League Play-Off

Travessas
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Emanuel Barbosa took the kick off in the first half of the match. David Amaral hit a great freekick 3 minutes into the match. Afonso Assis's shot from long distance in the 4th minute was not bad at all, but SC Camarnal's José Abreu knew what was happening and pushed the ball into his arms just before it hit the right post. After having played for 7 minutes, Daniel Barros managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. SC Camarnal's supporters crossed their fingers, but Daniel Barros was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. João Neves took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Abel Mendes, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 13th minute Daniel Barros shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but João Neves saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. João Neves made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Abel Mendes in the 14th minute of play. After some fancy dribbling in the 16th minute, Abel Mendes managed to get in a good position for a shot. SC Camarnal's supporters rose to their feet, but Abel Mendes was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. João Neves breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Daniel Barros received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 18th minute. João Neves tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. An unexpectedly hard shot by Abel Mendes in the 20th minute of play forced Travessas FC's goalkeeper João Neves to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 20th minute, Rodrigo Machado hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. João Neves showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Daniel Barros, who was totally free with the ball in the 24th minute. Rodrigo Machado's late challenge caught a SC Camarnal's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Rodrigo Machado helped the player get up and apologised. Rodrigo Machado kicked well hit freekick during the 27th minute of the match. If Daniel Barros had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 31st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 34th match minute, Travessas FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Hugo Maia to maneuver through the defense. João Neves took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Daniel Barros, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. João Neves showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Daniel Barros in the 46th minute of the match. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Abel Mendes to strike the kick off in the second half. José Abreu showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Amadeu Paredes, who was totally free with the ball in the 51st minute. João Neves showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Daniel Barros, who was totally free with the ball in the 56th minute. 62 minutes into the match, SC Camarnal's goal looked a bit too open when Emanuel Barbosa came free, but José Abreu reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Amadeu Paredes sent away a hard shot on goal in the 64th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. SC Camarnal's José Abreu played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Emanuel Barbosa in the 65th minute of play. 73 minutes into the match, Emanuel Barbosa had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of José Abreu. SC Camarnal's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Emanuel Barbosa was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-0. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Amadeu Paredes in the 80th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck José Abreu prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Emanuel Barbosa sent away a hard shot on goal in the 83rd minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Abel Mendes sent away a hard shot on goal in the 89th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. When Travessas FC's Emanuel Barbosa in the 92nd minute got a chance for a shot 92nd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye SC Camarnal's goalie prevented a goal. If Emanuel Barbosa had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 96th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Travessas FC's fans were exulted and cheered after their team won in a match that could easily have gone the other way.