League Play-Off

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Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) With a little luck, Itapolis AD's Vitório Loureiro got control of the ball when Diego Lago tried to sneak it across the goal line. The supporters of ArsenaliS FFC booed when Itapolis AD was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 8 match minutes in a wonderful position. Edvaldo Vale didn't get a good kick on the ball. After a rather tough play, ArsenaliS FFC's Nilmar Pirani got a free kick in the 16th minute. Marcinho Mendes showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Luciano Arce, who was totally free with the ball in the 17th minute. Diego Lago kicked well hit freekick during the 19th minute of the match. Valério de Andrade's late challenge caught a ArsenaliS FFC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Valério de Andrade helped the player get up and apologised. In the 20th match minute, Itapolis AD was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Valério de Andrade to maneuver through the defense. 24 minutes into the match, Itapolis AD's goalkeeper Vitório Loureiro had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Diego Lago. Vitório Loureiro was out of position in the 28 minute of play, and Silas Netto capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Silas Netto really showed his touch with that goal: 1-0. In the 31st minute Edvaldo Vale shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Marcinho Mendes saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. If Silas Netto had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 33rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Diego Lago's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Vitório Loureiro read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 39th minute of play. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 2-0 at half-time.

The referee blew the whistle for a penalty in the 53rd minute of the game. One of ArsenaliS FFC:s players had nearly got his shirt torn off by an opponent while getting free in front of Itapolis AD:s goal. Aníbal Fantini walked up to take care of the penalty kick. He was aiming for the top corner, but the ball went just outside the post. 58 minutes into the game, Edvaldo Vale recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Marcinho Mendes. Edvaldo Vale showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 2-1. 62 minutes into the match, ArsenaliS FFC's goalkeeper Marcinho Mendes had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Edvaldo Vale. After some careless play in the Itapolis AD defense, Diego Lago kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Vitório Loureiro. The Itapolis AD fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Vitório Loureiro should have stopped the shot. If Luciano Arce had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 73rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Aníbal Fantini kicked well hit freekick during the 78th minute of the match. Silas Netto struck a weak shot in the 80th minute. Vitório Loureiro didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for ArsenaliS FFC. Vitório Loureiro showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Diego Lago, who was totally free with the ball in the 82nd minute. Vitório Loureiro showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Diego Lago, who was totally free with the ball in the 90th minute. With a little luck, ArsenaliS FFC's Marcinho Mendes got control of the ball when Edvaldo Vale tried to sneak it across the goal line. Marcinho Mendes made an important save on a dangerous shot by Valério de Andrade in the 96th minute. 97 minutes into the game, Edvaldo Vale cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 4-2. Marcinho Mendes was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. ArsenaliS FFC walked away with a well-earned victory that was much celebrated by the crowd.