League Play-Off

Estadio Lavadores
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) Luís Viana started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. If Luís Viana had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 3rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The supporters of Lavadores booed when Areia was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 5 match minutes in a wonderful position. João Santarém didn't get a good kick on the ball. Jorge Matos made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Luís Viana in the 7th minute of play. If Fernando Figueiredo had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 10th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Fernando Figueiredo sent away a hard shot on goal in the 16th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. When Areia's Armindo Lisboa in the 18th minute got a chance for a shot 18th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Lavadores's goalie prevented a goal. Albertino Almeida fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 21st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Jorge Matos having to interfere. In the 22nd match minute, Areia was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by João Santarém to maneuver through the defense. Cristiano Cruz took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Armindo Lisboa, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Cristiano Cruz made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Fernando Figueiredo in the 29th minute of play. Armindo Lisboa fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 38th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Cristiano Cruz having to interfere. After a rather tough play, Areia's Marco Soares got a free kick in the 42nd minute. In the 47th minute, Bruno Pires 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.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Armindo Lisboa made a kick off. Luís Viana received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 53rd minute. Jorge Matos tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The supporters of Areia booed when Lavadores was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 54 match minutes in a wonderful position. Bruno Pires didn't get a good kick on the ball. The audience thought a goal was coming when Fernando Figueiredo got free with Cristiano Cruz in the 55th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Fernando Figueiredo received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 57th minute. Cristiano Cruz tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. When Lavadores's Luís Viana in the 64th minute got a chance for a shot 64th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Areia's goalie prevented a goal. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Armindo Lisboa in the 65th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Cristiano Cruz saved Lavadores from getting behind. Armindo Lisboa sent away a hard shot on goal in the 67th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 70 minutes into the game, Lavadores's Albertino Almeida nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Jorge Matos made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-0. When the match clock showed 77 minutes, the score became 2-0 when Albertino Almeida sped through Areia's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Jorge Matos. Luís Viana fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 85th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Jorge Matos having to interfere. In the 90th minute, Armindo Lisboa fired away a shot on goal. He put a little to much spin on the ball and sent it just wide of the right post. Armindo Lisboa received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 93rd minute. Cristiano Cruz tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. When Alexandre Castro fell near the penalty area in the 95th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Lavadores's protests and gave Alexandre Castro a yellow card for diving instead. In the 95th minute, Alexandre Castro hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. It was no surprise that this one had ended in a win for the home team. Lavadores had played much better football throughout.