League Play-Off

Arena Legolas City
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Joaquim Schmidt in the 5th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Ronaldinho Pimenta prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Erasmo Branco 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. After having played for 11 minutes, Pedro Barreto managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Legolas Futebol Club's supporters crossed their fingers, but Pedro Barreto was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Chicão Paes made an important save on a dangerous shot by Anselmo Branco in the 13th minute. Ronaldinho Pimenta took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Erasmo Branco, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Legolas Futebol Club's Ronaldinho Pimenta played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Erasmo Branco in the 20th minute of play. When Joaquim Schmidt came up free with the goalie in the 23rd minute, the Pássaro Negro de Joinvile fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Joaquim Schmidt couldn't finish the play. Erasmo Branco received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 24th minute. Ronaldinho Pimenta tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Pedro Barreto sent away a hard shot on goal in the 26th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Pedro Barreto received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 30th minute. Chicão Paes tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After having played for 36 minutes, Joaquim Schmidt managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Pássaro Negro de Joinvile's supporters crossed their fingers, but Joaquim Schmidt was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Erasmo Branco in the 37th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Ronaldinho Pimenta prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Ronaldinho Pimenta showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Joaquim Schmidt, who was totally free with the ball in the 39th minute. Chicão Paes made an important save on a dangerous shot by Anselmo Branco in the 41st minute. After a defensive mix-up in Legolas Futebol Club's zone, Joaquim Schmidt stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Ronaldinho Pimenta came out of the goal and Joaquim Schmidt tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Pedro Barreto was the one to do the kick off. When the match had gone on for 54 minutes, Erasmo Branco took a quick shot and it went in 0-1 without a chance for Ronaldinho Pimenta to make any attempt to save it. Ronaldinho Pimenta took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Erasmo Branco, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Erasmo Branco sent away a hard shot on goal in the 69th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Joaquim Schmidt could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 71st minute of the match, but Ronaldinho Pimenta made a huge save. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Joaquim Schmidt during the 72nd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. The supporters of Legolas Futebol Club booed when Pássaro Negro de Joinvile was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 72 match minutes in a wonderful position. Joaquim Schmidt didn't get a good kick on the ball. A collision led to Pássaro Negro de Joinvile getting a freekick after 74 minutes play. Marcus Porto hit a great ball. In the 75th minute the ball was on its way in behind Pássaro Negro de Joinvile's goalkeeper Chicão Paes, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. In the 76th match minute, Pássaro Negro de Joinvile was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Fabrício Camargo to maneuver through the defense. In the 87th minute the ball was on its way in behind Legolas Futebol Club's goalkeeper Ronaldinho Pimenta, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. In the 90th minute Dráusio Baptista suffered a thigh injury and had to be helped off the field. After 90 minutes, Richard Arce mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Legolas Futebol Club and the Pássaro Negro de Joinvile players grew even worse after the yellow card. Legolas Futebol Club's Richard Arce got his second yellow card of the match in the 93rd minute. The referee ordered Richard Arce off the ground. In the 93rd match minute, Legolas Futebol Club was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Richard Arce to maneuver through the defense. Pássaro Negro de Joinvile's supporters were very happy and cheered loudly because their team had won after a very close match.