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Howden
Spectators: 6945 (Terracing: 5000, Seating: 1945, VIP seats: 0) Heitor Areosa made the kick off and thus started the match. In the 19th minute of the match Flavio Correia shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Simão Regalado showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. When Congleton's Henrique Serineu in the 25th minute got a chance for a shot 25th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Howden United's goalie prevented a goal. After 28 played minutes Howden United got a freekick which was hit by Toni Cunha . After a defensive mix-up in Congleton's zone, Heitor Areosa stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Miguel Sá came out of the goal and Heitor Areosa tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. If Heitor Areosa had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 34th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Heitor Areosa in the 40th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Miguel Sá saved Congleton from getting behind. Afonso Pereira received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 42nd minute. Miguel Sá tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. If Flavio Quilempan had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 45th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Henrique Serineu was the one to do the kick off. Miguel Malheiro took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 52nd minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Simão Regalado. Howden United's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Henrique Serineu in the 59th minute of play forced Howden United's goalkeeper Simão Regalado to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Afonso Pereira in the 60th minute of play forced Congleton's goalkeeper Miguel Sá to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 63rd minute, Heitor Areosa 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. Miguel Sá showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Heitor Areosa in the 66th minute of the match. Heitor Areosa struck a weak shot in the 67th minute. Miguel Sá didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Howden United. Heitor Areosa sent away a hard shot on goal in the 70th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After 74 minutes Congleton's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Luís Bouça who took care of the corner kick. A nice corner shot did that Luís Bouça got away a dangerous shot. Despite this Miguel Sá quite easily got ahold of the ball to make the save. In the 77th minute Henrique Serineu shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Simão Regalado saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 78 minutes into the game, Congleton's Flavio Quilempan nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Simão Regalado made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. After 81 minutes, Flavio Quilempan made it 0-2 with a short kick to the right side. Howden United's Simão Regalado tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. When Toni Flores fell near the penalty area in the 84th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Congleton's protests and gave Toni Flores a yellow card for diving instead. Heitor Areosa sent away a hard shot on goal in the 86th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. After 92 played minutes Congleton got a freekick which was hit by Toni Flores. Afonso Pereira sent away a hard shot on goal in the 94th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Miguel Sá showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Heitor Areosa , who was totally free with the ball in the 96th minute. Congleton's supporters were very happy and cheered loudly because their team had won after a very close match.