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Hurst Green
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) When Paulo Zamora fell near the penalty area in the 2nd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Hurst Green's protests and gave Paulo Zamora a yellow card for diving instead. The supporters of Howden United booed when Hurst Green was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 3 match minutes in a wonderful position. Paulo Zamora didn't get a good kick on the ball. Henrique Pedrosa showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Afonso Pereira in the 7th minute of the match. In the 8th minute the ball was on its way in behind Howden United's goalkeeper Simão Regalado, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Heitor Areosa received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 11th minute. Henrique Pedrosa tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After a rather tough play, Howden United's Custódio Malafaia got a free kick in the 13th minute. Carlos Zamora sent away a hard shot on goal in the 15th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. In the 26th minute, Carlos Zamora got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. A collision led to Howden United getting a freekick after 27 minutes play. Toni Cunha hit a great ball. In the 29th minute, Howden United's goalie took a deep sigh of relief after Heitor Areosa fired away a hard shot that went just outside the left post. After a rather tough play, Hurst Green's Marílio Amado got a free kick in the 39th minute. Carlos Zamora in the 46thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Simão Regalado, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. 48 minutes into the game, Hurst Green's Carlos Zamora nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Simão Regalado made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-0. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 1-0.

Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Heitor Areosa in the 54th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Simão Regalado prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Afonso Pereira sent away a hard shot on goal in the 58th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After some fancy dribbling in the 59th minute, Heitor Areosa managed to get in a good position for a shot. Hurst Green's supporters rose to their feet, but Heitor Areosa was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Simão Regalado breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. When Hurst Green's Heitor Areosa in the 61st minute got a chance for a shot 61st didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Howden United's goalie prevented a goal. Afonso Pereira received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 64th minute. Henrique Pedrosa tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 68th minute, Heitor Areosa ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Simão Regalado was frozen by the shot and now it was 2-0. Simão Regalado showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Heitor Areosa, who was totally free with the ball in the 71st minute. In the 75th minute of the match Luís Bouça sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Henrique Pedrosa skillfully saved the ball. If Heitor Areosa had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 76th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Simão Regalado made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Carlos Zamora in the 78th minute of play. Heitor Areosa sent away a hard shot on goal in the 79th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Paulo Zamora in the 82nd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Simão Regalado saved Howden United from getting behind. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Carlos Zamora in the 89th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Simão Regalado saved Howden United from getting behind. Simão Regalado made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Heitor Areosa in the 97th minute of play. The referee blew his whistle, and the match came to a close. The players exchanged shirts and headed down the tunnel. The Hurst Green fans cheered their team off the field, for while Howden United had put up a good fight, they were unable to come out of the game with any points to show for their effort.