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Match Report
Birkenhead
Spectators: 5390 (Terracing: 4090,
Seating: 1250, VIP seats: 50) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Paulo Bastos kicked off to start the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Marílio Odemira in the 6th minute of play forced Birkenhead's goalkeeper Pedro Bouça to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Paulo Bastos sent away a hard shot on goal in the 10th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Pedro Bouça took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Marílio Odemira, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 21 minutes into the match, Birkenhead's goal looked a bit too open when Marílio Odemira came free, but Pedro Bouça reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Pedro Bouça stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Marílio Odemira's shot from short distance in the 25th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Marílio Odemira in the 26th minute of play forced Birkenhead's goalkeeper Pedro Bouça to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Pedro Bouça showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Pedro Malheiro, who was totally free with the ball in the 30th minute. When Birkenhead's Paulo Bastos in the 38th minute got a chance for a shot 38th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye The destroyers's goalie prevented a goal. Paulo Bastos recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 44th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. After 45 played minutes The destroyers got a freekick which was hit by Maurício Nascimento. Birkenhead's Pedro Bouça played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Pedro Malheiro in the 47th minute of play. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 0-0 after a close first half.
The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Marílio Odemira stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. The audience thought a goal was coming when Pedro Malheiro got free with Pedro Bouça in the 51st minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Pedro Malheiro who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 53rdth minute tested the skills of Pedro Bouça when he managed to save the team from getting behind. Marílio Odemira sent away a hard shot on goal in the 60th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Nuno Sá took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Paulo Bastos, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The destroyers's Nuno Sá played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Paulo Bastos in the 76th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Marílio Odemira in the 79th minute of play forced Birkenhead's goalkeeper Pedro Bouça to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The crowd rose to their feet as Marílio Odemira kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Pedro Bouça. That made the score 0-2 in the 81 minute of play. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Paulo Bastos in the 84th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Nuno Sá saved The destroyers from getting behind. Lourenço Caetano hit a great freekick 85 minutes into the match. A collision led to Birkenhead getting a freekick after 92 minutes play. Hélio Fernandes Braga hit a great ball. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. The destroyers walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.
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