League Play-Off

Estadio Cuvelinhas
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) A hard shot 5 in the game by Óscar Pacheco from a close distance when the talented André Monteiro managed to make a qualified save. Negraes FC's players were relieved. André Monteiro made an important save on a dangerous shot by Óscar Pacheco in the 16th minute. In the 19th minute, Gil Monteiro fired away a killer shot towards the goal that, to the delight of André Monteiro, passed just outside the right post. 40 minutes into the match, Cuvelinhas FC's goal looked a bit too open when Viriato Marques came free, but Tiago Brito reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Rafael Cabral hit a great freekick 42 minutes into the match. Gil Monteiro fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 44th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without André Monteiro having to interfere. Afonso Pereira fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 47th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Tiago Brito having to interfere.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Viriato Marques was the one to do the kick off. In the 52nd minute Adolfo Viegas shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but André Monteiro saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. André Monteiro took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Gil Monteiro, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After a rather tough play, Negraes FC's Rafael Cabral got a free kick in the 58th minute. André Monteiro showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Óscar Pacheco, who was totally free with the ball in the 59th minute. Afonso Pereira sent away a hard shot on goal in the 62nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 64 minutes into the game, Cuvelinhas FC's Gil Monteiro nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. André Monteiro made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-0. When Óscar Pacheco fell near the penalty area in the 69th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Cuvelinhas FC's protests and gave Óscar Pacheco a yellow card for diving instead. After a rather tough play, Cuvelinhas FC's Óscar Pacheco got a free kick in the 69th minute. Tiago Brito showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Viriato Marques, who was totally free with the ball in the 78th minute. In the 79th match minute, Cuvelinhas FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Inácio Marques to maneuver through the defense. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Viriato Marques in the 80th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Tiago Brito prevented the ball from getting in the gole. André Monteiro took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Óscar Pacheco, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After a defensive mix-up in Cuvelinhas FC's zone, Afonso Pereira stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Tiago Brito came out of the goal and Afonso Pereira tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Viriato Marques fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 88th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Tiago Brito having to interfere. Negraes FC's players left the field with heads hung low after losing a match that had been finely balanced throughout.