League Play-Off

Serreleis
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Duarte Costa made the kick off which started today's match. If Isidoro Sanches had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 3rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After 7 played minutes Codeceira got a freekick which was hit by Jorge Fernandes. Murilo Vilalobos took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 7th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Mariano Macedo. Codeceira's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. In the 12th minute the ball was on its way in behind Codeceira's goalkeeper Mariano Macedo, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Murilo Vilalobos was astounded when the referee showed him the red card after a seemingly innocent challenge, 14 minutes into the match. The referee blew the whistle for a penalty in the 14th minute of the game. One of Alto da Eira FC:s players had nearly got his shirt torn off by an opponent while getting free in front of Codeceira:s goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Duarte Costa in the 22nd minute of play forced Alto da Eira FC's goalkeeper Mário Pinho to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Matias Ávila's late challenge caught a Codeceira's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Matias Ávila helped the player get up and apologised. In the 23rd match minute, Alto da Eira FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Matias Ávila to maneuver through the defense. After a defensive mix-up in Alto da Eira FC's zone, Duarte Costa stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Mário Pinho came out of the goal and Duarte Costa tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Duarte Costa received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 27th minute. Mário Pinho tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After some careless play in the Alto da Eira FC defense, Duarte Costa kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Mário Pinho. The Alto da Eira FC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Mário Pinho should have stopped the shot. After a rather tough play, Alto da Eira FC's Matias Ávila got a free kick in the 39th minute. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Duarte Costa in the 41st managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Mário Pinho saved Alto da Eira FC from getting behind. Isidoro Sanches received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 45th minute. Mariano Macedo tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Mário Pinho took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Duarte Costa, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 0-2 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Isidoro Sanches was the one to do the kick off. Rui Magalhães hit a great freekick 51 minutes into the match. Mário Pinho made a fantastic save in the 57th minute, when Filipe Azevedo sent off a good shot on target. Duarte Costa fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 68th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Mário Pinho having to interfere. When Jorge Fernandes fell near the penalty area in the 76th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Codeceira's protests and gave Jorge Fernandes a yellow card for diving instead. After a rather tough play, Codeceira's Jorge Fernandes got a free kick in the 76th minute. The referee blew the whistle for a penalty in the 81st minute of the game. One of Alto da Eira FC:s players had nearly got his shirt torn off by an opponent while getting free in front of Codeceira:s goal. Alto da Eira FC:s Mário Pinho showed great skill when he stopped Vítor Castro:s penalty. The referee blew the whistle for a penalty in the 85th minute of the game. One of Alto da Eira FC:s players had nearly got his shirt torn off by an opponent while getting free in front of Codeceira:s goal. A collision led to Codeceira getting a freekick after 93 minutes play. Sérgio Assis hit a great ball. Mário Pinho made a fantastic save in the 95th minute, when Filipe Azevedo sent off a good shot on target.