League Play-Off

Treixedo
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Pedro Dias made the kick off which started today's match. In the 5th minute, Alexandre Pedroso 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. SC Amarantinho's Diogo Trindade played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Pedro Dias in the 9th minute of play. 17 minutes into the match, SC Amarantinho's goalkeeper Diogo Trindade had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Emanuel Brás. Cristiano Paredes made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Diamantino Leite in the 19th minute of play. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Abel Leal during the 24th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 24th match minute, SC Amarantinho was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Abel Leal to maneuver through the defense. After some fancy dribbling in the 26th minute, Pedro Dias managed to get in a good position for a shot. Treixedo FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Pedro Dias was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Diogo Trindade breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Cristiano Paredes took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Diamantino Leite, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 34 minutes, André Veiga mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Treixedo FC and the SC Amarantinho players grew even worse after the yellow card. In the 35th match minute, Treixedo FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by André Veiga to maneuver through the defense. With a little luck, SC Amarantinho's Diogo Trindade got control of the ball when Alexandre Pedroso tried to sneak it across the goal line. Cristiano Paredes showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Jacinto Garcia in the 42nd minute of the match. After having played for 43 minutes, Jacinto Garcia managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. SC Amarantinho's supporters crossed their fingers, but Jacinto Garcia was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Cristiano Paredes showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Jacinto Garcia in the 45th minute of the match. When Jacinto Garcia came up free with the goalie in the 47th minute, the SC Amarantinho 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 Jacinto Garcia couldn't finish the play. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

Pedro Dias charged in rather forcefully in the 54th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Pedro Dias the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After 54 played minutes Treixedo FC got a freekick which was hit by Pedro Dias. Alexandre Pedroso sent away a hard shot on goal in the 59th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After 65 minutes of play, Treixedo FC's Pedro Dias made it 1-0 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Diogo Trindade was left in no man's land by his defense there! An unexpectedly hard shot by Alexandre Pedroso in the 72nd minute of play forced SC Amarantinho's goalkeeper Diogo Trindade to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Diamantino Leite in the 79th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Cristiano Paredes prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 85thth minute of the game Diamantino Leite who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Treixedo FC's Cristiano Paredes was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. After having played for 87 minutes, Diamantino Leite managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. SC Amarantinho's supporters crossed their fingers, but Diamantino Leite was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Jacinto Garcia sent away a hard shot on goal in the 92nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. When Jacinto Garcia came up free with the goalie in the 97th minute, the SC Amarantinho 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 Jacinto Garcia couldn't finish the play. Treixedo FC were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of SC Amarantinho for a fine match.