League Play-Off

BRINCO DE OURO
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) Hílton Tande made the kick off and thus started the match. GOLDEN BOYS's Corey Christensen played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Belmiro Esteves in the 6th minute of play. After some fancy dribbling in the 10th minute, Téo Pirani managed to get in a good position for a shot. GOLDEN BOYS's supporters rose to their feet, but Téo Pirani was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Adriano Barbosa breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Celsinho Jacinto fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 16th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Adriano Barbosa having to interfere. Belmiro Esteves sent away a hard shot on goal in the 18th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Hílton Tande received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 31st minute. Corey Christensen tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The supporters of Guará C. F. booed when GOLDEN BOYS was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 32 match minutes in a wonderful position. Tibúrcio Araújo didn't get a good kick on the ball. Celsinho Jacinto fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 36th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Adriano Barbosa having to interfere. Hílton Tande fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 40th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Corey Christensen having to interfere. An unexpectedly hard shot by Belmiro Esteves in the 44th minute of play forced GOLDEN BOYS's goalkeeper Corey Christensen to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Celsinho Jacinto made a kick off. Tibúrcio Araújo hit a great freekick 52 minutes into the match. Tibúrcio Araújo blasted a shot towards the goal in the 55th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Adriano Barbosa having to make a save. Tibúrcio Araújo sent away a hard shot on goal in the 58th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. If Tibúrcio Araújo had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 60th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After a defensive mix-up in Guará C. F.'s zone, Tibúrcio Araújo stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Adriano Barbosa came out of the goal and Tibúrcio Araújo tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. In the 65th match minute, GOLDEN BOYS was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Celsinho Jacinto to maneuver through the defense. When Edgar Pitta fell near the penalty area in the 66th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored GOLDEN BOYS's protests and gave Edgar Pitta a yellow card for diving instead. After 66 played minutes GOLDEN BOYS got a freekick which was hit by Edgar Pitta. In the 68th minute, Duarte Soares 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. Belmiro Esteves struck a weak shot in the 71st minute. Corey Christensen didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Guará C. F.. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Tibúrcio Araújo during the 73rd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 73rd minute, Tibúrcio Araújo hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. A collision led to GOLDEN BOYS getting a freekick after 75 minutes play. Tibúrcio Araújo hit a great ball. In the 76th minute of the match Duarte Soares shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Corey Christensen showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. Luisão Leal's late challenge caught a GOLDEN BOYS's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Luisão Leal helped the player get up and apologised. Luisão Leal kicked well hit freekick during the 77th minute of the match. Celsinho Jacinto received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 83rd minute. Adriano Barbosa tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Téo Pirani in the 84th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Adriano Barbosa prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 86thth minute of the game Hílton Tande who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but GOLDEN BOYS's Corey Christensen was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Téo Pirani hit a great freekick 87 minutes into the match. 89 minutes into the match, GOLDEN BOYS's goalkeeper Corey Christensen had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Belmiro Esteves. After some fancy dribbling in the 93rd minute, Celsinho Jacinto managed to get in a good position for a shot. GOLDEN BOYS's supporters rose to their feet, but Celsinho Jacinto was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Adriano Barbosa breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. GOLDEN BOYS were clearly unhappy with the draw, as they felt they had done enough to earn themselves a victory.