League Play-Off

Malacacheta
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Matheus Gerber took the kick off in the first half of the match. Valdomiro Braga could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 3rd minute of the match, but Dadá Mello made a huge save. In the 10th minute, Adalberto das Neves hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After 12 played minutes Malacacheta FC got a freekick which was hit by Gonçalo Teixeira. Matheus Gerber fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 13th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Romário Lima having to interfere. With his leg Dadá Mello managed to avoid a goal in the 15thth minute, when Malacacheta FC's Valdomiro Braga fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. 19 minutes into the match, Malacacheta FC's goal looked a bit too open when Matheus Gerber came free, but Romário Lima reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Luís Gustavo Melo received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 21st minute. Dadá Mello tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 24 minutes into the game, Adalberto das Neves was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. NWLO sports's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Malacacheta FC the free kick. A collision led to NWLO sports getting a freekick after 24 minutes play. Adalberto das Neves hit a great ball. Valdomiro Braga in the 30thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Dadá Mello, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Dadá Mello made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Luís Gustavo Melo in the 31st minute of play. 38 minutes into the game, Diamantino Jacinto was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Malacacheta FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave NWLO sports the free kick. After 38 played minutes Malacacheta FC got a freekick which was hit by Diamantino Jacinto. If Delfim Fernandez had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 40th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Valdomiro Braga could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 44th minute of the match, but Dadá Mello made a huge save. Valdomiro Braga sent away a hard shot on goal in the 46th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance.

The wind increased when Luís Gustavo Melo made the kick off in the second half. When Malacacheta FC's Valdomiro Braga in the 58th minute got a chance for a shot 58th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye NWLO sports's goalie prevented a goal. After some fancy dribbling in the 60th minute, Diamantino Jacinto managed to get in a good position for a shot. Malacacheta FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Diamantino Jacinto was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Dadá Mello breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Adalberto das Neves got his second yellow card in the match during the 63rd minute which meant that he had to leave the ground. The supporters of Malacacheta FC booed when NWLO sports was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 64 match minutes in a wonderful position. Adalberto das Neves didn't get a good kick on the ball. NWLO sports's Dadá Mello played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Luís Gustavo Melo in the 75th minute of play. With a little luck, Malacacheta FC's Romário Lima got control of the ball when Delfim Fernandez tried to sneak it across the goal line. If Luís Gustavo Melo had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 84th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The supporters of Malacacheta FC booed when NWLO sports was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 85 match minutes in a wonderful position. Jerônimo Pontes didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 86th minute, Valdomiro Braga 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. Dadá Mello stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Luís Gustavo Melo's shot from short distance in the 88th minute. Luís Gustavo Melo sent away a hard shot on goal in the 90th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Delfim Fernandez received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 94th minute. Romário Lima tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Delfim Fernandez fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 97th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Romário Lima having to interfere. The referee blew the final whistle, and the away crowd roared, having watched NWLO sports eke out a victory against a very well matched opponent.