League Play-Off

Rebouca
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) When Fábio Machado came up free with the goalie in the 4th minute, the Mazouco 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 Fábio Machado couldn't finish the play. 14 minutes into the game, Nuno Araújo cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-0. António Brito was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Fábio Machado in the 17th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Duarte Faria saved Rebouca FC from getting behind. In the 18th minute, Marco Rocha hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. If Nuno Araújo had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 21st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Nuno Araújo sent away a hard shot on goal in the 23rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 24th minute, Pedro Faro hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. When Mazouco FC's Albertino Jesus in the 29th minute got a chance for a shot 29th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Rebouca FC's goalie prevented a goal. In the 30thth minute of the game Albertino Jesus who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Rebouca FC's Duarte Faria was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. After a rather tough play, Rebouca FC's Lúcio Luz got a free kick in the 32nd minute. Mazouco FC were awarded a corner in the 35th minute after Rebouca FC's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Emílio Cunha took the corner. Emílio Cunha made a great header on Mazouco FC's corner, it was just that Rebouca FC's Duarte Faria managed to reach the ball for a save. Albertino Jesus sent away a hard shot on goal in the 39th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. If Fábio Machado had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 42nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 1-0 at half-time.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Rogério Pinto was the one to do the kick off. After some careless play in the Rebouca FC defense, Joaquim Tavares kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Duarte Faria. The Rebouca FC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Duarte Faria should have stopped the shot. Albertino Jesus sent away a hard shot on goal in the 61st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. When Mazouco FC's Albertino Jesus in the 63rd minute got a chance for a shot 63rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Rebouca FC's goalie prevented a goal. Marco Rocha kicked well hit freekick during the 64th minute of the match. Rebouca FC's Duarte Faria played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Albertino Jesus in the 67th minute of play. Albertino Jesus 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. 74 minutes into the match, Rebouca FC's goalkeeper Duarte Faria had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Fábio Machado. If Fábio Machado had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 76th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. When Mazouco FC's Albertino Jesus in the 91st minute got a chance for a shot 91st didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Rebouca FC's goalie prevented a goal. Mazouco FC were clearly unhappy with the draw, as they felt they had done enough to earn themselves a victory.