League Play-Off

Upatininga
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) Faustão Reis made the kick off and thus started the match. Chiquinho Leite recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 5th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Upatininga AD's Ernani Vander played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Chiquinho Leite in the 9th minute of play. Upatininga AD's Tibúrcio Leão suffered a sore thigh after 14 minutes and couldn't finish the game. 14 minutes into the game, Ramiro Rodrigues was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. AC Milan's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Upatininga AD the free kick. After a rather tough play, AC Milan's Ramiro Rodrigues got a free kick in the 15th minute. Pedro Luiz Tepedino received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 17th minute. Luís Gerber tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. When Diogo Capixaba fell near the penalty area in the 18th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored AC Milan's protests and gave Diogo Capixaba a yellow card for diving instead. The supporters of Upatininga AD booed when AC Milan was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 18 match minutes in a wonderful position. Diogo Capixaba didn't get a good kick on the ball. After 23 played minutes Upatininga AD got a freekick which was hit by Cafu Rocha. After some fancy dribbling in the 26th minute, Pedro Luiz Tepedino managed to get in a good position for a shot. Upatininga AD's supporters rose to their feet, but Pedro Luiz Tepedino was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Luís Gerber breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. In the 27th match minute, AC Milan was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Nico Vasconcelos to maneuver through the defense. In the 29th minute, Diogo Capixaba hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Kauan Loureiro received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 46th minute. Ernani Vander tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 0-0 after a close first half.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Kauan Loureiro was the one to do the kick off. Ernani Vander showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Kauan Loureiro, who was totally free with the ball in the 54th minute. The supporters of AC Milan booed when Upatininga AD was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 54 match minutes in a wonderful position. Cafu Rocha didn't get a good kick on the ball. If Cauã Sena had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 57th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Nico Vasconcelos recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 62nd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Chiquinho Leite struck a weak shot in the 69th minute. Ernani Vander didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for AC Milan. After a rather tough play, Upatininga AD's Faustão Reis got a free kick in the 70th minute. The audience thought a goal was coming when Chiquinho Leite got free with Ernani Vander in the 83rd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. If Faustão Reis had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 89th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. If Pedro Luiz Tepedino had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 91st minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. If Isaltino Carioca had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 91st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The teams fought very hard right up to the final whistle. Both sets of players were happy to go away with a draw.