League Play-Off

Cadavao
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Eusébio Assunção kicked off to start the match. Eusébio Assunção fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 5th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Armando Machado having to interfere. Armando Machado showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Eusébio Assunção in the 9th minute of the match. After having played for 11 minutes, Joaquim Gomes managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Refega FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Joaquim Gomes was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Eusébio Assunção in the 12th minute of play forced SC Cadavao's goalkeeper Armando Machado to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 14th minute Nuno Aguiar shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Carlos Barbosa saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Fernando Trindade charged in rather forcefully in the 17th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Fernando Trindade the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. A collision led to Refega FC getting a freekick after 17 minutes play. Fernando Trindade hit a great ball. 18 minutes into the match, SC Cadavao's Nuno Macedo broke free and took a long shot that unfortunately flew wide. A fine initiative that could have resulted in a goal. Armando Machado took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Eusébio Assunção, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. SC Cadavao's Armando Machado played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Eusébio Assunção in the 30th minute of play. In the 32nd minute, Joaquim Gomes 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. After a rather tough play, Refega FC's Eusébio Assunção got a free kick in the 34th minute. Armando Machado took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Eusébio Assunção, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Nuno Macedo during the 41st minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. A collision led to SC Cadavao getting a freekick after 42 minutes play. Nuno Macedo hit a great ball. Fernando Trindade didn't quite understand what happened when in the 44 minute of the game managed to get a great opportunity for a goal and then missed the goal by a feet. When Hélder Rodrigues fell near the penalty area in the 45th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored SC Cadavao's protests and gave Hélder Rodrigues a yellow card for diving instead. The supporters of Refega FC booed when SC Cadavao was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 45 match minutes in a wonderful position. Hélder Rodrigues didn't get a good kick on the ball. The first half was very even, with the score at 0-0 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Nuno Aguiar made a kick off. Humberto Garcia fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 51st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Carlos Barbosa having to interfere. In the 60th minute the ball was on its way in behind SC Cadavao's goalkeeper Armando Machado, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Nuno Macedo struck a weak shot in the 67th minute. Carlos Barbosa didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for SC Cadavao. Humberto Garcia fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 71st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Carlos Barbosa having to interfere. Humberto Garcia sent away a hard shot on goal in the 73rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 76th minute Humberto Garcia shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Carlos Barbosa saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 79th minute of the match Nuno Macedo sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Carlos Barbosa skillfully saved the ball. Carlos Barbosa showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Humberto Garcia, who was totally free with the ball in the 80th minute. Humberto Garcia received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 86th minute. Carlos Barbosa tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Manuel Ribeiro hit a great freekick 91 minutes into the match. A collision led to Refega FC getting a freekick after 94 minutes play. Sandro Lima hit a great ball. Emanuel Garcia charged in rather forcefully in the 96th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Emanuel Garcia the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. A collision led to SC Cadavao getting a freekick after 96 minutes play. Emanuel Garcia hit a great ball. A hard shot by Sandro Lima from long distance, 98 minutes into the match, got Armando Machado's attention. Through a fast twist with his body, he could stop the ball from going in on his right side. 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.