League

Estadio Azelha
Spectators: 7783 (Terracing: 5838, Seating: 1790, VIP seats: 155) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Matias Bentes got the match started through his kick off. Cesário Costa made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Matias Bentes in the 5th minute of play. After 8 played minutes Azelha FC got a freekick which was hit by Pascoal Portugal. Israel Amaro's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Amado Palmeira read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 10th minute of play. 13 minutes into the match, Azelha FC's goal looked a bit too open when Matias Bentes came free, but Cesário Costa reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After a rather tough play, Pereirinhas 's Joaquim Valério got a free kick in the 14th minute. Amado Palmeira stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Hamilton Calçada's shot from short distance in the 19th minute. Cesário Costa took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Joaquim Valério, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Pereirinhas 's Matias Bentes got a good chance for a goal in the 21st minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. In the 22nd minute Joaquim Valério shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Cesário Costa saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Hamilton Calçada could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 24th minute of the match, but Amado Palmeira made a huge save. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Matias Bentes in the 27th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Cesário Costa prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Azelha FC's Cesário Costa played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Joaquim Valério in the 35th minute of play. After a rather tough play, Pereirinhas 's Matias Bentes got a free kick in the 42nd minute. When Sabino Vasconcelos came up free with the goalie in the 43rd minute, the Azelha FC fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Sabino Vasconcelos couldn't finish the play. In the 46th match minute, Azelha FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Renato Melo to maneuver through the defense. In the 47th minute of the match Jorge Durães sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Cesário Costa skillfully saved the ball. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 0-0 after a close first half.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Hamilton Calçada to strike the kick off in the second half. Amado Palmeira showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Hamilton Calçada, who was totally free with the ball in the 59th minute. After a defensive mix-up in Azelha FC's zone, Matias Bentes stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Cesário Costa came out of the goal and Matias Bentes tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Israel Amaro's late challenge caught a Pereirinhas 's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Israel Amaro helped the player get up and apologised. Israel Amaro kicked well hit freekick during the 62nd minute of the match. Cesário Costa made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Matias Bentes in the 65th minute of play. Matias Bentes didn't miss a given chance and shot in short distance 0-1 via right post in the game's 67th minute. Pereirinhas 's supporters showed their exhuberating excitement! The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Pascoal Portugal during the 74th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. The supporters of Pereirinhas booed when Azelha FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 74 match minutes in a wonderful position. Pascoal Portugal didn't get a good kick on the ball. Amado Palmeira stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Hamilton Calçada's shot from short distance in the 77th minute. In the 80th minute Matias Bentes shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Cesário Costa saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After a rather tough play, Azelha FC's Sabino Vasconcelos got a free kick in the 82nd minute. 85 minutes into the game, Gentil Melo was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Pereirinhas 's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Azelha FC the free kick. In the 85th minute, Gentil Melo hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After a rather tough play, Pereirinhas 's Joaquim Valério got a free kick in the 88th minute. When Paulino Valadão fell near the penalty area in the 90th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Pereirinhas 's protests and gave Paulino Valadão a yellow card for diving instead. Paulino Valadão hit a great freekick 90 minutes into the match. With a little luck, Azelha FC's Cesário Costa got control of the ball when Matias Bentes tried to sneak it across the goal line. Azelha FC's Cesário Costa played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Matias Bentes in the 93rd minute of play. Pereirinhas 's players went to the stands to thank the travelling support. The fan's backing had helped spurr the team on to a fine performance that won them the match.