League Play-Off

Annapolis
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) Eurico Mazza made the kick off and thus started the match. Duda Arósio made a fantastic save in the 3rd minute, when Guga Gaúcho sent off a good shot on target. 3 minutes into the game, Arlindo Machado was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Manino's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Annapolis EC the free kick. The supporters of Annapolis EC booed when Manino was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 4 match minutes in a wonderful position. Arlindo Machado didn't get a good kick on the ball. Alfredo Moreno made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Arlindo Machado in the 12th minute of play. If Eurico Mazza had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 16th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 21 minutes into the game, Guga Gaúcho cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-0. Duda Arósio was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Guga Gaúcho's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 25thth minute, Duda Arósio skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. In the 28th minute Gilberto Coelho suffered a thigh injury and had to be helped off the field. Eurico Mazza charged in rather forcefully in the 28th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Eurico Mazza the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After a rather tough play, Annapolis EC's Eurico Mazza got a free kick in the 29th minute. Júnior Toscano recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 31st minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Lúcio Alves sent away a hard shot on goal in the 33rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Carlos Fernando Macedo recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 35th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Lúcio Alves's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Alfredo Moreno read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 36th minute of play. Arlindo Machado 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. Wiliam Aguiar sent away a hard shot on goal in the 39th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After 44 played minutes Eurico Mazza rounded Manino's defense and shot a beautiful shot into goal via left pole - 2-0. If Guga Gaúcho had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 48th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 2-0 at half-time.

Eurico Mazza scored 3-0 in the 55th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Duda Arósio, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Duda Arósio made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Eurico Mazza in the 60th minute of play. Manino's Duda Arósio played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Eurico Mazza in the 61st minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Eurico Mazza in the 62nd minute of play forced Manino's goalkeeper Duda Arósio to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Alfredo Moreno made a fantastic save in the 65th minute, when Wiliam Aguiar sent off a good shot on target. Arlindo Machado was shown his second yellow card after 69 minutes, following a rather ugly tackle on opponent. That was the end of his participation in the match. The supporters of Annapolis EC booed when Manino was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 70 match minutes in a wonderful position. Arlindo Machado didn't get a good kick on the ball. 72 minutes into the match, Manino's goal looked a bit too open when Guga Gaúcho came free, but Duda Arósio reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 76thth minute of the game Guga Gaúcho who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Manino's Duda Arósio was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Lúcio Alves during the 81st minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Lúcio Alves kicked well hit freekick during the 81st minute of the match. Duda Arósio showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Eurico Mazza in the 89th minute of the match. Annapolis EC were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of Manino for a fine match.