League Play-Off

Azere
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Hermes Pimentel kicked off to start the match. André Alves kicked well hit freekick during the 3rd minute of the match. Hildeberto Amaro's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 5thth minute, Nuno Teixeira skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. After having played for 7 minutes, Adolfo Pires managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. SC Reveles's supporters crossed their fingers, but Adolfo Pires was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Hildeberto Amaro received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 13th minute. Nuno Teixeira tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 14th minute the ball was on its way in behind SC Reveles's goalkeeper Nuno Teixeira, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. After 15 played minutes SC Reveles got a freekick which was hit by Oliveira Vale. 23 minutes into the match, SC Reveles's goal looked a bit too open when Hermes Pimentel came free, but Nuno Teixeira reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Nuno Teixeira stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Hermes Pimentel's shot from short distance in the 24th minute. A collision led to SC Reveles getting a freekick after 25 minutes play. João Brás hit a great ball. After 28 minutes, Lázaro Belo mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Azere and the SC Reveles players grew even worse after the yellow card. After 28 played minutes Azere got a freekick which was hit by Lázaro Belo. Inácio Gomes received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 29th minute. Mateus Simões tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Hildeberto Amaro recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 32nd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. In the 33rd minute, Miguel Nunes hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Nuno Teixeira was out of position in the 35 minute of play, and Hermes Pimentel capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Hermes Pimentel really showed his touch with that goal: 1-1. 39 minutes into the match, SC Reveles's goalkeeper Nuno Teixeira had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Hildeberto Amaro. Disappointed in the 1-2 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Adolfo Pires to strike the kick off in the second half. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Adolfo Pires in the 59th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Mateus Simões prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 61st match minute, Azere was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Hermes Pimentel to maneuver through the defense. 62 minutes into the match, SC Reveles's Inácio Gomes sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Mateus Simões narrowly saved just below the crossbar. After 63 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for Azere! Azere's Mateus Simões played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Adolfo Pires in the 69th minute of play. The audience thought a goal was coming when Inácio Gomes got free with Mateus Simões in the 75th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. An unexpectedly hard shot by Hildeberto Amaro in the 77th minute of play forced SC Reveles's goalkeeper Nuno Teixeira to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Inácio Gomes who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 79thth minute tested the skills of Mateus Simões when he managed to save the team from getting behind. With a little luck, Azere's Mateus Simões got control of the ball when Inácio Gomes tried to sneak it across the goal line. Mateus Simões made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Adolfo Pires in the 84th minute of play. Adolfo Pires 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. 90 minutes in the game, Adolfo Pires fired away an excellent shot, which passed to the side of the right post without Mateus Simões having to interfere. Inácio Gomes 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. The Azere supporters were disappointed that their team didn't take anything from the match, despite matching SC Reveles's performance. The match ended with a win for SC Reveles.