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Navelongo
Spectators: 6676 (Terracing: 5000, Seating: 1676, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Sidónio Chagas kicked off to start the match. Assanhas's Jorge Andrade proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 9th minute of the match, managed to save Assanhas from getting a goal against them. Belchior Saraiva showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Alexandrino Azeredo, who was totally free with the ball in the 12th minute. 13 minutes into the game, Assanhas's Homero Gaspar nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Belchior Saraiva made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. Sidónio Chagas received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 20th minute. Jorge Andrade tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. When Hélio Leiria came up free with the goalie in the 26th minute, the Pixenelas 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 Hélio Leiria couldn't finish the play. Adão Mourato could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 28th minute of the match, but Jorge Andrade made a huge save. Sidónio Chagas sent away a hard shot on goal in the 32nd minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Homero Gaspar 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. If Julião Moniz had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 42nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 47 minutes into the match, Alexandrino Azeredo had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Belchior Saraiva. Pixenelas FC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Alexandrino Azeredo was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-2. After the first half Assanhas were leading 0-2. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Alexandrino Azeredo to strike the kick off in the second half. If Sidónio Chagas had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 54th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Sidónio Chagas sent away a hard shot on goal in the 56th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The supporters of Pixenelas FC booed when Assanhas was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 59 match minutes in a wonderful position. Tiago Pedroso didn't get a good kick on the ball. The supporters of Pixenelas FC booed when Assanhas was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 61 match minutes in a wonderful position. Benedito Leme didn't get a good kick on the ball. Alexandre Figueira was probably a little too eager to shoot when he, in the 62nd played minute, shot the ball from way out. The shot was hard, but the ball flew wide of the goal. Jorge Andrade stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Sidónio Chagas's shot from short distance in the 65th minute. 67 minutes into the match, Pixenelas FC's Sidónio Chagas sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Jorge Andrade narrowly saved just below the crossbar. 68 minutes into the match, Assanhas's Homero Gaspar sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Belchior Saraiva narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Alexandrino Azeredo in the 70th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Belchior Saraiva prevented the ball from getting in the gole. 73 minutes into the match, Pixenelas FC's Julião Moniz sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Jorge Andrade narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Julião Moniz blasted a shot towards the goal in the 90th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Jorge Andrade having to make a save. After some careless play in the Assanhas defense, Sidónio Chagas kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Jorge Andrade. The Assanhas fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Jorge Andrade should have stopped the shot. The Assanhas players were relieved to hear the final whistle blow to end the match. The away crowd was happy to see their team win after a very tight game.