League Play-Off

Estádio Domingos
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Wilton Dias took the kick off in the first half of the match. After a rather tough play, Domingos FC's Juninho Vianna got a free kick in the 2nd minute. After some fancy dribbling in the 4th minute, Tadeu Brasil managed to get in a good position for a shot. Abrantes AD's supporters rose to their feet, but Tadeu Brasil was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Doni Mendes breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. When Abrantes AD's Cido Coelho in the 6th minute got a chance for a shot 6th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Domingos FC's goalie prevented a goal. After 7 played minutes Domingos FC got a freekick which was hit by Inácio Prata. Doni Mendes made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Cido Coelho in the 10th minute of play. Rodolfo Leão sent away a hard shot on goal in the 14th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Wilton Dias sent away a hard shot on goal in the 17th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After a rather tough play, Domingos FC's Basílio Vasconcelos got a free kick in the 20th minute. Tadeu Brasil received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 22nd minute. Doni Mendes tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 25th minute of the match Oséas Lucas sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Doni Mendes skillfully saved the ball. Juninho Vianna kicked well hit freekick during the 26th minute of the match. Rodolfo Leão's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 28thth minute, Hudson Mota skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. 31 minutes into the match, Domingos FC's goal looked a bit too open when Cido Coelho came free, but Doni Mendes reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 32nd match minute, Domingos FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Inácio Prata to maneuver through the defense. After a rather tough play, Abrantes AD's Samuel Simão got a free kick in the 37th minute. Cido Coelho fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 43rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Doni Mendes having to interfere. Juninho Vianna kicked well hit freekick during the 45th minute of the match.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Tadeu Brasil was the one to do the kick off. Cido Coelho received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 52nd minute. Doni Mendes tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 53 minutes into the game, one of Domingos FC:s players got tackled near the goal, and the referee blew for a penalty. Doni Mendes went to the wrong direction when Samuel Simão was taking care of the penalty kick which however missed the goal. In the 60th minute, José Augusto Valladares hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Cido Coelho in the 63rdth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Doni Mendes, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Domingos FC's Doni Mendes played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Tadeu Brasil in the 72nd minute of play. Hudson Mota took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Wilton Dias, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. An unexpectedly hard shot by Wilton Dias in the 77th minute of play forced Abrantes AD's goalkeeper Hudson Mota to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Tadeu Brasil's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Doni Mendes read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 81st minute of play. After a defensive mix-up in Domingos FC's zone, Cido Coelho stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Doni Mendes came out of the goal and Cido Coelho tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. 84 minutes into the match, Abrantes AD's Tadeu Brasil sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Doni Mendes narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Cido Coelho sent away a hard shot on goal in the 90th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Tadeu Brasil in the 91st managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Doni Mendes saved Domingos FC from getting behind. In the 93rd minute Tadeu Brasil shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Doni Mendes saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Abrantes AD's Tadeu Brasil got a good chance for a goal in the 94th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Abrantes AD's players went to the stands to thank the travelling support. The fan's backing had helped spurr the team on to a fine performance that won them the match.