League Play-Off

Estadio Forcadas
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when André Simões kicked off to start the match. Forcadas FC's Vicente Amaral played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Eusébio Brás in the 4th minute of play. In the 5th match minute, Camarao was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Eusébio Brás to maneuver through the defense. When Amílcar Nunes came up free with the goalie in the 6th minute, the Forcadas 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 Amílcar Nunes couldn't finish the play. A collision led to Camarao getting a freekick after 7 minutes play. Paulo Fernandes hit a great ball. Camarao were furious when Cristiano Pacheco was red carded, 10 minutes into the game, but the referee dismissed their protests. Cristiano Anjos placed the ball on the penalty spot and got himself ready to shoot. Post out! Amílcar Nunes fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 15th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Rafael Viana having to interfere. Amílcar Nunes's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Rafael Viana read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 19th minute of play. If Amílcar Nunes had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 23rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Rui Ribeiro charged in rather forcefully in the 26th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Rui Ribeiro the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. A collision led to Camarao getting a freekick after 26 minutes play. Rui Ribeiro hit a great ball. 27 minutes into the match, Camarao's goal looked a bit too open when Amílcar Dantas came free, but Rafael Viana reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 30th minute, Amílcar Nunes got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. Vicente Amaral showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Carlos Gomes, who was totally free with the ball in the 32nd minute. Carlos Gomes sent away a hard shot on goal in the 33rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 35th minute, Rui Ribeiro got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. When Paulo Fernandes came up free with the goalie in the 38th minute, the Camarao 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 Paulo Fernandes couldn't finish the play. 41 minutes into the game, Amílcar Dantas recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Rafael Viana. Amílcar Dantas showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-0.

52 minutes into the match, Camarao's goal looked a bit too open when Amílcar Nunes came free, but Rafael Viana reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 56th minute of the match António Mendes sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Rafael Viana skillfully saved the ball. When Forcadas FC's Amílcar Nunes in the 61st minute got a chance for a shot 61st didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Camarao's goalie prevented a goal. If Amílcar Dantas had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 65th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. If Amílcar Dantas had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 67th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Amílcar Nunes 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. 75 minutes into the match, Forcadas FC's Amílcar Nunes sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Rafael Viana narrowly saved just below the crossbar. In the 76th match minute, Camarao was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Rui Ribeiro to maneuver through the defense. 77 minutes into the match, Forcadas FC's Cristiano Anjos broke free and took a long shot that unfortunately flew wide. A fine initiative that could have resulted in a goal. Vicente Amaral made an important save on a dangerous shot by Carlos Gomes in the 85th minute. Duarte Correia charged in rather forcefully in the 88th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Duarte Correia the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. The supporters of Camarao booed when Forcadas FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 88 match minutes in a wonderful position. Duarte Correia didn't get a good kick on the ball. Amílcar Nunes received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 94th minute. Rafael Viana tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Camarao's Rafael Viana played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Amílcar Dantas in the 97th minute of play. The referee blew his whistle, and the match came to a close. The players exchanged shirts and headed down the tunnel. The Forcadas FC fans cheered their team off the field, for while Camarao had put up a good fight, they were unable to come out of the game with any points to show for their effort.