League Play-Off

Babi
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. José Maria Garcia started the match with the kick off. In the 4th minute Patrick de Salles shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Fernando das Neves saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 9 minutes into the match, Pra Nois è Poko F.C's goal looked a bit too open when Patrick de Salles came free, but Fernando das Neves reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Pra Nois è Poko F.C's Teodoro Andrade got a good chance for a goal in the 10th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. After a defensive mix-up in Pra Nois è Poko F.C's zone, Patrick de Salles stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Fernando das Neves came out of the goal and Patrick de Salles tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Dorival Carneiro showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Teodoro Andrade in the 15th minute of the match. Murilo Paranaense recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 23rd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. After 24 played minutes Lambedouro got a freekick which was hit by Diego de Andrade. The supporters of Lambedouro booed when Pra Nois è Poko F.C was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 28 match minutes in a wonderful position. Rafinha Hames didn't get a good kick on the ball. Hernani Lopes took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 29th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Fernando das Neves. Pra Nois è Poko F.C's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. When Lambedouro's José Maria Garcia in the 35th minute got a chance for a shot 35th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Pra Nois è Poko F.C's goalie prevented a goal. After having played for 37 minutes, Teodoro Andrade managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Pra Nois è Poko F.C's supporters crossed their fingers, but Teodoro Andrade was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Murilo Paranaense might have been able to make a better finish in the 39th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Dorival Carneiro. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Murilo Paranaense ran back to his position shaking his head. An unexpectedly hard shot by José Maria Garcia in the 42nd minute of play forced Pra Nois è Poko F.C's goalkeeper Fernando das Neves to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Dorival Carneiro made a fantastic save in the 47th minute, when Teodoro Andrade sent off a good shot on target. The Pra Nois è Poko F.C players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. Lambedouro were winning 0-1.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Teodoro Andrade to make the kick off. When Pra Nois è Poko F.C's Murilo Paranaense in the 51st minute got a chance for a shot 51st didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Lambedouro's goalie prevented a goal. In the 55th match minute, Pra Nois è Poko F.C was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Rafinha Hames to maneuver through the defense. Hernani Lopes was probably a little too eager to shoot when he, in the 56th played minute, shot the ball from way out. The shot was hard, but the ball flew wide of the goal. Lambedouro's Dorival Carneiro played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Teodoro Andrade in the 58th minute of play. Beto Esteves hit a great freekick 60 minutes into the match. In the 66thth minute of the game Murilo Paranaense who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Lambedouro's Dorival Carneiro was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by José Maria Garcia in the 67th minute of play forced Pra Nois è Poko F.C's goalkeeper Fernando das Neves to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Dorival Carneiro showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Teodoro Andrade, who was totally free with the ball in the 75th minute. Beto Esteves charged in rather forcefully in the 85th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Beto Esteves the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. A collision led to Pra Nois è Poko F.C getting a freekick after 85 minutes play. Beto Esteves hit a great ball. Dorival Carneiro took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Teodoro Andrade, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Patrick de Salles sent away a hard shot on goal in the 95th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The referee blew the final whistle, and the away crowd roared, having watched Lambedouro eke out a victory against a very well matched opponent.