League Play-Off

Estadio Ade
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Sílvio Quintanilha got the match started through his kick off. In the 3rd minute, Sílvio Quintanilha left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Haraky Skorpion Ko fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-1. After a defensive mix-up in Haraky Skorpion Ko's zone, Rafael Nunes stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Marcelo Azeredo came out of the goal and Rafael Nunes tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. 1-1 became the score in the 14th minute when Rui Rocha elegantly shot the ball into goal just under the crossbar. In the 19th minute, Hugo Simões hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. If Rui Rocha had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 26th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Marcelo Azeredo took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Rui Rocha, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 29 minutes into the match, Haraky Skorpion Ko's goalkeeper Marcelo Azeredo had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Rafael Nunes. Joel Ribeiro took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Sílvio Quintanilha, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Everyone was convinced a goal was close when SC Ade's Rui Rocha in the 37th minute lifted the ball towards the upper right corner, but Marcelo Azeredo was perfectly placed and prevented a goal for Haraky Skorpion Ko through an amazing save. In the 38th match minute, Haraky Skorpion Ko was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Homero Calçada to maneuver through the defense. Marcelo Azeredo took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Rui Rocha, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Rafael Nunes might have been able to make a better finish in the 42nd minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Marcelo Azeredo. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Rafael Nunes ran back to his position shaking his head. Sílvio Quintanilha fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 48th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Joel Ribeiro having to interfere. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

The wind increased when Rui Rocha made the kick off in the second half. 54 minutes into the game, Rogério Mota was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. SC Ade's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Haraky Skorpion Ko the free kick. After a rather tough play, SC Ade's Rogério Mota got a free kick in the 54th minute. SC Ade's Rui Rocha got a good chance for a goal in the 58th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Haraky Skorpion Ko's Marcelo Azeredo played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Rui Rocha in the 60th minute of play. When SC Ade's Rafael Nunes in the 66th minute got a chance for a shot 66th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Haraky Skorpion Ko's goalie prevented a goal. Marcelo Azeredo showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Rui Rocha, who was totally free with the ball in the 68th minute. Rafael Nunes received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 70th minute. Marcelo Azeredo tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After some fancy dribbling in the 72nd minute, Rui Rocha managed to get in a good position for a shot. SC Ade's supporters rose to their feet, but Rui Rocha was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Marcelo Azeredo breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Marcelo Azeredo showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Rui Rocha, who was totally free with the ball in the 74th minute. SC Ade's Rui Rocha got a good chance for a goal in the 85th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Marcelo Azeredo took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Rafael Nunes, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. An unexpectedly hard shot by Rui Rocha in the 90th minute of play forced Haraky Skorpion Ko's goalkeeper Marcelo Azeredo to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Luís Assunção kicked well hit freekick during the 93rd minute of the match. If Miguel Barcelos had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 96th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Jeers came from both ends of the stadium when the final whistle went. Neither team had looked impressive and the draw seeemd a fair result.