League Play-Off

Maracaraíba
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Antônio de Lima started the match with the kick off. When Frigini Futebol Clube's Arí Ramalho in the 3rd minute got a chance for a shot 3rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Flamengo Itumbiarense's goalie prevented a goal. After some fancy dribbling in the 5th minute, Silvinho Hermes managed to get in a good position for a shot. Frigini Futebol Clube's supporters rose to their feet, but Silvinho Hermes was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Luiz Guilherme Linares breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Frigini Futebol Clube's Alessandro Esteves proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 16th minute of the match, managed to save Frigini Futebol Clube from getting a goal against them. Arí Ramalho fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 23rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Luiz Guilherme Linares having to interfere. Alessandro Esteves showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Antônio de Lima, who was totally free with the ball in the 27th minute. Davi Teixeira hit a great freekick 28 minutes into the match. Dé Toscano recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 30th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. After some fancy dribbling in the 32nd minute, Antônio de Lima managed to get in a good position for a shot. Flamengo Itumbiarense's supporters rose to their feet, but Antônio de Lima was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Alessandro Esteves breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. After a rather tough play, Flamengo Itumbiarense's Ulysses Palmeira got a free kick in the 34th minute. In the 35th minute, Silvinho Hermes 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. Flamengo Itumbiarense's Luiz Guilherme Linares played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Silvinho Hermes in the 38th minute of play. Silvinho Hermes sent away a hard shot on goal in the 43rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After some fancy dribbling in the 46th minute, Silvinho Hermes managed to get in a good position for a shot. Frigini Futebol Clube's supporters rose to their feet, but Silvinho Hermes was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Luiz Guilherme Linares breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

When Juninho Cordeiro fell near the penalty area in the 52nd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Flamengo Itumbiarense's protests and gave Juninho Cordeiro a yellow card for diving instead. The supporters of Frigini Futebol Clube booed when Flamengo Itumbiarense was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 53 match minutes in a wonderful position. Juninho Cordeiro didn't get a good kick on the ball. After some fancy dribbling in the 54th minute, Arí Ramalho managed to get in a good position for a shot. Frigini Futebol Clube's supporters rose to their feet, but Arí Ramalho was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Luiz Guilherme Linares breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Silvinho Hermes fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 56th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Luiz Guilherme Linares having to interfere. Silvinho Hermes received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 61st minute. Luiz Guilherme Linares tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 63rd minute, Flamengo Itumbiarense's goalie took a deep sigh of relief after Arí Ramalho fired away a hard shot that went just outside the left post. Alessandro Esteves showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Antônio de Lima in the 65th minute of the match. Cícero Pinheiro kicked well hit freekick during the 66th minute of the match. When Juninho Cordeiro was, once again, overly rough in his play he received his second yellow card and was ordered off the ground. 75 minutes had been played. In the 76th match minute, Flamengo Itumbiarense was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Juninho Cordeiro to maneuver through the defense. Luiz Guilherme Linares made an important save on a dangerous shot by Arí Ramalho in the 77th minute. 89 minutes into the match, Frigini Futebol Clube's goal looked a bit too open when Dé Toscano came free, but Alessandro Esteves reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Alessandro Esteves took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Dé Toscano, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The final whistle blew with the score still tied, and both teams left the pitch thinking about the missed chances that could have given their team the win.