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Sacorelhe
Spectators: 6660 (Terracing: 5000, Seating: 1660, VIP seats: 0) After some fancy dribbling in the 4th minute, Josué Varanda managed to get in a good position for a shot. SC Areias's supporters rose to their feet, but Josué Varanda was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Laércio Figueiredo breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Aquilino Faria fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 12th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Amadeu Sesimbra having to interfere. When Lourenço Azenha fell near the penalty area in the 14th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored SC Areias's protests and gave Lourenço Azenha a yellow card for diving instead. Lourenço Azenha hit a great freekick 14 minutes into the match. Amadeu Sesimbra showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Aquilino Faria in the 15th minute of the match. In the 21st match minute, Sacorelhe FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Hélio Arruda to maneuver through the defense. In the 25th minute, SC Areias's goalie took a deep sigh of relief after Israel Carmona fired away a hard shot that went just outside the left post. Albertino Tinoco fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 30th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Laércio Figueiredo having to interfere. 35 minutes into the match, SC Areias's goalkeeper Amadeu Sesimbra had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Israel Carmona. Lourenço Azenha sent away a hard shot on goal in the 38th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After having played for 42 minutes, Aquilino Faria managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Sacorelhe FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Aquilino Faria was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. When Aquilino Faria came up free with the goalie in the 47th minute, the Sacorelhe 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 Aquilino Faria couldn't finish the play. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

Israel Carmona struck a weak shot in the 54th minute. Amadeu Sesimbra didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Sacorelhe FC. 58 minutes into the match, Sacorelhe FC's goal looked a bit too open when Josué Varanda came free, but Laércio Figueiredo reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Laércio Figueiredo took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Josué Varanda, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 61 played minutes Sacorelhe FC got a freekick which was hit by Carlos Manso. Albertino Tinoco could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 62nd minute of the match, but Laércio Figueiredo made a huge save. 65 minutes into the match, SC Areias's goal looked a bit too open when Aquilino Faria came free, but Amadeu Sesimbra reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 67 minutes into the match, SC Areias's goal looked a bit too open when Israel Carmona came free, but Amadeu Sesimbra reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 68th minute, Aquilino Faria ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Amadeu Sesimbra was frozen by the shot and now it was 1-0. The supporters of SC Areias booed when Sacorelhe FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 71 match minutes in a wonderful position. Carlos Manso didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 75th match minute, Sacorelhe FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Carlos Manso to maneuver through the defense. 82 minutes into the match, Aquilino Faria had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Amadeu Sesimbra. SC Areias's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Aquilino Faria was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 2-0. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Romão Sobral during the 87th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. The referee blew his whistle, and the match came to a close. The players exchanged shirts and headed down the tunnel. The Sacorelhe FC fans cheered their team off the field, for while SC Areias had put up a good fight, they were unable to come out of the game with any points to show for their effort.