Estadio Melo
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25,
Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Armando Lima made the kick off which started today's match. João Leite took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Carlos Pinto, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When Júlio Trindade came up free with the goalie in the 5th minute, the Gontije fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Júlio Trindade couldn't finish the play. Manuel Pinheiro sent away a hard shot on goal in the 6th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Melo's João Macedo came free and shot a quick shot against goal 10 minutes in the game, fortunately João Leite had problems saving as it came toward the left post. In the 12th minute the ball was on its way in behind Melo's goalkeeper Nuno Mota, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. In the 13th match minute, Melo was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Daniel Leão to maneuver through the defense. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by José Nascimento during the 15th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. The supporters of Gontije booed when Melo was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 15 match minutes in a wonderful position. José Nascimento didn't get a good kick on the ball. After a defensive mix-up in Melo's zone, Júlio Trindade stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Nuno Mota came out of the goal and Júlio Trindade tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. When António Leal fell near the penalty area in the 20th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Gontije's protests and gave António Leal a yellow card for diving instead. The supporters of Melo booed when Gontije was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 20 match minutes in a wonderful position. António Leal didn't get a good kick on the ball. The long shot by Rui Marques in the 21st minute really tested João Leite's skills. The ball was on its way into the goal to the left of him when he managed to stretch himself and save the shot and avoid a goal. In the 22nd minute Armando Lima shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but João Leite saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Manuel Pinheiro struck a weak shot in the 24th minute. Nuno Mota didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Gontije. Carlos Pinto hit a great freekick 27 minutes into the match. If Manuel Pinheiro had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 28th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 31st match minute, Melo was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Joaquim Simões to maneuver through the defense. Daniel Leão's late challenge caught a Gontije's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Daniel Leão helped the player get up and apologised. In the 40th match minute, Melo was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Daniel Leão to maneuver through the defense. In the 41st minute, Fábio Miranda sent off a long shot on goal, but the shot was nowhere near the goal and Melo's Nuno Mota didn't even have to move. Nuno Mota took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Manuel Pinheiro, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. António Leal sent away a hard shot on goal in the 46th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance.
The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Júlio Trindade was the one to do the kick off. In the 54th minute, Júlio Trindade got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. After a defensive mix-up in Melo's zone, Manuel Pinheiro stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Nuno Mota came out of the goal and Manuel Pinheiro tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After some fancy dribbling in the 57th minute, Júlio Trindade managed to get in a good position for a shot. Gontije's supporters rose to their feet, but Júlio Trindade was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Nuno Mota breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Manuel Pinheiro recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 60th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Nuno Mota stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Júlio Trindade's shot from short distance in the 63rd minute. 64 minutes into the game, Carlos Correia was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Gontije's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Melo the free kick. In the 64th match minute, Gontije was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Carlos Correia to maneuver through the defense. Armando Lima struck a weak shot in the 69th minute. João Leite didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Melo. After a rather tough play, Gontije's Carlos Correia got a free kick in the 70th minute. After a rather tough play, Gontije's Carlos Correia got a free kick in the 74th minute. Nuno Mota didn't succeed in stopping the ball in the 81st minute, which inside left pole to 0-1. If Manuel Pinheiro had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 86th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 93 minutes into the game, Gontije's Manuel Pinheiro nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Nuno Mota made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-2. Gontije played a much better game than Melo and deserved their victory. The Melo players were clearly disappointed as they left the ground.
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