League Play-Off

Aldeia
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) Aldeia FC's Mariano Teixeira started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. In the 2nd minute Cristóvão Queirós shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Carlos Guerreiro saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After 5 played minutes SC Malecas got a freekick which was hit by Tiago Vale. When Simão Gomes came up free with the goalie in the 6th minute, the Aldeia 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 Simão Gomes couldn't finish the play. When Lucas Moutinho fell near the penalty area in the 7th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored SC Malecas's protests and gave Lucas Moutinho a yellow card for diving instead. After a rather tough play, SC Malecas's Lucas Moutinho got a free kick in the 7th minute. Mariano Teixeira struck a weak shot in the 8th minute. Rafael Coelho didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Aldeia FC. An unexpectedly hard shot by Mariano Teixeira in the 10th minute of play forced SC Malecas's goalkeeper Rafael Coelho to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The supporters of Aldeia FC booed when SC Malecas was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 12 match minutes in a wonderful position. Adolfo Gomes didn't get a good kick on the ball. Simão Gomes sent away a hard shot on goal in the 15th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. When Gaspar Maia fell near the penalty area in the 20th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Aldeia FC's protests and gave Gaspar Maia a yellow card for diving instead. The supporters of SC Malecas booed when Aldeia FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 20 match minutes in a wonderful position. Gaspar Maia didn't get a good kick on the ball. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Sérgio Leal during the 23rd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Aldeia FC's Carlos Guerreiro played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Jorge Amaro in the 24th minute of play. When Mariano Teixeira came up free with the goalie in the 26th minute, the Aldeia 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 Mariano Teixeira couldn't finish the play. Rafael Coelho was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Mariano Teixeira showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 1-0 in the 30 minute of play. In the 34th minute, Cristóvão Queirós made a precise shot to the right of Carlos Guerreiro. Aldeia FC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-1. 38 minutes into the match, SC Malecas's goalkeeper Rafael Coelho had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Simão Gomes. With his leg Rafael Coelho managed to avoid a goal in the 41stth minute, when Aldeia FC's Simão Gomes fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. Rafael Coelho took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Mariano Teixeira, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Mariano Teixeira received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 45th minute. Rafael Coelho tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

When Mariano Teixeira came up free with the goalie in the 59th minute, the Aldeia 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 Mariano Teixeira couldn't finish the play. Rafael Coelho didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Mariano Teixeira went, in the 67th minute, to the upper right corner, 2-1 was the resulting score. Jorge Amaro fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 75th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Carlos Guerreiro having to interfere. Lourenço Lisboa kicked well hit freekick during the 76th minute of the match. Cristóvão Queirós sent away a hard shot on goal in the 80th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 83rd match minute, SC Malecas was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Cristóvão Queirós to maneuver through the defense. After a rather tough play, Aldeia FC's Catarino Sá got a free kick in the 85th minute. Carlos Guerreiro made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Cristóvão Queirós in the 86th minute of play. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Cristóvão Queirós in the 87th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Carlos Guerreiro prevented the ball from getting in the gole. After 88 played minutes Aldeia FC got a freekick which was hit by Gaspar Maia. SC Malecas's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Bruno Dias in the 91st minute. A nice corner shot did that Bruno Dias got away a dangerous shot. Despite this Carlos Guerreiro quite easily got ahold of the ball to make the save. After 93 minutes of play Aldeia FC's Sérgio Leal was too eager in his attempt to stop his opponent and brought him down. With that he got his second yellow card and was ordered off the ground. In the 92nd minute, one of Aldeia FC:s players had the ball in front of the goal but got pushed and fell. The referee felt it was an obvious case and blew a penalty for Aldeia FC. Bruno Dias walked up to take care of the penalty kick. He was aiming for the top corner, but the ball went just outside the post. Aldeia FC's Simão Gomes got a good chance for a goal in the 98th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. In the 99th match minute, SC Malecas was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Bruno Dias to maneuver through the defense. Rafael Coelho stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Simão Gomes's shot from short distance in the 101st minute. Aldeia FC were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of SC Malecas for a fine match.