League Play-Off

Estadio Guisanderia
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Humberto Matias got the match started through his kick off. João Dias fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 3rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Gonçalo Veiga having to interfere. Eusébio Cardoso made an important save on a dangerous shot by Pedro Delgado in the 6th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by João Dias in the 8th minute of play forced Guisanderia FC's goalkeeper Gonçalo Veiga to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After 10 played minutes Guisanderia FC got a freekick which was hit by Rui Pacheco. 12 minutes into the match, Guisanderia FC's goal looked a bit too open when Humberto Matias came free, but Gonçalo Veiga reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. A collision led to Guisanderia FC getting a freekick after 17 minutes play. Gabriel Gomes hit a great ball. When Irivo FC's Humberto Matias in the 18th minute got a chance for a shot 18th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Guisanderia FC's goalie prevented a goal. Pedro Delgado sent away a hard shot on goal in the 20th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Eusébio Cardoso showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Pedro Delgado, who was totally free with the ball in the 24th minute. After 28 played minutes Irivo FC got a freekick which was hit by Artur Coimbra. In the 31st match minute, Irivo FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Humberto Matias to maneuver through the defense. Gonçalo Veiga showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from João Dias in the 32nd minute of the match. Rui Gomes charged in rather forcefully in the 33rd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Rui Gomes the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 33rd match minute, Guisanderia FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Rui Gomes to maneuver through the defense. 42 minutes into the match, Guisanderia FC's goal looked a bit too open when João Dias came free, but Gonçalo Veiga reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 47th minute the ball was on its way in behind Guisanderia FC's goalkeeper Gonçalo Veiga, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. After the first half the score was level. The break gave the players a chance to catch their breath, whilst the managers went over the tactics with them again.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Pedro Delgado was the one to do the kick off. In the 51st minute Luís Fonseca shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Eusébio Cardoso saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Luís Fonseca's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Eusébio Cardoso read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 55th minute of play. If Humberto Matias had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 59th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Guisanderia FC's João Mota pulled a muscle in his leg after 64 minutes and couldn't finish the game. The supporters of Guisanderia FC booed when Irivo FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 65 match minutes in a wonderful position. Miguel Leão didn't get a good kick on the ball. 68 minutes into the game, Irivo FC's João Dias nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Gonçalo Veiga made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. Lourenço Reis took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 76th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Gonçalo Veiga. Guisanderia FC's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. In the 77th minute, João Dias hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. An unexpectedly hard shot by Humberto Matias in the 81st minute of play forced Guisanderia FC's goalkeeper Gonçalo Veiga to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Eusébio Cardoso showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Luís Fonseca, who was totally free with the ball in the 82nd minute. The supporters of Guisanderia FC booed when Irivo FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 84 match minutes in a wonderful position. Humberto Matias didn't get a good kick on the ball. João Dias in the 87thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Gonçalo Veiga, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Gonçalo Veiga took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Humberto Matias, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After having played for 91 minutes, Luís Fonseca managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Guisanderia FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Luís Fonseca was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Luís Aleixo fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 92nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Eusébio Cardoso having to interfere. Joaquim Assis hit a great freekick 93 minutes into the match. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Irivo FC had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.