League Play-Off

Canicos
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Pedro Aguiar made the kick off which started today's match. 6 minutes into the match, Canicos FC's goal looked a bit too open when Fábio Neves came free, but Carlos Alves reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 12th match minute, Remostia FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Sérgio Faro to maneuver through the defense. Sérgio Faro charged in rather forcefully in the 15th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Sérgio Faro the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. The supporters of Canicos FC booed when Remostia FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 15 match minutes in a wonderful position. Sérgio Faro didn't get a good kick on the ball. 16 minutes into the match, Sérgio Campos sent off a long shot that looked like it was going straight into the goal, but because Américo Faro threw himself in his full length he managed to grip the ball by the left post, and there was no goal for Sérgio Campos this time. In the 17th minute, Sérgio Campos hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Carlos Guarda kicked well hit freekick during the 20th minute of the match. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Pedro Aguiar in the 27th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Américo Faro saved Remostia FC from getting behind. A hard shot 31 in the game by Carlos Guarda from a close distance when the talented Américo Faro managed to make a qualified save. Remostia FC's players were relieved. In the 39th match minute, Canicos FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Afonso Vaz to maneuver through the defense. When Remostia FC's Fábio Neves in the 41st minute got a chance for a shot 41st didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Canicos FC's goalie prevented a goal. 42 minutes into the game, Canicos FC's Carlos Guarda nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Américo Faro made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-0. Paulo Ramos hit a great freekick 46 minutes into the match. Remostia FC's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Filipe Viana in the 49th minute.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Fábio Neves made a kick off. 53 minutes into the match, Fábio Neves dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Carlos Alves, 1-1. Américo Faro made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Pedro Aguiar in the 59th minute of play. Pedro Aguiar received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 64th minute. Américo Faro tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Carlos Guarda hit a great freekick 66 minutes into the match. With a little luck, Canicos FC's Carlos Alves got control of the ball when Carlos Borges tried to sneak it across the goal line. After 71 minutes of play Remostia FC's Sérgio Faro was too eager in his attempt to stop his opponent and brought him down. With that he got his second yellow card and was ordered off the ground. After a rather tough play, Remostia FC's Sérgio Faro got a free kick in the 72nd minute. 74 minutes into the match, Remostia FC's Carlos Borges sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Carlos Alves narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Carlos Guarda sent away a hard shot on goal in the 75th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. In the 79th minute, Pedro Aguiar 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. Carlos Guarda fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 80th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Américo Faro having to interfere. Américo Faro showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Carlos Guarda, who was totally free with the ball in the 87th minute. The audience thought a goal was coming when Carlos Borges got free with Carlos Alves in the 92nd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Carlos Guarda sent away a hard shot on goal in the 94th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Pedro Aguiar sent away a hard shot on goal in the 96th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Both teams had looked equal from kick-off, and no-one was surprised when the match finally ended in a draw.