League Play-Off

Estadio Goja
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) Espairo FC's Rui Machado started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. An unexpectedly hard shot by Rui Machado in the 9th minute of play forced Goja's goalkeeper Donato Viana to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Donato Viana showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from João Neves, who was totally free with the ball in the 12th minute. In the 15th minute, Silvestre Delgado fired away a killer shot towards the goal that, to the delight of Hélder Garcia, passed just outside the right post. When Espairo FC's João Neves in the 20th minute got a chance for a shot 20th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Goja's goalie prevented a goal. Silvestre Delgado struck a weak shot in the 22nd minute. Hélder Garcia didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Goja. In the 25th minute, Alberto Torcato hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. A collision led to Espairo FC getting a freekick after 29 minutes play. Humberto Leite hit a great ball. Hélder Garcia made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Silvestre Delgado in the 31st minute of play. Donato Viana made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from João Neves in the 36th minute of play. Goja's Silvestre Delgado got a good chance for a goal in the 41st minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. When Emílio Rocha fell near the penalty area in the 42nd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Goja's protests and gave Emílio Rocha a yellow card for diving instead. Rui Machado struck a weak shot in the 44th minute. Donato Viana didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Espairo FC. 48 minutes into the game, Espairo FC's Rui Machado nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Donato Viana made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. The Goja players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. Espairo FC were winning 0-1.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Silvestre Delgado made a kick off. Rui Machado fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 54th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Donato Viana having to interfere. Hugo Conde kicked well hit freekick during the 55th minute of the match. 57 minutes into the match, Goja's goal looked a bit too open when Rui Machado came free, but Donato Viana reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. When Goja's Emanuel Torres in the 60th minute got a chance for a shot 60th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Espairo FC's goalie prevented a goal. 64 minutes into the game, Emanuel Torres cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-1. Hélder Garcia was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Rui Machado sent away a hard shot on goal in the 69th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. João Neves sent away a hard shot on goal in the 71st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Rui Machado fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 72nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Donato Viana having to interfere. The supporters of Espairo FC booed when Goja was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 73 match minutes in a wonderful position. Hugo Conde didn't get a good kick on the ball. João Neves made a well adjusted shot against goal in the 76thth minute coming free in front of the goal, but Donato Viana would not let the ball come through at any expense and made a nice save by the left post. Rui Machado fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 78th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Donato Viana having to interfere. Donato Viana made an important save on a dangerous shot by João Neves in the 81st minute. The audience thought a goal was coming when João Neves got free with Donato Viana in the 87th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. 88 minutes into the match, Espairo FC's goal looked a bit too open when Silvestre Delgado came free, but Hélder Garcia reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Emanuel Torres sent away a hard shot on goal in the 91st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. With a little luck, Goja's Donato Viana got control of the ball when João Neves tried to sneak it across the goal line. Emanuel Torres sent away a hard shot on goal in the 98th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance.