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Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) CANARINHOS DE ALCAINS's Jorge Esteves started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. With a little luck, CANARINHOS DE ALCAINS's António Brochado got control of the ball when Adriano Corte-Real tried to sneak it across the goal line. LEÕES DE PORTUGAL F.C.'s Catarino Furtado played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Laureano Rego in the 5th minute of play. Catarino Furtado took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Laureano Rego, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After some careless play in the LEÕES DE PORTUGAL F.C. defense, Jorge Esteves kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Catarino Furtado. The LEÕES DE PORTUGAL F.C. fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Catarino Furtado should have stopped the shot. Catarino Furtado showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Jorge Esteves in the 11th minute of the match. Catarino Furtado took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Laureano Rego, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After a rather tough play, CANARINHOS DE ALCAINS's Laureano Rego got a free kick in the 16th minute. Catarino Furtado made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Laureano Rego in the 18th minute of play. After a rather tough play, LEÕES DE PORTUGAL F.C.'s Adriano Corte-Real got a free kick in the 19th minute. Jorge Esteves scored 0-2 in the 20th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Catarino Furtado, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Jorge Esteves might have been able to make a better finish in the 23rd minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Catarino Furtado. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Jorge Esteves ran back to his position shaking his head. In the 29th minute Jorge Esteves shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Catarino Furtado saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Catarino Furtado came out of the goal in the 36th minute to try and stop a shot by CANARINHOS DE ALCAINS's Jorge Esteves. But to his dismay, Jorge Esteves quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 0-4. Catarino Furtado took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from José Baptista, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Laureano Rego struck a weak shot in the 41st minute. Catarino Furtado didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for CANARINHOS DE ALCAINS. 44 minutes into the game, Jorge Esteves cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-5. Catarino Furtado was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Disappointed in the 0-5 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

The wind increased when Bernardo Valadares made the kick off in the second half. When CANARINHOS DE ALCAINS's Jorge Esteves in the 53rd minute got a chance for a shot 53rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye LEÕES DE PORTUGAL F.C.'s goalie prevented a goal. Catarino Furtado took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Jorge Esteves, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. With a little luck, LEÕES DE PORTUGAL F.C.'s Catarino Furtado got control of the ball when Jorge Esteves tried to sneak it across the goal line. Jorge Esteves could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 63rd minute of the match, but Catarino Furtado made a huge save. A hard shot 72 in the game by Laureano Rego from a close distance when the talented Catarino Furtado managed to make a qualified save. LEÕES DE PORTUGAL F.C.'s players were relieved. In the 73rd minute, Bernardo Valadares hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Laureano Rego scored 0-7 in the 75th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Catarino Furtado, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Laureano Rego took the ball and in the 82 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Catarino Furtado. Catarino Furtado dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-9. A collision led to CANARINHOS DE ALCAINS getting a freekick after 85 minutes play. Pedro Soeiro hit a great ball. Jorge Esteves blasted a shot towards the goal in the 88th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Catarino Furtado having to make a save. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Jorge Esteves in the 88th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Catarino Furtado prevented the ball from getting in the gole. The supporters of LEÕES DE PORTUGAL F.C. booed when CANARINHOS DE ALCAINS was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 91 match minutes in a wonderful position. Laureano Rego didn't get a good kick on the ball. Catarino Furtado was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Jorge Esteves showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 0-10 in the 94 minute of play. CANARINHOS DE ALCAINS's players went to the stands to thank the travelling support. The fan's backing had helped spurr the team on to a fine performance that won them the match.