League Play-Off

Estádio Marari
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Jorge Cearense made the kick off which started today's match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Osmar Baptista in the 4th minute of play forced Marari FC's goalkeeper Nilson de Toledo to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Acácio Cunha was really disappointed when he shot the ball just outside the right post instead of scoring a goal in the 11th minute. Marari FC's manager could be seen on the sidelines shaking his head and muttering to himself as his team had just wasted another chance. The supporters of Aarão Zwinglio booed when Marari FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 13 match minutes in a wonderful position. Jardel Cruz didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 20th minute the ball was on its way in behind Marari FC's goalkeeper Nilson de Toledo, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Ulisses Gaúcho got in the 21st a clear chance and fired away a hard shot against goal, but Nilson de Toledo handled the situation perfectly and made a save by the crossbar. Luisão Toscano took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Jorge Cearense, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 28th minute of the match Wilton Passos shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Luisão Toscano showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. If Jorge Cearense had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 33rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 37 minutes into the match, Aarão Zwinglio's goalkeeper Luisão Toscano had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Acácio Cunha. 39 minutes into the match, Marari FC's goal looked a bit too open when Ulisses Gaúcho came free, but Nilson de Toledo reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. When Marari FC's Jorge Cearense in 45 game minutes managed to cut through with the ball in front of the goal, only having to shoot. Luisão Toscano guarding the goal like a pit bull was extremely focused and managed to reach the ball just by the crossbar before it went in. Luisão Toscano was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Jorge Cearense showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 1-0 in the 46 minute of play. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 1-0 at half-time.

Ulisses Gaúcho sent away a hard shot on goal in the 62nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 64 minutes into the match, Ulisses Gaúcho notched a goal, 1-1, to the right of Marari FC's Nilson de Toledo. Nilson de Toledo was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. In the 69th minute, Aarão Zwinglio's Osmar Baptista ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Nilson de Toledo. Nilson de Toledo yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 1-2. 74 minutes into the game, Juarês Mendes was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Marari FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Aarão Zwinglio the free kick. After 74 played minutes Marari FC got a freekick which was hit by Juarês Mendes. Acácio Cunha fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 79th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Luisão Toscano having to interfere. In the 83rd match minute, Marari FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Juarês Mendes to maneuver through the defense. Osmar Baptista received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 84th minute. Nilson de Toledo tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Aarão Zwinglio's Luisão Toscano played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Jorge Cearense in the 87th minute of play. Jorge Cearense's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Luisão Toscano read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 89th minute of play. If Acácio Cunha had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 92nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Acácio Cunha received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 96th minute. Luisão Toscano tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After having played for 97 minutes, Acácio Cunha managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Marari FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Acácio Cunha was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal.