League Play-Off

Estadio Brejo
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Sebastião Luz kicked off to start the match. Joaquim Amaral sent away a hard shot on goal in the 5th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 7th minute of the match Alexandre Borba sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Júlio Macedo skillfully saved the ball. Brejo FC's Júlio Macedo played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Nuno Matias in the 10th minute of play. After a defensive mix-up in Brejo FC's zone, Nuno Matias stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Júlio Macedo came out of the goal and Nuno Matias tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. José Torres sent away a hard shot on goal in the 14th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Ricardo Abreu sent away a hard shot on goal in the 18th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. 19 minutes into the game, Mariano Amaro was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Gafanhao's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Brejo FC the free kick. After 19 played minutes Gafanhao got a freekick which was hit by Mariano Amaro. 21 minutes into the game, Nuno Barbosa was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Brejo FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Gafanhao the free kick. The supporters of Gafanhao booed when Brejo FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 21 match minutes in a wonderful position. Nuno Barbosa didn't get a good kick on the ball. When Gafanhao's José Torres in the 24th minute got a chance for a shot 24th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Brejo FC's goalie prevented a goal. Gafanhao's Paulo Pereira played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Sebastião Luz in the 29th minute of play. Ricardo Abreu struck a weak shot in the 30th minute. Paulo Pereira didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Brejo FC. Nuno Matias received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 33rd minute. Júlio Macedo tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Brejo FC's Júlio Macedo played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by José Torres in the 34th minute of play. 37 minutes into the match, Ricardo Abreu notched a goal, 1-1, to the right of Gafanhao's Paulo Pereira. Paulo Pereira was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. After having played for 42 minutes, José Torres managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Gafanhao's supporters crossed their fingers, but José Torres was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 1-1 after a close first half.

The wind increased when José Torres made the kick off in the second half. 57 minutes into the match, Ricardo Abreu notched a goal, 2-1, to the right of Gafanhao's Paulo Pereira. Paulo Pereira was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Ricardo Abreu during the 62nd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 62nd match minute, Brejo FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Ricardo Abreu to maneuver through the defense. Nuno Matias sent away a hard shot on goal in the 67th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The supporters of Gafanhao booed when Brejo FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 73 match minutes in a wonderful position. Pedro Faro didn't get a good kick on the ball. Gaspar Martins hit a great freekick 79 minutes into the match. 3-1 became the score in the 84th minute when Pedro Faro elegantly shot the ball into goal just under the crossbar. Ricardo Abreu sent away a hard shot on goal in the 89th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The audience thought a goal was coming when Nuno Matias got free with Júlio Macedo in the 92nd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Ricardo Abreu sent away a hard shot on goal in the 97th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance.