League Play-Off

Estadio Manteigas
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) Cristóvão Morais showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Cláudio Cruz in the 4th minute of the match. In the 6th minute, Cláudio Cruz left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Baralde FC fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-1. After 8 played minutes Manteigas FC got a freekick which was hit by Emílio Cabral. Baralde FC's Raul Viana couldn't find anyone to pass the ball to, so he shot a long shot towards the goal in the 9th minute. The shot went wide which resulted in a goal kick for Manteigas FC. If Diamantino Aleixo had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 12th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Manteigas FC's Cristóvão Morais played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Cláudio Cruz in the 20th minute of play. 27 minutes into the game, Hugo Cruz was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Manteigas FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Baralde FC the free kick. After 27 played minutes Manteigas FC got a freekick which was hit by Hugo Cruz. In the 28th minute, one of Manteigas FC:s players had the ball in front of the goal but got pushed and fell. The referee felt it was an obvious case and blew a penalty for Manteigas FC. Paulo Brás hit a great freekick 35 minutes into the match. Cristóvão Morais came out of the goal in the 36th minute to try and stop a shot by Baralde FC's Emanuel Pedroso. But to his dismay, Emanuel Pedroso quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 0-3. The audience was convinced that Diamantino Aleixo's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Oliveira Viana was relentless in the 46th minute of the game.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Cláudio Cruz to make the kick off. In the 51st match minute, Baralde FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Viriato Sá to maneuver through the defense. Cristóvão Morais had in the 55thth minute some difficulties stopping Raul Viana's well aimed penalty as it nearly passed him on his left side, but he still managed to hold the ball. 57 minutes into the game, Manteigas FC's Rui Brás nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Oliveira Viana made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-3. If Fernando Viegas had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 73rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Manteigas FC's attack was well implemented in the 78th minute, but when Rui Brás was about to shoot he didn't get a good hit on the ball and it hit the crossbar and flew over. Goal Kick. Diamantino Aleixo recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 79th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. A collision led to Baralde FC getting a freekick after 82 minutes play. Fernando Viegas hit a great ball. The free kick made by Baralde FC's Fernando Viegas led to a dangerous shot that went just outside the goal. Cristóvão Morais made a fantastic save in the 87th minute, when Fernando Viegas sent off a good shot on target. Cristóvão Morais was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Cláudio Cruz showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 2-4 in the 88 minute of play. Oliveira Viana came out of the goal in the 96th minute to try and stop a shot by Manteigas FC's Rui Brás. But to his dismay, Rui Brás quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 3-4. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. Baralde FC walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.