League Play-Off

Marafi
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Willian Furtado took the kick off in the first half of the match. 3 minutes into the match, Vivaldo Couto had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Adelino de Amorim. Bismarque's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Vivaldo Couto was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-0. Adelino de Amorim showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Willian Furtado, who was totally free with the ball in the 7th minute. In the 8th minute, Vivaldo Couto 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. The supporters of Marafi AD booed when Bismarque was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 17 match minutes in a wonderful position. Guto do Vale didn't get a good kick on the ball. Rodriguinho Vasconcelos kicked well hit freekick during the 19th minute of the match. In the 20th minute Fiori Jacinto shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Fiori Marquez saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Adriano Brodel kicked well hit freekick during the 21st minute of the match. Sérgio Marinho kicked well hit freekick during the 23rd minute of the match. If Fiori Jacinto had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 24th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 26 minutes into the match, Bismarque's goal looked a bit too open when Willian Furtado came free, but Adelino de Amorim reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Vivaldo Couto kicked well hit freekick during the 27th minute of the match. Fiori Marquez took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Fiori Jacinto, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 31st minute, Severino Barros left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Bismarque fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 2-1. Vivaldo Couto received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 35th minute. Adelino de Amorim tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Adelino de Amorim didn't succeed in stopping the ball in the 36th minute, which inside left pole to 3-1. 40 minutes into the game, Willian Furtado recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Adelino de Amorim. Willian Furtado showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 4-1. After some fancy dribbling in the 44th minute, Vivaldo Couto managed to get in a good position for a shot. Marafi AD's supporters rose to their feet, but Vivaldo Couto was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Adelino de Amorim breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. After having played for 45 minutes, Vivaldo Couto managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Marafi AD's supporters crossed their fingers, but Vivaldo Couto was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 4-1 at half-time.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Severino Barros was the one to do the kick off. Dinei Vasconcelos received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 53rd minute. Fiori Marquez tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Adelino de Amorim took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Willian Furtado, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 61 minutes in the game, the ball went up into the seats when Marafi AD's Vivaldo Couto fired away a shot that was just a little bit too high. He walked away shaking his head. In the 62nd minute Willian Furtado shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Adelino de Amorim saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After a rather tough play, Bismarque's Guto do Vale got a free kick in the 63rd minute. Willian Furtado 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. 80 minutes into the match, Vivaldo Couto notched a goal, 5-2, to the right of Bismarque's Adelino de Amorim. Adelino de Amorim was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. After some fancy dribbling in the 84th minute, Claudinho Mello managed to get in a good position for a shot. Bismarque's supporters rose to their feet, but Claudinho Mello was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Fiori Marquez breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Bismarque's Adelino de Amorim played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Willian Furtado in the 87th minute of play. When Marafi AD's Willian Furtado in the 91st minute got a chance for a shot 91st didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Bismarque's goalie prevented a goal. During the 94th minute of the match Guto do Vale completely mistimed his tackle and brought down his opponent. The referee gave Guto do Vale a yellow card, his second in the match, which meant he could no longer take part in the game. After 94 played minutes Bismarque got a freekick which was hit by Guto do Vale. Adelino de Amorim took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Vivaldo Couto, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When the referee ended the match the Marafi AD players were able to celebrate. They had won a fair victory and recieved the ovations of their fans.