League Play-Off

Estadio Arroteia
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Gustavo Carvalho made the kick off which started today's match. Gil Coelho took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Gustavo Carvalho, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Américo Henriques sent away a hard shot on goal in the 4th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Gil Coelho took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Gustavo Carvalho, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 10 played minutes SC Arroteia got a freekick which was hit by Américo Henriques. Gil Coelho didn't succeed in stopping the ball in the 13th minute, which inside left pole to 1-0. Alberto Soares fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 19th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Jorge Leal having to interfere. Jorge Leal took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Alberto Soares, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Lúcio Leite hit a great freekick 24 minutes into the match. Jorge Leal showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from António Maia, who was totally free with the ball in the 28th minute. Gil Coelho stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Gustavo Carvalho's shot from short distance in the 30th minute. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Américo Henriques in the 34th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Gil Coelho prevented the ball from getting in the gole. The supporters of Paradanca FC booed when SC Arroteia was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 35 match minutes in a wonderful position. Nuno Monteiro didn't get a good kick on the ball. António Maia fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 37th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Jorge Leal having to interfere. Gustavo Carvalho blasted a shot towards the goal in the 39th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Gil Coelho having to make a save. Vasco Vale's late challenge caught a SC Arroteia's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Vasco Vale helped the player get up and apologised. After 41 played minutes Paradanca FC got a freekick which was hit by Vasco Vale. The audience thought a goal was coming when Américo Henriques got free with Gil Coelho in the 47th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Af the end of the first half the score was 1-0. The first half had gone as expected for the home team.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Alberto Soares made a kick off. Gustavo Carvalho struck a weak shot in the 51st minute. Gil Coelho didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for SC Arroteia. Gil Coelho took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Gustavo Carvalho, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Américo Henriques recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 59th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. If António Maia had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 64th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After 69 minutes, Basílio Coimbra mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the SC Arroteia and the Paradanca FC players grew even worse after the yellow card. Basílio Coimbra hit a great freekick 69 minutes into the match. After some fancy dribbling in the 70th minute, António Maia managed to get in a good position for a shot. Paradanca FC's supporters rose to their feet, but António Maia was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Jorge Leal breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Gustavo Carvalho received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 73rd minute. Gil Coelho tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Américo Henriques struck a weak shot in the 75th minute. Gil Coelho didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for SC Arroteia. A collision led to SC Arroteia getting a freekick after 76 minutes play. Diogo Faro hit a great ball. A collision led to Paradanca FC getting a freekick after 88 minutes play. Cristiano Pacheco hit a great ball. The referee blew his whistle, and the match came to a close. The players exchanged shirts and headed down the tunnel. The SC Arroteia fans cheered their team off the field, for while Paradanca FC had put up a good fight, they were unable to come out of the game with any points to show for their effort.