League

Salinas Stadium
Spectators: 7167 (Terracing: 5474, Seating: 1678, VIP seats: 15) With a couple of smart ball manuevers Miguel Bessa in the 10th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Viriato Nóbrega saved Xavelhas FC from getting behind. 12 minutes into the match, SC Sapataria's goal looked a bit too open when Hermano Falcão came free, but Francisco Carneiro reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After a rather tough play, SC Sapataria's Carlos Ferro got a free kick in the 13th minute. Hélder Sequeira in the 16thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Francisco Carneiro, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Hermano Falcão received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 17th minute. Francisco Carneiro tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Francisco Carneiro took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Hermano Falcão, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When Hélder Sequeira fell near the penalty area in the 22nd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Xavelhas FC's protests and gave Hélder Sequeira a yellow card for diving instead. Hélder Sequeira hit a great freekick 22 minutes into the match. Albertino Leiria kicked well hit freekick during the 26th minute of the match. When SC Sapataria's Gabriel Matias in the 30th minute got a chance for a shot 30th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Xavelhas FC's goalie prevented a goal. Carlos Ferro scored 0-1 in the 32nd match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Viriato Nóbrega, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. In the 36th match minute, Xavelhas FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Silvano Gois to maneuver through the defense. Gabriel Matias took the ball and in the 40 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Viriato Nóbrega. Viriato Nóbrega dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-2. Hermano Falcão sent away a hard shot on goal in the 46th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After 47 played minutes SC Sapataria got a freekick which was hit by Albertino Leiria. Disappointed in the 0-2 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Miguel Bessa made a kick off. Miguel Bessa sent away a hard shot on goal in the 56th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Francisco Carneiro made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Hélder Sequeira in the 59th minute of play. After some careless play in the SC Sapataria defense, Silvano Gois kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Francisco Carneiro. The SC Sapataria fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Francisco Carneiro should have stopped the shot. In the 64th match minute, Xavelhas FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Hélder Sequeira to maneuver through the defense. With a little luck, Xavelhas FC's Viriato Nóbrega got control of the ball when Gabriel Matias tried to sneak it across the goal line. Xavelhas FC's Hermano Falcão got a good chance for a goal in the 69th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. When Silvano Gois fell near the penalty area in the 71st minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Xavelhas FC's protests and gave Silvano Gois a yellow card for diving instead. The supporters of SC Sapataria booed when Xavelhas FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 71 match minutes in a wonderful position. Silvano Gois didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 72nd match minute, Xavelhas FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Silvano Gois to maneuver through the defense. Viriato Nóbrega made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Miguel Bessa in the 76th minute of play. In the 76th match minute, Xavelhas FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Vasco Castro to maneuver through the defense. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Miguel Bessa in the 82nd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Viriato Nóbrega saved Xavelhas FC from getting behind. Miguel Bessa recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 84th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. 86 minutes into the match, Xavelhas FC's goalkeeper Viriato Nóbrega had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Gabriel Matias. Gabriel Matias's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 89thth minute, Viriato Nóbrega skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. With a little luck, Xavelhas FC's Viriato Nóbrega got control of the ball when Gabriel Matias tried to sneak it across the goal line.