League Play-Off

Estádio Aramina
Spectators: 33 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Emanuel Vidal kicked off to start the match. Carlos Eduardo Oliveira took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from José Pedro Souto, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. An unexpectedly hard shot by Luís Gustavo Maciel in the 17th minute of play forced Aramina's goalkeeper Carlos Eduardo Oliveira to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Everyone was convinced a goal was close when Aramina's Emanuel Vidal in the 22nd minute lifted the ball towards the upper right corner, but Luís Fábio Mendes was perfectly placed and prevented a goal for Siupe through an amazing save. When Gildo Valladares fell near the penalty area in the 25th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Siupe's protests and gave Gildo Valladares a yellow card for diving instead. Aramina's Carlos Eduardo Oliveira played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Luís Gustavo Maciel in the 29th minute of play. Luís Gustavo Maciel's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Carlos Eduardo Oliveira read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 31st minute of play. In the 40th minute, Luís Gustavo Maciel 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. José Pedro Souto recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 42nd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal.

In the 52nd match minute, Aramina was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Rafinha Pitta to maneuver through the defense. Siupe's Luís Fábio Mendes played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Emanuel Vidal in the 54th minute of play. The supporters of Aramina booed when Siupe was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 60 match minutes in a wonderful position. Alexandre Santos didn't get a good kick on the ball. 67 minutes into the match, Siupe's Luís Gustavo Maciel shot a high long ball. Aramina's goalkeeper was lucky when the ball hit the right post and out. 68 minutes into the game, Doni Maranhense was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Aramina's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Siupe the free kick. A collision led to Aramina getting a freekick after 68 minutes play. Doni Maranhense hit a great ball. After a defensive mix-up in Aramina's zone, José Pedro Souto stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Carlos Eduardo Oliveira came out of the goal and José Pedro Souto tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Aramina's Carlos Eduardo Oliveira played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Luís Gustavo Maciel in the 77th minute of play. Carlos Eduardo Oliveira showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Luís Gustavo Maciel in the 80th minute of the match. If Benedito Brodel had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 84th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 86th minute Emanuel Vidal shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Luís Fábio Mendes saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Emanuel Vidal received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 90th minute. Luís Fábio Mendes tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Luís Fábio Mendes showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Emanuel Vidal, who was totally free with the ball in the 96th minute. Siupe's supporters were very happy and cheered loudly because their team had won after a very close match.