League Play-Off

Estadio Pastor
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Joaquim Paredes got the match started through his kick off. Afonso Cruz blasted a shot towards the goal in the 4th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Delfim Moreira having to make a save. 12 minutes into the game, Daia FC's Vítor Pinto nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Delfim Moreira made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. Afonso Cruz fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 16th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Delfim Moreira having to interfere. 24 minutes into the match, Daia FC's Afonso Cruz sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Delfim Moreira narrowly saved just below the crossbar. After 25 played minutes SC Pastor got a freekick which was hit by Joaquim Mendes. Delfim Moreira showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Vítor Pinto in the 27th minute of the match. In the 27th minute, Vítor Pinto made a precise shot to the right of Delfim Moreira. SC Pastor's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-2. Vítor Pinto received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 32nd minute. Delfim Moreira tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Afonso Cruz 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. SC Pastor's Delfim Moreira played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Afonso Cruz in the 35th minute of play. Afonso Cruz received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 39th minute. Delfim Moreira tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Delfim Moreira took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Vítor Pinto, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Vítor Pinto made a kick off. Vítor Pinto fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 52nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Delfim Moreira having to interfere. Daia FC's Luís Assunção played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Joaquim Paredes in the 57th minute of play. When Vítor Dantas fell near the penalty area in the 57th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Daia FC's protests and gave Vítor Dantas a yellow card for diving instead. Joaquim Mendes charged in rather forcefully in the 61st minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Joaquim Mendes the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 62nd match minute, SC Pastor was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Joaquim Mendes to maneuver through the defense. A collision led to SC Pastor getting a freekick after 64 minutes play. José Borges hit a great ball. After some fancy dribbling in the 67th minute, Afonso Cruz managed to get in a good position for a shot. Daia FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Afonso Cruz was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Delfim Moreira breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. 71 minutes into the match, SC Pastor's goalkeeper Delfim Moreira had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Afonso Cruz. 76 minutes into the match, SC Pastor's goal looked a bit too open when Vítor Pinto came free, but Delfim Moreira reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 79 minutes in the game, Vítor Pinto fired away an excellent shot, which passed to the side of the right post without Delfim Moreira having to interfere. 81 minutes into the game, Simão Trindade was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Daia FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave SC Pastor the free kick. In the 81st minute, Simão Trindade hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Armando Magalhães kicked well hit freekick during the 82nd minute of the match. 83 minutes into the match, SC Pastor's Álvaro Luz broke free and took a long shot that unfortunately flew wide. A fine initiative that could have resulted in a goal. Cândido Pinho fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 92nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Luís Assunção having to interfere. Simão Trindade hit a great freekick 93 minutes into the match. Daia FC's players went to the stands to thank the travelling support. The fan's backing had helped spurr the team on to a fine performance that won them the match.