League Play-Off

Estádio Itaqui
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) Sabino Vale started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. If Luís Fabiano Castro had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 5th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. An unexpectedly hard shot by Sabino Vale in the 7th minute of play forced Lopei SC's goalkeeper Thiago Arce to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Thiago Arce didn't succeed in stopping the ball in the 9th minute, which inside left pole to 1-0. Lopei SC's goalkeeper couldn't reach when Sabino Vale 13 minutes into the game got a good kick on the ball which found its way into goal just inside left pole. 2-0. Sabino Vale fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 18th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Thiago Arce having to interfere. Luís Fabiano Castro fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 21st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Thiago Arce having to interfere. Luís Fabiano Castro sent away a hard shot on goal in the 24th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Thiago Arce was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Sabino Vale showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 3-0 in the 30 minute of play. In the 34th minute the ball was on its way in behind Lopei SC's goalkeeper Thiago Arce, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Lopei SC's Thiago Arce played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Sabino Vale in the 36th minute of play. Thiago Arce made a fantastic save in the 38th minute, when Luís Fabiano Castro sent off a good shot on target. 43 minutes into the game, Deivid Reis was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Itaqui FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Lopei SC the free kick. After a rather tough play, Itaqui FC's Deivid Reis got a free kick in the 44th minute. All the noise was coming from the home fans when the whistle went for half-time. The home team had fought hardest to put themselves in a deserved lead.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Elivélton Cavalcante to strike the kick off in the second half. In the 53rd minute Luís Fabiano Castro shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Thiago Arce saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. When Elivélton Cavalcante fell near the penalty area in the 54th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Lopei SC's protests and gave Elivélton Cavalcante a yellow card for diving instead. After a rather tough play, Lopei SC's Elivélton Cavalcante got a free kick in the 54th minute. In the 60th minute Luís Fabiano Castro shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Thiago Arce saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Luís Fabiano Castro fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 61st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Thiago Arce having to interfere. After a defensive mix-up in Lopei SC's zone, Sabino Vale stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Thiago Arce came out of the goal and Sabino Vale tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. If Luís Fabiano Castro had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 69th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Thiago Arce took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Sabino Vale, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Itaqui FC's Sabino Vale got a good chance for a goal in the 73rd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Thiago Arce made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Luís Fabiano Castro in the 77th minute of play. Lopei SC's Thiago Arce played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Sabino Vale in the 78th minute of play. Luís Fabiano Castro received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 80th minute. Thiago Arce tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Luís Fabiano Castro received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 84th minute. Thiago Arce tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Thiago Arce showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Sabino Vale, who was totally free with the ball in the 92nd minute. Itaqui FC's Sabino Vale got a good chance for a goal in the 93rd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. After a defensive mix-up in Lopei SC's zone, Vitório Lopes stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Thiago Arce came out of the goal and Vitório Lopes tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Thiago Arce showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Sabino Vale in the 96th minute of the match. It was no surprise that this one had ended in a win for the home team. Itaqui FC had played much better football throughout.