League Play-Off

Estádio Malhador
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) Malhador EC's Claudinho Vale started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. After 2 played minutes Malhador EC got a freekick which was hit by Arlindo Cardozo. After 5 played minutes Malhador EC got a freekick which was hit by Hernani Zonta. Oscar Santana made an important save on a dangerous shot by Abel Teles in the 9th minute. In the 11th minute, Rodriguinho Pena hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Abel Teles recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 14th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Abel Teles fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 29th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Oscar Santana having to interfere. An unexpectedly hard shot by Claudinho Vale in the 30th minute of play forced Real Brazukas FC's goalkeeper Oscar Santana to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Oscar Santana showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Claudinho Vale, who was totally free with the ball in the 33rd minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Claudinho Vale in the 34th minute of play forced Real Brazukas FC's goalkeeper Oscar Santana to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Mathias Carneiro showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Gustavo da Mata in the 39th minute of the match. In the 44th minute Claudinho Vale shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Oscar Santana saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Gustavo da Mata struck a weak shot in the 47th minute. Mathias Carneiro didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Real Brazukas FC. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 0-0 after a close first half.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Jaime Aparecido made a kick off. After a defensive mix-up in Real Brazukas FC's zone, Abel Teles stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Oscar Santana came out of the goal and Abel Teles tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Claudinho Vale received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 54th minute. Oscar Santana tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Abel Teles sent away a hard shot on goal in the 56th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 59th minute, Gildo Toledo hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. If Abel Teles had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 62nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Oscar Santana made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Claudinho Vale in the 63rd minute of play. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Claudinho Vale in the 65th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Oscar Santana saved Real Brazukas FC from getting behind. 71 minutes into the game, Abel Teles cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-0. Oscar Santana was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Jaime Aparecido sent away a hard shot on goal in the 76th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Gustavo da Mata could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 77th minute of the match, but Mathias Carneiro made a huge save. Gustavo da Mata fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 79th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Mathias Carneiro having to interfere. In the 86th minute Jaime Aparecido shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Mathias Carneiro saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. When the match had gone on for 88 minutes, Rodriguinho Pena took a quick shot and it went in 1-1 without a chance for Mathias Carneiro to make any attempt to save it. 1-2 became the score in the 93rd minute when Gustavo da Mata elegantly shot the ball into goal just under the crossbar. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Real Brazukas FC had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.