League Play-Off

Estadio Alcanhoes
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Mariano Cabral made the kick off which started today's match. André Antunes made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Ricardo Ribeiro in the 10th minute of play. If Mariano Cabral had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 11th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. A collision led to SC Pateo getting a freekick after 13 minutes play. Jorge Ribeiro hit a great ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Ricardo Ribeiro in the 17th minute of play forced SC Pateo's goalkeeper André Antunes to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 18 minutes into the game, Alexandre Leão was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. SC Pateo's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave SC Alcanhoes the free kick. In the 18th match minute, SC Pateo was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Alexandre Leão to maneuver through the defense. Ricardo Ribeiro fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 21st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without André Antunes having to interfere. Álvaro Maia made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Afonso Henriques in the 27th minute of play. Carlos Figueiredo kicked well hit freekick during the 30th minute of the match. Alexandre Leão got his second yellow card in the match during the 31st minute which meant that he had to leave the ground. The audience thought a goal was coming when João Valente got free with André Antunes in the 36th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. João Valente took the ball and in the 38 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised André Antunes. André Antunes dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-0. André Antunes showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ricardo Ribeiro, who was totally free with the ball in the 44th minute. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 2-0 at half-time.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Ricardo Ribeiro to strike the kick off in the second half. Afonso Henriques fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 51st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Álvaro Maia having to interfere. When Mariano Cabral fell near the penalty area in the 59th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored SC Pateo's protests and gave Mariano Cabral a yellow card for diving instead. After 59 played minutes SC Pateo got a freekick which was hit by Mariano Cabral. Ricardo Ribeiro fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 62nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without André Antunes having to interfere. João Valente recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 68th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Cristóvão Nunes kicked well hit freekick during the 71st minute of the match. The long shot by Rui Setúbal in the 72nd minute really tested Álvaro Maia's skills. The ball was on its way into the goal to the left of him when he managed to stretch himself and save the shot and avoid a goal. André Antunes made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from João Valente in the 74th minute of play. João Valente struck a weak shot in the 77th minute. André Antunes didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for SC Alcanhoes. Afonso Henriques struck a weak shot in the 79th minute. Álvaro Maia didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for SC Pateo. João Valente 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. In the 94th minute, João Valente hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Ricardo Ribeiro blasted a shot towards the goal in the 96th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without André Antunes having to make a save. It was no surprise that this one had ended in a win for the home team. SC Alcanhoes had played much better football throughout.