League Play-Off

Estadio Ariolas
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Heitor Domingues took the kick off in the first half of the match. Joaquim Paredes scored 1-0 in the 7th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Alberto Ferreira, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. In the 11th minute André Amorim shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Paulo Brás saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. When SC Gralheira's André Amorim in the 14th minute got a chance for a shot 14th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Ariolas's goalie prevented a goal. Joaquim Paredes sent away a hard shot on goal in the 15th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. If Heitor Domingues had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 20th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After having played for 24 minutes, Heitor Domingues managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Ariolas's supporters crossed their fingers, but Heitor Domingues was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Daniel Nunes kicked well hit freekick during the 30th minute of the match. Heitor Domingues received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 32nd minute. Alberto Ferreira tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After 36 minutes of play, SC Gralheira's André Amorim made it 1-1 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Paulo Brás was left in no man's land by his defense there! 42 minutes into the match, SC Gralheira's goal looked a bit too open when Heitor Domingues came free, but Alberto Ferreira reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Ricardo Coimbra recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 48th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

The wind increased when Tiago Resende made the kick off in the second half. The supporters of SC Gralheira booed when Ariolas was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 54 match minutes in a wonderful position. Vítor Mota didn't get a good kick on the ball. After 60 played minutes Ariolas got a freekick which was hit by Vítor Mota. If Joaquim Paredes had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 64th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. André Amorim sent away a hard shot on goal in the 68th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Alberto Ferreira made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Heitor Domingues in the 74th minute of play. Francisco Aleixo hit a great freekick 77 minutes into the match. Heitor Domingues struck a weak shot in the 79th minute. Alberto Ferreira didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Ariolas. Alberto Ferreira took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Heitor Domingues, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 89thth minute of the game Heitor Domingues who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but SC Gralheira's Alberto Ferreira was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. 94 minutes into the match, Tiago Resende dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Paulo Brás, 1-3. André Amorim received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 98th minute. Paulo Brás tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The SC Gralheira players were relieved to hear the final whistle blow to end the match. The away crowd was happy to see their team win after a very tight game.