League Play-Off

Estádio Capoeiras
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Zé Mandrak kicked off to start the match. The audience thought a goal was coming when Raí Torres got free with Armindo Bastos in the 3rd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. The supporters of Capoeiras booed when Uiraponga was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 14 match minutes in a wonderful position. Baltazar Rezende didn't get a good kick on the ball. A hard shot by Gabriel Cavalcante from long distance, 15 minutes into the match, got Armindo Bastos's attention. Through a fast twist with his body, he could stop the ball from going in on his right side. Capoeiras's Belchior Pombal played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Zé Mandrak in the 17th minute of play. Raí Torres fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 18th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Armindo Bastos having to interfere. After some fancy dribbling in the 24th minute, Zé Mandrak managed to get in a good position for a shot. Uiraponga's supporters rose to their feet, but Zé Mandrak was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Belchior Pombal breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Zé Mandrak in the 26th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Belchior Pombal saved Capoeiras from getting behind. The supporters of Capoeiras booed when Uiraponga was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 28 match minutes in a wonderful position. Baltazar Rezende didn't get a good kick on the ball. After 31 played minutes Uiraponga got a freekick which was hit by Baltazar Rezende. Capoeiras's Gabriel Cavalcante couldn't find anyone to pass the ball to, so he shot a long shot towards the goal in the 32nd minute. The shot went wide which resulted in a goal kick for Uiraponga. Zé Mandrak sent away a hard shot on goal in the 38th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After a good free kick, Duarte Carioca got an opportunity to smash the ball into the goal, but unfortunately, the ball went just outside the goal, which resulted in a goal kick for Capoeiras. Belchior Pombal showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Duarte Carioca in the 42nd minute of the match. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Duarte Carioca in the 43rd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Belchior Pombal prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Zé Mandrak hit a great freekick 45 minutes into the match. When Uiraponga's Zé Mandrak in the 47th minute got a chance for a shot 47th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Capoeiras's goalie prevented a goal. The first half was very even, with the score at 0-0 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Mário Varela made a kick off. 52 minutes into the match, Uiraponga's Duarte Carioca sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Belchior Pombal narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Duarte Carioca 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. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Flávio Toledo during the 55th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After having played for 57 minutes, Raí Torres managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Capoeiras's supporters crossed their fingers, but Raí Torres was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. 58 minutes into the game, Baltazar Rezende was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Uiraponga's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Capoeiras the free kick. After a rather tough play, Uiraponga's Baltazar Rezende got a free kick in the 58th minute. Belchior Pombal showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Zé Mandrak in the 62nd minute of the match. Mário Varela sent away a hard shot on goal in the 64th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. If Raí Torres had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 68th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. A collision led to Uiraponga getting a freekick after 69 minutes play. Ismael Macedo hit a great ball. After recieving a nice pass, Capoeiras's Gabriel Cavalcante tried to score from far away in the 71st minute, but the ball went over the crossbar. Raí Torres fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 74th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Armindo Bastos having to interfere. An unexpectedly hard shot by Zé Mandrak in the 87th minute of play forced Capoeiras's goalkeeper Belchior Pombal to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Zé Mandrak fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 92nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Belchior Pombal having to interfere. Zé Mandrak struck a weak shot in the 95th minute. Belchior Pombal didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Uiraponga. Uiraponga were unable to convert their possession into goals, allowing Capoeiras to leave the ground with a draw.