League Play-Off

Refega
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Manuel Carneiro got the match started through his kick off. In the 19th minute the ball was on its way in behind SC Refega's goalkeeper Carlos Simões, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. In the 20th minute, Fernando Pinho hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Alexandre Alves in the 21st minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Carlos Simões prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 23rd minute, Manuel Carneiro 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. After 25 played minutes SC Refega got a freekick which was hit by Pedro Coelho. In the 33rd minute Manuel Esteves shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Carlos Simões saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Fernando Pinho hit a great freekick 33 minutes into the match. Manuel Esteves fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 35th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Carlos Simões having to interfere. Alexandre Alves recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 36th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. The audience thought a goal was coming when Diogo Guarda got free with Rogério Bessa in the 46th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 0-0 after a close first half.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Manuel Esteves to make the kick off. In the 51st minute, Fernando Campos made a precise shot to the right of Rogério Bessa. Pocarica FC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-0. Rogério Bessa made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Manuel Carneiro in the 62nd minute of play. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Manuel Carneiro in the 63rd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Rogério Bessa prevented the ball from getting in the gole. 65 minutes into the match, Manuel Esteves dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Carlos Simões, 1-1. Alexandre Alves struck a weak shot in the 68th minute. Carlos Simões didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Pocarica FC. An unexpectedly hard shot by Manuel Esteves in the 76th minute of play forced SC Refega's goalkeeper Carlos Simões to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Rogério Bessa stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Diogo Guarda's shot from short distance in the 78th minute. In the 79th match minute, Pocarica FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Pedro Azevedo to maneuver through the defense. When Pocarica FC's Manuel Esteves in the 82nd minute got a chance for a shot 82nd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye SC Refega's goalie prevented a goal. With a little luck, SC Refega's Carlos Simões got control of the ball when Alexandre Alves tried to sneak it across the goal line. 85 minutes into the game, Manuel Carneiro cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 2-1. Rogério Bessa was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. 91 minutes into the game, Eusébio Correia was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. SC Refega's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Pocarica FC the free kick. The crowd rose to their feet as Manuel Esteves kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Carlos Simões. That made the score 2-2 in the 93 minute of play. Alexandre Alves sent away a hard shot on goal in the 98th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The second half was just like the first, even and exciting. The match ended in a draw.