League Play-Off

João Petribu
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Romeu Vinhas kicked off to start the match. 4 minutes into the game, Atletico Pernambucano FC's Serginho Diniz nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. André Araújo made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-0. In the 15th minute the ball was on its way in behind Real Atlantic FC's goalkeeper André Araújo, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Romeu Vinhas scored 2-0 in the 17th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of André Araújo, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. After 27 played minutes Real Atlantic FC got a freekick which was hit by Gildo Mattos. 30 minutes into the game, Real Atlantic FC's José Maria Pimenta nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Bernardinho de Godoi made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 3-1. Romeu Vinhas received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 33rd minute. André Araújo tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. When Nando Souto fell near the penalty area in the 36th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Real Atlantic FC's protests and gave Nando Souto a yellow card for diving instead. A collision led to Real Atlantic FC getting a freekick after 37 minutes play. Nando Souto hit a great ball. Atletico Pernambucano FC's Serginho Diniz got a good chance for a goal in the 47th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. 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.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when José Maria Pimenta stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. If Serginho Diniz had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 51st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 52nd match minute, Real Atlantic FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Gildo Mattos to maneuver through the defense. If Serginho Diniz had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 54th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After some fancy dribbling in the 56th minute, Romeu Vinhas managed to get in a good position for a shot. Atletico Pernambucano FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Romeu Vinhas was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. André Araújo breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Ian Salgado kicked well hit freekick during the 58th minute of the match. 62 minutes into the match, Atletico Pernambucano FC's goal looked a bit too open when José Maria Pimenta came free, but Bernardinho de Godoi reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After a rather tough play, Atletico Pernambucano FC's Ian Salgado got a free kick in the 66th minute. Luís Gustavo Arce in the 67thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Bernardinho de Godoi, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. 73 minutes into the match, Real Atlantic FC's goal looked a bit too open when Romeu Vinhas came free, but André Araújo reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. André Araújo didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Serginho Diniz went, in the 79th minute, to the upper right corner, 6-1 was the resulting score. José Maria Pimenta received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 86th minute. Bernardinho de Godoi tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. For all the effort they put into the match, the Real Atlantic FC players left disappointed. They had fought hard, but couldn't break down the home team's defense. The match ended in a win for Atletico Pernambucano FC.