League Play-Off

Estadio Tesouro
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when João Cardoso made the kick off which started today's match. João Cardoso fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 5th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Fabiano Macedo having to interfere. Fabiano Macedo came out of the goal in the 7th minute to try and stop a shot by Tesouro's Cristóvão Figueiredo. But to his dismay, Cristóvão Figueiredo quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 1-0. An unexpectedly hard shot by Osvaldo Rebelo in the 10th minute of play forced Tesouro's goalkeeper Heitor Lopes to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Silvestre Taveira received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 15th minute. Heitor Lopes tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Heitor Lopes showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Osvaldo Rebelo in the 20th minute of the match. 20 minutes into the match, Osvaldo Rebelo had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Heitor Lopes. Tesouro's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Osvaldo Rebelo was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-1. After 23 played minutes Abrema FC got a freekick which was hit by Marcos Matos. Cristóvão Figueiredo received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 26th minute. Fabiano Macedo tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 30 minutes into the match, Silvestre Taveira notched a goal, 1-2, to the right of Tesouro's Heitor Lopes. Heitor Lopes was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Vicente Quental charged in rather forcefully in the 35th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Vicente Quental the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. The supporters of Tesouro booed when Abrema FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 35 match minutes in a wonderful position. Vicente Quental didn't get a good kick on the ball. If Cristóvão Figueiredo had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 37th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. An unexpectedly hard shot by João Cardoso in the 41st minute of play forced Abrema FC's goalkeeper Fabiano Macedo to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Silvestre Taveira sent away a hard shot on goal in the 43rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Disappointed in the 1-2 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

João Cardoso succeeded in the game's 55th minute to shoot an unreachable shot under the crossbar and scored - 2-2. When Tesouro's Cristóvão Figueiredo in the 60th minute got a chance for a shot 60th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Abrema FC's goalie prevented a goal. After a rather tough play, Abrema FC's Vicente Quental got a free kick in the 61st minute. Cristóvão Figueiredo struck a weak shot in the 62nd minute. Fabiano Macedo didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Tesouro. If Osvaldo Rebelo had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 64th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 67th match minute, Abrema FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Vicente Quental to maneuver through the defense. After having played for 68 minutes, Cristóvão Figueiredo managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Tesouro's supporters crossed their fingers, but Cristóvão Figueiredo was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Fabiano Macedo showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Cristóvão Figueiredo, who was totally free with the ball in the 71st minute. Vicente Quental kicked well hit freekick during the 71st minute of the match. Fabiano Macedo stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of João Cardoso's shot from short distance in the 75th minute. If João Cardoso had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 83rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Marcelo Ornelas during the 84th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Cristóvão Figueiredo fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 85th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Fabiano Macedo having to interfere. Cristóvão Figueiredo received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 88th minute. Fabiano Macedo tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Tesouro's Heitor Lopes played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Silvestre Taveira in the 93rd minute of play. Tesouro were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of Abrema FC for a fine match.