League Play-Off

Estádio Maurity
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Celso de Mendonça made the kick off which started today's match. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Kiko Velloso during the 3rd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 3rd match minute, Taderinha was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Kiko Velloso to maneuver through the defense. The audience was convinced that Raphael Barreto's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Cícero Massa was relentless in the 10th minute of the game. Bonsucesso's Zé Paulo Melo played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Cléber Gonçalves in the 12th minute of play. After 13 played minutes Bonsucesso got a freekick which was hit by Dito Dante. The supporters of Bonsucesso booed when Taderinha was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 18 match minutes in a wonderful position. Didi Barreto didn't get a good kick on the ball. After 19 played minutes, Bonsucesso's Davi Palmeira shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Cícero Massa 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 Bonsucesso reached it. Zé Paulo Melo came out of the goal in the 21st minute to try and stop a shot by Taderinha's Cléber Gonçalves. But to his dismay, Cléber Gonçalves quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 0-1. Raphael Barreto kicked well hit freekick during the 23rd minute of the match. Cléber Gonçalves fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 24th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Zé Paulo Melo having to interfere. Zé Paulo Melo showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Celso de Mendonça, who was totally free with the ball in the 26th minute. An unexpected shot in the 29th minute by Raphael Barreto got the crowd on their feet, but to their dismay it went out on the left side. Raphael Barreto who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 31stth minute tested the skills of Cícero Massa when he managed to save the team from getting behind. After a defensive mix-up in Taderinha's zone, Chicão Valle stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Cícero Massa came out of the goal and Chicão Valle tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Cícero Massa made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Raphael Barreto in the 40th minute of play. If Chicão Valle had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 42nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead.

52 minutes into the game, Bonsucesso's Raphael Barreto nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Cícero Massa made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-1. When Cléber Negri fell near the penalty area in the 60th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Taderinha's protests and gave Cléber Negri a yellow card for diving instead. In the 60th minute, Cléber Negri hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Cauan França charged in rather forcefully in the 63rd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Cauan França the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. A collision led to Taderinha getting a freekick after 63 minutes play. Cauan França hit a great ball. Raphael Barreto struck a weak shot in the 68th minute. Cícero Massa didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Bonsucesso. After some fancy dribbling in the 71st minute, Celso de Mendonça managed to get in a good position for a shot. Taderinha's supporters rose to their feet, but Celso de Mendonça was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Zé Paulo Melo breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. When Bonsucesso's Raphael Barreto in the 72nd minute got a chance for a shot 72nd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Taderinha's goalie prevented a goal. Raphael Barreto received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 77th minute. Cícero Massa tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Cícero Massa stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Chicão Valle's shot from short distance in the 84th minute. Chicão Valle received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 85th minute. Cícero Massa tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After a rather tough play, Taderinha's Cléber Negri got a free kick in the 87th minute. After a defensive mix-up in Taderinha's zone, Raphael Barreto stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Cícero Massa came out of the goal and Raphael Barreto tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. 90 minutes into the match, Raphael Barreto had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Cícero Massa. Taderinha's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Raphael Barreto was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 3-1. After 98 minutes, Carlos Barral mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Bonsucesso and the Taderinha players grew even worse after the yellow card. In the 98th minute, Carlos Barral hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Celso de Mendonça sent away a hard shot on goal in the 101st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Bonsucesso walked away with a well-earned victory that was much celebrated by the crowd.