League

Estádio do Minho
Spectators: 10861 (Terracing: 8148, Seating: 2497, VIP seats: 216) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Eder Lopes made the kick off which started today's match. Mauro Cunha showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Cristopher de Alcântara in the 3rd minute of the match. Mauro Cunha took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Cristopher de Alcântara, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Sabadim Harammes PRD were awarded a corner in the 13th minute after Minho FC's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Bento Candal took the corner. The corner ended in Bento Candal almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but Minho FC's Zeferino Diegues did a great save. Mauro Cunha made a fantastic save in the 16th minute, when Ivo Mourato sent off a good shot on target. Tao Yao Xi sent away a hard shot on goal in the 18th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. An unexpectedly hard shot by Cristopher de Alcântara in the 20th minute of play forced Sabadim Harammes PRD's goalkeeper Mauro Cunha to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Mauro Cunha made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Cristopher de Alcântara in the 25th minute of play. If Ivo Mourato had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 26th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Cristopher de Alcântara in the 29th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Mauro Cunha saved Sabadim Harammes PRD from getting behind. Mauro Cunha made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Cristopher de Alcântara in the 32nd minute of play. Eder Lopes succeeded in the game's 34th minute to shoot an unreachable shot under the crossbar and scored - 0-1. Zeferino Diegues made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Mario Boulier in the 38th minute of play. After the first half Sabadim Harammes PRD were leading 0-1. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

In the 54th minute the ball was on its way in behind Sabadim Harammes PRD's goalkeeper Mauro Cunha, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Zeferino Diegues made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Mario Boulier in the 56th minute of play. If Ionel Bălăiță had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 58th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. With a little luck, Minho FC's Zeferino Diegues got control of the ball when Eder Lopes tried to sneak it across the goal line. Tao Yao Xi recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 69th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Minho FC's Noel Dantas was substituted for Demetrio Savini. Minho FC made a substitution. Cláudio Santiago replaced Ivo Mourato. After 72 played minutes Sabadim Harammes PRD got a freekick which was hit by Miguel Diegues. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Cristopher de Alcântara in the 76th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Mauro Cunha prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Zeferino Diegues took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Eder Lopes, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 82nd minute Eder Lopes shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Zeferino Diegues saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Zeferino Diegues made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Mario Boulier in the 87th minute of play. Alberto Júdice hit a great freekick 90 minutes into the match. Yu Ran Zhen sent away a hard shot on goal in the 92nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After having played for 95 minutes, Cristopher de Alcântara managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Minho FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Cristopher de Alcântara was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Minho FC's Zeferino Diegues played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ionel Bălăiță in the 96th minute of play. The Sabadim Harammes PRD supporters could be heard counting down the last seconds of the match. They errupted in celebration when the whistle blew, knowing Sabadim Harammes PRD would go home with victory in their luggage after a match that easily could have ended differently.