League Play-Off

Ameixiosa
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Joaquim Silva made the kick off and thus started the match. If Gaspar Branco had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 4th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. André Gueifão struck a weak shot in the 18th minute. Júlio Matos didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Ameixiosa FC. In the 22nd minute Gaspar Branco shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Sandro Gueifão saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 23 minutes into the game, André Gueifão cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-0. Júlio Matos was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Fábio Pinto kicked well hit freekick during the 26th minute of the match. If Joaquim Martins had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 27th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The audience thought a goal was coming when André Gueifão got free with Júlio Matos in the 30th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. 34 minutes into the match, Alverca FC's goal looked a bit too open when Joaquim Martins came free, but Júlio Matos reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 35 minutes, Fábio Pinto mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Alverca FC and the Ameixiosa FC players grew even worse after the yellow card. In the 35th match minute, Alverca FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Fábio Pinto to maneuver through the defense. Joaquim Silva sent away a hard shot on goal in the 38th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 44th minute, André Gueifão made a precise shot to the right of Júlio Matos. Alverca FC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 2-0. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 2-0 at half-time.

The wind increased when Joaquim Martins made the kick off in the second half. 56 minutes into the game, one of Ameixiosa FC:s players got tackled near the goal, and the referee blew for a penalty. Inácio Pedroso walked up to take care of the penalty kick. He was aiming for the top corner, but the ball went just outside the post. The supporters of Ameixiosa FC booed when Alverca FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 61 match minutes in a wonderful position. Filipe Rocha didn't get a good kick on the ball. After a rather tough play, Alverca FC's Fábio Pinto got a free kick in the 65th minute. When André Gueifão came up free with the goalie in the 66th minute, the Ameixiosa FC fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that André Gueifão couldn't finish the play. In the 69th minute the ball was on its way in behind Ameixiosa FC's goalkeeper Sandro Gueifão, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. After having played for 70 minutes, Joaquim Silva managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Alverca FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Joaquim Silva 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 73rd minute the ball was on its way in behind Alverca FC's goalkeeper Júlio Matos, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. In the 73rd minute, Filipe Rocha hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 75 minutes into the game, Filipe Rocha was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Alverca FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Ameixiosa FC the free kick. André Gueifão sent away a hard shot on goal in the 78th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Sandro Gueifão made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Joaquim Silva in the 83rd minute of play. Alverca FC's Júlio Matos played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by André Gueifão in the 88th minute of play. Joaquim Martins received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 92nd minute. Júlio Matos tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere.