League Play-Off

Linhares
Spectators: 33 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) SC Bousende's Fernando Vale started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Ricardo Branco during the 2nd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. The supporters of Linhares FC booed when SC Bousende was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 2 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ricardo Branco didn't get a good kick on the ball. The supporters of Linhares FC booed when SC Bousende was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 7 match minutes in a wonderful position. Luís Monteiro didn't get a good kick on the ball. 14 minutes into the game, Vasco Gueifão was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. SC Bousende's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Linhares FC the free kick. Vasco Gueifão hit a great freekick 14 minutes into the match. In the 16th match minute, SC Bousende was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Manuel Reis to maneuver through the defense. Eusébio Gonçalves sent away a hard shot on goal in the 19th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Artur Carneiro took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Eusébio Gonçalves, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After some fancy dribbling in the 26th minute, Fernando Vale managed to get in a good position for a shot. SC Bousende's supporters rose to their feet, but Fernando Vale was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Domingos Domingues breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Jaime Lisboa's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Artur Carneiro firmly grabbed it by the left post. Domingos Domingues made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from André Andrade in the 34th minute of play. Eusébio Gonçalves fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 38th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Artur Carneiro having to interfere. After some fancy dribbling in the 40th minute, Fernando Vale managed to get in a good position for a shot. SC Bousende's supporters rose to their feet, but Fernando Vale was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Domingos Domingues breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Jaime Lisboa fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 42nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Artur Carneiro having to interfere. In the 46th minute, Paulo Leite hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The first half was very even, with the score at 0-0 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Eusébio Gonçalves was the one to do the kick off. Fernando Vale sent away a hard shot on goal in the 57th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Ricardo Branco got his second yellow card in the match during the 60th minute which meant that he had to leave the ground. The supporters of Linhares FC booed when SC Bousende was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 61 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ricardo Branco didn't get a good kick on the ball. Artur Carneiro took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Eusébio Gonçalves, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Jaime Lisboa fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 66th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Artur Carneiro having to interfere. If André Andrade had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 67th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Artur Carneiro made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Jaime Lisboa in the 79th minute of play. Artur Carneiro took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Eusébio Gonçalves, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After having played for 89 minutes, Filipe Branco managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Linhares FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Filipe Branco was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. SC Bousende's André Andrade got a good chance for a goal in the 92nd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Jaime Lisboa received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 94th minute. Artur Carneiro tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere.