Altamora
Spectators: 7592 (Terracing: 5695,
Seating: 1746, VIP seats: 151) Altamora FC's Idalécio Malafaia started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. Jacco van Dartel sent away a hard shot on goal in the 2nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After 7 played minutes Altamora FC got a freekick which was hit by Bento Infante. Alípio Franco showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Pascal Bults, who was totally free with the ball in the 8th minute. In the 10th match minute, Altamora FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Altino Vilanova to maneuver through the defense. After 11 played minutes, MK Investments's Edwin Wisgerhof shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Alípio Franco came through and got his fingers on the ball before it flew over the goal line. He then quickly gripped the ball tighter before the forwards in MK Investments reached it. 13 minutes into the match, Altamora FC's goal looked a bit too open when Evert de Jaeger came free, but Alípio Franco reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Bento Infante struck a weak shot in the 14th minute. Ota Takáč didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Altamora FC. Idalécio Malafaia could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 17th minute of the match, but Ota Takáč made a huge save. An unexpectedly hard shot by Evert de Jaeger in the 20th minute of play forced Altamora FC's goalkeeper Alípio Franco to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 30 minutes into the match, Altamora FC's goal looked a bit too open when Evert de Jaeger came free, but Alípio Franco reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Ota Takáč showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Isac Baldaia in the 36th minute of the match. Agustin Pacifico fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 40th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Ota Takáč having to interfere. Altamora FC's Alípio Franco played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Jacco van Dartel in the 42nd minute of play. 43 minutes into the game, Rui Medeiros was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Altamora FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave MK Investments the free kick. Rui Medeiros hit a great freekick 43 minutes into the match. Evert de Jaeger sent away a hard shot on goal in the 44th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.
The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Jacco van Dartel to strike the kick off in the second half. Alípio Franco was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Jacco van Dartel showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 0-1 in the 51 minute of play. After some fancy dribbling in the 55th minute, Isac Baldaia managed to get in a good position for a shot. Altamora FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Isac Baldaia was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Ota Takáč breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Ota Takáč showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Idalécio Malafaia in the 57th minute of the match. Ota Takáč made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Isac Baldaia in the 61st minute of play. Alípio Franco showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Pascal Bults, who was totally free with the ball in the 62nd minute. With a little luck, Altamora FC's Alípio Franco got control of the ball when Evert de Jaeger tried to sneak it across the goal line. Isac Baldaia recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 65th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. The supporters of Altamora FC booed when MK Investments was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 70 match minutes in a wonderful position. Pascal Bults didn't get a good kick on the ball. Idalécio Malafaia sent away a hard shot on goal in the 71st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 73rd minute Isac Baldaia shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Ota Takáč saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Ota Takáč showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Agustin Pacifico, who was totally free with the ball in the 75th minute. Jacco van Dartel sent away a hard shot on goal in the 80th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After 81 played minutes Altamora FC got a freekick which was hit by Altino Vilanova. After some fancy dribbling in the 82nd minute, Evert de Jaeger managed to get in a good position for a shot. MK Investments's supporters rose to their feet, but Evert de Jaeger was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Alípio Franco breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. After some careless play in the Altamora FC defense, Jacco van Dartel kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Alípio Franco. The Altamora FC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Alípio Franco should have stopped the shot. An unexpectedly hard shot by Idalécio Malafaia in the 86th minute of play forced MK Investments's goalkeeper Ota Takáč to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Ota Takáč showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Idalécio Malafaia in the 89th minute of the match. The audience thought a goal was coming when Dennis Wegman got free with Alípio Franco in the 90th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Pascal Bults's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Alípio Franco read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 91st minute of play. Ota Takáč showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Isac Baldaia, who was totally free with the ball in the 95th minute. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. MK Investments had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.
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