League Play-Off

Estadio Boieira
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) Roussada FC's Avelino Nascimento 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. The audience thought a goal was coming when Alberto Leão got free with Gastão Esteves in the 2nd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Joaquim Vides was astounded when the referee showed him the red card after a seemingly innocent challenge, 4 minutes into the match. In the 4th match minute, Roussada FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Joaquim Vides to maneuver through the defense. Bruno Leite's shot from long distance in the 5th minute was not bad at all, but Roussada FC's Gastão Esteves knew what was happening and pushed the ball into his arms just before it hit the right post. In the 9th minute, Silvério Gueifão hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Alberto Leão recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 10th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. After a rather tough play, Roussada FC's Aristides Fonseca got a free kick in the 17th minute. Manuel Pais kicked well hit freekick during the 21st minute of the match. The supporters of SC Boieira booed when Roussada FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 22 match minutes in a wonderful position. Manuel Pais didn't get a good kick on the ball. Alberto Leão could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 25th minute of the match, but Gastão Esteves made a huge save. 26 minutes into the match, Roussada FC's goal looked a bit too open when Afonso Macedo came free, but Gastão Esteves reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. SC Boieira's Alexandre Azevedo played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Avelino Nascimento in the 28th minute of play. Avelino Nascimento fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 30th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Alexandre Azevedo having to interfere. Gastão Esteves was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Oliveira Santos showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 2-0 in the 32 minute of play. Roussada FC's Gastão Esteves proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 38th minute of the match, managed to save Roussada FC from getting a goal against them. After having played for 40 minutes, Avelino Nascimento managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Roussada FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Avelino Nascimento was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. A hard, long distance shot from Oliveira Santos flew over the goal. 46 minutes into the match, Avelino Nascimento had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Alexandre Azevedo. SC Boieira's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Avelino Nascimento was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 2-1. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 2-1.

52 minutes into the match, Roussada FC's goal looked a bit too open when Afonso Macedo came free, but Gastão Esteves reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Alexandre Azevedo took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Manuel Pais, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The crowd rose to their feet as Avelino Nascimento kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Alexandre Azevedo. That made the score 2-2 in the 55 minute of play. In the 61stth minute of the game Avelino Nascimento who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but SC Boieira's Alexandre Azevedo was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. SC Boieira's defense didn't have a chance, in the 65th minute, when Avelino Nascimento scored to the left of an out of position Alexandre Azevedo, making the score, 2-3. Manuel Pais could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 69th minute of the match, but Alexandre Azevedo made a huge save. In the 76th minute Oliveira Santos shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Gastão Esteves saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Alexandre Azevedo took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Avelino Nascimento, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 80 minutes into the match, Roussada FC's goal looked a bit too open when Bruno Borba came free, but Gastão Esteves reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 81 minutes in the game, the ball went up into the seats when SC Boieira's Bruno Borba fired away a shot that was just a little bit too high. He walked away shaking his head. Silvério Gueifão kicked well hit freekick during the 82nd minute of the match. Avelino Nascimento sent away a hard shot on goal in the 87th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. João Gomes kicked well hit freekick during the 89th minute of the match. Alberto Henriques got a throw-in 91 minutes in the game and the ball was received by Oliveira Santos. 94 minutes into the match, Bruno Borba notched a goal, 3-3, to the right of Roussada FC's Gastão Esteves. Gastão Esteves was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it.