League Play-Off

Parque das Abóboras
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) Willian Aguiar made the kick off and thus started the match. Afonsinho Urbano showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Benê Souza, who was totally free with the ball in the 4th minute. The audience was convinced that Willian Aguiar's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Emerson Nunes was relentless in the 6th minute of the game. Emerson Nunes took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Samuca Valladares, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 11th match minute, Atlético Rioverdense was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Christian Fantini to maneuver through the defense. Otávio Mandrak fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 16th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Afonsinho Urbano having to interfere. Novatos SS's defense didn't have a chance, in the 20th minute, when Benê Souza scored to the left of an out of position Afonsinho Urbano, making the score, 1-0. After a defensive mix-up in Atlético Rioverdense's zone, Samuca Valladares stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Emerson Nunes came out of the goal and Samuca Valladares tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Lauro Sarmento charged in rather forcefully in the 35th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Lauro Sarmento the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Lauro Sarmento hit a great freekick 36 minutes into the match. After some fancy dribbling in the 41st minute, César Novaes managed to get in a good position for a shot. Atlético Rioverdense's supporters rose to their feet, but César Novaes was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Afonsinho Urbano breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Otávio Mandrak fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 43rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Afonsinho Urbano having to interfere. José Fonseca hit a great freekick 44 minutes into the match. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 1-0.

The wind increased when Benê Souza made the kick off in the second half. 52 minutes into the match, Novatos SS's goal looked a bit too open when Benê Souza came free, but Afonsinho Urbano reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Samuca Valladares sent away a hard shot on goal in the 56th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Samuca Valladares fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 58th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Emerson Nunes having to interfere. Samuca Valladares who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 66thth minute tested the skills of Emerson Nunes when he managed to save the team from getting behind. Emerson Nunes took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Willian Aguiar, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 76th match minute, Novatos SS was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Rony Macedo to maneuver through the defense. Benê Souza sent away a hard shot on goal in the 77th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. When Atlético Rioverdense's Otávio Mandrak in the 88th minute got a chance for a shot 88th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Novatos SS's goalie prevented a goal. The supporters of Atlético Rioverdense booed when Novatos SS was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 89 match minutes in a wonderful position. Magno Alvarenga didn't get a good kick on the ball. Samuca Valladares struck a weak shot in the 95th minute. Emerson Nunes didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Novatos SS. With an all-out effort, Novatos SS's Emerson Nunes threw himself towards the right post 96 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Willian Aguiar, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. The Atlético Rioverdense support was delighted with a win in a match that could easily have ended differently.