League Play-Off

Estadio Gestinha
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) Catarino Borba fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 3rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Duarte Carvalho having to interfere. Catarino Borba's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Duarte Carvalho read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 10th minute of play. A hard shot 12 in the game by Joaquim Matos from a close distance when the talented Duarte Carvalho managed to make a qualified save. Amieiro FC's players were relieved. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Rui Dantas in the 13th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Duarte Cruz saved SC Gestinha from getting behind. When Lourenço Vale came up free with the goalie in the 26th minute, the Amieiro 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 Lourenço Vale couldn't finish the play. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Catarino Borba in the 28th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Duarte Carvalho prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Duarte Cruz showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Rui Dantas, who was totally free with the ball in the 30th minute. Rui Dantas recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 31st minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the 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.

Rui Dantas sent away a hard shot on goal in the 53rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Duarte Cruz made a fantastic save in the 57th minute, when Lourenço Vale sent off a good shot on target. SC Gestinha's Duarte Cruz played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Rui Dantas in the 59th minute of play. After having played for 62 minutes, Rui Dantas managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Amieiro FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Rui Dantas was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Catarino Borba sent away a hard shot on goal in the 66th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Lourenço Vale received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 69th minute. Duarte Cruz tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Duarte Cruz made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Rui Dantas in the 71st minute of play. Duarte Carvalho showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Catarino Borba, who was totally free with the ball in the 79th minute. After 80 played minutes Amieiro FC got a freekick which was hit by Ricardo Mota. 82 minutes into the match, Amieiro FC's Lourenço Vale sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Duarte Cruz narrowly saved just below the crossbar. A collision led to SC Gestinha getting a freekick after 83 minutes play. Filipe Cruz hit a great ball. 86 minutes into the game, Lourenço Vale cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-1. Duarte Cruz was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Rui Dantas recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 94th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. If Lourenço Vale had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 96th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Amieiro FC had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.