League Play-Off

Teatro dos Sonhos
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Gláuber Pirani started the match with the kick off. If Tales França had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 12th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 15 minutes into the game, Gláuber Pirani recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Mauro Nascimento. Gláuber Pirani showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-0. 19 minutes into the match, Rigues Sport Club's goal looked a bit too open when Gláuber Pirani came free, but Mauro Nascimento reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Rio Branco FC's Nando Ortiz played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Marcus Salles in the 21st minute of play. Zeca Breckenfeld fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 23rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Nando Ortiz having to interfere. Zeca Breckenfeld sent away a hard shot on goal in the 24th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After 26 played minutes Rio Branco FC got a freekick which was hit by José Pedro Costa. Mauro Nascimento made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Tales França in the 33rd minute of play. Rio Branco FC's Nando Ortiz played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Dário Britto in the 45th minute of play. 45 minutes into the match, Rio Branco FC's goal looked a bit too open when Dário Britto came free, but Nando Ortiz reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Marcus Salles to strike the kick off in the second half. Adolfo de Toledo lost his temper 59 minutes into the game and shoved another player to the ground. He was immediately shown a red card. Mauro Nascimento showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Tales França, who was totally free with the ball in the 63rd minute. Nando Ortiz showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Eurico Leite, who was totally free with the ball in the 65th minute. 67 minutes into the match, Rio Branco FC's goal looked a bit too open when Eurico Leite came free, but Nando Ortiz reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Marcus Salles struck a weak shot in the 70th minute. Nando Ortiz didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Rigues Sport Club. The referee felt a red card was in order, 72 minutes into the game, when Sandro Correia put in a rough tackle. After 77 minutes, Marcus Salles mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Rigues Sport Club and the Rio Branco FC players grew even worse after the yellow card. In the 78th match minute, Rigues Sport Club was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Marcus Salles to maneuver through the defense. In the 83rd minute, Marcus Salles made a precise shot to the right of Nando Ortiz. Rio Branco FC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 2-2. Dário Britto fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 91st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Nando Ortiz having to interfere. Rio Branco FC's Nando Ortiz played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Marcus Salles in the 93rd minute of play. The Rigues Sport Club players were the happier at the end of the match as they had prevented Rio Branco FC from taking control. The game ends in a draw.