League Play-Off

Concieiro
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Américo Gomes made the kick off which started today's match. Afonso Fernandes showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Joaquim Aleixo, who was totally free with the ball in the 10th minute. Ricardo Pinheiro kicked well hit freekick during the 14th minute of the match. Mário Borges struck a weak shot in the 16th minute. Afonso Fernandes didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Concieiro. In the 22nd minute of the match Simão Jesus shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Álvaro Antunes showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. Vasco Dias fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 23rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Álvaro Antunes having to interfere. After some fancy dribbling in the 28th minute, Joaquim Aleixo managed to get in a good position for a shot. Concieiro's supporters rose to their feet, but Joaquim Aleixo was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Afonso Fernandes breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. In the 33rd minute, Marco Delgado ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Álvaro Antunes was frozen by the shot and now it was 1-1. Afonso Fernandes made an important save on a dangerous shot by Mário Borges in the 37th minute. If Américo Gomes had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 39th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Vasco Dias fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 41st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Álvaro Antunes having to interfere. After 42 minutes, Sebastião Melo mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Concieiro and the SC Sendim players grew even worse after the yellow card. After 42 played minutes Concieiro got a freekick which was hit by Sebastião Melo. If Mário Borges had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 46th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 1-1 after a close first half.

In the 56th minute, Simão Amaro hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After having played for 58 minutes, Américo Gomes managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. SC Sendim's supporters crossed their fingers, but Américo Gomes was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. In the 61st minute of the match Simão Jesus sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Álvaro Antunes skillfully saved the ball. Álvaro Antunes was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Américo Gomes showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 1-2 in the 63 minute of play. Américo Gomes fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 69th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Álvaro Antunes having to interfere. A collision led to Concieiro getting a freekick after 70 minutes play. Nuno Neto hit a great ball. Américo Gomes sent away a hard shot on goal in the 73rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The supporters of SC Sendim booed when Concieiro was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 74 match minutes in a wonderful position. Nuno Neto didn't get a good kick on the ball. Mário Borges struck a weak shot in the 77th minute. Afonso Fernandes didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Concieiro. Ricardo Pinheiro kicked well hit freekick during the 79th minute of the match. Mário Borges sent away a hard shot on goal in the 85th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Mário Borges fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 88th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Afonso Fernandes having to interfere. Joaquim Aleixo scored 2-2 in the 90th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Afonso Fernandes, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Mário Borges fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 95th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Afonso Fernandes having to interfere. 99 minutes had been played when some careless play by SC Sendim's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Fernando Freitas was slow to take the kick. During this time Concieiro's players had a chance to rest. The SC Sendim players were the happier at the end of the match as they had prevented Concieiro from taking control. The game ends in a draw.