League Play-Off

Talurdo
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) Âncora Praia Futebol Club's Adélio Serpa started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. Eusébio Zarco's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Pedro Cavaco read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 2nd minute of play. The crowd rose to their feet as SC Talurdo's Adão Póvoas slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Pedro Cavaco. That made the score 1-0 after 4 minutes of play. After a rather tough play, Âncora Praia Futebol Club's Adélio Serpa got a free kick in the 7th minute. After having played for 9 minutes, Adão Póvoas managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. SC Talurdo's supporters crossed their fingers, but Adão Póvoas was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Alexandre Mourão fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 11th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Pedro Cavaco having to interfere. Adão Póvoas received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 13th minute. Pedro Cavaco tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After having played for 15 minutes, Alexandre Mourão managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. SC Talurdo's supporters crossed their fingers, but Alexandre Mourão was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Âncora Praia Futebol Club's Pedro Cavaco played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Adão Póvoas in the 17th minute of play. Adão Póvoas received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 21st minute. Pedro Cavaco tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Eusébio Zarco sent away a hard shot on goal in the 24th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Alexandre Mourão in the 26thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Pedro Cavaco, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Alexandre Mourão in the 28thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Pedro Cavaco, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Pedro Cavaco made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Adão Póvoas in the 48th minute of play.

Alexandre Mourão recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 51st minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. The corner went over the outstretched arms of Âncora Praia Futebol Club's goalie and right to Adão Póvoas. He fired away a shot at goal, but the shot had too much spin, and it went just outside the goal. Âncora Praia Futebol Club's manager breathed a sigh of relief on the sidelines as his team had managed to escape an almost certain goal. 58 minutes into the match, Âncora Praia Futebol Club's goal looked a bit too open when Adão Póvoas came free, but Pedro Cavaco reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Adão Póvoas struck a weak shot in the 60th minute. Pedro Cavaco didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for SC Talurdo. Pedro Cavaco made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Adão Póvoas in the 62nd minute of play. After a defensive mix-up in Âncora Praia Futebol Club's zone, Adão Póvoas stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Pedro Cavaco came out of the goal and Adão Póvoas tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Alexandre Mourão took the ball and in the 69 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Pedro Cavaco. Pedro Cavaco dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 2-0. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Jarbas Quintela during the 75th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. A collision led to Âncora Praia Futebol Club getting a freekick after 75 minutes play. Jarbas Quintela hit a great ball. A collision led to Âncora Praia Futebol Club getting a freekick after 77 minutes play. Adélio Serpa hit a great ball. If Adão Póvoas had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 81st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After 82 played minutes Âncora Praia Futebol Club got a freekick which was hit by Artur Noronha. Adão Póvoas received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 85th minute. Pedro Cavaco tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 87 minutes into the match, Âncora Praia Futebol Club's goal looked a bit too open when Alexandre Mourão came free, but Pedro Cavaco reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Alexandre Mourão in the 89th minute of play forced Âncora Praia Futebol Club's goalkeeper Pedro Cavaco to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. When Cristiano Vasconcelos came up free with the goalie in the 91st minute, the SC Talurdo 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 Cristiano Vasconcelos couldn't finish the play. When Adão Póvoas came up free with the goalie in the 95th minute, the SC Talurdo 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 Adão Póvoas couldn't finish the play.