League Play-Off

Marituba
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) Betinho Tavares started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. Valdir Souza made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Betinho Tavares in the 7th minute of play. In the 9th minute, Showza FC's Nilmar de Sousa ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Armindo Hames. Armindo Hames yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 1-0. In the 12th minute, Nilmar de Sousa reached a very good position and smashed the ball with a huge effort into the net, just to the left of Armindo Hames. The goal made the score 2-0. Armindo Hames was a little too slow when Nilmar de Sousa got a fine hit on the ball which went right into the goal in the 16th minute. The score was now 3-0. 19 minutes into the game, Nilmar de Sousa was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Showza FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Taboquinhas SC the free kick. Nilmar de Sousa kicked well hit freekick during the 19th minute of the match. Washington de Brito sent away a hard shot on goal in the 21st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 22 minutes into the match, Taboquinhas SC's goal looked a bit too open when Nilmar de Sousa came free, but Armindo Hames reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Washington de Brito could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 35th minute of the match, but Armindo Hames made a huge save. In the 35th minute, Showza FC's Washington de Brito ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Armindo Hames. Armindo Hames yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 4-0. Teodoro Galvão fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 41st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Valdir Souza having to interfere. Washington de Brito received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 46th minute. Armindo Hames tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 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.

After some careless play in the Taboquinhas SC defense, Nilmar de Sousa kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Armindo Hames. The Taboquinhas SC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Armindo Hames should have stopped the shot. In the 54th minute, Zézinho Castro hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Washington de Brito in the 56th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Armindo Hames saved Taboquinhas SC from getting behind. When Nilmar de Sousa came up free with the goalie in the 58th minute, the Showza FC fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Nilmar de Sousa couldn't finish the play. When Showza FC's Nilmar de Sousa in the 59th minute got a chance for a shot 59th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Taboquinhas SC's goalie prevented a goal. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Nilmar de Sousa in the 63rd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Armindo Hames prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 64th minute, Jeremias Rossi hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Jeremias Rossi hit a great freekick 67 minutes into the match. After some fancy dribbling in the 68th minute, Nilmar de Sousa managed to get in a good position for a shot. Showza FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Nilmar de Sousa was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Armindo Hames breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. In the 72nd minute, Washington de Brito left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Showza FC fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 6-0. After 79 played minutes Taboquinhas SC got a freekick which was hit by Hílton Marquez. With a little luck, Showza FC's Valdir Souza got control of the ball when Teodoro Galvão tried to sneak it across the goal line. In the 85thth minute of the game Washington de Brito who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Taboquinhas SC's Armindo Hames was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Betinho Tavares recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 93rd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. After some careless play in the Taboquinhas SC defense, Washington de Brito kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Armindo Hames. The Taboquinhas SC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Armindo Hames should have stopped the shot. Showza FC walked away with a well-earned victory that was much celebrated by the crowd.