League Play-Off

Atouguia
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Marco Lopes hit a great freekick 6 minutes into the match. In the 9th minute the ball was on its way in behind SC Atouguia's goalkeeper Joaquim Cardoso, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. After some fancy dribbling in the 19th minute, Marco Lopes managed to get in a good position for a shot. Freiao's supporters rose to their feet, but Marco Lopes was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Joaquim Cardoso breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. After having played for 20 minutes, Sandro Mendes managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Freiao's supporters crossed their fingers, but Sandro Mendes was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Manuel Santarém received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 22nd minute. Gabriel Gonçalves tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 28th minute the ball was on its way in behind Freiao's goalkeeper Gabriel Gonçalves, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. 33 minutes into the match, SC Atouguia's Manuel Santarém sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Gabriel Gonçalves narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Gaspar Matos fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 35th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Joaquim Cardoso having to interfere. Gaspar Matos sent away a hard shot on goal in the 38th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Sandro Mendes struck a weak shot in the 40th minute. Joaquim Cardoso didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Freiao. António Correia kicked well hit freekick during the 40th minute of the match. In the 42nd minute, António Correia hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The first half was very even, with the score at 0-0 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

The wind increased when Tomás Vale made the kick off in the second half. 52 minutes into the match, SC Atouguia's goal looked a bit too open when Sandro Mendes came free, but Joaquim Cardoso reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After having played for 59 minutes, Sandro Mendes managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Freiao's supporters crossed their fingers, but Sandro Mendes was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Gaspar Matos sent away a hard shot on goal in the 61st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Joaquim Cardoso took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Sandro Mendes, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 64th match minute, Freiao was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Rui Santos to maneuver through the defense. The supporters of Freiao booed when SC Atouguia was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 65 match minutes in a wonderful position. António Correia didn't get a good kick on the ball. 68 minutes into the game, Paulo Alves was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. SC Atouguia's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Freiao the free kick. After a rather tough play, SC Atouguia's Paulo Alves got a free kick in the 68th minute. Gaspar Matos sent away a hard shot on goal in the 70th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 71st match minute, SC Atouguia was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Bruno Leão to maneuver through the defense. Joaquim Cardoso made an important save on a dangerous shot by Sandro Mendes in the 74th minute. Joaquim Cardoso made an important save on a dangerous shot by Gaspar Matos in the 84th minute. Despite being the better team, Freiao failed to find the winning goal and were forced to settle for a single point.