League Play-Off

Quinzense
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) São Paulo F.C's Adrianinho Urbano started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. Edu Perez sent away a hard shot on goal in the 9th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 10th minute, Betão Trigo hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Dadá Queirós in the 12th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Vágner Gomes prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 20th minute Zeca Velloso shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Waldemar Viana saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After having played for 25 minutes, Dadá Queirós managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Wales's supporters crossed their fingers, but Dadá Queirós was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. 29 minutes into the game, São Paulo F.C's Zeca Velloso nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Waldemar Viana made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Edu Perez in the 36th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Vágner Gomes saved São Paulo F.C from getting behind. Edu Perez sent away a hard shot on goal in the 37th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. When Alexandre Meirelles fell near the penalty area in the 40th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Wales's protests and gave Alexandre Meirelles a yellow card for diving instead. In the 40th minute, Alexandre Meirelles hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. A collision led to São Paulo F.C getting a freekick after 47 minutes play. Betão Trigo hit a great ball.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Dadá Queirós was the one to do the kick off. Vágner Gomes showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Dadá Queirós, who was totally free with the ball in the 55th minute. The supporters of São Paulo F.C booed when Wales was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 59 match minutes in a wonderful position. Frédson Vander didn't get a good kick on the ball. With his leg Waldemar Viana managed to avoid a goal in the 61stth minute, when São Paulo F.C's Zeca Velloso fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Adrianinho Urbano in the 63rd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Waldemar Viana prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Vágner Gomes showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Edu Perez in the 71st minute of the match. Zeca Velloso came free with the goalkeeper in the 74th minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Waldemar Viana could save by the left post. São Paulo F.C's Vágner Gomes played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Dadá Queirós in the 76th minute of play. Norberto Vides's late challenge caught a São Paulo F.C's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Norberto Vides helped the player get up and apologised. The supporters of São Paulo F.C booed when Wales was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 78 match minutes in a wonderful position. Norberto Vides didn't get a good kick on the ball. Zeca Velloso recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 85th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Dadá Queirós sent away a hard shot on goal in the 90th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Nelsinho Penha's late challenge caught a Wales's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Nelsinho Penha helped the player get up and apologised. After a rather tough play, São Paulo F.C's Nelsinho Penha got a free kick in the 91st minute. Edu Perez received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 97th minute. Vágner Gomes tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. São Paulo F.C walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.