League Play-Off

Espadanal
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) In the 3rd minute, Cláudio Moreira hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 4th minute the ball was on its way in behind Espadanal FC's goalkeeper Artur Almeida, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Pataeiro FC's Albertino Brás played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by José Araújo in the 14th minute of play. Pataeiro FC's Albertino Brás played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by José Araújo in the 16th minute of play. When Sebastião Castro came up free with the goalie in the 17th minute, the Pataeiro FC fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Sebastião Castro couldn't finish the play. Joaquim Pedroso kicked well hit freekick during the 23rd minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Sebastião Castro in the 24th minute of play forced Espadanal FC's goalkeeper Artur Almeida to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The supporters of Pataeiro FC booed when Espadanal FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 25 match minutes in a wonderful position. José Mota didn't get a good kick on the ball. The audience was convinced that Sebastião Castro's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Artur Almeida was relentless in the 26th minute of the game. Espadanal FC's Artur Almeida played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Gaspar Machado in the 28th minute of play. After a rather tough play, Espadanal FC's Amadeu Jesus got a free kick in the 28th minute. José Mota's late challenge caught a Pataeiro FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. José Mota helped the player get up and apologised. In the 35th match minute, Espadanal FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by José Mota to maneuver through the defense. Miguel Maia sent away a hard shot on goal in the 37th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. José Araújo received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Albertino Brás came out and tried to block the shot, but José Araújo slotted it home off the left post making it 1-1 in the 47th minute. After the first half the score was level. The break gave the players a chance to catch their breath, whilst the managers went over the tactics with them again.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Sebastião Castro made a kick off. Pataeiro FC's Albertino Brás played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Miguel Maia in the 55th minute of play. 59 minutes into the game, Duarte Lima was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Pataeiro FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Espadanal FC the free kick. In the 59th minute, Duarte Lima hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Miguel Maia fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 62nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Albertino Brás having to interfere. The supporters of Pataeiro FC booed when Espadanal FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 66 match minutes in a wonderful position. Amadeu Jesus didn't get a good kick on the ball. Gaspar Machado sent away a hard shot on goal in the 68th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. When José Araújo came up free with the goalie in the 71st minute, the Espadanal FC fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that José Araújo couldn't finish the play. In the 77th minute José Araújo shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Albertino Brás saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Sebastião Castro sent away a hard shot on goal in the 79th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 82nd match minute, Pataeiro FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Nuno Teixeira to maneuver through the defense. In the 83rd match minute, Pataeiro FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Nuno Teixeira to maneuver through the defense. 84 minutes in the game, José Araújo dribbled his way through the penalty area and after maneuvering past an opponent, drilled a quick shot at the goal. The ball looked like it was going in, but it was hit a bit too hard and flew over the goal. After a rather tough play, Espadanal FC's José Mota got a free kick in the 86th minute. Sebastião Castro received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 87th minute. Artur Almeida tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. José Araújo struck a weak shot in the 90th minute. Albertino Brás didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Espadanal FC. After a defensive mix-up in Pataeiro FC's zone, José Araújo stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Albertino Brás came out of the goal and José Araújo tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Albertino Brás made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Miguel Maia in the 92nd minute of play. Miguel Maia sent away a hard shot on goal in the 97th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance.