League Play-Off

Pieres
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) Oliveira Luz's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Jorge Gueifão read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 2nd minute of play. After a rather tough play, Pieres FC's Eduardo Bessa got a free kick in the 11th minute. The supporters of SC Aveiro booed when Pieres FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 13 match minutes in a wonderful position. Oliveira Luz didn't get a good kick on the ball. 18 minutes into the match, SC Aveiro's Ricardo Coimbra sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Rodrigo Leal narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Carlos Cunha took the ball and in the 20 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Rodrigo Leal. Rodrigo Leal dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-1. Eusébio Barros kicked well hit freekick during the 24th minute of the match. Fábio Cardoso's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 25thth minute, Jorge Gueifão skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. Inácio Faria hit a great freekick 27 minutes into the match. Carlos Cunha sent away a hard shot on goal in the 29th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. An unexpectedly hard shot by Ricardo Coimbra in the 31st minute of play forced Pieres FC's goalkeeper Rodrigo Leal to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The supporters of Pieres FC booed when SC Aveiro was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 31 match minutes in a wonderful position. Carlos Faro didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 34th minute, Oliveira Luz reached a very good position and smashed the ball with a huge effort into the net, just to the left of Jorge Gueifão. The goal made the score 1-1. Jorge Gueifão made an important save on a dangerous shot by Fábio Cardoso in the 42nd minute. If Carlos Cunha had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 46th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 1-1 after a close first half.

Eduardo Bessa kicked well hit freekick during the 57th minute of the match. Pedro Porto hit a great freekick 59 minutes into the match. After a rather tough play, Pieres FC's Eduardo Bessa got a free kick in the 63rd minute. 65 minutes into the game, Amadeu Dias was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Pieres FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave SC Aveiro the free kick. In the 65th minute, Amadeu Dias hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Rodrigo Leal made an important save on a dangerous shot by Carlos Cunha in the 69th minute. In the 70th match minute, Pieres FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Eduardo Bessa to maneuver through the defense. Pieres FC's Rodrigo Leal played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ricardo Coimbra in the 73rd minute of play. In the 80th minute Fábio Cardoso shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Jorge Gueifão saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Rodrigo Leal showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ricardo Coimbra, who was totally free with the ball in the 81st minute. When Carlos Faro fell near the penalty area in the 96th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored SC Aveiro's protests and gave Carlos Faro a yellow card for diving instead. Carlos Faro kicked well hit freekick during the 96th minute of the match. Jorge Gueifão showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Oliveira Luz, who was totally free with the ball in the 97th minute. The final whistle blew with the score still tied, and both teams left the pitch thinking about the missed chances that could have given their team the win.