League Play-Off

Estádio da Luz
Spectators: 25 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 0, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Rogério Oliveira made the kick off which started today's match. Cândido Magalhães made an important save on a dangerous shot by Amílcar Ferro in the 6th minute. Fábio Henriques took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Duarte Jesus, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Fábio Henriques made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Duarte Jesus in the 12th minute of play. After some careless play in the Paz FC defense, Amílcar Ferro kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Cândido Magalhães. The Paz FC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Cândido Magalhães should have stopped the shot. In the 24th minute, Paz FC's Rui Nunes seemed to kick out at an opponent. The referee saw this and, surprisingly, showed Rui Nunes the red card, dismissing him from the pitch. The coaching staff of Paz FC protested bitterly, but the referee would have none of it, and Rui Nunes had no choice but to slowly walk off the pitch. Rui Azevedo walked up to take care of the penalty kick. He was aiming for the top corner, but the ball went just outside the post. 28 minutes into the match, Rogério Oliveira had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Cândido Magalhães. Paz FC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Rogério Oliveira was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 2-0. Eusébio Sá hit a great freekick 32 minutes into the match. Cândido Magalhães showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Rogério Oliveira, who was totally free with the ball in the 38th minute. João Faria sent away a hard shot on goal in the 41st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Delfim Marques struck a weak shot in the 45th minute. Cândido Magalhães didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Benfica. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 2-0 at half-time.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for João Faria to strike the kick off in the second half. In the 62nd minute, João Faria 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. Cândido Magalhães took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Rogério Oliveira, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 69th minute, Rogério Oliveira 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. If Rogério Oliveira had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 71st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Rogério Oliveira scored 3-0 in the 73rd match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Cândido Magalhães, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. 77 minutes into the game, Delfim Azevedo was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Paz FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Benfica the free kick. Delfim Azevedo kicked well hit freekick during the 77th minute of the match. Paz FC's Cândido Magalhães played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Amílcar Ferro in the 81st minute of play. In the 81st minute, Eusébio Sá hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After a defensive mix-up in Benfica's zone, João Faria stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Fábio Henriques came out of the goal and João Faria tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Benfica's fans were exulted and cheered after their team won in a match that could easily have gone the other way.