League Play-Off

Estadio f c gaiense
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Daniel Nascimento made the kick off which started today's match. André Dias sent away a hard shot on goal in the 3rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Fc Gaiolas's Daniel Nascimento got a good chance for a goal in the 12th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. 13 minutes into the match, SC Gradil's goalkeeper Nuno Veloso had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by André Dias. After some fancy dribbling in the 14th minute, Daniel Nascimento managed to get in a good position for a shot. Fc Gaiolas's supporters rose to their feet, but Daniel Nascimento was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Nuno Veloso breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Nivaldo Valverde charged in rather forcefully in the 18th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Nivaldo Valverde the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Fc Gaiolas made a substitution. Marco Almeida replaced André Dias. In the 19th match minute, SC Gradil was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Nivaldo Valverde to maneuver through the defense. In the 21st minute, Fc Gaiolas's Amílcar Alves ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Nuno Veloso. Nuno Veloso yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 2-0. Nivaldo Valverde was shown his second yellow card after 26 minutes, following a rather ugly tackle on opponent. That was the end of his participation in the match. After 27 played minutes SC Gradil got a freekick which was hit by Nivaldo Valverde. Nuno Veloso stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Daniel Nascimento's shot from short distance in the 28th minute. 33 minutes into the match, Fc Gaiolas's goal looked a bit too open when Adalberto Carvalhais came free, but Alexandre Paredes reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. SC Gradil's Nuno Veloso proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 34th minute of the match, managed to save SC Gradil from getting a goal against them. The supporters of Fc Gaiolas booed when SC Gradil was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 35 match minutes in a wonderful position. Norberto Valido didn't get a good kick on the ball. The supporters of SC Gradil booed when Fc Gaiolas was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 39 match minutes in a wonderful position. Marco Almeida didn't get a good kick on the ball. Gonçalo Salvado kicked well hit freekick during the 40th minute of the match. After 44 played minutes Fc Gaiolas got a freekick which was hit by Marco Almeida. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 2-0.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Adalberto Carvalhais was the one to do the kick off. Marco Almeida blasted a shot towards the goal in the 56th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Nuno Veloso having to make a save. A collision led to SC Gradil getting a freekick after 57 minutes play. Julião Lustosa hit a great ball. Daniel Nascimento fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 58th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Nuno Veloso having to interfere. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Daniel Nascimento in the 61st managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Nuno Veloso saved SC Gradil from getting behind. Nuno Veloso stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Daniel Nascimento's shot from short distance in the 62nd minute. Daniel Nascimento blasted a shot towards the goal in the 70th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Nuno Veloso having to make a save. Daniel Nascimento sent away a hard shot on goal in the 70th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Marco Almeida fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 75th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Nuno Veloso having to interfere. The audience was convinced that Daniel Nascimento's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Nuno Veloso was relentless in the 78th minute of the game. When Gonçalo Salvado fell near the penalty area in the 82nd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored SC Gradil's protests and gave Gonçalo Salvado a yellow card for diving instead. Daniel Nascimento received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 84th minute. Nuno Veloso tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Fc Gaiolas walked away with a well-earned victory that was much celebrated by the crowd.