League Play-Off

Estádio Ragazinskas
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) When Ragazinskas FC's Ireno Castillo in the 5th minute got a chance for a shot 5th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Ribeirao FC's goalie prevented a goal. With a little luck, Ribeirao FC's Jean Porto got control of the ball when Ireno Castillo tried to sneak it across the goal line. After having played for 10 minutes, Ireno Castillo managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Ragazinskas FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Ireno Castillo was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Jean Porto showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ireno Castillo, who was totally free with the ball in the 13th minute. Yan Velasco showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Horácio Netto in the 15th minute of the match. In the 19th minute, Marcus de Brito hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 21st minute Marcus de Brito shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Yan Velasco saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After a defensive mix-up in Ribeirao FC's zone, Ireno Castillo stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Jean Porto came out of the goal and Ireno Castillo tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Horácio Netto kicked well hit freekick during the 25th minute of the match. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Ireno Castillo in the 30th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Jean Porto prevented the ball from getting in the gole. After having played for 31 minutes, Fernão do Valle managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Ragazinskas FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Fernão do Valle was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Yan Velasco made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Marcelo Pombal in the 40th minute of play. After 44 minutes, Marcus de Brito mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Ribeirao FC and the Ragazinskas FC players grew even worse after the yellow card. In the 44th minute, Marcus de Brito hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Ragazinskas FC's Yan Velasco played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Marcelo Pombal in the 46th minute of play. Yan Velasco made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Marcus de Brito in the 47th minute of play. After the first half the score was level. The break gave the players a chance to catch their breath, whilst the managers went over the tactics with them again.

52 minutes into the game, Cristian Velasco recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Yan Velasco. Cristian Velasco showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 0-1. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Marcus de Brito in the 55th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Yan Velasco saved Ragazinskas FC from getting behind. Yan Velasco made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Horácio Netto in the 57th minute of play. Marcus de Brito sent away a hard shot on goal in the 61st minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Yan Velasco made an important save on a dangerous shot by Cristian Velasco in the 66th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Marcus de Brito in the 67th minute of play forced Ragazinskas FC's goalkeeper Yan Velasco to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 69th minute Marcus de Brito shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Yan Velasco saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Yan Velasco showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Marcus de Brito in the 71st minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Marcus de Brito in the 72nd minute of play forced Ragazinskas FC's goalkeeper Yan Velasco to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 75th minute the ball was on its way in behind Ragazinskas FC's goalkeeper Yan Velasco, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. If Ireno Castillo had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 78th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 81st minute Horácio Netto shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Yan Velasco saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Ireno Castillo sent away a hard shot on goal in the 89th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Yan Velasco made a fantastic save in the 92nd minute, when Marcelo Pombal sent off a good shot on target. With a little luck, Ragazinskas FC's Yan Velasco got control of the ball when Cristian Velasco tried to sneak it across the goal line. Ribeirao FC's supporters were very happy and cheered loudly because their team had won after a very close match.