League Play-Off

Arena Jacintinho
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) Emilio Fertus made the kick off and thus started the match. In the 3rd minute the ball was on its way in behind Real Maceió FC's goalkeeper João Vítor Vasconcelos, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Emilio Fertus fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 5th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Eriberto Neiva having to interfere. After 7 played minutes, Joaquim SS's Ramón Tepedino shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper João Vítor Vasconcelos came through and got his fingers on the ball before it flew over the goal line. He then quickly gripped the ball tighter before the forwards in Joaquim SS reached it. After 9 played minutes, Joaquim SS's Fiori Quaresma shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper João Vítor Vasconcelos came through and got his fingers on the ball before it flew over the goal line. He then quickly gripped the ball tighter before the forwards in Joaquim SS reached it. After a defensive mix-up in Joaquim SS's zone, Caio Leme stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Eriberto Neiva came out of the goal and Caio Leme tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. João Vítor Vasconcelos showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Cafu da Silva, who was totally free with the ball in the 19th minute. In the 23rd match minute, Real Maceió FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Leonardo Cunha to maneuver through the defense. 24 minutes into the game, Leonardo Cunha was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Real Maceió FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Joaquim SS the free kick. Leonardo Cunha kicked well hit freekick during the 25th minute of the match. The supporters of Real Maceió FC booed when Joaquim SS was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 26 match minutes in a wonderful position. Roger de Castro didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 29th minute of the match Donato Vides sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but João Vítor Vasconcelos skillfully saved the ball. Eriberto Neiva made a fantastic save in the 41st minute, when Emilio Fertus sent off a good shot on target. Caio Leme was really disappointed when he shot the ball just outside the right post instead of scoring a goal in the 46th minute. Real Maceió FC's manager could be seen on the sidelines shaking his head and muttering to himself as his team had just wasted another chance. The score stood at 0-0 when the half time whistle went. Both sets of players seemed reasonably pleased with how the match was going.

When Donato Vides fell near the penalty area in the 58th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Joaquim SS's protests and gave Donato Vides a yellow card for diving instead. After 58 played minutes Joaquim SS got a freekick which was hit by Donato Vides. 65 minutes into the match, Joaquim SS's goal looked a bit too open when Caio Leme came free, but Eriberto Neiva reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Afonso Esteves kicked well hit freekick during the 66th minute of the match. Joaquim SS's Eriberto Neiva played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Afonso Esteves in the 74th minute of play. When Fiori Quaresma fell near the penalty area in the 76th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Joaquim SS's protests and gave Fiori Quaresma a yellow card for diving instead. 75 minutes into the game, one of Joaquim SS:s players got tackled near the goal, and the referee blew for a penalty. The referee gave Real Maceió FC a penalty, 77 minutes into the game. The penalty shot was made by Fernando Leiria, who made a well placed shot into the net to the right of Joaquim SS's Eriberto Neiva. 1-0. Roger de Castro kicked well hit freekick during the 80th minute of the match. In the 83rdth minute of the game Emilio Fertus who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Joaquim SS's Eriberto Neiva was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. When Joel Cabral fell near the penalty area in the 85th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Joaquim SS's protests and gave Joel Cabral a yellow card for diving instead. After a rather tough play, Joaquim SS's Joel Cabral got a free kick in the 86th minute. Eriberto Neiva showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Caio Leme, who was totally free with the ball in the 89th minute. After a rather tough play, Joaquim SS's Joel Cabral got a free kick in the 89th minute. In the 96thth minute of the game Emilio Fertus who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Joaquim SS's Eriberto Neiva was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. There was no doubt that Real Maceió FC were the better team. Real Maceió FC's players enjoyed the ovations of the crowd after the victory.