League Play-Off

Estádio Arauna
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) Thomás de Alcântara made the kick off and thus started the match. Thomás de Alcântara struck a weak shot in the 4th minute. Edmílson Velloso didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Arauna SC. After a defensive mix-up in Abare SC's zone, Mateus Moreira stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Edmílson Velloso came out of the goal and Mateus Moreira tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After 8 played minutes Arauna SC got a freekick which was hit by Carlos Augusto Bueno. Emiliano Atroce showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Raphael Mendes in the 10th minute of the match. Thomás de Alcântara sent away a hard shot on goal in the 14th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Inácio Netto fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 16th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Emiliano Atroce having to interfere. In the 17th match minute, Arauna SC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Yuri Moura to maneuver through the defense. Inácio Netto fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 18th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Emiliano Atroce having to interfere. 20 minutes into the game, Horácio Pinho was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Abare SC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Arauna SC the free kick. Horácio Pinho kicked well hit freekick during the 20th minute of the match. In the 23rd minute, Ion Ciocâlteu fired away a killer shot towards the goal that, to the delight of Edmílson Velloso, passed just outside the right post. After some fancy dribbling in the 24th minute, Thomás de Alcântara managed to get in a good position for a shot. Arauna SC's supporters rose to their feet, but Thomás de Alcântara was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Edmílson Velloso breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Horácio Pinho kicked well hit freekick during the 30th minute of the match. After a rather tough play, Arauna SC's Yuri Moura got a free kick in the 31st minute. The supporters of Arauna SC booed when Abare SC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 33 match minutes in a wonderful position. Erik Melo didn't get a good kick on the ball. After a rather tough play, Arauna SC's Armindo Fernandes got a free kick in the 41st minute. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

In the 52nd minute, Inácio Netto fired away a killer shot towards the goal that, to the delight of Emiliano Atroce, passed just outside the right post. Inácio Netto sent away a hard shot on goal in the 60th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. When Carlos Augusto Bueno fell near the penalty area in the 63rd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Arauna SC's protests and gave Carlos Augusto Bueno a yellow card for diving instead. A collision led to Arauna SC getting a freekick after 63 minutes play. Carlos Augusto Bueno hit a great ball. Inácio Netto received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 64th minute. Emiliano Atroce tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 65th minute, Carlos Augusto Bueno hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Inácio Netto received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 74th minute. Emiliano Atroce tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After 77 played minutes Abare SC got a freekick which was hit by Guga Jacinto. Thomás de Alcântara received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 82nd minute. Edmílson Velloso tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Emiliano Atroce took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Cristóvão Loyola, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Cristóvão Loyola's late challenge caught a Arauna SC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Cristóvão Loyola helped the player get up and apologised. The supporters of Arauna SC booed when Abare SC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 91 match minutes in a wonderful position. Cristóvão Loyola didn't get a good kick on the ball. Inácio Netto sent away a hard shot on goal in the 97th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. When the referee blew the final whistle jeers and boos were heard from the home team's supporters. They were angered to see Arauna SC lose a match they had controlled from the kick-off.