League Play-Off

Estadio Pesinho
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Albertino Viegas made the kick off which started today's match. The supporters of Alvarim booed when Pesinho was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 2 match minutes in a wonderful position. Afonso Luz didn't get a good kick on the ball. Mário Bessa struck a weak shot in the 6th minute. Rogério Faria didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Alvarim. Albertino Viegas sent away a hard shot on goal in the 12th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Rogério Faria showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Mário Bessa, who was totally free with the ball in the 15th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Nuno Pires in the 19th minute of play forced Pesinho's goalkeeper Rogério Faria to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Diogo Lopes received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 21st minute. Rogério Faria tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Rogério Faria showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Mário Bessa, who was totally free with the ball in the 23rd minute. Rogério Faria took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Nuno Pires, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. An unexpectedly hard shot by Mário Bessa in the 28th minute of play forced Pesinho's goalkeeper Rogério Faria to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Albertino Viegas in the 30th minute of play forced Alvarim's goalkeeper Vítor Assis to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Nuno Pires in the 34th minute of play forced Pesinho's goalkeeper Rogério Faria to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 36th minute, Viriato Guerreiro hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Augusto Veiga's late challenge caught a Pesinho's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Augusto Veiga helped the player get up and apologised. In the 43rd minute, Augusto Veiga hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 45th minute of the match Afonso Luz shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Vítor Assis showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. The score stood at 0-0 when the half time whistle went. Both sets of players seemed reasonably pleased with how the match was going.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Mário Bessa to make the kick off. Albertino Viegas sent away a hard shot on goal in the 53rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. A collision led to Alvarim getting a freekick after 54 minutes play. Artur Jesus hit a great ball. After having played for 59 minutes, Gaspar Dias managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Pesinho's supporters crossed their fingers, but Gaspar Dias was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Gaspar Dias received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 61st minute. Vítor Assis tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After 65 played minutes Pesinho got a freekick which was hit by Emílio Neves. In the 68th match minute, Pesinho was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Afonso Luz to maneuver through the defense. When Pesinho's Albertino Viegas in the 74th minute got a chance for a shot 74th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Alvarim's goalie prevented a goal. Rogério Faria took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Mário Bessa, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Mário Bessa fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 83rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Rogério Faria having to interfere. Gaspar Dias 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. 94 minutes into the game, Pedro Trindade was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Pesinho's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Alvarim the free kick. After 94 played minutes Pesinho got a freekick which was hit by Pedro Trindade. Jeers came from both ends of the stadium when the final whistle went. Neither team had looked impressive and the draw seeemd a fair result.