League Play-Off

Estadio Nobar
Spectators: 33 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Alexandre Porto made the kick off which started today's match. In the 3rd minute, André Paiva hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Nobar FC's Rodrigo Viana got a good chance for a goal in the 5th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. An unexpectedly hard shot by Gonçalo Vieira in the 6th minute of play forced Cruzamento FC's goalkeeper Marco Cruz to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Alexandre Porto's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Armando Ferro read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 8th minute of play. If Rodrigo Viana had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 12th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. In the 14th minute David Freitas shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Armando Ferro saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Marco Assis kicked well hit freekick during the 14th minute of the match. David Freitas fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 15th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Armando Ferro having to interfere. An unexpectedly hard shot by David Freitas in the 25th minute of play forced Nobar FC's goalkeeper Armando Ferro to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Marco Cruz showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Gonçalo Vieira, who was totally free with the ball in the 31st minute. Rodrigo Viana sent away a hard shot on goal in the 33rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Gonçalo Vieira fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 34th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Marco Cruz having to interfere. In the 39thth minute of the game Alexandre Porto who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Nobar FC's Armando Ferro was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. David Freitas fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 44th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Armando Ferro having to interfere. After a defensive mix-up in Nobar FC's zone, David Freitas stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Armando Ferro came out of the goal and David Freitas tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After the first half Cruzamento FC were leading 0-1. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

The wind increased when Gonçalo Vieira made the kick off in the second half. In the 52nd match minute, Cruzamento FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Hugo Vieira to maneuver through the defense. Marco Cruz showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Gonçalo Vieira, who was totally free with the ball in the 56th minute. If Rodrigo Viana had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 56th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The supporters of Nobar FC booed when Cruzamento FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 57 match minutes in a wonderful position. André Paiva didn't get a good kick on the ball. Nobar FC's Rodrigo Viana got a good chance for a goal in the 59th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Nobar FC's Armando Ferro proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 63rd minute of the match, managed to save Nobar FC from getting a goal against them. The referee felt a red card was in order, 66 minutes into the game, when Vasco Cruz put in a rough tackle. In a very dangerous position, a player in Nobar FC fell when an opponent tried to get the ball from him in the 65th minute. Penalty! The referee gave Cruzamento FC a penalty, 68 minutes into the game. The penalty shot was made by Diogo Amorim, who made a well placed shot into the net to the right of Nobar FC's Armando Ferro. 0-2. If Alexandre Porto had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 71st minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. If Rodrigo Viana had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 74th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Marco Assis sent away a hard shot on goal in the 75th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. If David Freitas had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 77th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Armando Ferro took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Alexandre Porto, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Rodrigo Viana fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 90th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Marco Cruz having to interfere. Abel Domingues hit a great freekick 99 minutes into the match. 100 minutes into the match, Cruzamento FC's Diogo Amorim broke free and took a long shot that unfortunately flew wide. A fine initiative that could have resulted in a goal. The Nobar FC supporters were disappointed that their team didn't take anything from the match, despite matching Cruzamento FC's performance. The match ended with a win for Cruzamento FC.