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Nantwich
Spectators: 6939 (Terracing: 5000, Seating: 1939, VIP seats: 0) Fábio Barreiros started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. The audience thought a goal was coming when Custódio Lourenço got free with Custódio Tremura in the 3rd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Rolando Jaka Jamba fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 7th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Simão Varanda having to interfere. Custódio Tremura showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Fábio Barreiros , who was totally free with the ball in the 11th minute. Custódio Lourenço sent away a hard shot on goal in the 12th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. A hard shot 15 in the game by Custódio Lourenço from a close distance when the talented Custódio Tremura managed to make a qualified save. Blandford Forum United's players were relieved. Tadeu Vasques received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 34th minute. Simão Varanda tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Tadeu Vasques received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 36th minute. Simão Varanda tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. An unexpectedly hard shot by Fábio Barreiros in the 40th minute of play forced Blandford Forum United's goalkeeper Custódio Tremura to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After 42 played minutes Blandford Forum United got a freekick which was hit by Nuno Lourenço. Fábio Barreiros sent away a hard shot on goal in the 43rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Manuel Vasques kicked well hit freekick during the 44th minute of the match. Nantwich United's Custódio Lourenço got a good chance for a goal in the 47th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. 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 away team seemed most concentrated when Rolando Jaka Jamba stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Custódio Tremura stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Fábio Barreiros 's shot from short distance in the 58th minute. Custódio Lourenço fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 61st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Custódio Tremura having to interfere. After some fancy dribbling in the 63rd minute, Fábio Barreiros managed to get in a good position for a shot. Nantwich United's supporters rose to their feet, but Fábio Barreiros was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Custódio Tremura breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. When Nantwich United's Custódio Lourenço in the 72nd minute got a chance for a shot 72nd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Blandford Forum United's goalie prevented a goal. Custódio Tremura made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Custódio Lourenço in the 73rd minute of play. Tadeu Vasques sent away a hard shot on goal in the 74th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After having played for 82 minutes, Paulo Mantorras managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Nantwich United's supporters crossed their fingers, but Paulo Mantorras was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. 88 minutes into the match, Custódio Lourenço notched a goal, 2-0, to the right of Blandford Forum United's Custódio Tremura. Custódio Tremura was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Nantwich United were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of Blandford Forum United for a fine match.