League Play-Off

Estadio Queen
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) FC WOMAN's Samuel Godinho 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. Vítor Queirós took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 9th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Gabriel Novais. FC WOMAN's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. Xavier Esteves took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Samuel Godinho, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Gabriel Novais took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Gonçalo Nogueira, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Caetano Cruz fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 19th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Xavier Esteves having to interfere. If Samuel Godinho had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 21st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 24 minutes into the match, Catarino Morais notched a goal, 0-1, to the right of FC WOMAN's Gabriel Novais. Gabriel Novais was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. In the 28th minute of the match Jorge Santos sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Gabriel Novais skillfully saved the ball. A collision led to FC WOMAN getting a freekick after 30 minutes play. Hugo Passos hit a great ball. Gonçalo Nogueira sent away a hard shot on goal in the 37th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. After 40 minutes, Catarino Morais made it 0-2 with a short kick to the right side. FC WOMAN's Gabriel Novais tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 0-2 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Catarino Morais to strike the kick off in the second half. 52 minutes into the match, Brunhedo's goal looked a bit too open when Samuel Godinho came free, but Xavier Esteves reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Cássio Taveira received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 54th minute. Xavier Esteves tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Gonçalo Nogueira's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 63rdth minute, Gabriel Novais skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. Vasco Moura hit a great freekick 66 minutes into the match. Xavier Esteves took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Cássio Taveira, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Xavier Esteves came out of the goal in the 74th minute to try and stop a shot by FC WOMAN's Cássio Taveira. But to his dismay, Cássio Taveira quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 1-2. After 77 played minutes FC WOMAN got a freekick which was hit by Hugo Passos. In the 81st minute, Brunhedo's Catarino Morais ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Gabriel Novais. Gabriel Novais yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 1-3. After having played for 89 minutes, Cássio Taveira managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. FC WOMAN's supporters crossed their fingers, but Cássio Taveira was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Henrique Melo kicked well hit freekick during the 91st minute of the match. Cássio Taveira received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 92nd minute. Xavier Esteves tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The supporters of FC WOMAN booed when Brunhedo was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 93 match minutes in a wonderful position. Afonso Torres didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 95th minute, Samuel Godinho 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. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. Brunhedo walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.