League Play-Off

Ciboes
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Paulo Domingues took the kick off in the first half of the match. In the 3rdth minute of the game Alexandre Moura who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but SC Ciboes's Ricardo Moura was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. In the last second Vítor Araújo throw himself and got hold of the ball when Paulo Domingues in the 6thth minute from his position got away a shot towards the right post. After 7 played minutes Estibeira got a freekick which was hit by Júlio Pinheiro. Paulo Domingues sent away a hard shot on goal in the 19th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 35th match minute, SC Ciboes was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Lourenço Vaz to maneuver through the defense. The Estibeira fans' excitement grew in the 42nd match minute when Estibeira's Alexandre Moura looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 0-2 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. When Afonso Paredes fell near the penalty area in the 47th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Estibeira's protests and gave Afonso Paredes a yellow card for diving instead. Afonso Paredes kicked well hit freekick during the 47th minute of the match. In the 49th match minute, Estibeira was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Jacinto Cardoso to maneuver through the defense. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 0-2 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Jacinto Cardoso to strike the kick off in the second half. Ricardo Moura stood somewhat misplaced when Jacinto Cardoso came free in front of goal and shot 0-3 to the left of him in the 56 minute. 59 minutes into the match, Jacinto Cardoso dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Ricardo Moura, 0-4. In the 70th minute Jaime Santarém shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Vítor Araújo saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After 71 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for SC Ciboes! When the match had been going on for 73 minutes, Estibeira's Afonso Cruz got an opportunity to shoot a penalty. He stayed cool and waited for the goalkeeper to move, before he confidently shot the ball into the goal, to the left of Ricardo Moura. Alexandre Moura received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 78th minute. Ricardo Moura tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Alexandre Moura sent away a hard shot on goal in the 81st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. A collision led to Estibeira getting a freekick after 92 minutes play. Afonso Paredes hit a great ball. The supporters of SC Ciboes booed when Estibeira was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 95 match minutes in a wonderful position. Afonso Paredes didn't get a good kick on the ball. Jaime Santarém fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 96th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Vítor Araújo having to interfere. Mário Matos charged in rather forcefully in the 100th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Mário Matos the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Mário Matos kicked well hit freekick during the 101st minute of the match. The Estibeira 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.