League

Estadio Farminhao
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) Vladimiro Gameiro started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. With a little luck, SL Benfica's Quintino Barroso got control of the ball when Albertino Rocha tried to sneak it across the goal line. Mateus Caires sent away a hard shot on goal in the 9th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 10th match minute, Farminhao FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by António Moniz to maneuver through the defense. Alexandre Moniz showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Vladimiro Gameiro in the 11th minute of the match. Rodrigo Maia sent away a hard shot on goal in the 13th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 17thth minute of the game Albertino Rocha who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but SL Benfica's Quintino Barroso was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. 18 minutes into the match, Farminhao FC's Rodrigo Maia sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Quintino Barroso narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Alexandre Moniz took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Vladimiro Gameiro, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After having played for 23 minutes, Mateus Caires managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. SL Benfica's supporters crossed their fingers, but Mateus Caires was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Albertino Rocha sent away a hard shot on goal in the 26th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Rodrigo Maia struck a weak shot in the 27th minute. Quintino Barroso didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Farminhao FC. Quintino Barroso made an important save on a dangerous shot by Albertino Rocha in the 30th minute. In the 36th minute Rodrigo Maia shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Quintino Barroso saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Farminhao FC's Albertino Rocha got a good chance for a goal in the 38th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Quintino Barroso made a fantastic save in the 40th minute, when Albertino Rocha sent off a good shot on target. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Rodrigo Maia in the 41st minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Quintino Barroso prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Quintino Barroso made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Rodrigo Maia in the 43rd minute of play. 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 players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Rodrigo Maia was the one to do the kick off. Quintino Barroso showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Rodrigo Maia, who was totally free with the ball in the 54th minute. In the 57th match minute, Farminhao FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by António Moniz to maneuver through the defense. Rodrigo Maia fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 61st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Quintino Barroso having to interfere. When Aquilino Laureano fell near the penalty area in the 63rd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored SL Benfica's protests and gave Aquilino Laureano a yellow card for diving instead. A collision led to SL Benfica getting a freekick after 63 minutes play. Aquilino Laureano hit a great ball. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Rodrigo Maia in the 66th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Quintino Barroso prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Quintino Barroso showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Rodrigo Maia, who was totally free with the ball in the 68th minute. 68 minutes into the game, Farminhao FC's Rodrigo Maia nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Quintino Barroso made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-0. An unexpectedly hard shot by Albertino Rocha in the 71st minute of play forced SL Benfica's goalkeeper Quintino Barroso to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Albertino Rocha fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 77th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Quintino Barroso having to interfere. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Rodrigo Maia in the 80th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Quintino Barroso prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Mateus Caires struck a weak shot in the 85th minute. Alexandre Moniz didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for SL Benfica. After a defensive mix-up in Farminhao FC's zone, Vladimiro Gameiro stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Alexandre Moniz came out of the goal and Vladimiro Gameiro tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. If Rodrigo Maia had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 89th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 91st minute Albertino Rocha shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Quintino Barroso saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Rodrigo Maia received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 94th minute. Quintino Barroso tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. For all the effort they put into the match, the SL Benfica players left disappointed. They had fought hard, but couldn't break down the home team's defense. The match ended in a win for Farminhao FC.