League Play-Off

Estadio Assanhas
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) In the 8th minute, Manuel Porto made a precise shot to the right of Albertino Fernandes. Assanhas's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-1. 15 minutes into the match, Cruzetinhos's Rafael Silva sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Albertino Fernandes narrowly saved just below the crossbar. The supporters of Assanhas booed when Cruzetinhos was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 16 match minutes in a wonderful position. Manuel Porto didn't get a good kick on the ball. Albertino Fernandes showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Rafael Silva, who was totally free with the ball in the 18th minute. With a little luck, Cruzetinhos's Artur Viegas got control of the ball when Armindo Lima tried to sneak it across the goal line. 21 minutes into the match, Assanhas's José Antunes sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Artur Viegas narrowly saved just below the crossbar. If Rafael Silva had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 25th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. An unexpectedly hard shot by Rafael Silva in the 27th minute of play forced Assanhas's goalkeeper Albertino Fernandes to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After 27 played minutes Assanhas got a freekick which was hit by Rodrigo Nogueira. Armindo Lima received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 32nd minute. Artur Viegas tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Albertino Fernandes showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Rafael Silva in the 37th minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Manuel Porto in the 38th minute of play forced Assanhas's goalkeeper Albertino Fernandes to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 43 minutes into the game, António Esteves was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Cruzetinhos's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Assanhas the free kick. Armindo Lima who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 46thth minute tested the skills of Artur Viegas when he managed to save the team from getting behind. Armindo Lima did some fancy footwork in front of goal and succeeded to deceive the defenders so he could slam the ball in 1-1 to the left of a surprised Artur Viegas 46 minutes into the match. The first half was very even, with the score at 1-1 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

52 minutes into the match, Armindo Lima had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Artur Viegas. Cruzetinhos's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Armindo Lima was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 2-1. Cruzetinhos's Artur Viegas played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by José Antunes in the 55th minute of play. José Antunes received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 57th minute. Artur Viegas tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 59th minute, Armindo Lima hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 59th minute, Assanhas's Armindo Lima fired away a free kick that almost went in the goal. Artur Viegas was prepared for the shot, but didn't have to make a play as the shot flew over the goal. The supporters of Cruzetinhos booed when Assanhas was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 60 match minutes in a wonderful position. Manuel Rocha didn't get a good kick on the ball. Manuel Porto sent away a hard shot on goal in the 68th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Rafael Silva fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 70th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Albertino Fernandes having to interfere. Assanhas's Albertino Fernandes proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 72nd minute of the match, managed to save Assanhas from getting a goal against them. After a defensive mix-up in Assanhas's zone, Manuel Porto stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Albertino Fernandes came out of the goal and Manuel Porto tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. If Armindo Lima had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 77th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. When Jaime Araújo fell near the penalty area in the 79th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Cruzetinhos's protests and gave Jaime Araújo a yellow card for diving instead. In the 79th match minute, Cruzetinhos was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Jaime Araújo to maneuver through the defense. If Armindo Lima had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 81st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 83rd minute, José Antunes 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. José Antunes kicked well hit freekick during the 85th minute of the match. In the 86th minute Manuel Porto shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Albertino Fernandes saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. If Manuel Porto had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 91st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After 96 played minutes Assanhas got a freekick which was hit by Hugo Antunes. 97 minutes into the match, Cruzetinhos's Humberto Moniz broke free and took a long shot that unfortunately flew wide. A fine initiative that could have resulted in a goal. Assanhas were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of Cruzetinhos for a fine match.