League Play-Off

CenturyLink Field
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) Acácio Recife could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 3rd minute of the match, but Edinho Paulista made a huge save. With a little luck, Leicester Pirituba FC's Edinho Paulista got control of the ball when William Barreto tried to sneak it across the goal line. Edinho Paulista showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Germano Dante in the 12th minute of the match. If Luizão Batista had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 13th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. When Leicester Pirituba FC's Luizão Batista in the 17th minute got a chance for a shot 17th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Seahawks SA's goalie prevented a goal. In the 22nd match minute, Seahawks SA was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Acácio Recife to maneuver through the defense. Luizão Batista blasted a shot towards the goal in the 24th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Marcinho Madureira having to make a save. Marcinho Madureira made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Luizão Batista in the 24th minute of play. Pedro Luiz Netto struck a weak shot in the 26th minute. Marcinho Madureira didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Leicester Pirituba FC. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Luizão Batista in the 28th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Marcinho Madureira saved Seahawks SA from getting behind. Leicester Pirituba FC's Edinho Paulista proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 30th minute of the match, managed to save Leicester Pirituba FC from getting a goal against them. In the 38thth minute of the game Luizão Batista who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Seahawks SA's Marcinho Madureira was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. After a defensive mix-up in Seahawks SA's zone, Alfredo Moura stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Marcinho Madureira came out of the goal and Alfredo Moura tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. The audience was convinced that Luizão Batista's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Marcinho Madureira was relentless in the 40th minute of the game. Luizão Batista sent away a hard shot on goal in the 42nd minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Marcinho Madureira showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Luizão Batista, who was totally free with the ball in the 42nd minute. Alfredo Moura recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 47th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. After the first half Leicester Pirituba FC were leading 0-1. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

Seahawks SA's Marcinho Madureira proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 54th minute of the match, managed to save Seahawks SA from getting a goal against them. The supporters of Seahawks SA booed when Leicester Pirituba FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 56 match minutes in a wonderful position. Pedro Luís de Azevedo didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 59th minute, Seahawks SA's goalie took a deep sigh of relief after Inácio Eger fired away a hard shot that went just outside the left post. Luizão Batista who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 61stth minute tested the skills of Marcinho Madureira when he managed to save the team from getting behind. Luizão Batista could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 63rd minute of the match, but Marcinho Madureira made a huge save. Pedro Luiz Netto sent away a hard shot on goal in the 66th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. A hard shot 71 in the game by Luizão Batista from a close distance when the talented Marcinho Madureira managed to make a qualified save. Seahawks SA's players were relieved. Alfredo Moura fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 73rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Marcinho Madureira having to interfere. Alfredo Moura fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 78th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Marcinho Madureira having to interfere. Luizão Batista who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 80thth minute tested the skills of Marcinho Madureira when he managed to save the team from getting behind. Pedro Luiz Netto sent away a hard shot on goal in the 81st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Luizão Batista had several of the Seahawks SA's defenders around him in the penalty area when he, after 82 minutes of play, received a pass and succeeded in some way to shoot a shot which went straight ahead into goal. This resulted in a 0-2 score and a disappointed Marcinho Madureira as he didn't even see the shot coming. Luizão Batista in the 87thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Marcinho Madureira, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. After some fancy dribbling in the 90th minute, Luizão Batista managed to get in a good position for a shot. Leicester Pirituba FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Luizão Batista was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Marcinho Madureira breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Luizão Batistas short, quick shot in the 94thth minute got Marcinho Madureira to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in.