League Play-Off

Tapadao
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Jorge Amaro got the match started through his kick off. With a little luck, SC Amarelhe's Pedro Henriques got control of the ball when David Henriques tried to sneak it across the goal line. Pedro Henriques showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Manuel Viana in the 14th minute of the match. Jorge Amaro fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 17th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Domingos Nogueira having to interfere. In the 18th minute the ball was on its way in behind Tapadao FC's goalkeeper Domingos Nogueira, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. 21 minutes into the match, SC Amarelhe's goalkeeper Pedro Henriques had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by David Henriques. The Tapadao FC fans' excitement grew in the 23rd match minute when Tapadao FC's Manuel Viana looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 1-0 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. In the 27th minute, David Henriques fired away a killer shot towards the goal that, to the delight of Pedro Henriques, passed just outside the right post. In the 30th minute, Eusébio Ferreira hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After a defensive mix-up in Tapadao FC's zone, Pedro Vieira stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Domingos Nogueira came out of the goal and Pedro Vieira tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Domingos Nogueira took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Pedro Vieira, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. João Cunha kicked well hit freekick during the 36th minute of the match. After 38 played minutes SC Amarelhe got a freekick which was hit by Gil Domingues. When Pedro Vieira came up free with the goalie in the 42nd minute, the SC Amarelhe 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 Pedro Vieira couldn't finish the play. No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 1-0 at half-time.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Manuel Viana to strike the kick off in the second half. A collision led to SC Amarelhe getting a freekick after 55 minutes play. Gil Domingues hit a great ball. Pedro Henriques showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from David Henriques in the 56th minute of the match. When Rui Barbosa fell near the penalty area in the 57th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Tapadao FC's protests and gave Rui Barbosa a yellow card for diving instead. In the 58th minute, Rui Barbosa hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Pedro Vieira could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 66th minute of the match, but Domingos Nogueira made a huge save. In the 68thth minute of the game David Henriques who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but SC Amarelhe's Pedro Henriques was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Manuel Viana recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 69th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by David Henriques in the 71st minute of play forced SC Amarelhe's goalkeeper Pedro Henriques to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. SC Amarelhe's Jorge Amaro was standing unmarked in front of the goal when he, in the 72nd play minute, got the ball and easily drilled it into the goal. Jorge Amaro struck a weak shot in the 75th minute. Domingos Nogueira didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for SC Amarelhe. After 78 played minutes SC Amarelhe got a freekick which was hit by Eusébio Almeida. Manuel Viana sent away a hard shot on goal in the 80th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Lucas Amorim hit a great freekick 82 minutes into the match.