League

Vera
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Severino Branco kicked off to start the match. Márcio Fraga showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Miguel Dias, who was totally free with the ball in the 3rd minute. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Miguel Dias in the 4th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Márcio Fraga prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Miguel Dias fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 9th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Márcio Fraga having to interfere. In the 10th minute, Enzo lago hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Cristóvão Matias fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 13th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Márcio Fraga having to interfere. When Gil Cunha fell near the penalty area in the 17th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Sporting CP's protests and gave Gil Cunha a yellow card for diving instead. Cristóvão Matias blasted a shot towards the goal in the 21st minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Márcio Fraga having to make a save. Cristóvão Matias fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 22nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Márcio Fraga having to interfere. Severino Branco sent away a hard shot on goal in the 27th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Catarino Pinho showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Severino Branco in the 30th minute of the match. 32 minutes into the match, Vera's goal looked a bit too open when Severino Branco came free, but Catarino Pinho reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 33 minutes into the match, Vera's goal looked a bit too open when Severino Branco came free, but Catarino Pinho reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Zarco Vilar kicked well hit freekick during the 34th minute of the match. Cristóvão Matias who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 36thth minute tested the skills of Márcio Fraga when he managed to save the team from getting behind. Cristóvão Matias who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 38thth minute tested the skills of Márcio Fraga when he managed to save the team from getting behind. Sandro Santos could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 40th minute of the match, but Márcio Fraga made a huge save. An unexpectedly hard shot by Francisco Leão in the 43rd minute of play forced Sporting CP's goalkeeper Márcio Fraga to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 46th play minute Miguel Dias came free and shot an unsuspected shot which went into goal from the right pole behind a surprised Márcio Fraga. 1-0. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 1-0.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Miguel Dias was the one to do the kick off. When Cristóvão Matias came up free with the goalie in the 53rd minute, the Vera fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Cristóvão Matias couldn't finish the play. 55 minutes into the game, Miguel Dias cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 2-0. Márcio Fraga was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Vladimiro Coimbra placed the ball on the penalty spot and got himself ready to shoot. Post out! After recieving a nice pass, Vera's Joaquim Carneiro tried to score from far away in the 67th minute, but the ball went over the crossbar. When Gil Cunha was, once again, overly rough in his play he received his second yellow card and was ordered off the ground. 68 minutes had been played. The supporters of Vera booed when Sporting CP was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 69 match minutes in a wonderful position. Gil Cunha didn't get a good kick on the ball. Joaquim Carneiro took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 70th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Márcio Fraga. Sporting CP's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. Miguel Dias received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 73rd minute. Márcio Fraga tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Cristóvão Matias received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 77th minute. Márcio Fraga tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 81 minutes into the match, Sporting CP's goal looked a bit too open when Miguel Dias came free, but Márcio Fraga reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Mário Cesário took the ball and in the 83 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Catarino Pinho. Catarino Pinho dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 2-1. Severino Branco hit a great freekick 88 minutes into the match. Severino Branco hit a great freekick 91 minutes into the match. Miguel Dias's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Márcio Fraga read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 94th minute of play. Márcio Fraga showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Cristóvão Matias, who was totally free with the ball in the 97th minute. After having played for 98 minutes, Miguel Dias managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Vera's supporters crossed their fingers, but Miguel Dias was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. When the referee ended the match the Vera players were able to celebrate. They had won a fair victory and recieved the ovations of their fans.