League Play-Off

Estefania
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Carlos Cardoso fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 3rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Rogério Lopes having to interfere. When Troviscais FC's Diamantino Esteves in the 6th minute got a chance for a shot 6th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Estefania's goalie prevented a goal. Cristóvão Vale came out of the goal in the 9th minute to try and stop a shot by Estefania's Alberto Reis. But to his dismay, Alberto Reis quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 1-0. Cristóvão Vale made an important save on a dangerous shot by Cristóvão Coimbra in the 12th minute. Cristóvão Vale took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Luís Moniz, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Carlos Cardoso recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 17th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. 18 minutes into the game, Alberto Reis was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Estefania's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Troviscais FC the free kick. Alberto Reis hit a great freekick 18 minutes into the match. In the 23rd minute, Afonso Paredes hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. An unexpectedly hard shot by Luís Moniz in the 30th minute of play forced Troviscais FC's goalkeeper Cristóvão Vale to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 33rd minute, Diamantino Esteves made a precise shot to the right of Rogério Lopes. Estefania's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-2. After having played for 37 minutes, Carlos Cardoso managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Troviscais FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Carlos Cardoso was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. 39 minutes into the match, Estefania's goal looked a bit too open when Diamantino Esteves came free, but Rogério Lopes reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After a rather tough play, Estefania's Américo Moura got a free kick in the 42nd minute. Carlos Cardoso fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 48th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Rogério Lopes having to interfere.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Luís Moniz to make the kick off. Diamantino Esteves received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 55th minute. Rogério Lopes tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Américo Moura charged in rather forcefully in the 59th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Américo Moura the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Américo Moura hit a great freekick 59 minutes into the match. The supporters of Estefania booed when Troviscais FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 62 match minutes in a wonderful position. Joaquim Leite didn't get a good kick on the ball. Troviscais FC's Cristóvão Vale played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Cristóvão Coimbra in the 63rd minute of play. Rogério Lopes made an important save on a dangerous shot by Diamantino Esteves in the 70th minute. Luís Moniz's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Cristóvão Vale read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 80th minute of play. In the 81st minute, Cristóvão Coimbra got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. Luís Moniz might have been able to make a better finish in the 82nd minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Cristóvão Vale. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Luís Moniz ran back to his position shaking his head. In the 83rd minute, Alberto Reis got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. Luís Moniz sent away a hard shot on goal in the 85th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Cristóvão Vale made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Luís Moniz in the 87th minute of play. Diamantino Esteves's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 89thth minute, Rogério Lopes skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. In the 94th minute, Afonso Paredes hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The referee blew the final whistle, and the away crowd roared, having watched Troviscais FC eke out a victory against a very well matched opponent.