League Play-Off

Poco
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) José Trindade made the kick off and thus started the match. Catarino Pedroso's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Emílio Machado read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 4th minute of play. After 4 played minutes Poco FC got a freekick which was hit by Cândido Costa. If Tiago Lima had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 10th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Bostochao's goalkeeper couldn't reach when José Trindade 11 minutes into the game got a good kick on the ball which found its way into goal just inside left pole. 1-0. Emílio Machado made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from António Monteiro in the 14th minute of play. José Trindade struck a weak shot in the 17th minute. Francisco Reis didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Poco FC. Francisco Reis showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from José Trindade in the 20th minute of the match. Bostochao's Catarino Pedroso got a good chance for a goal in the 22nd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. If Tiago Lima had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 25th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Francisco Reis showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from José Trindade, who was totally free with the ball in the 27th minute. Catarino Pedroso received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 28th minute. Emílio Machado tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. José Trindades short, quick shot in the 30thth minute got Francisco Reis to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. A hard shot 31 in the game by Tiago Lima from a close distance when the talented Francisco Reis managed to make a qualified save. Bostochao's players were relieved. In the 34th minute, José Trindade left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Poco FC fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 2-0. After some careless play in the Poco FC defense, António Monteiro kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Emílio Machado. The Poco FC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Emílio Machado should have stopped the shot. No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 2-1 at half-time.

After a rather tough play, Poco FC's José Alves got a free kick in the 54th minute. After some fancy dribbling in the 56th minute, José Trindade managed to get in a good position for a shot. Poco FC's supporters rose to their feet, but José Trindade was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Francisco Reis breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Emílio Machado showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Catarino Pedroso in the 61st minute of the match. António Monteiro 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. António Monteiro received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 64th minute. Emílio Machado tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Emílio Machado stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Catarino Pedroso's shot from short distance in the 67th minute. The supporters of Poco FC booed when Bostochao was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 69 match minutes in a wonderful position. Fernando Moutinho didn't get a good kick on the ball. After some fancy dribbling in the 71st minute, Tiago Lima managed to get in a good position for a shot. Poco FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Tiago Lima was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Francisco Reis breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Francisco Reis showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from José Trindade in the 72nd minute of the match. Tiago Lima struck a weak shot in the 78th minute. Francisco Reis didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Poco FC. Francisco Reis didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from José Trindade went, in the 82nd minute, to the upper right corner, 3-1 was the resulting score. 94 minutes into the game, Catarino Pedroso recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Emílio Machado. Catarino Pedroso showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 3-2. Poco FC's supporters were highly satisfied with the result. They cheered their team of the pitch, having watched them win a very even match.