League Play-Off

Estadio Estreito
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Jacinto Tavares kicked off to start the match. In the 3rd minute the ball was on its way in behind SC Balouca's goalkeeper Afonso Vaz, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Nuno Mendes, 10 minutes into the match, dribbled the ball up the side of the field and decided to take a long shot at the goal. Unfortunately, the ball was poorly hit and landed closer to the corner than to the goal. After a rather tough play, SC Estreito's Jorge Vieira got a free kick in the 11th minute. Miguel Borba received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 13th minute. Oliveira Araújo tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 17 minutes into the game, SC Balouca's Jacinto Tavares nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Oliveira Araújo made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-1. SC Estreito's Oliveira Araújo played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Jacinto Tavares in the 23rd minute of play. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Jacinto Tavares in the 30th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Oliveira Araújo prevented the ball from getting in the gole. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Miguel Borba in the 31st managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Oliveira Araújo saved SC Estreito from getting behind. Oliveira Araújo showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Jacinto Tavares in the 32nd minute of the match. Oliveira Araújo made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Jacinto Tavares in the 34th minute of play. David Ferro kicked well hit freekick during the 35th minute of the match. David Ferro hit a great freekick 39 minutes into the match. Afonso Vaz showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Lourenço Anjos in the 46th minute of the match. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

Jacinto Tavares struck a weak shot in the 51st minute. Oliveira Araújo didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for SC Balouca. After 53 played minutes SC Estreito got a freekick which was hit by David Ferro. In the 60th minute Jacinto Magalhães shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Afonso Vaz saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 73rd minute, Rui Viegas hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 75thth minute of the game Lourenço Anjos who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but SC Balouca's Afonso Vaz was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Rui Viegas charged in rather forcefully in the 76th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Rui Viegas the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 76th match minute, SC Balouca was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Rui Viegas to maneuver through the defense. SC Estreito's Jacinto Magalhães got a good chance for a goal in the 80th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Jacinto Tavares's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Oliveira Araújo read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 82nd minute of play. In the 85th minute, Jacinto Tavares 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. Miguel Borba sent away a hard shot on goal in the 87th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After a defensive mix-up in SC Estreito's zone, Rui Viegas stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Oliveira Araújo came out of the goal and Rui Viegas tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Jacinto Tavares sent away a hard shot on goal in the 91st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Jacinto Tavares received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 94th minute. Oliveira Araújo tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere.