League Play-Off

Juvandes
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) When SC Lavadoures's Diamantino Teixeira in the 7th minute got a chance for a shot 7th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Juvandes FC's goalie prevented a goal. João Simões fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 9th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Abel Antunes having to interfere. When Sebastião Maia fell near the penalty area in the 13th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored SC Lavadoures's protests and gave Sebastião Maia a yellow card for diving instead. The supporters of Juvandes FC booed when SC Lavadoures was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 14 match minutes in a wonderful position. Sebastião Maia didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 14th minute João Simões shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Abel Antunes saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. José Amaro sent away a hard shot on goal in the 18th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Diamantino Teixeira's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Manuel Brito read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 21st minute of play. Juvandes FC's João Simões got a good chance for a goal in the 25th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. When Simão Melo came up free with the goalie in the 27th minute, the Juvandes FC 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 Simão Melo couldn't finish the play. Manuel Brito took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Diamantino Teixeira, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Simão Melo's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 32ndth minute, Abel Antunes skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. In the 42nd minute, João Simões fired away a shot on goal. He put a little to much spin on the ball and sent it just wide of the right post. The supporters of Juvandes FC booed when SC Lavadoures was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 46 match minutes in a wonderful position. Joaquim Gueifão didn't get a good kick on the ball. 47 minutes into the match, Juvandes FC's Eusébio Dias broke free and took a long shot that unfortunately flew wide. A fine initiative that could have resulted in a goal. The score stood at 0-0 when the half time whistle went. Both sets of players seemed reasonably pleased with how the match was going.

João Simões struck a weak shot in the 52nd minute. Abel Antunes didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Juvandes FC. A collision led to SC Lavadoures getting a freekick after 54 minutes play. Rui Pereira hit a great ball. Diamantino Teixeira's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Manuel Brito read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 57th minute of play. After 68 minutes of play SC Lavadoures's Sebastião Maia was too eager in his attempt to stop his opponent and brought him down. With that he got his second yellow card and was ordered off the ground. Abel Antunes showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Simão Melo, who was totally free with the ball in the 74th minute. Simão Melo received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 80th minute. Abel Antunes tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. José Amaro's late challenge caught a Juvandes FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. José Amaro helped the player get up and apologised. After 81 played minutes SC Lavadoures got a freekick which was hit by José Amaro. João Simões fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 83rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Abel Antunes having to interfere. In the 84th minute, Diamantino Teixeira 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. Manuel Brito made a fantastic save in the 87th minute, when Diamantino Teixeira sent off a good shot on target. If Diamantino Teixeira had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 88th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. During the 91st minute of the match José Amaro completely mistimed his tackle and brought down his opponent. The referee gave José Amaro a yellow card, his second in the match, which meant he could no longer take part in the game. José Amaro kicked well hit freekick during the 92nd minute of the match. After some fancy dribbling in the 94th minute, Simão Melo managed to get in a good position for a shot. Juvandes FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Simão Melo was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Abel Antunes breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. When Joaquim Gueifão fell near the penalty area in the 95th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored SC Lavadoures's protests and gave Joaquim Gueifão a yellow card for diving instead. A collision led to SC Lavadoures getting a freekick after 95 minutes play. Joaquim Gueifão hit a great ball. Abel Antunes showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from João Simões in the 96th minute of the match. SC Lavadoures's Joaquim Gueifão got his second yellow card of the match in the 96th minute. The referee ordered Joaquim Gueifão off the ground. The supporters of Juvandes FC booed when SC Lavadoures was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 97 match minutes in a wonderful position. Joaquim Gueifão didn't get a good kick on the ball. The teams fought very hard right up to the final whistle. Both sets of players were happy to go away with a draw.