League Play-Off

Estadio Lercas
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) After 4 minutes, Daniel Lima mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Porcarica FC and the Sport Almada E Benfica players grew even worse after the yellow card. Daniel Lima kicked well hit freekick during the 4th minute of the match. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Fernando Amorim during the 6th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 6th minute, Fernando Amorim hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. A long shot from Armindo Bessa in the 8th minute of play was well struck, but Manuel Carneiro made a really good save at the right post. With a little luck, Porcarica FC's Manuel Carneiro got control of the ball when Xesc Echeto tried to sneak it across the goal line. Xesc Echeto's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Manuel Carneiro firmly grabbed it by the left post. Xesc Echeto came free with the goalkeeper in the 14th minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Manuel Carneiro could save by the left post. After having played for 16 minutes, Xesc Echeto managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Sport Almada E Benfica's supporters crossed their fingers, but Xesc Echeto was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Sven-Erik Pilgren fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 20th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Manuel Carneiro having to interfere. When Abel Cruz came up free with the goalie in the 27th minute, the Porcarica FC 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 Abel Cruz couldn't finish the play. Simão Oliveira kicked well hit freekick during the 29th minute of the match. Xesc Echeto fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 30th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Manuel Carneiro having to interfere. Manuel Carneiro took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Sven-Erik Pilgren, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When Nuno Borges fell near the penalty area in the 33rd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Porcarica FC's protests and gave Nuno Borges a yellow card for diving instead. In the 33rd match minute, Porcarica FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Nuno Borges to maneuver through the defense. 35 minutes into the game, Sven-Erik Pilgren was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Sport Almada E Benfica's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Porcarica FC the free kick. The supporters of Porcarica FC booed when Sport Almada E Benfica was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 35 match minutes in a wonderful position. Sven-Erik Pilgren didn't get a good kick on the ball. After having played for 39 minutes, Simão Oliveira managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Porcarica FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Simão Oliveira was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Xesc Echeto blasted a shot towards the goal in the 45th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Manuel Carneiro having to make a save. After having played for 47 minutes, Sven-Erik Pilgren managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Sport Almada E Benfica's supporters crossed their fingers, but Sven-Erik Pilgren was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal.

Sven-Erik Pilgren fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 53rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Manuel Carneiro having to interfere. Paulo Morais showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Nuno Borges in the 64th minute of the match. 66 minutes into the game, Porcarica FC's Simão Oliveira nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Paulo Morais made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-1. In the 72nd minute, Sven-Erik Pilgren made a precise shot to the right of Manuel Carneiro. Porcarica FC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 2-1. Paulo Morais made an important save on a dangerous shot by Simão Oliveira in the 77th minute. 81 minutes into the match, Porcarica FC's goal looked a bit too open when Sven-Erik Pilgren came free, but Manuel Carneiro reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Joaquim Oliveira's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Manuel Carneiro read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 84th minute of play. Sven-Erik Pilgren struck a weak shot in the 90th minute. Manuel Carneiro didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Sport Almada E Benfica. After some fancy dribbling in the 92nd minute, Xesc Echeto managed to get in a good position for a shot. Sport Almada E Benfica's supporters rose to their feet, but Xesc Echeto was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Manuel Carneiro breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Sport Almada E Benfica's supporters were delighted with their team's performance and swarmed onto the pitch at the end of the match to celebrate the victory with the players.