League Play-Off

Macuripary
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Anísio Vasconcelos took the kick off in the first half of the match. In the 5th minute Anísio Vasconcelos shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Abu Gosoc saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Natã Messias during the 5th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Arnaldo Martins recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 7th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Lee Bruce in the 13th minute of play forced GALAXY RANGERS's goalkeeper Ronaldinho da Cunha to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Abu Gosoc stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Durval Trigo's shot from short distance in the 15th minute. Lee Bruce recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 16th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Arnaldo Martins in the 20thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Abu Gosoc, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. 21 minutes into the match, GALAXY RANGERS's goal looked a bit too open when Lee Bruce came free, but Ronaldinho da Cunha reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 26th minute, GALAXY RANGERS's Anísio Vasconcelos ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Abu Gosoc. Abu Gosoc yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 1-0. The supporters of Laranja Mecânica AF booed when GALAXY RANGERS was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 32 match minutes in a wonderful position. Anísio Vasconcelos didn't get a good kick on the ball. 35 minutes into the match, Lee Bruce had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Ronaldinho da Cunha. GALAXY RANGERS's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Lee Bruce was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-1. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Natã Messias in the 43rd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Ronaldinho da Cunha prevented the ball from getting in the gole. After the first half the score was level. The break gave the players a chance to catch their breath, whilst the managers went over the tactics with them again.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Lee Bruce was the one to do the kick off. In the 52nd minute Lee Bruce shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Ronaldinho da Cunha saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Ronaldinho da Cunha made a fantastic save in the 70th minute, when Lee Bruce sent off a good shot on target. Ronaldinho da Cunha made an important save on a dangerous shot by Lee Bruce in the 72nd minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Lee Bruce in the 74th minute of play forced GALAXY RANGERS's goalkeeper Ronaldinho da Cunha to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 76th minute, Laranja Mecânica AF's Lee Bruce dribbled the ball into the box and hit a shot with the outside of his foot, sending the keeper the wrong way. 1-2. After 80 minutes, Douglas da Costa mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the GALAXY RANGERS and the Laranja Mecânica AF players grew even worse after the yellow card. Douglas da Costa kicked well hit freekick during the 80th minute of the match. Júlio Valadares hit a great freekick 82 minutes into the match. Ronaldinho da Cunha took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Beto Cabral, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 88 minutes into the match, GALAXY RANGERS's goal looked a bit too open when Lee Bruce came free, but Ronaldinho da Cunha reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. When Laranja Mecânica AF's Lee Bruce in the 89th minute got a chance for a shot 89th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye GALAXY RANGERS's goalie prevented a goal. In the 92nd minute, Tiago Freire ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Ronaldinho da Cunha was frozen by the shot and now it was 1-3. A collision led to Laranja Mecânica AF getting a freekick after 94 minutes play. Fermin Christobal hit a great ball. In the 96th minute Arnaldo Martins shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Abu Gosoc saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 96th minute, Arnaldo Martins ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Abu Gosoc was frozen by the shot and now it was 2-3. The GALAXY RANGERS fans had already started to leave before the final whistle blew. Laranja Mecânica AF were clearly better and deserved to take the win.