League Play-Off

Cavadas
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Miguel Maia kicked off to start the match. Xavier Mendes showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Alexandre Delgado, who was totally free with the ball in the 5th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Lucas Coimbra in the 7th minute of play forced Cavadas FC's goalkeeper Xavier Mendes to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. SC Penados's Alexandre Delgado got a good chance for a goal in the 15th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. With a little luck, SC Penados's Alberto Esteves got control of the ball when Paulo Domingues tried to sneak it across the goal line. Xavier Mendes made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Alexandre Delgado in the 24th minute of play. When Cavadas FC's Miguel Maia in the 25th minute got a chance for a shot 25th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye SC Penados's goalie prevented a goal. Miguel Maia's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Alberto Esteves read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 34th minute of play. After a rather tough play, SC Penados's Cândido Lisboa got a free kick in the 36th minute. Miguel Maia might have been able to make a better finish in the 38th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Alberto Esteves. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Miguel Maia ran back to his position shaking his head. After having played for 41 minutes, Miguel Maia managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Cavadas FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Miguel Maia was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. In the 45th minute, Paulo Domingues made a precise shot to the right of Alberto Esteves. SC Penados's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-0.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Alexandre Delgado made a kick off. Paulo Domingues received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 52nd minute. Alberto Esteves tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After having played for 53 minutes, Miguel Maia managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Cavadas FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Miguel Maia was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. After 66 played minutes Cavadas FC got a freekick which was hit by Alexandre Guerreiro. Alexandre Delgado received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 73rd minute. Xavier Mendes tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 77 minutes into the match, Cavadas FC's goal looked a bit too open when Alexandre Delgado came free, but Xavier Mendes reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Alberto Esteves showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Miguel Maia, who was totally free with the ball in the 82nd minute. Rui Pacheco hit a great freekick 88 minutes into the match. If Paulo Domingues had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 91st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 92nd minute, Cândido Lisboa hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. For all the effort they put into the match, the SC Penados players left disappointed. They had fought hard, but couldn't break down the home team's defense. The match ended in a win for Cavadas FC.