League Play-Off

Baralde
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Viriato Costa made the kick off which started today's match. The supporters of SC Marmeleira booed when Baralde FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 3 match minutes in a wonderful position. David Abreu didn't get a good kick on the ball. The SC Marmeleira fans' excitement grew in the 5th match minute when SC Marmeleira's José Mota looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 0-1 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. Alberto Cruz showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Alexandre Fernandes in the 8th minute of the match. Nuno Cardoso showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Viriato Costa, who was totally free with the ball in the 11th minute. 16 minutes into the game, Viriato Costa recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Nuno Cardoso. Viriato Costa showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-1. After some fancy dribbling in the 25th minute, Bruno Nogueira managed to get in a good position for a shot. SC Marmeleira's supporters rose to their feet, but Bruno Nogueira was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Alberto Cruz breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. The supporters of SC Marmeleira booed when Baralde FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 26 match minutes in a wonderful position. Álvaro Lisboa didn't get a good kick on the ball. Afonso Costas short, quick shot in the 28thth minute got Nuno Cardoso to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. 29 minutes into the match, SC Marmeleira's goal looked a bit too open when Viriato Costa came free, but Nuno Cardoso reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The supporters of SC Marmeleira booed when Baralde FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 34 match minutes in a wonderful position. Álvaro Lisboa didn't get a good kick on the ball. Bruno Nogueira received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 39th minute. Alberto Cruz tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Alberto Cruz made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from José Mota in the 41st minute of play. Alberto Cruz made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from José Mota in the 43rd minute of play. In the 46th minute the ball was on its way in behind SC Marmeleira's goalkeeper Nuno Cardoso, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. The first half was very even, with the score at 1-1 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

A collision led to Baralde FC getting a freekick after 51 minutes play. Afonso Costa hit a great ball. A collision led to Baralde FC getting a freekick after 53 minutes play. Delfim Branco hit a great ball. Bruno Nogueira recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 55th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. 61 minutes into the match, Baralde FC's Afonso Costa sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Nuno Cardoso narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Viriato Costa fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 69th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Nuno Cardoso having to interfere. In the 72nd minute Viriato Costa shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Nuno Cardoso saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 77th minute the ball was on its way in behind Baralde FC's goalkeeper Alberto Cruz, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. A collision led to SC Marmeleira getting a freekick after 79 minutes play. António Fonseca hit a great ball. In the 80th minute, Diamantino Coimbra sent off a long shot on goal, but the shot was nowhere near the goal and SC Marmeleira's Nuno Cardoso didn't even have to move. The referee blew the whistle for a penalty in the 82nd minute of the game. One of SC Marmeleira:s players had nearly got his shirt torn off by an opponent while getting free in front of Baralde FC:s goal. Diamantino Coimbra scored 2-1 in the 83rd match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Nuno Cardoso, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. An unexpectedly hard shot by José Mota in the 88th minute of play forced Baralde FC's goalkeeper Alberto Cruz to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 91 minutes into the game, Bruno Nogueira cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 2-2. Alberto Cruz was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Neither set of supporters seemed pleased with the draw, but both teams had played equally well today.