League Play-Off

Paxua
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Charles Palmeira kicked off to start the match. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Charles Palmeira in the 3rd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Ciro de Lara prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Ciro de Lara took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Dênis Queiroz, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Ciro de Lara made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Dênis Queiroz in the 9th minute of play. In the 11th minute, Vítor Amaral hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Elói Velloso was in exellent shape and made a fantastic save when he, in the 12th minute of the match, managed to get hold of the ball after a long shot from Elias Penha. 15 minutes into the match, Dênis Queiroz notched a goal, 0-1, to the right of Paxua SC's Ciro de Lara. Ciro de Lara was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Bebeto Alcântara during the 18th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Lucila Biscayzacú sent away a hard shot on goal in the 22nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Ciro de Lara showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Tomás Tepedino, who was totally free with the ball in the 23rd minute. Adolfo Toledo could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 26th minute of the match, but Elói Velloso made a huge save. In the 29th minute the ball was on its way in behind Paxua SC's goalkeeper Ciro de Lara, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Lucila Biscayzacú blasted a shot towards the goal in the 31st minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Ciro de Lara having to make a save. When Mario Etxahun fell near the penalty area in the 33rd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Democrata Fc's protests and gave Mario Etxahun a yellow card for diving instead. Mario Etxahun hit a great freekick 34 minutes into the match. Ciro de Lara showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Lucila Biscayzacú in the 36th minute of the match. Dênis Queiroz struck a weak shot in the 39th minute. Ciro de Lara didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Democrata Fc. Manfredo França kicked well hit freekick during the 41st minute of the match. In the 48th minute, Dênis Queiroz made a precise shot to the right of Ciro de Lara. Paxua SC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-2. The crowd was extremely unhappy with the home team's performance in the first half. They were losing 0-2.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Pedrão de Azevedo made a kick off. Dênis Queiroz struck a weak shot in the 54th minute. Ciro de Lara didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Democrata Fc. Elói Velloso made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Pedrão de Azevedo in the 58th minute of play. Ciro de Lara took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Lucila Biscayzacú, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Dênis Queiroz fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 62nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Ciro de Lara having to interfere. Ciro de Lara came out of the goal in the 67th minute to try and stop a shot by Democrata Fc's Dênis Queiroz. But to his dismay, Dênis Queiroz quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 0-3. Democrata Fc's Elói Velloso played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Pedrão de Azevedo in the 71st minute of play. In the 75th minute, Adolfo Toledo hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Dênis Queiroz received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 77th minute. Ciro de Lara tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Paxua SC's Jarbas Trigo got a good chance for a goal in the 80th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Dênis Queiroz in the 82ndth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Ciro de Lara, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Ciro de Lara came out of the goal in the 84th minute to try and stop a shot by Democrata Fc's Dênis Queiroz. But to his dismay, Dênis Queiroz quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 0-4. Tomás Tepedino could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 88th minute of the match, but Ciro de Lara made a huge save. Paxua SC's Ciro de Lara played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Dênis Queiroz in the 90th minute of play. The audience thought a goal was coming when Dênis Queiroz got free with Ciro de Lara in the 94th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. 95 minutes into the game, Democrata Fc's Dênis Queiroz nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Ciro de Lara made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-5. Elói Velloso made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from João Vítor de Barros in the 99th minute of play. The Paxua SC fans had already started to leave before the final whistle blew. Democrata Fc were clearly better and deserved to take the win.