League Play-Off

Itamaraca
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) Itamaraca SS's Renato Amaral played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Mané de Lara in the 10th minute of play. After having played for 17 minutes, Alfredo Munhoz managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Itamaraca SS's supporters crossed their fingers, but Alfredo Munhoz was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Aníbal Pena hit a great freekick 20 minutes into the match. In the 26th minute, Ramón Valladares ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Renato Amaral was frozen by the shot and now it was 0-2. Gustavo Moreira made an important save on a dangerous shot by Walmyr de Sena in the 31st minute. The long shot by Anderson Fantini in the 35th minute really tested Gustavo Moreira's skills. The ball was on its way into the goal to the left of him when he managed to stretch himself and save the shot and avoid a goal. In the 37th minute, Walmyr de Sena 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. 38 minutes into the game, Fabrício Miranda was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Porciuncula AD's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Itamaraca SS the free kick. A collision led to Porciuncula AD getting a freekick after 38 minutes play. Fabrício Miranda hit a great ball. After 40 minutes, Aníbal Pena mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Itamaraca SS and the Porciuncula AD players grew even worse after the yellow card. The supporters of Porciuncula AD booed when Itamaraca SS was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 40 match minutes in a wonderful position. Aníbal Pena didn't get a good kick on the ball. Walmyr de Sena received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 47th minute. Gustavo Moreira tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The Itamaraca SS players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. Porciuncula AD were winning 0-2.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Mané de Lara made a kick off. After having played for 52 minutes, Walmyr de Sena managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Itamaraca SS's supporters crossed their fingers, but Walmyr de Sena was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Walmyr de Sena sent away a hard shot on goal in the 54th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Henrique de Sousa's shot from long distance was a real pearl which went to the right and just passed Gustavo Moreira - 1-2 was put on the score board in the 57th minute. If Alfredo Munhoz had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 62nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The supporters of Itamaraca SS booed when Porciuncula AD was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 64 match minutes in a wonderful position. Agenor Ferraz didn't get a good kick on the ball. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Alfredo Munhoz in the 67th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Gustavo Moreira prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Mané de Lara struck a weak shot in the 68th minute. Renato Amaral didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Porciuncula AD. 76 minutes into the game, Itamaraca SS's Walmyr de Sena nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Gustavo Moreira made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 2-2. Alfredo Munhoz fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 80th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Gustavo Moreira having to interfere. When Mané de Lara came up free with the goalie in the 82nd minute, the Porciuncula AD fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Mané de Lara couldn't finish the play. Walmyr de Sena sent away a hard shot on goal in the 84th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. If Alfredo Munhoz had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 88th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Aníbal Pena fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 91st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Gustavo Moreira having to interfere. In the 92nd match minute, Porciuncula AD was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Agenor Ferraz to maneuver through the defense. Alfredo Munhoz received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 94th minute. Gustavo Moreira tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Walmyr de Sena in the 97th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Gustavo Moreira saved Porciuncula AD from getting behind.