League Play-Off

Povoeiras
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Armindo Dantas kicked off to start the match. Delfim Faria hit a great freekick 3 minutes into the match. In the 5th minute, Baiana FC's goalie took a deep sigh of relief after Pedro Soares fired away a hard shot that went just outside the left post. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Cristóvão Lima during the 23rd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Cristóvão Lima hit a great freekick 23 minutes into the match. Amadeu Lopes sent away a hard shot on goal in the 26th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Alexandre Miranda received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 28th minute. Vasco Pires tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Alexandre Miranda fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 35th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Vasco Pires having to interfere. After 36 played minutes Baiana FC got a freekick which was hit by Jorge Luz. Povoeiras FC's Alexandre Miranda got a good chance for a goal in the 37th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. After a rather tough play, Baiana FC's Paulo Almeida got a free kick in the 47th minute. Vasco Pires made a fantastic save in the 48th minute, when Alexandre Miranda sent off a good shot on target. The first half was very even, with the score at 1-1 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

Delfim Faria fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 52nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Vasco Pires having to interfere. 55 minutes into the match, Alexandre Miranda had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Vasco Pires. Baiana FC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Alexandre Miranda was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 2-1. 59 minutes into the game, Eduardo Jesus was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Baiana FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Povoeiras FC the free kick. In the 59th match minute, Baiana FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Eduardo Jesus to maneuver through the defense. Armindo Dantas sent away a hard shot on goal in the 65th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Amadeu Lopes fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 69th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Vítor Gomes having to interfere. Armindo Dantas sent away a hard shot on goal in the 72nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Baiana FC's Amadeu Lopes got a good chance for a goal in the 74th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. 77 minutes into the game, Armindo Dantas was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Baiana FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Povoeiras FC the free kick. After 78 played minutes Baiana FC got a freekick which was hit by Armindo Dantas. After a rather tough play, Povoeiras FC's Cristóvão Lima got a free kick in the 81st minute. 85 minutes into the match, Alexandre Miranda had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Vasco Pires. Baiana FC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Alexandre Miranda was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 3-1. Povoeiras FC's supporters were highly satisfied with the result. They cheered their team of the pitch, having watched them win a very even match.