League Play-Off

Estádio Catingueiro
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Betão da Mata made the kick off and thus started the match. Zé das Neves took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Guto Motta, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Zé das Neves didn't succeed in stopping the ball in the 6th minute, which inside left pole to 1-0. Marquinhos Coelho sent away a hard shot on goal in the 10th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 13 minutes into the match, Bruno Meirelles had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Teodoro Damião. Catingueiro's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Bruno Meirelles was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-1. An unexpectedly hard shot by Betão da Mata in the 19th minute of play forced Catingueiro's goalkeeper Teodoro Damião to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Thanks to some nice moves Marquinhos Coelho could shoot a difficult shot in the 20th minute, which Zé das Neves however easily saved by the left post. Marquinhos Coelho could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 22nd minute of the match, but Zé das Neves made a huge save. Teodoro Damião didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Bruno Meirelles went, in the 23rd minute, to the upper right corner, 1-2 was the resulting score. If Bruno Meirelles had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 28th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After a rather tough play, Catingueiro's Válbson Xavier got a free kick in the 31st minute. When Arassoiaba's Bruno Meirelles in the 34th minute got a chance for a shot 34th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Catingueiro's goalie prevented a goal. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Guto Motta in the 39th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Zé das Neves saved Arassoiaba from getting behind. An unexpectedly hard shot by Bruno Meirelles in the 41st minute of play forced Catingueiro's goalkeeper Teodoro Damião to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The referee felt a red card was in order, 46 minutes into the game, when Durvalino Oliveira put in a rough tackle. After 45 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for Arassoiaba! Zeca Tasso placed the ball on the penalty spot and got himself ready to shoot. Post out!

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Guto Motta was the one to do the kick off. Guto Motta blasted a shot towards the goal in the 57th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Zé das Neves having to make a save. In the 62nd minute, Bruno Meirelles hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Zé das Neves showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Marquinhos Coelho, who was totally free with the ball in the 63rd minute. After 71 minutes of play, Catingueiro's Guto Motta made it 2-2 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Zé das Neves was left in no man's land by his defense there! Teodoro Damião made an important save on a dangerous shot by Bruno Meirelles in the 77th minute. In the 79th minute, Guto Motta 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. A hard shot 84 in the game by Bruno Meirelles from a close distance when the talented Teodoro Damião managed to make a qualified save. Catingueiro's players were relieved. 89 minutes into the game, Gil Berger was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Arassoiaba's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Catingueiro the free kick. A collision led to Catingueiro getting a freekick after 90 minutes play. Deivid Paraense hit a great ball. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Arassoiaba had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.