League Play-Off

Bereuzão
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Mané Dias kicked off to start the match. Christian Velloso stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Narciso Rocha's shot from short distance in the 3rd minute. In the 3rdth minute of the game Narciso Rocha who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Magsil Esporte Clube's Christian Velloso was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. 7 minutes into the game, Raí Mazza was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Itacurubi FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Magsil Esporte Clube the free kick. The supporters of Magsil Esporte Clube booed when Itacurubi FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 7 match minutes in a wonderful position. Raí Mazza didn't get a good kick on the ball. When Itacurubi FC's Narciso Rocha in the 10th minute got a chance for a shot 10th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Magsil Esporte Clube's goalie prevented a goal. In a very dangerous position, a player in Magsil Esporte Clube fell when an opponent tried to get the ball from him in the 13th minute. Penalty! The referee gave Itacurubi FC a penalty, 15 minutes into the game. The penalty shot was made by Josué Perez, who made a well placed shot into the net to the right of Magsil Esporte Clube's Christian Velloso. 0-1. Wilian França sent away a hard shot on goal in the 18th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After a defensive mix-up in Itacurubi FC's zone, Rafa Seco stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Mauro Moreno came out of the goal and Rafa Seco tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. When Amauri Zanette fell near the penalty area in the 21st minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Magsil Esporte Clube's protests and gave Amauri Zanette a yellow card for diving instead. Amauri Zanette hit a great freekick 22 minutes into the match. After some fancy dribbling in the 27th minute, Narciso Rocha managed to get in a good position for a shot. Itacurubi FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Narciso Rocha was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Christian Velloso breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Narciso Rocha fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 31st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Christian Velloso having to interfere. Alessandro Vinhas charged in rather forcefully in the 35th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Alessandro Vinhas the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Alessandro Vinhas hit a great freekick 36 minutes into the match. A collision led to Itacurubi FC getting a freekick after 38 minutes play. Cássio Madureira hit a great ball. Wilian França received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 45th minute. Mauro Moreno tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Oséas Fernandez scored 1-1 in the 47th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Mauro Moreno, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. 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.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Wilian França made a kick off. The audience thought a goal was coming when Narciso Rocha got free with Christian Velloso in the 55th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Christian Velloso was out of position in the 59 minute of play, and Narciso Rocha capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Narciso Rocha really showed his touch with that goal: 1-2. When Magsil Esporte Clube's Wilian França in the 64th minute got a chance for a shot 64th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Itacurubi FC's goalie prevented a goal. Itacurubi FC's Mauro Moreno played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Wilian França in the 67th minute of play. If Amauri Zanette had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 76th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 82nd minute, Narciso Rocha 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. After a rather tough play, Magsil Esporte Clube's Rafa Seco got a free kick in the 93rd minute. Narciso Rocha who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 94thth minute tested the skills of Christian Velloso when he managed to save the team from getting behind. Itacurubi FC's supporters were very happy and cheered loudly because their team had won after a very close match.