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Spectators: 8043 (Terracing: 6000, Seating: 1881, VIP seats: 162) Custódio Canales started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. 5 minutes into the game, Custódio Canales was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Runcorn's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Clube Recreativo Operário the free kick. When Hector Godinho, who was free, got the in front of the goal in the 23 minute he wasn't focused and tipped the ball just over the goal. The Nuno Curvelo was delighted since the ball would have got in if it had gone under the crossbar. After 25 played minutes Clube Recreativo Operário got a freekick which was hit by Marcelo Mendes. Avelino Novais made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Rui Cruz in the 26th minute of play. In the 27th minute Runcorn were awarded a corner. Henrique Russo went to the cornerflag to take it. A well done corner resulted in Ubaldo Pereira drilling the ball in to score 0-1 behind Clube Recreativo Operário's goalkeeper. Avelino Novais made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Custódio Canales in the 30th minute of play. In the 31st minute, Diamantino Areosa hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Luís Ermida sent away a hard shot on goal in the 35th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. An unexpectedly hard shot by Custódio Canales in the 38th minute of play forced Clube Recreativo Operário's goalkeeper Avelino Novais to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Luís Ermida kicked well hit freekick during the 39th minute of the match. 42 minutes into the match, Custódio Canales had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Avelino Novais. Clube Recreativo Operário's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Custódio Canales was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-2. Luís Ermida fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 45th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Avelino Novais having to interfere.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Hector Godinho was the one to do the kick off. Lopo Pegacho kicked well hit freekick during the 57th minute of the match. If Miguel Da Costa had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 60th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Avelino Novais showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Custódio Canales, who was totally free with the ball in the 63rd minute. 64 minutes into the match, Luís Ermida had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Avelino Novais. Clube Recreativo Operário's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Luís Ermida was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-4. Henrique Flores hit a great freekick 67 minutes into the match. When Tadeu Cruz fell near the penalty area in the 69th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Clube Recreativo Operário's protests and gave Tadeu Cruz a yellow card for diving instead. In the 69th minute, Tadeu Cruz hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. With a little luck, Clube Recreativo Operário's Avelino Novais got control of the ball when Luís Ermida tried to sneak it across the goal line. Runcorn's Luís Ermida got a good chance for a goal in the 76th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. After some fancy dribbling in the 78th minute, Custódio Canales managed to get in a good position for a shot. Runcorn's supporters rose to their feet, but Custódio Canales was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Avelino Novais breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. 80 minutes into the match, Clube Recreativo Operário's goalkeeper Avelino Novais had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Luís Ermida. In the 82nd minute, Luís Ermida made a precise shot to the right of Avelino Novais. Clube Recreativo Operário's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-5. When Flavio Amado fell near the penalty area in the 85th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Clube Recreativo Operário's protests and gave Flavio Amado a yellow card for diving instead. The supporters of Runcorn booed when Clube Recreativo Operário was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 85 match minutes in a wonderful position. Flavio Amado didn't get a good kick on the ball. Avelino Novais was in exellent shape and made a fantastic save when he, in the 86th minute of the match, managed to get hold of the ball after a long shot from Rui Cruz. A collision led to Clube Recreativo Operário getting a freekick after 89 minutes play. Pôncio Fernandes Braga hit a great ball. Miguel Da Costa might have been able to make a better finish in the 94th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Nuno Curvelo. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Miguel Da Costa ran back to his position shaking his head. If Hector Godinho had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 94th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Runcorn's fans were overjoyed with their teams well-earned victory and stayed in the stadium long after the final whistle to celebrate the win.