League Play-Off

Itaquahy
Spectators: 33 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Olívio do Valle got the match started through his kick off. Aleandro Rezende stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Ademir de Amaral's shot from short distance in the 5th minute. Aleandro Rezende showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ademir de Amaral, who was totally free with the ball in the 6th minute. In the 10th minute, Aílton Hoffmann 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. In the 13th minute the ball was on its way in behind Itaquahy's goalkeeper Aleandro Rezende, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Aleandro Rezende showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Egídio Neiva in the 20th minute of the match. If Egídio Neiva had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 25th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. An unexpectedly hard shot by Egídio Neiva in the 27th minute of play forced Itaquahy's goalkeeper Aleandro Rezende to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Alberto Alcântara took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 29th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Aleandro Rezende. Itaquahy's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. After a rather tough play, Itaquahy's Elói Secco got a free kick in the 31st minute. After 31 played minutes, Curipare FC's Anselmo Arósio shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Aleandro Rezende came through and got his fingers on the ball before it flew over the goal line. He then quickly gripped the ball tighter before the forwards in Curipare FC reached it. Aleandro Rezende showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Egídio Neiva in the 35th minute of the match. When Curipare FC's Ademir de Amaral in the 37th minute got a chance for a shot 37th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Itaquahy's goalie prevented a goal. 38 minutes into the game, Elói Secco was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Itaquahy's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Curipare FC the free kick. Aleandro Rezende made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Ademir de Amaral in the 43rd minute of play. In the 46th match minute, Itaquahy was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Elói Secco to maneuver through the defense. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

Elói Secco hit a great freekick 51 minutes into the match. 52 minutes into the match, Itaquahy's goalkeeper Aleandro Rezende had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Egídio Neiva. The supporters of Itaquahy booed when Curipare FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 53 match minutes in a wonderful position. Valdo Pires didn't get a good kick on the ball. After a rather tough play, Itaquahy's Leonel Urbano got a free kick in the 57th minute. Egídio Neiva fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 58th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Aleandro Rezende having to interfere. Aleandro Rezende showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ademir de Amaral, who was totally free with the ball in the 62nd minute. Egídio Neiva sent away a hard shot on goal in the 67th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Itaquahy's defense didn't have a chance, in the 71st minute, when Ademir de Amaral scored to the left of an out of position Aleandro Rezende, making the score, 0-1. Aleandro Rezende took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ademir de Amaral, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 82nd minute, João Adolfo Alcântara hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After having played for 88 minutes, Aílton Hoffmann managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Itaquahy's supporters crossed their fingers, but Aílton Hoffmann was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Egídio Neiva recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 91st minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. If Ademir de Amaral had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 97th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The referee blew the final whistle, and the away crowd roared, having watched Curipare FC eke out a victory against a very well matched opponent.