League Play-Off

Eusébio Ferreira
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Jacob Esteves started the match with the kick off. Sabino Silveira took the ball and in the 4 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Patrício Álvares. Patrício Álvares dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-0. In the 10th minute Aparício Marinho shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Patrício Álvares saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 14th minute, Sabino Silveira made a precise shot to the right of Patrício Álvares. sporting's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 2-0. In the 21st match minute, sporting was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Valério Baião to maneuver through the defense. Hamilton Caeiro took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Honorato Lameirinhas, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The crowd rose to their feet as Futebol Cube Benfica's Aparício Marinho slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Patrício Álvares. That made the score 3-0 after 33 minutes of play. Sabino Silveira received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 40th minute. Patrício Álvares tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Sabino Silveira struck a weak shot in the 46th minute. Patrício Álvares didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Futebol Cube Benfica. No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 3-0 at half-time.

sporting's Patrício Álvares played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Aparício Marinho in the 51st minute of play. Patrício Álvares made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Aparício Marinho in the 60th minute of play. When Futebol Cube Benfica's Aparício Marinho 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 sporting's goalie prevented a goal. In the 61stth minute of the game Aparício Marinho who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but sporting's Patrício Álvares was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Hamilton Caeiro was a little too slow when Hilário Simões got a fine hit on the ball which went right into the goal in the 64th minute. The score was now 3-1. The audience was convinced that Sabino Silveira's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Patrício Álvares was relentless in the 69th minute of the game. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Aparício Marinho in the 70th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Patrício Álvares saved sporting from getting behind. sporting's Patrício Álvares played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Sabino Silveira in the 71st minute of play. In the 76th minute Jacob Esteves shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Hamilton Caeiro saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Amadeu Nunes kicked well hit freekick during the 78th minute of the match. Hamilton Caeiro showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Hilário Simões, who was totally free with the ball in the 80th minute. Patrício Álvares showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Aparício Marinho, who was totally free with the ball in the 82nd minute. Patrício Álvares made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Sabino Silveira in the 84th minute of play. sporting's Patrício Álvares played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Sabino Silveira in the 85th minute of play. Hamilton Caeiro acted impressively in front of the goal and made a superb save when he, in the 89th minute, took the ball on the long shot from Daniel Póvoas. Aparício Marinho sent away a hard shot on goal in the 91st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 93 minutes into the match, sporting's goal looked a bit too open when Sabino Silveira came free, but Patrício Álvares reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Sabino Silveira sent away a hard shot on goal in the 94th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The crowd rose to their feet and cheered when the referee blew the final whistle. Futebol Cube Benfica had won after a very even match.