League Play-Off

Catureta
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) 5 minutes into the match, Helvetia SC's goal looked a bit too open when Carlos Cruz came free, but Pedro Luís Cruz reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 7th minute Carlos Cruz shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Pedro Luís Cruz saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 13th minute, Téo Rodrigues hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 16th match minute, Helvetia SC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Isaltino Souto to maneuver through the defense. The audience thought it was a sure goal in the 18th minute, when Sangue Nos Zóio's Willian Rezende after having done a great run through the defense got himself free with Pedro Luís Cruz in Helvetia SC's goal and fired away a shot, but it missed the goal by a fraction of an inch. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Ramiro Veiga in the 24th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Fábio Arruda prevented the ball from getting in the gole. After a rather tough play, Sangue Nos Zóio's Sydney de Medeiros got a free kick in the 28th minute. In the 29th minute of the match Marcel Quintal shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Fábio Arruda showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Carlos Cruz in the 30th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Pedro Luís Cruz saved Helvetia SC from getting behind. Sangue Nos Zóio's Fábio Arruda played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ramiro Veiga in the 36th minute of play. If Nuno Messias had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 47th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The first half was very even, with the score at 0-0 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

When Sangue Nos Zóio's Carlos Cruz in the 56th minute got a chance for a shot 56th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Helvetia SC's goalie prevented a goal. Pedro Luís Cruz took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Carlos Cruz, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 59th minute, Carlos Cruz 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. With a little luck, Sangue Nos Zóio's Fábio Arruda got control of the ball when Nuno Messias tried to sneak it across the goal line. After 67 played minutes Sangue Nos Zóio got a freekick which was hit by Téo Rodrigues. Amílton Sabóia's late challenge caught a Sangue Nos Zóio's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Amílton Sabóia helped the player get up and apologised. In the 71st minute, Amílton Sabóia hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After having played for 75 minutes, Nuno Messias managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Helvetia SC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Nuno Messias was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. 77 minutes into the match, Raúl Nóbrega had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Fábio Arruda. Sangue Nos Zóio's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Raúl Nóbrega was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-1. Helvetia SC's José Paulo de Carvalho got a good chance for a goal in the 83rd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Sangue Nos Zóio's Carlos Cruz got a good chance for a goal in the 92nd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Pedro Luís Cruz took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Carlos Cruz, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The Helvetia SC players were relieved to hear the final whistle blow to end the match. The away crowd was happy to see their team win after a very tight game.