League Play-Off

Estádio Vauzinho
Spectators: 33 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Lenílson Toledo got the match started through his kick off. After having played for 4 minutes, Durval Paranaense managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Vasco da Gama's supporters crossed their fingers, but Durval Paranaense 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 5th match minute, Halcones.FC 39-XX was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Nelsinho Negri to maneuver through the defense. After some fancy dribbling in the 8th minute, Lenílson Toledo managed to get in a good position for a shot. Vasco da Gama's supporters rose to their feet, but Lenílson Toledo was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Aníbal Torres breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. In the 9th minute Cauan Goiano shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Natã da Fonseca saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Lenílson Toledo received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 11th minute. Aníbal Torres tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Natã da Fonseca showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Cauan Goiano, who was totally free with the ball in the 14th minute. Durval Paranaense took the ball and in the 17 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Aníbal Torres. Aníbal Torres dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-0. Durval Paranaense came free with the goalkeeper in the 20th minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Aníbal Torres could save by the left post. 23 minutes into the match, Lenílson Toledo dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Aníbal Torres, 2-0. Emanuel da Rocha took the ball and in the 27 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Natã da Fonseca. Natã da Fonseca dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 2-1. After a defensive mix-up in Vasco da Gama's zone, Emanuel da Rocha stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Natã da Fonseca came out of the goal and Emanuel da Rocha tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Aníbal Torres stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Lenílson Toledo's shot from short distance in the 37th minute. Aníbal Torres showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Lenílson Toledo, who was totally free with the ball in the 39th minute. Lenílson Toledo sent away a hard shot on goal in the 41st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Lenílson Toledo received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 46th minute. Aníbal Torres tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. All the noise was coming from the home fans when the whistle went for half-time. The home team had fought hardest to put themselves in a deserved lead.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Emanuel da Rocha to strike the kick off in the second half. Durval Paranaense sent away a hard shot on goal in the 53rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 56th minute Lenílson Toledo shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Aníbal Torres saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 58th minute, Lenílson Toledo 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. Durval Paranaense struck a weak shot in the 60th minute. Aníbal Torres didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Vasco da Gama. When the match clock showed 61 minutes, the score became 3-1 when Lenílson Toledo sped through Halcones.FC 39-XX's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Aníbal Torres. Durval Paranaense sent away a hard shot on goal in the 67th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 72nd minute Lenílson Toledo shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Aníbal Torres saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After 73 played minutes Halcones.FC 39-XX got a freekick which was hit by Nelsinho Negri. The audience thought a goal was coming when Cauan Goiano got free with Natã da Fonseca in the 81st minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. The supporters of Vasco da Gama booed when Halcones.FC 39-XX was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 84 match minutes in a wonderful position. Diguinho Coutinho didn't get a good kick on the ball. After 86 minutes of play, Vasco da Gama's Lenílson Toledo made it 4-1 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Aníbal Torres was left in no man's land by his defense there! In the 91st minute Durval Paranaense shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Aníbal Torres saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After some fancy dribbling in the 93rd minute, Durval Paranaense managed to get in a good position for a shot. Vasco da Gama's supporters rose to their feet, but Durval Paranaense was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Aníbal Torres breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. 95 minutes into the match, Halcones.FC 39-XX's goal looked a bit too open when Durval Paranaense came free, but Aníbal Torres reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Vasco da Gama walked away with a well-earned victory that was much celebrated by the crowd.