League Play-Off

Estadio Verdoejo
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Rogério Coimbra got the match started through his kick off. The supporters of Verdoejo FC booed when Cela was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 10 match minutes in a wonderful position. Afonso Gomes didn't get a good kick on the ball. Rogério Coimbra's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Raul Tavares read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 15th minute of play. After a rather tough play, Cela's António Delgado got a free kick in the 16th minute. After 18 minutes, Ricardo Pereira mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Cela and the Verdoejo FC players grew even worse after the yellow card. Ricardo Pereira hit a great freekick 18 minutes into the match. Joaquim Teixeira recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 20th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. In the 24th minute, Filipe Mendes 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. Filipe Mendes sent away a hard shot on goal in the 36th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The supporters of Verdoejo FC booed when Cela was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 41 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ricardo Pereira didn't get a good kick on the ball. Rogério Coimbra struck a weak shot in the 46th minute. Raul Tavares didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Verdoejo FC. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

António Delgado charged in rather forcefully in the 53rd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed António Delgado the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. The supporters of Verdoejo FC booed when Cela was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 53 match minutes in a wonderful position. António Delgado didn't get a good kick on the ball. After 59 played minutes Verdoejo FC got a freekick which was hit by Carlos Correia. A collision led to Verdoejo FC getting a freekick after 64 minutes play. Cândido Ferreira hit a great ball. Cela's Ricardo Pereira was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Cláudio Nunes in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. Cláudio Nunes showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Jacinto Carneiro, who was totally free with the ball in the 69th minute. If Filipe Mendes had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 70th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. If Filipe Mendes had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 74th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Rogério Coimbra sent away a hard shot on goal in the 76th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Verdoejo FC's Cláudio Nunes played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Jacinto Carneiro in the 80th minute of play. Filipe Mendes received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 82nd minute. Cláudio Nunes tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 87 minutes into the game, Catarino Amorim was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Cela's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Verdoejo FC the free kick. Catarino Amorim kicked well hit freekick during the 88th minute of the match. Ricardo Pereira kicked well hit freekick during the 90th minute of the match. Raul Tavares took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Rogério Coimbra, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Filipe Mendes's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 94thth minute, Cláudio Nunes skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. If Joaquim Teixeira had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 98th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 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.