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Dr. Machado de Matos
Spectators: 8038 (Terracing: 6029, Seating: 1849, VIP seats: 160) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Rui Estrela got the match started through his kick off. In the 3rd minute Rui Estrela shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Jens Lehmann saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 5th minute, Rui Estrela 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. An unexpectedly hard shot by Zacarias Santiago in the 7th minute of play forced Vaiamonte FC's goalkeeper Hélder Vasques to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The audience was convinced that Avelino Aires's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Hélder Vasques was relentless in the 8th minute of the game. António Cerqueira could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 11th minute of the match, but Jens Lehmann made a huge save. When Vaiamonte FC's Rui Estrela in the 12th minute got a chance for a shot 12th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Vile FC's goalie prevented a goal. 18 minutes into the match, Vaiamonte FC's goal looked a bit too open when Zacarias Santiago came free, but Hélder Vasques reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The audience thought a goal was coming when António Cerqueira got free with Jens Lehmann in the 21st minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. After 21 played minutes Vile FC got a freekick which was hit by Evandro Salazar. 23 minutes into the match, Vile FC's goal looked a bit too open when Rui Estrela came free, but Jens Lehmann reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Rui Estrela received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Jens Lehmann came out and tried to block the shot, but Rui Estrela slotted it home off the left post making it 1-0 in the 29th minute. When Vaiamonte FC's António Cerqueira in 35 game minutes managed to cut through with the ball in front of the goal, only having to shoot. Jens Lehmann guarding the goal like a pit bull was extremely focused and managed to reach the ball just by the crossbar before it went in. In the 37th minute, Joacim Mårtensson hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Vile FC's Jens Lehmann proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 39th minute of the match, managed to save Vile FC from getting a goal against them. António Cerqueira sent away a hard shot on goal in the 42nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. If António Cerqueira had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 44th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The supporters of Vile FC booed when Vaiamonte FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 47 match minutes in a wonderful position. Leonel Álvares didn't get a good kick on the ball.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Avelino Aires made a kick off. 54 minutes into the match, Vile FC's goal looked a bit too open when Joacim Mårtensson came free, but Jens Lehmann reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Rui Estrela hit a great freekick 56 minutes into the match. 59 minutes into the match, Vaiamonte FC's goalkeeper Hélder Vasques had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Avelino Aires. In the 65th minute Saúl França shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Jens Lehmann saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Vile FC's Jens Lehmann played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Joacim Mårtensson in the 66th minute of play. Vaiamonte FC's Rui Estrela got a good chance for a goal in the 67th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. 67 minutes into the game, Ronaldo Moreira was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Vaiamonte FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Vile FC the free kick. After 67 played minutes Vaiamonte FC got a freekick which was hit by Ronaldo Moreira. Vile FC's Jens Lehmann played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Saúl França in the 73rd minute of play. After a rather tough play, Vile FC's Avelino Aires got a free kick in the 74th minute. In the 76th match minute, Vile FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Elias Barroso to maneuver through the defense. Jens Lehmann made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Joacim Mårtensson in the 78th minute of play. In the 81st minute Saúl França shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Jens Lehmann saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The Vaiamonte FC fans' excitement grew in the 82nd match minute when Vaiamonte FC's Rui Estrela looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 3-0 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. 86 minutes into the game, Vaiamonte FC's António Cerqueira nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Jens Lehmann made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 4-0. 90 minutes into the match, Vile FC's goal looked a bit too open when António Cerqueira came free, but Jens Lehmann reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Jens Lehmann took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from António Cerqueira, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 96 minutes, Joacim Mårtensson made it 5-0 with a short kick to the right side. Vile FC's Jens Lehmann tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot.