League Play-Off

Howden
Spectators: 39 (Terracing: 30, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) Luís Areosa made the kick off and thus started the match. David Akwa showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Lourenço Abelaira, who was totally free with the ball in the 2nd minute. Tozé Varanda sent away a hard shot on goal in the 8th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Luís Areosa struck a weak shot in the 10th minute. Fábio Galão didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Sagrada Esperança. Sagrada Esperança's Luís Areosa got a good chance for a goal in the 15th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Huambo Futebol Clube's Fábio Galão played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Tozé Varanda in the 17th minute of play. After a defensive mix-up in Huambo Futebol Clube's zone, Tozé Varanda stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Fábio Galão came out of the goal and Tozé Varanda tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. When Huambo Futebol Clube's Lourenço Abelaira in the 27th minute got a chance for a shot 27th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Sagrada Esperança's goalie prevented a goal. A collision led to Sagrada Esperança getting a freekick after 27 minutes play. Miguel Malafaia hit a great ball. David Akwa made an important save on a dangerous shot by Henrique Jacinto in the 28th minute. Tozé Varanda fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 35th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Fábio Galão having to interfere. A collision led to Sagrada Esperança getting a freekick after 47 minutes play. Rodrigo Malafaia hit a great ball. The first half was very even, with the score at 0-0 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Lourenço Abelaira was the one to do the kick off. Fábio Galão showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Luís Areosa in the 51st minute of the match. David Akwa showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Lourenço Abelaira, who was totally free with the ball in the 52nd minute. Luís Areosa fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 54th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Fábio Galão having to interfere. After 55 played minutes Huambo Futebol Clube got a freekick which was hit by Hélio Ermida. A collision led to Huambo Futebol Clube getting a freekick after 59 minutes play. Hélio Ermida hit a great ball. Tozé Varanda fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 66th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Fábio Galão having to interfere. David Akwa made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Lourenço Abelaira in the 68th minute of play. When Huambo Futebol Clube's Henrique Jacinto in the 71st minute got a chance for a shot 71st didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Sagrada Esperança's goalie prevented a goal. The Sagrada Esperança fans' excitement grew in the 73rd match minute when Sagrada Esperança's Luís Areosa looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 0-1 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. Sagrada Esperança's Rodrigo Malafaia suffered a sore thigh after 81 minutes and couldn't finish the game. Toni Pepetela received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 81st minute. David Akwa tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Tozé Varanda sent away a hard shot on goal in the 87th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Lourenço Abelaira blasted a shot towards the goal in the 89th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without David Akwa having to make a save. Tozé Varanda received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 90th minute. Fábio Galão tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The Huambo Futebol Clube fans had already started to leave before the final whistle blew. Sagrada Esperança were clearly better and deserved to take the win.