League Play-Off

Estadio Malvar
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Fernando Pinho got the match started through his kick off. Rodrigo Barros showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Rui Porto in the 3rd minute of the match. The supporters of Malvar booed when Portal FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 5 match minutes in a wonderful position. Rui Porto didn't get a good kick on the ball. Mariano Correia charged in rather forcefully in the 14th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Mariano Correia the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. The supporters of Malvar booed when Portal FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 14 match minutes in a wonderful position. Mariano Correia didn't get a good kick on the ball. Fernando Pinho fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 16th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Adolfo Maia having to interfere. Adolfo Maia showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Fernando Pinho, who was totally free with the ball in the 20th minute. Vasco Borges charged in rather forcefully in the 21st minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Vasco Borges the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 21st match minute, Malvar was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Vasco Borges to maneuver through the defense. Portal FC's Mariano Correia got a good chance for a goal in the 22nd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Sérgio Araújo who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 28thth minute tested the skills of Adolfo Maia when he managed to save the team from getting behind. After some fancy dribbling in the 29th minute, Mariano Correia managed to get in a good position for a shot. Portal FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Mariano Correia was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Rodrigo Barros breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Adolfo Maia showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Fernando Pinho, who was totally free with the ball in the 36th minute. Vasco Borges received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 38th minute. Adolfo Maia tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Sérgio Araújo was extremely unlucky when he, in the 39th minute, took a shot that hit the right post and went out. Francisco Antunes kicked well hit freekick during the 43rd minute of the match. 44 minutes into the game, Portal FC's Mariano Correia nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Rodrigo Barros made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-2.

Portal FC's Mariano Correia got a good chance for a goal in the 51st minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Mariano Correia in the 57thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Rodrigo Barros, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. In the 59th minute, André Brito hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Rui Porto recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 62nd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. When Fernando Pinho came up free with the goalie in the 65th minute, the Malvar 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 Fernando Pinho couldn't finish the play. Sérgio Araújo recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 72nd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Adolfo Maia stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Sérgio Araújo's shot from short distance in the 74th minute. Fernando Pinho fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 76th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Adolfo Maia having to interfere. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Fernando Pinho in the 78th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Adolfo Maia prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Adolfo Maia showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Fernando Pinho in the 91st minute of the match. If Sérgio Araújo had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 95th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The Portal FC players were relieved to hear the final whistle blow to end the match. The away crowd was happy to see their team win after a very tight game.