League Play-Off

Estadio Paiagua
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Bento Assunção made the kick off which started today's match. In the 6th minute the ball was on its way in behind Paiagua FC's goalkeeper André Leite, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Cristóvão Leal fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 7th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without André Leite having to interfere. In the 10th minute Tiago Gueifão shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but André Leite saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 14th minute the ball was on its way in behind Paiagua FC's goalkeeper André Leite, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Tiago Gueifão fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 17th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without André Leite having to interfere. Lúcio Queirós received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 19th minute. Cristóvão Setúbal tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 20th match minute, Rodas FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Nuno Resende to maneuver through the defense. A collision led to Rodas FC getting a freekick after 22 minutes play. Luís Domingues hit a great ball. After some careless play in the Rodas FC defense, Lúcio Queirós kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Cristóvão Setúbal. The Rodas FC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Cristóvão Setúbal should have stopped the shot. André Leite made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Tiago Gueifão in the 36th minute of play. Cristóvão Setúbal showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Bento Assunção, who was totally free with the ball in the 37th minute. Lúcio Queirós received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 44th minute. Cristóvão Setúbal tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 47th minute, Nuno Resende hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Cristóvão Leal was the one to do the kick off. The audience thought a goal was coming when Nuno Resende got free with André Leite in the 53rd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Cristóvão Leal fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 54th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without André Leite having to interfere. Filipe Vaz charged in rather forcefully in the 57th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Filipe Vaz the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 58th match minute, Rodas FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Filipe Vaz to maneuver through the defense. Hélder Pereira received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 60th minute. Cristóvão Setúbal tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Gabriel Antunes during the 61st minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 61st match minute, Rodas FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Gabriel Antunes to maneuver through the defense. Cristóvão Leal received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 65th minute. André Leite tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Nuno Resende's late challenge caught a Paiagua FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Nuno Resende helped the player get up and apologised. The supporters of Paiagua FC booed when Rodas FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 69 match minutes in a wonderful position. Nuno Resende didn't get a good kick on the ball. Rui Porto hit a great freekick 71 minutes into the match. After a defensive mix-up in Paiagua FC's zone, Tiago Gueifão stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. André Leite came out of the goal and Tiago Gueifão tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Tiago Gueifão received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 77th minute. André Leite tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 80 minutes into the match, Paiagua FC's goal looked a bit too open when Luís Domingues came free, but André Leite reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 89 minutes into the game, Rodas FC's Tiago Gueifão nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. André Leite made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-1. After 94 minutes of play Rodas FC's Nuno Resende 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. Gabriel Antunes was shown his second yellow card after 98 minutes, following a rather ugly tackle on opponent. That was the end of his participation in the match. Gabriel Antunes hit a great freekick 98 minutes into the match. Cristóvão Setúbal showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Bento Assunção, who was totally free with the ball in the 100th minute. Rodas FC were unable to convert their possession into goals, allowing Paiagua FC to leave the ground with a draw.