League Play-Off

Giuseppe Meazza
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) Chupeta's Pedro Paes 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. When FC Internazionale!'s Alex Velasco in the 7th minute got a chance for a shot 7th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Chupeta's goalie prevented a goal. Chupeta's Valdo Bezerra played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Alex Velasco in the 8th minute of play. Pedro Paes sent away a hard shot on goal in the 11th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. FC Internazionale!'s Cacá Pitta got a good chance for a goal in the 14th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Pedro Paes struck a weak shot in the 21st minute. Eliézer Fantini didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Chupeta. Pedro Paes scored 0-1 in the 27th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Eliézer Fantini, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. After some fancy dribbling in the 32nd minute, Pedro Paes managed to get in a good position for a shot. Chupeta's supporters rose to their feet, but Pedro Paes was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Eliézer Fantini breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Sydney Abraão sent away a hard shot on goal in the 34th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Pedro Paes in the 36th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Eliézer Fantini prevented the ball from getting in the gole. When Arí Britto fell near the penalty area in the 37th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored FC Internazionale!'s protests and gave Arí Britto a yellow card for diving instead. In the 37th minute, Arí Britto hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 43rd minute Sydney Abraão shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Eliézer Fantini saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 45 minutes into the match, Pedro Paes had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Eliézer Fantini. FC Internazionale!'s manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Pedro Paes was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-2. The FC Internazionale! players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. Chupeta were winning 0-2.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Alex Velasco made a kick off. 53 minutes into the game, Nicolas Godoi was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Chupeta's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave FC Internazionale! the free kick. After 53 played minutes Chupeta got a freekick which was hit by Nicolas Godoi. Valdo Bezerra made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Cacá Pitta in the 57th minute of play. After a defensive mix-up in Chupeta's zone, Cacá Pitta stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Valdo Bezerra came out of the goal and Cacá Pitta tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. In the 64th minute, Cacá Pitta 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. Luís Fernando Machado lost his temper 69 minutes into the game and shoved another player to the ground. He was immediately shown a red card. After 69 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for Chupeta! Eliézer Fantini made an important save on a dangerous shot by Rodriguinho Donatello in the 75th minute. Cacá Pitta received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 78th minute. Valdo Bezerra tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Eliézer Fantini made an important save on a dangerous shot by Faustão das Neves in the 82nd minute. Eliézer Fantini was out of position in the 86 minute of play, and Rodriguinho Donatello capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Rodriguinho Donatello really showed his touch with that goal: 0-3. Alex Velasco might have been able to make a better finish in the 96th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Valdo Bezerra. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Alex Velasco ran back to his position shaking his head. Chupeta's supporters were very happy and cheered loudly because their team had won after a very close match.