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Wheaton Aston Park
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Heitor Mantorras made the kick off which started today's match. A collision led to Wheaton Aston United getting a freekick after 2 minutes play. Henrique Pegacho hit a great ball. Edgar Jacinto showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Afonso Fernandes Braga, who was totally free with the ball in the 4th minute. Felíx Valies received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 6th minute. Paulo Pereira tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Afonso Fernandes Braga received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 8th minute. Edgar Jacinto tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Edgar Jacinto was out of position in the 19 minute of play, and Henrique Pegacho capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Henrique Pegacho really showed his touch with that goal: 1-0. Heitor Mantorras fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 22nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Paulo Pereira having to interfere. The supporters of Wheaton Aston United booed when Abbey Wood was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 25 match minutes in a wonderful position. Cláudio Odemira didn't get a good kick on the ball. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Tiago Malafaia during the 35th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After 35 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for Abbey Wood! Hipólito Maurito placed the ball on the penalty spot and got himself ready to shoot. Post out! Wheaton Aston United's Paulo Pereira played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Luís Fonseca in the 40th minute of play. In the 42nd match minute, Abbey Wood was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Felíx Valies to maneuver through the defense. Heitor Mantorras's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Paulo Pereira read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 47th minute of play. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 1-0.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Afonso Fernandes Braga to make the kick off. Wheaton Aston United's Paulo Pereira played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Heitor Mantorras in the 52nd minute of play. After some fancy dribbling in the 54th minute, Heitor Mantorras managed to get in a good position for a shot. Abbey Wood's supporters rose to their feet, but Heitor Mantorras was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Paulo Pereira breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Felíx Valies's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 56thth minute, Paulo Pereira skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. 57 minutes into the match, Wheaton Aston United's goal looked a bit too open when Heitor Mantorras came free, but Paulo Pereira reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After a defensive mix-up in Wheaton Aston United's zone, Felíx Valies stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Paulo Pereira came out of the goal and Felíx Valies tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Paulo Pereira took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Heitor Mantorras, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Felíx Valies's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 69thth minute, Paulo Pereira skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. Paulo Pereira took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Heitor Mantorras, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 71st minute, Cláudio Amado hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The supporters of Abbey Wood booed when Wheaton Aston United was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 73 match minutes in a wonderful position. Edmundo Dos Santos didn't get a good kick on the ball. Heitor Mantorras received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 75th minute. Paulo Pereira tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 77thth minute of the game Heitor Mantorras who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Wheaton Aston United's Paulo Pereira was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Paulo Pereira made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Heitor Mantorras in the 83rd minute of play. Luís Fonseca recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 85th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Felíx Valies recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 92nd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Paulo Pereira stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Heitor Mantorras's shot from short distance in the 94th minute. When the referee blew the final whistle, Wheaton Aston United could leave the field as winners, despite Abbey Wood having more of the ball for most of the match.