League Play-Off

Estadio Taipadas
Spectators: 33 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Raul Moura got the match started through his kick off. An unexpectedly hard shot by Rui Brás in the 5th minute of play forced SC Taipadas's goalkeeper Raul Vale to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Rui Brás received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 9th minute. Raul Vale tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Raul Vale made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Rui Brás in the 11th minute of play. Cristóvão Morais took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Raul Moura, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 27 played minutes SC Taipadas got a freekick which was hit by Xavier Maia. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Raul Moura in the 30th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Cristóvão Morais prevented the ball from getting in the gole. An unexpectedly hard shot by Diamantino Aleixo in the 33rd minute of play forced SC Taipadas's goalkeeper Raul Vale to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Diamantino Aleixo took the ball and in the 36 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Raul Vale. Raul Vale dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-1. SC Taipadas's Raul Vale played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Diamantino Aleixo in the 40th minute of play. In the 42nd minute, Júlio Vale hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After the first half Manteigas FC were leading 0-1. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

In the 54th minute, Raul Moura left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The SC Taipadas fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 1-1. Cristóvão Morais made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Alberto Coelho in the 58th minute of play. 62 minutes into the match, SC Taipadas's goal looked a bit too open when Diamantino Aleixo came free, but Raul Vale reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Alberto Coelho received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 64th minute. Cristóvão Morais tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Xavier Maia recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 74th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Raul Vale didn't succeed in stopping the ball in the 79th minute, which inside left pole to 1-2. Raul Vale took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Diamantino Aleixo, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Cristóvão Morais showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Alberto Coelho, who was totally free with the ball in the 83rd minute. Raul Vale took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Diamantino Aleixo, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Raul Moura received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 89th minute. Cristóvão Morais tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Raul Moura received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 92nd minute. Cristóvão Morais tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Alberto Coelho received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 96th minute. Cristóvão Morais tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The Manteigas FC supporters could be heard counting down the last seconds of the match. They errupted in celebration when the whistle blew, knowing Manteigas FC would go home with victory in their luggage after a match that easily could have ended differently.