal in the 86th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Luiz Paulo Pirani took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ramón Gomes, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Luiz Paulo Pirani stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Luiz Paulo Simão's shot from short distance in the 90th minute. Simeao AD's José Pedro da Silva got his second yellow card of the match in the 91st minute. The referee ordered José Pedro da Silva off the ground. After a rather tough play, Simeao AD's José Pedro da Silva got a free kick in the 92nd minute. The final whistle blew with the score still tied, and both teams left the pitch thinking about the missed chances that could have given their team the win.