League Play-Off

Rhomygah Stadium
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) Elói Cruz started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. 4 minutes into the match, Eagles AC's goal looked a bit too open when Robinho Guedes came free, but Miguel Ángel Russo reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Miguel Ángel Russo showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Erasmo Cunha, who was totally free with the ball in the 5th minute. The referee blew the whistle for a penalty in the 6th minute of the game. One of Machorra:s players had nearly got his shirt torn off by an opponent while getting free in front of Eagles AC:s goal. Erasmo Cunha blasted a shot towards the goal in the 12th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Miguel Ángel Russo having to make a save. After having played for 14 minutes, Elói Cruz managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Machorra's supporters crossed their fingers, but Elói Cruz was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Miguel Ángel Russo made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Robinho Guedes in the 26th minute of play. When Dário Bueno fell near the penalty area in the 27th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Eagles AC's protests and gave Dário Bueno a yellow card for diving instead. Dário Bueno kicked well hit freekick during the 27th minute of the match. In the 30th minute, Elói Cruz made a precise shot to the right of Miguel Ángel Russo. Eagles AC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-2. In the 39th minute, Alessandro Nóbrega made a precise shot to the right of João Peixoto. Machorra's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 2-2. Eagles AC's Valdomiro Maranhense got a good chance for a goal in the 46th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. In the 48th minute of the match Fabinho da Mata shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but João Peixoto showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 2-2 after a close first half.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Valdomiro Maranhense made a kick off. When Eagles AC's Valdomiro Maranhense in the 55th minute got a chance for a shot 55th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Machorra's goalie prevented a goal. After 59 minutes of play, Eagles AC's Valdomiro Maranhense made it 3-2 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. João Peixoto was left in no man's land by his defense there! After 62 minutes of play, Eagles AC's Alessandro Nóbrega made it 4-2 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. João Peixoto was left in no man's land by his defense there! Egídio Montenegro could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 66th minute of the match, but Miguel Ángel Russo made a huge save. Miguel Ángel Russo showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Elói Cruz in the 72nd minute of the match. Miguel Ángel Russo made an important save on a dangerous shot by Erasmo Cunha in the 72nd minute. Miguel Ángel Russo made a fantastic save in the 74th minute, when Egídio Montenegro sent off a good shot on target. In the 76th minute Elói Cruz shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Miguel Ángel Russo saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 80th minute Elói Cruz shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Miguel Ángel Russo saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Miguel Ángel Russo made a fantastic save in the 83rd minute, when Erasmo Cunha sent off a good shot on target. After a rather tough play, Eagles AC's Dário Bueno got a free kick in the 83rd minute. The crowd rose to their feet as Machorra's Elói Cruz slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Miguel Ángel Russo. That made the score 4-3 after 84 minutes of play. Eagles AC's Valdomiro Maranhense got a good chance for a goal in the 89th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Miguel Ángel Russo made a fantastic save in the 93rd minute, when Erasmo Cunha sent off a good shot on target. After 96 played minutes Machorra got a freekick which was hit by Robinho Guedes. The crowd rose to their feet and cheered when the referee blew the final whistle. Eagles AC had won after a very even match.