League Play-Off

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Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Jonathan Oliveira kicked off to start the match. The supporters of Encravados FC booed when Puruzinho was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 2 match minutes in a wonderful position. Arlindo Azevedo didn't get a good kick on the ball. Luizinho Duarte kicked well hit freekick during the 4th minute of the match. 7 minutes into the match, Puruzinho's goal looked a bit too open when Jonathan Oliveira came free, but Cristóvão Rosado reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After a defensive mix-up in Encravados FC's zone, Arlindo Azevedo stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Ronaldinho Pires came out of the goal and Arlindo Azevedo tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. In the 12thth minute of the game Arlindo Azevedo who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Encravados FC's Ronaldinho Pires was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. 14 minutes into the match, Encravados FC's Jonathan Oliveira sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Cristóvão Rosado narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Ronaldinho Fonseca struck a weak shot in the 16th minute. Cristóvão Rosado didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Encravados FC. Cristóvão Rosado showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ronaldinho Fonseca, who was totally free with the ball in the 21st minute. In the 25th minute Flavinho Castro shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Ronaldinho Pires saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Flavinho Castro recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 27th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Arlindo Azevedo received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 32nd minute. Ronaldinho Pires tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After a defensive mix-up in Encravados FC's zone, Flavinho Castro stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Ronaldinho Pires came out of the goal and Flavinho Castro tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Jonathan Oliveira recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 39th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. 41 minutes into the match, Puruzinho's goalkeeper Cristóvão Rosado had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Ronaldinho Fonseca. When Laércio Moreno fell near the penalty area in the 41st minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Puruzinho's protests and gave Laércio Moreno a yellow card for diving instead. In the 41st match minute, Puruzinho was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Laércio Moreno to maneuver through the defense. Jonathan Oliveira fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 43rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Cristóvão Rosado having to interfere. 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 Arlindo Azevedo made a kick off. Ronaldinho Fonseca took the ball and in the 52 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Cristóvão Rosado. Cristóvão Rosado dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-0. Flavinho Castro's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 60thth minute, Ronaldinho Pires skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. Romário Trancoso charged in rather forcefully in the 61st minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Romário Trancoso the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 61st match minute, Encravados FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Romário Trancoso to maneuver through the defense. After a defensive mix-up in Encravados FC's zone, Flavinho Castro stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Ronaldinho Pires came out of the goal and Flavinho Castro tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. In the 66th match minute, Puruzinho was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Arlindo Azevedo to maneuver through the defense. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Jonathan Oliveira in the 67th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Cristóvão Rosado prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Jonathan Oliveira recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 71st minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Cristóvão Rosado showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Ronaldinho Fonseca in the 73rd minute of the match. 77 minutes into the match, Encravados FC's Jonathan Oliveira sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Cristóvão Rosado narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Jonathan Oliveira might have been able to make a better finish in the 78th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Cristóvão Rosado. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Jonathan Oliveira ran back to his position shaking his head. Arlindo Azevedo fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 87th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Ronaldinho Pires having to interfere. Encravados FC's Jonathan Oliveira got a good chance for a goal in the 91st minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Arlindo Azevedo received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 94th minute. Ronaldinho Pires tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Encravados FC's supporters were highly satisfied with the result. They cheered their team of the pitch, having watched them win a very even match.