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Match Report
Restolinho
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25,
Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Xavier Amaro took the kick off in the first half of the match. 6 minutes into the match, Navais FC's Alberto Gueifão sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Luís Simões narrowly saved just below the crossbar. 8 minutes into the game, Albertino Mendes was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Navais FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave SC Restolinho the free kick. After 8 played minutes Navais FC got a freekick which was hit by Albertino Mendes. Paulo Coelho received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 9th minute. Adelino Coelho tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Xavier Amaro received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 13th minute. Luís Simões tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After some fancy dribbling in the 17th minute, Manuel Domingues managed to get in a good position for a shot. SC Restolinho's supporters rose to their feet, but Manuel Domingues was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Adelino Coelho breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. After 41 played minutes Navais FC got a freekick which was hit by Albertino Mendes. Manuel Domingues sent away a hard shot on goal in the 46th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Paulo Coelho fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 50th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Adelino Coelho having to interfere. 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.
The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Paulo Coelho to strike the kick off in the second half. Xavier Amaro received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 54th minute. Luís Simões tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Manuel Domingues in the 58th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Adelino Coelho saved Navais FC from getting behind. In the 60th minute, Xavier Amaro ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Luís Simões was frozen by the shot and now it was 0-1. After some fancy dribbling in the 63rd minute, Manuel Domingues managed to get in a good position for a shot. SC Restolinho's supporters rose to their feet, but Manuel Domingues was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Adelino Coelho breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. After having played for 67 minutes, Paulo Coelho managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. SC Restolinho's supporters crossed their fingers, but Paulo Coelho was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. In the 69th match minute, SC Restolinho was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Alexandre Mota to maneuver through the defense. 74 minutes into the game, SC Restolinho's Paulo Coelho nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Adelino Coelho made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-1. After 81 played minutes Navais FC got a freekick which was hit by Óscar Matias. A collision led to Navais FC getting a freekick after 83 minutes play. Armando Pires hit a great ball. In the 87th minute, Xavier Amaro left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Navais FC fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 1-2. Luís Simões made a fantastic save in the 93rd minute, when Alberto Gueifão sent off a good shot on target. 95 minutes into the match, SC Restolinho's Tiago Cunha sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Adelino Coelho narrowly saved just below the crossbar. The referee blew the final whistle, and the away crowd roared, having watched Navais FC eke out a victory against a very well matched opponent.
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