League Play-Off

Sandoeira
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) Oliveira Bessa stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Frederico Calheiros's shot from short distance in the 7th minute. 9 minutes into the match, SC Sandoeira's Eusébio Setúbal sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Lucílio Ferro narrowly saved just below the crossbar. When Jorge Costa fell near the penalty area in the 21st minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored SC Sandoeira's protests and gave Jorge Costa a yellow card for diving instead. 22 minutes into the match, SC Mazes's Saúl Carvalhais broke free and took a long shot that unfortunately flew wide. A fine initiative that could have resulted in a goal. The attack was good, but when Rafael Maia in the 24th minute was about to shoot he didn't kick quite good enough and the ball went high over goal. If Francisco Palma had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 26th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. SC Mazes's Lucílio Ferro played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Rafael Maia in the 28th minute of play. Lucílio Ferro took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Rafael Maia, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. If Eusébio Setúbal had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 43rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 44th minute, Cândido Abrantes hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. If Rafael Maia had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 46th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After the first half SC Mazes were leading 0-1. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Frederico Calheiros stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Hélder Nascimento kicked well hit freekick during the 52nd minute of the match. If Francisco Palma had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 54th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. If Eusébio Setúbal had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 58th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 59th minute, Cândido Abrantes hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After some fancy dribbling in the 60th minute, Rafael Maia managed to get in a good position for a shot. SC Sandoeira's supporters rose to their feet, but Rafael Maia was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Lucílio Ferro breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. After 72 played minutes SC Sandoeira got a freekick which was hit by Gabriel Cruz. The long shot by Saúl Carvalhais in the 73rd minute really tested Oliveira Bessa's skills. The ball was on its way into the goal to the left of him when he managed to stretch himself and save the shot and avoid a goal. When Eusébio Setúbal came up free with the goalie in the 75th minute, the SC Sandoeira fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Eusébio Setúbal couldn't finish the play. 81 minutes into the match, SC Mazes's goal looked a bit too open when Eusébio Setúbal came free, but Lucílio Ferro reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Lucílio Ferro showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Eusébio Setúbal in the 82nd minute of the match. In the 84thth minute of the game Rafael Maia who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but SC Mazes's Lucílio Ferro was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. In the 92nd minute, Eusébio Setúbal made a precise shot to the right of Lucílio Ferro. SC Mazes's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 2-1. SC Sandoeira's supporters were highly satisfied with the result. They cheered their team of the pitch, having watched them win a very even match.