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Cortinhas
Spectators: 8017 (Terracing: 6015, Seating: 1843, VIP seats: 159) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Daniel Fiúza took the kick off in the first half of the match. In the 3rd minute, Álvaro Antas hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The SC Cortinhas fans' excitement grew in the 6th match minute when SC Cortinhas's Lázaro Azevedo 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 1-0 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. André Carneiro blasted a shot towards the goal in the 12th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Paulo Lima having to make a save. 14 minutes into the match, SC Cortinhas's goal looked a bit too open when Aquilino Freitas came free, but Timóteo Amorim reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Paulo Lima took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Lázaro Azevedo, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Álvaro Antas's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Paulo Lima read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 19th minute of play. 20 minutes into the match, SC Cortinhas's goal looked a bit too open when Aquilino Freitas came free, but Timóteo Amorim reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Timóteo Amorim showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Aquilino Freitas in the 22nd minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Daniel Fiúza in the 24th minute of play forced SC Cortinhas's goalkeeper Timóteo Amorim to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After having played for 26 minutes, André Carneiro managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. SC Cortinhas's supporters crossed their fingers, but André Carneiro was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Timóteo Amorim showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Aquilino Freitas, who was totally free with the ball in the 28th minute. Aquilino Freitas blasted a shot towards the goal in the 30th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Timóteo Amorim having to make a save. The audience was convinced that Daniel Fiúza's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Timóteo Amorim was relentless in the 31st minute of the game. 33 minutes had been played when some careless play by Fenix's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Sérgio Soeiro was slow to take the kick. During this time SC Cortinhas's players had a chance to rest. The corner led to SC Cortinhas's Lázaro Azevedo getting away a dangerous shot that went just outside the goal. SC Cortinhas's Timóteo Amorim played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Daniel Fiúza in the 39th minute of play. Lázaro Azevedo sent away a hard shot on goal in the 40th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Timóteo Amorim took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Daniel Fiúza, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 43 minutes into the game, SC Cortinhas's Lázaro Azevedo nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Paulo Lima made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 2-0. An unexpectedly hard shot by Aquilino Freitas in the 47th minute of play forced SC Cortinhas's goalkeeper Timóteo Amorim to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 2-0.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Lázaro Azevedo was the one to do the kick off. When David Palhares fell near the penalty area in the 50th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Fenix's protests and gave David Palhares a yellow card for diving instead. SC Cortinhas's Joaquim Guerreiro was substituted for Gervásio Alcântara. A collision led to Fenix getting a freekick after 51 minutes play. David Palhares hit a great ball. Carlos Corte-Real hit a great freekick 53 minutes into the match. 54 minutes into the match, SC Cortinhas's goalkeeper Timóteo Amorim had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Aquilino Freitas. An unexpectedly hard shot by Lázaro Azevedo in the 60th minute of play forced Fenix's goalkeeper Paulo Lima to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Álvaro Antas in the 62nd minute of play forced Fenix's goalkeeper Paulo Lima to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Timóteo Amorim showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Daniel Fiúza in the 64th minute of the match. Jerónimo Barros hit a great freekick 73 minutes into the match. Aquilino Freitas could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 77th minute of the match, but Timóteo Amorim made a huge save. With a little luck, SC Cortinhas's Timóteo Amorim got control of the ball when José Noronha tried to sneak it across the goal line. Timóteo Amorim showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Daniel Fiúza, who was totally free with the ball in the 85th minute. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Lázaro Azevedo in the 90th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Paulo Lima prevented the ball from getting in the gole. A collision led to SC Cortinhas getting a freekick after 93 minutes play. Jerónimo Barros hit a great ball. Aquilino Freitas received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 96th minute. Timóteo Amorim tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The crowd rose to their feet and cheered when the referee blew the final whistle. SC Cortinhas had won after a very even match.