League Play-Off

Esqueiros
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Alexandre Baptista made the kick off which started today's match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Alexandre Baptista in the 5th minute of play forced Anagueis FC's goalkeeper Joaquim Trindade to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After a defensive mix-up in Anagueis FC's zone, Rui Pinheiro stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Joaquim Trindade came out of the goal and Rui Pinheiro tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. With a little luck, Anagueis FC's Joaquim Trindade got control of the ball when Rui Pinheiro tried to sneak it across the goal line. Marco Vale made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Sérgio Moniz in the 12th minute of play. Joaquim Trindade made a fantastic save in the 13th minute, when Rui Pinheiro sent off a good shot on target. Hélder Amorim scored 0-1 in the 16th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Marco Vale, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. 23 minutes into the game, Vicente Veiga was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Anagueis FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave SC Esqueiros the free kick. After a rather tough play, Anagueis FC's Vicente Veiga got a free kick in the 23rd minute. Anagueis FC's Joaquim Trindade proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 31st minute of the match, managed to save Anagueis FC from getting a goal against them. In the 34th minute, Hélder Amorim 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. Anagueis FC's goalie Joaquim Trindade was quick on his feet when Rui Pinheiro aimed and made a shot towards the top left corner. The goalie picked down the ball without great difficulties. After 37 played minutes SC Esqueiros got a freekick which was hit by Abel Carvalho. Sérgio Moniz sent away a hard shot on goal in the 40th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 43 minutes into the game, Abel Carvalho was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. SC Esqueiros's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Anagueis FC the free kick. After 44 played minutes SC Esqueiros got a freekick which was hit by Abel Carvalho. Rui Pinheiro blasted a shot towards the goal in the 48th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Joaquim Trindade having to make a save. The SC Esqueiros players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. Anagueis FC were winning 0-1.

Anagueis FC's Hélder Amorim was standing unmarked in front of the goal when he, in the 54th play minute, got the ball and easily drilled it into the goal. The audience thought a goal was coming when Sérgio Moniz got free with Marco Vale in the 58th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. SC Esqueiros's Marco Vale proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 66th minute of the match, managed to save SC Esqueiros from getting a goal against them. Marco Vale made a fantastic save in the 69th minute, when Sérgio Moniz sent off a good shot on target. After some fancy dribbling in the 73rd minute, Rui Pinheiro managed to get in a good position for a shot. SC Esqueiros's supporters rose to their feet, but Rui Pinheiro was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Joaquim Trindade breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Abel Carvalho hit a great freekick 74 minutes into the match. Hélder Amorim fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 78th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Marco Vale having to interfere. Sérgio Moniz recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 80th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Rui Pinheiro received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 82nd minute. Joaquim Trindade tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After a defensive mix-up in SC Esqueiros's zone, Hélder Amorim stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Marco Vale came out of the goal and Hélder Amorim tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Alexandre Baptista sent away a hard shot on goal in the 90th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Joaquim Trindade showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Alexandre Baptista, who was totally free with the ball in the 93rd minute. Hélder Amorim fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 95th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Marco Vale having to interfere. The referee blew the final whistle, and the away crowd roared, having watched Anagueis FC eke out a victory against a very well matched opponent.