League Play-Off

Guadramil
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Gonçalo Vale made the kick off which started today's match. Eusébio Antunes made a fantastic save in the 3rd minute, when Duarte Simões sent off a good shot on target. Duarte Simões's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Eusébio Antunes read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 4th minute of play. Duarte Simões received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 7th minute. Eusébio Antunes tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. If Duarte Simões had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 9th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. If Duarte Simões had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 13th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Joaquim Valente fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 19th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Rafael Borges having to interfere. After some fancy dribbling in the 21st minute, Sérgio Fontes managed to get in a good position for a shot. Penamacor's supporters rose to their feet, but Sérgio Fontes was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Rafael Borges breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Joaquim Valente sent away a hard shot on goal in the 22nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Sérgio Fontes received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 24th minute. Rafael Borges tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Duarte Simões fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 28th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Eusébio Antunes having to interfere. After 29 played minutes Penamacor got a freekick which was hit by João Lopes. Duarte Simões's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Eusébio Antunes firmly grabbed it by the left post. In the 30th match minute, Penamacor was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Rafael Gonçalves to maneuver through the defense. Rafael Borges stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Joaquim Valente's shot from short distance in the 35th minute. In the 37th minute Joaquim Valente shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Rafael Borges saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Joaquim Valente sent away a hard shot on goal in the 40th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Gonçalo Vale fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 44th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Eusébio Antunes having to interfere. A collision led to Penamacor getting a freekick after 45 minutes play. Simão Pedroso hit a great ball. Eusébio Antunes took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Gonçalo Vale, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. João Lopes charged in rather forcefully in the 47th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed João Lopes the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. João Lopes hit a great freekick 47 minutes into the match. In the 49th match minute, Guadramil FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Joaquim Rocha to maneuver through the defense. After the first half the score was level. The break gave the players a chance to catch their breath, whilst the managers went over the tactics with them again.

The wind increased when Joaquim Valente made the kick off in the second half. A collision led to Penamacor getting a freekick after 55 minutes play. Inácio Miranda hit a great ball. In the 56th minute of the match Óscar Anjos shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Eusébio Antunes showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. 59 minutes into the game, Guadramil FC's Gonçalo Vale nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Eusébio Antunes made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-0. After some careless play in the Penamacor defense, Gonçalo Vale kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Eusébio Antunes. The Penamacor fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Eusébio Antunes should have stopped the shot. Gonçalo Vale received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 74th minute. Eusébio Antunes tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. When Guadramil FC's Duarte Simões, in the 84th minute, received a pass right in front of the net, it looked like a certain goal, but his shot went outside. A wasted opportunity for Guadramil FC. If Sérgio Fontes had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 87th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After 89 played minutes Guadramil FC got a freekick which was hit by Carlos Mota. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Joaquim Valente in the 90th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Rafael Borges prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Rafael Borges showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Joaquim Valente, who was totally free with the ball in the 92nd minute. Guadramil FC were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of Penamacor for a fine match.