League Play-Off

Estadio Parafita
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Rafael Cruz kicked off to start the match. Hugo Garcia fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 7th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Rogério Esteves having to interfere. Rogério Esteves showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Hugo Garcia, who was totally free with the ball in the 9th minute. After having played for 10 minutes, Américo Correia managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Cernadelo FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Américo Correia was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. In the 16th minute, Américo Correia 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. In the 19th minute, Parafita FC's Rafael Cruz dribbled the ball into the box and hit a shot with the outside of his foot, sending the keeper the wrong way. 1-0. Rafael Cruz recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 23rd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Américo Gomes during the 26th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After 26 played minutes Cernadelo FC got a freekick which was hit by Américo Gomes. Alfredo Morais kicked well hit freekick during the 27th minute of the match. In the 28th minute of the match Humberto Viana sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Ricardo Torres skillfully saved the ball. Hugo Garcia sent away a hard shot on goal in the 29th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Américo Correia fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 32nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Rogério Esteves having to interfere. If Rafael Cruz had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 37th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Marco Matos could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 39th minute of the match, but Ricardo Torres made a huge save. 43 minutes into the match, Parafita FC's goal looked a bit too open when Hugo Garcia came free, but Rogério Esteves reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 45 minutes into the match, Parafita FC's Marco Matos sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Ricardo Torres narrowly saved just below the crossbar. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 1-0.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Américo Correia made a kick off. After a defensive mix-up in Cernadelo FC's zone, Marco Matos stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Ricardo Torres came out of the goal and Marco Matos tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Ricardo Torres made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Rafael Cruz in the 54th minute of play. If Rafael Cruz had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 55th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After a rather tough play, Parafita FC's Jorge Leiria got a free kick in the 60th minute. If Rafael Cruz had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 66th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Rafael Cruz fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 68th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Ricardo Torres having to interfere. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Jorge Leiria in the 75th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Ricardo Torres saved Cernadelo FC from getting behind. Marco Matos sent away a hard shot on goal in the 77th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 78 minutes into the match, Cernadelo FC's goal looked a bit too open when Rafael Cruz came free, but Ricardo Torres reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 81 minutes into the game, Américo Correia recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Rogério Esteves. Américo Correia showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-1. A collision led to Cernadelo FC getting a freekick after 84 minutes play. Diogo Ribeiro hit a great ball. Parafita FC's Rogério Esteves proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 94th minute of the match, managed to save Parafita FC from getting a goal against them. Rogério Esteves showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Américo Correia, who was totally free with the ball in the 95th minute. Américo Correia sent away a hard shot on goal in the 97th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Both teams had looked equal from kick-off, and no-one was surprised when the match finally ended in a draw.