League Play-Off

Pombinhos
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) In the 4th minute, Renatinho Aguiar hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Pombinhos SC's Paulo Pitta got a good chance for a goal in the 5th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Paulo Pitta recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 9th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. In the 11th minute the ball was on its way in behind Marajazinho's goalkeeper Dênis Arce, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. 13 minutes into the match, Marajazinho's goalkeeper Dênis Arce had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Jarbas Peres. In the 14th match minute, Marajazinho was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Charles Mineiro to maneuver through the defense. Dênis Arce took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Paulo Pitta, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 19th minute the ball was on its way in behind Marajazinho's goalkeeper Dênis Arce, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Jarbas Peres in the 24thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Dênis Arce, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Paulo Pitta in the 25th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Dênis Arce prevented the ball from getting in the gole. If Durval Guimarães had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 27th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Kaká Pires took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Luís Fabiano Lima, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Paulo Pitta fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 31st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Dênis Arce having to interfere. Paulo Pitta fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 33rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Dênis Arce having to interfere. Jarbas Peres struck a weak shot in the 37th minute. Dênis Arce didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Pombinhos SC. Kaká Pires showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Luís Fabiano Lima in the 42nd minute of the match. 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.

Jarbas Peres received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 56th minute. Dênis Arce tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After a defensive mix-up in Pombinhos SC's zone, Luís Fabiano Lima stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Kaká Pires came out of the goal and Luís Fabiano Lima tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. In the 62nd minute, Jarbas Peres left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Pombinhos SC fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 1-0. Dênis Arce took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Paulo Pitta, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. If Luís Fabiano Lima had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 70th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After a defensive mix-up in Marajazinho's zone, Jarbas Peres stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Dênis Arce came out of the goal and Jarbas Peres tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. If Jarbas Peres had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 80th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Jarbas Peres fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 91st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Dênis Arce having to interfere. If Paulo Pitta had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 93rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Jarbas Peres received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 95th minute. Dênis Arce tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Luís Fabiano Lima sent away a hard shot on goal in the 102nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Marajazinho's players left the field with heads hung low after losing a match that had been finely balanced throughout.