League Play-Off

HAMMURABI ARENA
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) Emílio Paraíba received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 8th minute. João Vítor Schmidt tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 13 minutes into the match, HIPÓCRITAS's goal looked a bit too open when Luiz Gustavo Marques came free, but João Vítor Schmidt reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Eurico Nóbrega who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 18thth minute tested the skills of Vinícius Neves when he managed to save the team from getting behind. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Luiz Gustavo Marques in the 19th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg João Vítor Schmidt saved HIPÓCRITAS from getting behind. HIPÓCRITAS's Durval Mineiro got a good chance for a goal in the 23rd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. HIPÓCRITAS's Kauan Eger shoveled away a really nice long shot in the 27th minute of play. The shot was stopped by Vinícius Neves but with some difficulty. Décio do Vale hit a great freekick 30 minutes into the match. The supporters of HIPÓCRITAS booed when Jaramataia was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 32 match minutes in a wonderful position. Luizinho Donato didn't get a good kick on the ball. Eurico Nóbrega could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 37th minute of the match, but Vinícius Neves made a huge save. Emílio Paraíba took the ball and in the 40 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised João Vítor Schmidt. João Vítor Schmidt dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-1. In the 45th minute, Haroldo Maranhense hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After having played for 47 minutes, Durval Mineiro managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. HIPÓCRITAS's supporters crossed their fingers, but Durval Mineiro was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Luck had favoured the away team in the first, and they walked off with a 0-1 lead.

Emílio Paraíba recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 56th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Haroldo Maranhense got his second yellow card in the match during the 59th minute which meant that he had to leave the ground. João Vítor Schmidt made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Gustavo Correia in the 63rd minute of play. In the 64th minute, Durval Mineiro hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Paulão Guedes's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Vinícius Neves read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 71st minute of play. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Leonardo Antunes during the 74th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. If Eurico Nóbrega had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 76th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. If Luiz Gustavo Marques had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 89th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 90 minutes into the game, Paulão Guedes was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. HIPÓCRITAS's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Jaramataia the free kick. In the 90th match minute, HIPÓCRITAS was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Paulão Guedes to maneuver through the defense. João Vítor Schmidt took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Emílio Paraíba, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 94th minute, Durval Mineiro hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The Jaramataia supporters could be heard counting down the last seconds of the match. They errupted in celebration when the whistle blew, knowing Jaramataia would go home with victory in their luggage after a match that easily could have ended differently.