League Play-Off

Estadio Trofa
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) Amílcar Figueiredo kicked well hit freekick during the 3rd minute of the match. In the 4th minute the ball was on its way in behind Trogal's goalkeeper Jorge Mendes, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. If Filipe Anjos had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 5th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After a rather tough play, Trofa FC's Rui Maia got a free kick in the 7th minute. If Filipe Anjos had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 9th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. João Bessa received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 16th minute. Jorge Mendes tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. If Miguel Brás had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 20th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. João Bessa received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 22nd minute. Jorge Mendes tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The supporters of Trogal booed when Trofa FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 25 match minutes in a wonderful position. Rui Maia didn't get a good kick on the ball. Jorge Mendes made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Miguel Brás in the 28th minute of play. During the 38th minute of the match Rui Maia completely mistimed his tackle and brought down his opponent. The referee gave Rui Maia a yellow card, his second in the match, which meant he could no longer take part in the game. Rui Maia kicked well hit freekick during the 39th minute of the match. After having played for 44 minutes, João Bessa managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Trofa FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but João Bessa was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. The score stood at 0-0 when the half time whistle went. Both sets of players seemed reasonably pleased with how the match was going.

Filipe Anjos sent away a hard shot on goal in the 59th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The supporters of Trogal booed when Trofa FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 60 match minutes in a wonderful position. António Fernandes didn't get a good kick on the ball. Filipe Anjos received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 63rd minute. Filipe Esteves tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Filipe Esteves made an important save on a dangerous shot by Filipe Anjos in the 67th minute. Heitor Maia's late challenge caught a Trofa FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Heitor Maia helped the player get up and apologised. The supporters of Trofa FC booed when Trogal was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 68 match minutes in a wonderful position. Heitor Maia didn't get a good kick on the ball. If Filipe Anjos had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 83rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling João Bessa in the 93rd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Jorge Mendes prevented the ball from getting in the gole. 95 minutes into the match, Trofa FC's goalkeeper Filipe Esteves had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Filipe Anjos. Filipe Anjos recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 97th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Both teams had looked equal from kick-off, and no-one was surprised when the match finally ended in a draw.