League Play-Off

Estadio Friande
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) Rodrigo Barros made the kick off and thus started the match. A collision led to Friande FC getting a freekick after 3 minutes play. Inácio Gonçalves hit a great ball. Rodrigo Moreira blasted a shot towards the goal in the 11th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Raul Fernandes having to make a save. If Rodrigo Moreira had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 20th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. An unexpectedly hard shot by Mário Leal in the 23rd minute of play forced Friande FC's goalkeeper Heitor Morais to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Raul Fernandes made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Gabriel Amorim in the 26th minute of play. 29 minutes into the match, Friande FC's Gabriel Amorim sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Raul Fernandes narrowly saved just below the crossbar. If Gabriel Amorim had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 32nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Raul Fernandes made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Gabriel Amorim in the 34th minute of play. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Gabriel Amorim in the 37th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Raul Fernandes prevented the ball from getting in the gole. After some fancy dribbling in the 46th minute, Rodrigo Barros managed to get in a good position for a shot. Perelhal FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Rodrigo Barros was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Heitor Morais breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Mário Leal fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 47th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Heitor Morais 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 Gabriel Amorim to strike the kick off in the second half. 53 minutes into the match, Friande FC's goalkeeper Heitor Morais had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Mário Leal. 56 minutes into the game, Gabriel Amorim cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-0. Raul Fernandes was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. When Gil Borges fell near the penalty area in the 62nd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Perelhal FC's protests and gave Gil Borges a yellow card for diving instead. Friande FC's Gabriel Amorim got a good chance for a goal in the 64th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Friande FC's Rodrigo Moreira got a good chance for a goal in the 68th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Rodrigo Barros sent away a hard shot on goal in the 71st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 73rd minute, Rodrigo Barros reached a very good position and smashed the ball with a huge effort into the net, just to the left of Heitor Morais. The goal made the score 1-1. Friande FC's Gabriel Amorim got a good chance for a goal in the 76th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. The audience thought a goal was coming when Mário Leal got free with Heitor Morais in the 78th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Rodrigo Barros recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 79th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. In the 81st minute, Mário Leal 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. After a rather tough play, Friande FC's Luís Fonseca got a free kick in the 83rd minute. After some fancy dribbling in the 88th minute, Mário Leal managed to get in a good position for a shot. Perelhal FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Mário Leal was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Heitor Morais breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. When Friande FC's Rodrigo Moreira in the 91st minute got a chance for a shot 91st didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Perelhal FC's goalie prevented a goal. 93 minutes into the game, Friande FC's Gabriel Amorim nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Raul Fernandes made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 2-1. Fernando Moura's late challenge caught a Friande FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Fernando Moura helped the player get up and apologised. The supporters of Friande FC booed when Perelhal FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 97 match minutes in a wonderful position. Fernando Moura didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 100th minute Friande FC were awarded a corner. Bruno Araújo went to the cornerflag to take it. After taking down the ball on Friande FC's corner Bruno Araújo fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Raul Fernandes quite easily take care of the ball. Friande FC's fans were exulted and cheered after their team won in a match that could easily have gone the other way.