League Play-Off

Alufinha
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Heitor Oliveira kicked off to start the match. Januário Liberato succeeded in the game's 3rd minute to shoot an unreachable shot under the crossbar and scored - 0-1. The audience thought a goal was coming when Pedro Sá got free with Catarino Assunção in the 8th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Fernando Fonseca took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Januário Liberato, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. If Lourenço Ferraz had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 22nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Januário Liberato sent away a hard shot on goal in the 24th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. SC Lousada's Aprígio Caiado got a good chance for a goal in the 27th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. In the 34th minute, Aprígio Caiado left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The SC Lousada fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-3. The supporters of Alufinha FC booed when SC Lousada was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 37 match minutes in a wonderful position. Lourenço Ferraz didn't get a good kick on the ball. Fernando Fonseca took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Januário Liberato, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Luck had favoured the away team in the first, and they walked off with a 0-4 lead.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Januário Liberato made a kick off. Pedro Sá fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 57th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Catarino Assunção having to interfere. In the 61st minute, Aprígio Caiado fired away a killer shot towards the goal that, to the delight of Fernando Fonseca, passed just outside the right post. 64 minutes into the game, Aprígio Caiado cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-5. Fernando Fonseca was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. After 67 played minutes Alufinha FC got a freekick which was hit by Rafael Correia. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Amílcar Pires during the 77th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Aprígio Caiado sent away a hard shot on goal in the 79th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Aprígio Caiado sent away a hard shot on goal in the 81st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. A hard shot 82 in the game by Januário Liberato from a close distance when the talented Fernando Fonseca managed to make a qualified save. Alufinha FC's players were relieved. If Aprígio Caiado had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 86th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. When SC Lousada's Januário Liberato in the 87th minute got a chance for a shot 87th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Alufinha FC's goalie prevented a goal. Heitor Oliveira charged in rather forcefully in the 89th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Heitor Oliveira the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Heitor Oliveira hit a great freekick 89 minutes into the match. Fernando Fonseca stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Januário Liberato's shot from short distance in the 91st minute. In the 92nd match minute, Alufinha FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Amílcar Pires to maneuver through the defense. 96 minutes into the match, Alufinha FC's goalkeeper Fernando Fonseca had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Aprígio Caiado. The Alufinha FC fans had already started to leave before the final whistle blew. SC Lousada were clearly better and deserved to take the win.