League Play-Off

Estadio Ranholas
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) In the 5th minute, Máximo Novais hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 14 minutes into the game, Roman Peralta was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Portelada's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave SC Ranholas the free kick. Vivaldo Taveira made an important save on a dangerous shot by Nuno Aleixo in the 16th minute. After recieving a nice pass, SC Ranholas's Mariano Neto tried to score from far away in the 20th minute, but the ball went over the crossbar. Vivaldo Taveira took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Gonçalo Veiga, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Nuno Aleixo struck a weak shot in the 28th minute. Vivaldo Taveira didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for SC Ranholas. In the 31st minute, Portelada's goalie took a deep sigh of relief after Nuno Aleixo fired away a hard shot that went just outside the left post. 32 minutes into the game, Gonçalo Veiga cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 2-0. Vivaldo Taveira was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Afonso Pacheco sent away a hard shot on goal in the 36th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 38th match minute, Portelada was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Erik Rosado to maneuver through the defense. Nuno Aleixo fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 42nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Vivaldo Taveira having to interfere. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 2-0 at half-time.

Gonçalo Veiga fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 53rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Vivaldo Taveira having to interfere. 57 minutes into the match, Portelada's goal looked a bit too open when Gonçalo Veiga came free, but Vivaldo Taveira reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 60 minutes into the match, Portelada's goal looked a bit too open when Diamantino Rodrigues came free, but Vivaldo Taveira reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Herberto Melo sent away a hard shot on goal in the 77th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Gonçalo Veiga received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 83rd minute. Vivaldo Taveira tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. SC Ranholas's Joaquim Valente played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Hipólito Alvarenga in the 85th minute of play. Sérgio Amorim hit a great freekick 88 minutes into the match. In the 95th minute of the match Heitor Paredes sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Vivaldo Taveira skillfully saved the ball. SC Ranholas walked away with a well-earned victory that was much celebrated by the crowd.