League Play-Off

Miriti
Spectators: 33 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) In the 4th minute Aluísio Quirino shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Fred Messias saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 10 minutes into the match, Miriti's goal looked a bit too open when Artur Novaes came free, but Fred Messias reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Fred Messias stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Aluísio Quirino's shot from short distance in the 11th minute. The supporters of Mataquiri booed when Miriti was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 12 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ricardinho Passos didn't get a good kick on the ball. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Artur Novaes in the 13th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Fred Messias prevented the ball from getting in the gole. 15 minutes into the match, Miriti's goal looked a bit too open when Artur Novaes came free, but Fred Messias reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Aluísio Quirino fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 17th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Fred Messias having to interfere. Miriti's Fred Messias played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Artur Novaes in the 21st minute of play. Aluísio Quirino fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 23rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Fred Messias having to interfere. Artur Novaes sent away a hard shot on goal in the 27th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Vinícius Guedes was really disappointed when he shot the ball just outside the right post instead of scoring a goal in the 31st minute. Miriti's manager could be seen on the sidelines shaking his head and muttering to himself as his team had just wasted another chance. Aluísio Quirino's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Fred Messias read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 40th minute of play. When the match clock showed 43 minutes, the score became 1-1 when Vinícius Guedes sped through Mataquiri's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Humberto de Almeida. The first half was very even, with the score at 1-1 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Aluísio Quirino to strike the kick off in the second half. In a very dangerous position, a player in Miriti fell when an opponent tried to get the ball from him in the 53rd minute. Penalty! The referee gave Mataquiri a penalty, 55 minutes into the game. The penalty shot was made by Joélson Negri, who made a well placed shot into the net to the right of Miriti's Fred Messias. 1-2. When Aluísio Quirino fell near the penalty area in the 60th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Mataquiri's protests and gave Aluísio Quirino a yellow card for diving instead. Aluísio Quirino kicked well hit freekick during the 60th minute of the match. If Vinícius Guedes had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 63rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Humberto de Almeida showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Vivaldo Madureira in the 65th minute of the match. Artur Novaes sent away a hard shot on goal in the 68th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. If Vinícius Guedes had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 72nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. When Yan Ceresso fell near the penalty area in the 74th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Mataquiri's protests and gave Yan Ceresso a yellow card for diving instead. In the 74th match minute, Mataquiri was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Yan Ceresso to maneuver through the defense. 75 minutes into the match, Mataquiri's goal looked a bit too open when Vinícius Guedes came free, but Humberto de Almeida reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 77 minutes into the match, Mataquiri's goal looked a bit too open when Vivaldo Madureira came free, but Humberto de Almeida reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Gerson Messias during the 86th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 85th minute, one of Miriti:s players had the ball in front of the goal but got pushed and fell. The referee felt it was an obvious case and blew a penalty for Miriti. In the 92nd minute, Artur Novaes 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. After a defensive mix-up in Miriti's zone, Artur Novaes stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Fred Messias came out of the goal and Artur Novaes tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. In the 99th minute the ball was on its way in behind Miriti's goalkeeper Fred Messias, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. The supporters of Mataquiri booed when Miriti was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 101 match minutes in a wonderful position. Vinícius Guedes didn't get a good kick on the ball. Mataquiri played a much better game than Miriti and deserved their victory. The Miriti players were clearly disappointed as they left the ground.