League Play-Off

Estádio Pasmado
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) Ricardo Botelho's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Marcelo Medeiros firmly grabbed it by the left post. The audience thought a goal was coming when Ricardo Botelho got free with Marcelo Medeiros in the 6th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Willian Mesquita took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Manoel Barbosa, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 13th match minute, Pasmado was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Benedito Amaral to maneuver through the defense. 14 minutes into the game, Cristian Alves cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-1. Willian Mesquita was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. If Natanael Sarmento had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 21st minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. When Natuba's Manoel Barbosa in the 23rd minute got a chance for a shot 23rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Pasmado's goalie prevented a goal. Natuba's Marcelo Medeiros played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Natanael Sarmento in the 25th minute of play. Natanael Sarmento blasted a shot towards the goal in the 31st minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Marcelo Medeiros having to make a save. Natanael Sarmento might have been able to make a better finish in the 32nd minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Marcelo Medeiros. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Natanael Sarmento ran back to his position shaking his head. Cristian Alves received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 36th minute. Willian Mesquita tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Diogo Moreira during the 38th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After 37 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for Pasmado! Sandro Carioca shot the penalty kick right outside the post. Willian Mesquita showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Cristian Alves in the 41st minute of the match. Manoel Barbosa sent away a hard shot on goal in the 43rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 46 minutes into the match, Natuba's goal looked a bit too open when Natanael Sarmento came free, but Marcelo Medeiros reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Disappointed in the 0-1 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

After some fancy dribbling in the 53rd minute, Manoel Barbosa managed to get in a good position for a shot. Natuba's supporters rose to their feet, but Manoel Barbosa was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Willian Mesquita breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Willian Mesquita showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Marco Sarmento in the 55th minute of the match. 65 minutes into the match, Pasmado's goal looked a bit too open when Manoel Barbosa came free, but Willian Mesquita reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 67 minutes into the match, Natanael Sarmento notched a goal, 1-1, to the right of Natuba's Marcelo Medeiros. Marcelo Medeiros was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Cristian Alves came free with the goalkeeper in the 73rd minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Willian Mesquita could save by the left post. In the 75th minute, Severino Matorin hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Natuba's Marcelo Medeiros played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ricardo Botelho in the 80th minute of play. Marcelo Medeiros showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ricardo Botelho, who was totally free with the ball in the 81st minute. A collision led to Natuba getting a freekick after 82 minutes play. Arthur Matos hit a great ball. After having played for 85 minutes, Ricardo Botelho managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Pasmado's supporters crossed their fingers, but Ricardo Botelho was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Willian Mesquita made a fantastic save in the 87th minute, when Cristian Alves sent off a good shot on target. Manoel Barbosa recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 90th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Both teams had looked equal from kick-off, and no-one was surprised when the match finally ended in a draw.