League Play-Off

Estadio Colonias
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) An unexpectedly hard shot by Aristides Severo in the 4th minute of play forced Colonias FC's goalkeeper Damião Balsemão to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The goalkeeper, Carlos Neto, was totally fooled by Colonias FC's Bruno Moutinho, who 8 minutes into the game made a penalty shot that went in on the goalkeeper's left side. Timóteo Eanes sent away a hard shot on goal in the 15th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. With a little luck, New Couples FC's Carlos Neto got control of the ball when Timóteo Eanes tried to sneak it across the goal line. Damião Balsemão stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Aristides Severo's shot from short distance in the 24th minute. Aristides Severo received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 26th minute. Damião Balsemão tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After a rather tough play, Colonias FC's Mário Guerreiro got a free kick in the 27th minute. Aristides Severo received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 28th minute. Damião Balsemão tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Carlos Neto showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Porfírio Lopes, who was totally free with the ball in the 31st minute. A collision led to New Couples FC getting a freekick after 32 minutes play. Ivo Antunes hit a great ball. After 44 minutes, Mário Guerreiro mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Colonias FC and the New Couples FC players grew even worse after the yellow card. In the 44th match minute, Colonias FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Mário Guerreiro to maneuver through the defense. Cristiano Palhares's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Damião Balsemão read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 47th minute of play. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 2-0 at half-time.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Porfírio Lopes to make the kick off. After some fancy dribbling in the 52nd minute, Porfírio Lopes managed to get in a good position for a shot. Colonias FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Porfírio Lopes was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Carlos Neto breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Timóteo Eanes in the 59th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Carlos Neto prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Timóteo Eanes sent away a hard shot on goal in the 64th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Timóteo Eanes fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 71st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Carlos Neto having to interfere. A collision led to New Couples FC getting a freekick after 78 minutes play. Aristides Severo hit a great ball. Porfírio Lopes might have been able to make a better finish in the 80th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Carlos Neto. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Porfírio Lopes ran back to his position shaking his head. In the 81stth minute of the game Porfírio Lopes who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but New Couples FC's Carlos Neto was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Porfírio Lopes sent away a hard shot on goal in the 86th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Armando Saldanha charged in rather forcefully in the 92nd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Armando Saldanha the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 92nd minute, Armando Saldanha hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. It was no surprise that this one had ended in a win for the home team. Colonias FC had played much better football throughout.