League Play-Off

Seacoast Stadium
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) Aníbal Varela made the kick off and thus started the match. Aníbal Varela recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 6th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Arthur Tinoco could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 8th minute of the match, but Dráuzio Loyola made a huge save. 8 minutes into the match, Arthur Tinoco had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Dráuzio Loyola. Saire's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Arthur Tinoco was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-0. After 11 played minutes Coastal City S.A. got a freekick which was hit by Renato Sena. After having played for 15 minutes, Iwan Setara managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Saire's supporters crossed their fingers, but Iwan Setara was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. In the 18th match minute, Coastal City S.A. was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Ivo Severo to maneuver through the defense. After having played for 23 minutes, Aníbal Varela managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Coastal City S.A.'s supporters crossed their fingers, but Aníbal Varela was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Dráuzio Loyola was out of position in the 25 minute of play, and Aníbal Varela capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Aníbal Varela really showed his touch with that goal: 2-0. The audience thought a goal was coming when Arthur Tinoco got free with Dráuzio Loyola in the 37th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. 40 minutes into the game, José Maria Ferreira was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Saire's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Coastal City S.A. the free kick. In the 40th minute, José Maria Ferreira hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. A collision led to Saire getting a freekick after 44 minutes play. José Maria Ferreira hit a great ball. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 2-0 at half-time.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Fred Aguiar to strike the kick off in the second half. After a rather tough play, Coastal City S.A.'s Felipe Saraiva got a free kick in the 51st minute. Fred Aguiar let the left foot speak when in front of goal in the 52nd minute shot 2-1 at rihgt post. Coastal City S.A.'s defense didn't have a chance, in the 58th minute, when Iwan Setara scored to the left of an out of position Magno Proença, making the score, 2-2. In the 68th minute, Marco Arantes hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Aníbal Varela in the 76th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Dráuzio Loyola prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Dráuzio Loyola showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Aníbal Varela in the 83rd minute of the match. The supporters of Coastal City S.A. booed when Saire was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 83 match minutes in a wonderful position. José Maria Ferreira didn't get a good kick on the ball. If Aníbal Varela had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 90th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Saire's Dráuzio Loyola played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Arthur Tinoco in the 94th minute of play. Vítor Silveira hit a great freekick 95 minutes into the match. After a defensive mix-up in Saire's zone, Arthur Tinoco stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Dráuzio Loyola came out of the goal and Arthur Tinoco tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Saire succeeded in salvaging a draw, even though Coastal City S.A. had controlled the match.