League Play-Off

Estadio Campises
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Cândido Lima got the match started through his kick off. In the 4th minute of the match José Viana sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Cristóvão Coimbra skillfully saved the ball. After a rather tough play, SC Campises's Amadeu Matos got a free kick in the 6th minute. After recieving a nice pass, Cilhade's Sandro Assis tried to score from far away in the 7th minute, but the ball went over the crossbar. 16 minutes into the match, Duarte Cruz had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Cristóvão Coimbra. SC Campises's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Duarte Cruz was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-1. Cristóvão Coimbra showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Artur Bessa, who was totally free with the ball in the 19th minute. Cilhade's Augusto Santos played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Eduardo Gonçalves in the 23rd minute of play. If Eduardo Gonçalves had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 24th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 30 minutes into the game, Amadeu Matos was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. SC Campises's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Cilhade the free kick. A collision led to SC Campises getting a freekick after 30 minutes play. Amadeu Matos hit a great ball. In the 31st minute Artur Bessa shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Cristóvão Coimbra saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Artur Bessa fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 34th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Cristóvão Coimbra having to interfere. In the 37th minute, Cândido Lima 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. When Cilhade's Cândido Lima in the 39th minute got a chance for a shot 39th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye SC Campises's goalie prevented a goal. After 46 played minutes SC Campises got a freekick which was hit by Cristiano Freitas.

The crowd rose to their feet as Cândido Lima kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Cristóvão Coimbra. That made the score 1-2 in the 55 minute of play. Eduardo Gonçalves's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Augusto Santos read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 64th minute of play. Vítor Melo struck a weak shot in the 65th minute. Augusto Santos didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for SC Campises. Eduardo Gonçalves sent away a hard shot on goal in the 69th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Cristóvão Coimbra made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Cândido Lima in the 73rd minute of play. Artur Bessa fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 74th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Cristóvão Coimbra having to interfere. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Eduardo Gonçalves in the 76th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Augusto Santos saved Cilhade from getting behind. After having played for 82 minutes, Artur Bessa managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Cilhade's supporters crossed their fingers, but Artur Bessa was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. An unexpected shot in the 85th minute by Cândido Lima got the crowd on their feet, but to their dismay it went out on the left side. Cristóvão Coimbra was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Cândido Lima showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 1-3 in the 88 minute of play. In the 92nd minute, Artur Bessa hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Eduardo Gonçalves in the 96th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Augusto Santos saved Cilhade from getting behind. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Cilhade had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.