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Est. Quinta da Praia
Spectators: 8053 (Terracing: 6041, Seating: 1852, VIP seats: 160) After some fancy dribbling in the 3rd minute, Stijn De Deygere managed to get in a good position for a shot. Samouco Futebol Clube's supporters rose to their feet, but Stijn De Deygere was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Vinicio Gutierrez breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. After 10 played minutes FC Nação Portuguesa got a freekick which was hit by Nuno Sanches. 15 minutes into the match, Samouco Futebol Clube's Mati Elujõe sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Vinicio Gutierrez narrowly saved just below the crossbar. After a rather tough play, Samouco Futebol Clube's Mati Elujõe got a free kick in the 16th minute. In the 19th minute Vladimiro Infante shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Lucílio Abreu saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 22nd minute Fulgencio Emenon shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Lucílio Abreu saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After 26 played minutes FC Nação Portuguesa got a freekick which was hit by Vítor Fiúza. Vinicio Gutierrez took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Mati Elujõe, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When Aldaír Vital fell near the penalty area in the 27th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Samouco Futebol Clube's protests and gave Aldaír Vital a yellow card for diving instead. After 28 played minutes Samouco Futebol Clube got a freekick which was hit by Aldaír Vital. 29 minutes into the game, Roberto Carreira was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. FC Nação Portuguesa's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Samouco Futebol Clube the free kick. A collision led to Samouco Futebol Clube getting a freekick after 31 minutes play. Reginaldo Figueira hit a great ball. 33 minutes into the match, FC Nação Portuguesa's goalkeeper Vinicio Gutierrez had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Stijn De Deygere. Nuno Sanches received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 35th minute. Lucílio Abreu tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Stijn De Deygere kicked well hit freekick during the 37th minute of the match. 45 minutes into the match, Samouco Futebol Clube's goal looked a bit too open when Vladimiro Infante came free, but Lucílio Abreu reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

With a little luck, Samouco Futebol Clube's Lucílio Abreu got control of the ball when Fulgencio Emenon tried to sneak it across the goal line. Lucílio Abreu showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Nuno Sanches, who was totally free with the ball in the 55th minute. Zacarias Fidalgo hit a great freekick 58 minutes into the match. Vinicio Gutierrez didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Stijn De Deygere went, in the 69th minute, to the upper right corner, 1-0 was the resulting score. Lucílio Abreu took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Vladimiro Infante, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Vinicio Gutierrez took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Stijn De Deygere, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After a defensive mix-up in FC Nação Portuguesa's zone, Stijn De Deygere stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Vinicio Gutierrez came out of the goal and Stijn De Deygere tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. When the referee blew the final whistle, Samouco Futebol Clube could leave the field as winners, despite FC Nação Portuguesa having more of the ball for most of the match.