League Play-Off

Serreleis
Spectators: 33 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) Afonso Rodrigues started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. Paulo Alves's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Manuel Veiga read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 8th minute of play. After having played for 9 minutes, Paulo Alves managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. SC Serreleis's supporters crossed their fingers, but Paulo Alves was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. After 10 played minutes Rochoso got a freekick which was hit by Carlos Delgado. Carlos Delgado fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 14th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Lourenço Costa having to interfere. SC Serreleis's Lourenço Costa played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ricardo Faro in the 17th minute of play. A collision led to Rochoso getting a freekick after 20 minutes play. Ricardo Faro hit a great ball. Lourenço Costa showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ricardo Faro, who was totally free with the ball in the 22nd minute. Vicente Nascimento sent away a hard shot on goal in the 25th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Manuel Veiga had great luck who in the 26thth minute grab hold of the ball when Vicente Nascimento from a short distance tried to put the ball inside the right post. With a little luck, Rochoso's Manuel Veiga got control of the ball when Paulo Alves tried to sneak it across the goal line. Rochoso's Manuel Veiga played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Vicente Nascimento in the 31st minute of play. If Paulo Alves had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 35th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 38 minutes into the match, SC Serreleis's goal looked a bit too open when Ricardo Faro came free, but Lourenço Costa reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Afonso Rodrigues in the 39th minute of play forced SC Serreleis's goalkeeper Lourenço Costa to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Afonso Rodrigues in the 42nd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Lourenço Costa prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Lourenço Costa made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Ricardo Faro in the 44th minute of play. In the 48th minute, Manuel Lopes hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 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.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Vicente Nascimento was the one to do the kick off. Paulo Alves recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 55th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Manuel Lopes kicked well hit freekick during the 56th minute of the match. Lourenço Costa was in exellent shape and made a fantastic save when he, in the 59th minute of the match, managed to get hold of the ball after a long shot from Paulo Rocha. Paulo Alves sent away a hard shot on goal in the 67th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 69th minute the ball was on its way in behind Rochoso's goalkeeper Manuel Veiga, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Lourenço Costa made an important save on a dangerous shot by Ricardo Faro in the 75th minute. Rodrigo Viegas hit a great freekick 83 minutes into the match. 86 minutes into the match, SC Serreleis's goalkeeper Lourenço Costa had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Abel Moreira. Vicente Nascimento received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 89th minute. Manuel Veiga tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 92 minutes into the match, Afonso Rodrigues had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Lourenço Costa. SC Serreleis's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Afonso Rodrigues was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-2. Rochoso's Manuel Veiga played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Paulo Alves in the 96th minute of play. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Manuel Lopes during the 97th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 97th match minute, Rochoso was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Manuel Lopes to maneuver through the defense. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Rochoso had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.