League

Catedral do SSBenf.
Spectators: 7162 (Terracing: 5474, Seating: 1678, VIP seats: 10) Manuel Paiva started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. 3 minutes into the match, Sport Seixal e Benfica's goal looked a bit too open when Manuel Paiva came free, but Catarino Castro reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The audience thought a goal was coming when Filipe Brito got free with Diamantino Alves in the 5th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. SC Cavacos's Diamantino Alves played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Piotr Opat in the 8th minute of play. Sport Seixal e Benfica were awarded a corner in the 9th minute after SC Cavacos's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Sebastião Luz took the corner. An unexpectedly hard shot by Manuel Paiva in the 11th minute of play forced Sport Seixal e Benfica's goalkeeper Catarino Castro to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Filipe Brito in the 15thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Diamantino Alves, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. 17 minutes into the match, SC Cavacos's goal looked a bit too open when Filipe Brito came free, but Diamantino Alves reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Diamantino Alves took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Piotr Opat, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Cosimo Graziani kicked well hit freekick during the 22nd minute of the match. Diamantino Alves made a fantastic save in the 29th minute, when Filipe Brito sent off a good shot on target. Piotr Opat in the 31stth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Diamantino Alves, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. 35 minutes into the match, Piotr Opat dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Diamantino Alves, 1-0. 39 minutes into the match, SC Cavacos's goalkeeper Diamantino Alves had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Filipe Brito. After a rather tough play, SC Cavacos's Hernan Cai got a free kick in the 42nd minute. Piotr Opat's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 45thth minute, Diamantino Alves skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. After 45 minutes of play SC Cavacos's Lucas Cunha was too eager in his attempt to stop his opponent and brought him down. With that he got his second yellow card and was ordered off the ground. Lucas Cunha kicked well hit freekick during the 46th minute of the match. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 1-0.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Piotr Opat to make the kick off. Diamantino Alves showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Piotr Opat, who was totally free with the ball in the 52nd minute. Diamantino Alves showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Filipe Brito, who was totally free with the ball in the 56th minute. Diamantino Alves took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Filipe Brito, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When Sport Seixal e Benfica's Piotr Opat in the 60th minute got a chance for a shot 60th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye SC Cavacos's goalie prevented a goal. 68 minutes into the game, Piotr Opat cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 3-0. Diamantino Alves was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Lucas Branco during the 70th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. A collision led to SC Cavacos getting a freekick after 71 minutes play. Lucas Branco hit a great ball. 73 minutes into the match, SC Cavacos's goal looked a bit too open when Filipe Brito came free, but Diamantino Alves reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Diamantino Alves showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Filipe Brito, who was totally free with the ball in the 82nd minute. Diamantino Alves made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Filipe Brito in the 90th minute of play. After a defensive mix-up in Sport Seixal e Benfica's zone, Cosimo Graziani stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Catarino Castro came out of the goal and Cosimo Graziani tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. 94 minutes into the match, Sport Seixal e Benfica's Piotr Opat sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Diamantino Alves narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Diamantino Alves showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Piotr Opat, who was totally free with the ball in the 96th minute. It was no surprise that this one had ended in a win for the home team. Sport Seixal e Benfica had played much better football throughout.