League Play-Off

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Spectators: 33 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) Cândido Coelho recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 13th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. In the 22nd match minute, Marmelal was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by João Neto to maneuver through the defense. Alípio Prestes's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Francisco Nogueira read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 24th minute of play. After having played for 32 minutes, Cândido Coelho managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Marmelal's supporters crossed their fingers, but Cândido Coelho was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Francisco Nogueira showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Alípio Prestes in the 36th minute of the match. In the 39th minute Cristiano Figueiredo shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Josué Queirós saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Cristiano Figueiredo in the 41st minute of play forced PORTAZUL AC's goalkeeper Josué Queirós to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Josué Queirós took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Cristiano Figueiredo, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Marmelal's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Rui Jesus in the 45th minute. All the noise was coming from the home fans when the whistle went for half-time. The home team had fought hardest to put themselves in a deserved lead.

With a couple of smart ball manuevers Alexandre Peralta in the 56th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Francisco Nogueira saved Marmelal from getting behind. Marmelal's Francisco Nogueira played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Alexandre Peralta in the 59th minute of play. Marmelal's Francisco Nogueira played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Alípio Prestes in the 64th minute of play. 68 minutes into the match, PORTAZUL AC's Alípio Prestes sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Francisco Nogueira narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Alexandre Peralta in the 73rd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Francisco Nogueira prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Josué Queirós made an important save on a dangerous shot by Cândido Coelho in the 79th minute. After 85 played minutes PORTAZUL AC got a freekick which was hit by Veríssimo Onofre. Josué Queirós took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Cristiano Figueiredo, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 92 minutes, Alexandre Peralta mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the PORTAZUL AC and the Marmelal players grew even worse after the yellow card. In the 92nd minute, Alexandre Peralta hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Cristiano Figueiredo kicked well hit freekick during the 93rd minute of the match. 97 minutes into the game, one of Marmelal:s players got tackled near the goal, and the referee blew for a penalty. The referee gave PORTAZUL AC a penalty, 98 minutes into the game. The penalty shot was made by Norberto Simões, who made a well placed shot into the net to the right of Marmelal's Francisco Nogueira. 2-0.