League Play-Off

Estadio Biscoitos
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Armindo Bessa got the match started through his kick off. In the 17thth minute of the game Américo Trindade who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Biscoitos FC's Gonçalo Lisboa was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. When Américo Trindade came up free with the goalie in the 20th minute, the SC Fragoso 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 Américo Trindade couldn't finish the play. After having played for 22 minutes, Afonso Campos managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Biscoitos FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Afonso Campos was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Cristóvão Marques made an important save on a dangerous shot by Alfredo Machado in the 24th minute. Alfredo Machado in the 29thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Cristóvão Marques, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. In the 31st minute, Armindo Bessa made a precise shot to the right of Gonçalo Lisboa. Biscoitos FC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-2. If Joaquim Coelho had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 36th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Joaquim Coelho charged in rather forcefully in the 38th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Joaquim Coelho the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 39th minute of the match Jorge Fontes sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Gonçalo Lisboa skillfully saved the ball. The supporters of SC Fragoso booed when Biscoitos FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 41 match minutes in a wonderful position. Oliveira Jesus didn't get a good kick on the ball. A collision led to Biscoitos FC getting a freekick after 44 minutes play. José Pinho hit a great ball. After some fancy dribbling in the 45th minute, Américo Trindade managed to get in a good position for a shot. SC Fragoso's supporters rose to their feet, but Américo Trindade was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Gonçalo Lisboa breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Afonso Campos sent away a hard shot on goal in the 48th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 0-2 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

Alfredo Machado sent away a hard shot on goal in the 53rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Gonçalo Lisboa showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Armindo Bessa in the 59th minute of the match. If Alfredo Machado had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 66th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After a defensive mix-up in SC Fragoso's zone, Afonso Campos stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Cristóvão Marques came out of the goal and Afonso Campos tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Alfredo Machado sent away a hard shot on goal in the 73rd minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Afonso Campos fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 76th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Cristóvão Marques having to interfere. Francisco Guarda hit a great freekick 80 minutes into the match. Afonso Campos received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 83rd minute. Cristóvão Marques tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 86 minutes into the game, SC Fragoso's Américo Trindade nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Gonçalo Lisboa made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-3. 95 minutes into the game, Biscoitos FC's Alfredo Machado nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Cristóvão Marques made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 2-3. The SC Fragoso players were relieved to hear the final whistle blow to end the match. The away crowd was happy to see their team win after a very tight game.