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Estadio Ponteira
Spectators: 7060 (Terracing: 5404, Seating: 1656, VIP seats: 0) Amado Miguéis started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. Marco Neto sent away a hard shot on goal in the 3rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Alex Loureiro received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 8th minute. Américo Valente tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 12 minutes into the game, Alma Sporting Club's Marco Neto nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Jarbas Lobo made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. In the 17th match minute, SC Ponteira was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Alex Loureiro to maneuver through the defense. If Marco Neto had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 20th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Jarbas Lobo stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Marco Leão's shot from short distance in the 24th minute. Alma Sporting Club's Marco Leão suffered a sore thigh after 27 minutes and couldn't finish the game. In the 29th minute, Adão Coimbra hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The supporters of SC Ponteira booed when Alma Sporting Club was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 30 match minutes in a wonderful position. José Fernandes didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 31st minute Amado Miguéis shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Américo Valente saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. António Brás struck a weak shot in the 39th minute. Jarbas Lobo didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Alma Sporting Club. In the 41st minute, Bernardo Guerreiro made a precise shot to the right of Jarbas Lobo. SC Ponteira's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-2. Américo Valente made a fantastic save in the 47th minute, when Alex Loureiro sent off a good shot on target. The SC Ponteira players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. Alma Sporting Club were winning 0-2.

Amado Miguéis sent away a hard shot on goal in the 55th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. When Marco Neto fell near the penalty area in the 62nd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Alma Sporting Club's protests and gave Marco Neto a yellow card for diving instead. In the 62nd minute, Marco Neto hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Hermano Pacheco charged in rather forcefully in the 67th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Hermano Pacheco the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. A collision led to SC Ponteira getting a freekick after 67 minutes play. Hermano Pacheco hit a great ball. Alex Loureiro received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 79th minute. Américo Valente tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Jarbas Lobo made an important save on a dangerous shot by António Brás in the 83rd minute. After some fancy dribbling in the 84th minute, Bernardo Guerreiro managed to get in a good position for a shot. Alma Sporting Club's supporters rose to their feet, but Bernardo Guerreiro was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Jarbas Lobo breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Jarbas Lobo made an important save on a dangerous shot by António Brás in the 85th minute. After some careless play in the Alma Sporting Club defense, Alex Loureiro kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Américo Valente. The Alma Sporting Club fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Américo Valente should have stopped the shot. During the 96th minute of the match Hermano Pacheco completely mistimed his tackle and brought down his opponent. The referee gave Hermano Pacheco a yellow card, his second in the match, which meant he could no longer take part in the game. After a rather tough play, SC Ponteira's Hermano Pacheco got a free kick in the 97th minute. Alma Sporting Club's fans were overjoyed with their teams well-earned victory and stayed in the stadium long after the final whistle to celebrate the win.