League Play-Off

Lakatus Stadium
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) SC Bispeira's Ronaldo Brochado 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. Germano Macedo stood somewhat misplaced when Valdemar Estrela came free in front of goal and shot 1-0 to the left of him in the 8 minute. If Valdemar Estrela had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 16th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Jairo Belo sent away a hard shot on goal in the 19th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 20 minutes into the match, SC Bispeira's goalkeeper Germano Macedo had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Mauro Paixão. Ronaldo Brochado fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 26th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without António Bessa having to interfere. Marco Fraga fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 28th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without António Bessa having to interfere. After 30 minutes, Marco Fraga made it 1-1 with a short kick to the right side. Lakatus United's António Bessa tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. In the 34th minute, one of Lakatus United:s players had the ball in front of the goal but got pushed and fell. The referee felt it was an obvious case and blew a penalty for Lakatus United. Ronaldo Brochado sent away a hard shot on goal in the 40th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Marco Fraga sent away a hard shot on goal in the 46th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Luck had favoured the away team in the first, and they walked off with a 1-2 lead.

Marco Fraga sent away a hard shot on goal in the 59th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Marco Fraga in the 65th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck António Bessa prevented the ball from getting in the gole. António Bessa took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ronaldo Brochado, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Valdemar Estrela in the 71st managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Germano Macedo saved SC Bispeira from getting behind. 76 minutes into the match, Lakatus United's goal looked a bit too open when Ronaldo Brochado came free, but António Bessa reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After a defensive mix-up in Lakatus United's zone, Marco Fraga stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. António Bessa came out of the goal and Marco Fraga tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Germano Macedo made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Valdemar Estrela in the 85th minute of play. After some fancy dribbling in the 89th minute, Valdemar Estrela managed to get in a good position for a shot. Lakatus United's supporters rose to their feet, but Valdemar Estrela was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Germano Macedo breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Mauro Paixão fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 91st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Germano Macedo having to interfere. The referee blew the final whistle, and the away crowd roared, having watched SC Bispeira eke out a victory against a very well matched opponent.