Official Cup

Altamora
Spectators: 167 (Terracing: 126, Seating: 38, VIP seats: 3) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Manuel Vigário kicked off to start the match. Sporting Clube Patrício's Almiro Setúbal played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Manuel Vigário in the 4th minute of play. After having played for 9 minutes, Isidro Contera managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Altamora FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Isidro Contera was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Manuel Vigário in the 11th minute of play forced Sporting Clube Patrício's goalkeeper Almiro Setúbal to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 13 minutes into the match, Sporting Clube Patrício's goalkeeper Almiro Setúbal had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Manuel Vigário. 14 minutes into the game, Altino Vilanova was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Altamora FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Sporting Clube Patrício the free kick. In the 15th minute of the match Cristiano Garcia sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Alípio Franco skillfully saved the ball. When David Madeira fell near the penalty area in the 18th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Sporting Clube Patrício's protests and gave David Madeira a yellow card for diving instead. David Madeira hit a great freekick 18 minutes into the match. In the 19th minute Manuel Vigário shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Almiro Setúbal saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Alípio Franco showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Yuri Gaspar in the 21st minute of the match. Almiro Setúbal showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Manuel Vigário, who was totally free with the ball in the 29th minute. Julião Amaro's late challenge caught a Sporting Clube Patrício's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Julião Amaro helped the player get up and apologised. A collision led to Sporting Clube Patrício getting a freekick after 42 minutes play. David Madeira hit a great ball. After a defensive mix-up in Sporting Clube Patrício's zone, Manuel Vigário stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Almiro Setúbal came out of the goal and Manuel Vigário tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

The wind increased when Miguel Santiago made the kick off in the second half. Altamora FC's Filipe Águas managed, thanks to a brazen rush, stole the ball on a throw-in made by David Madeira in the 53 minute of the game. In the 55th minute Manuel Vigário shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Almiro Setúbal saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. A collision led to Altamora FC getting a freekick after 60 minutes play. Manuel Vigário hit a great ball. In the 62nd minute Miguel Santiago shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Alípio Franco saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Almiro Setúbal showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Manuel Vigário in the 66th minute of the match. After a rather tough play, Sporting Clube Patrício's David Madeira got a free kick in the 67th minute. Almiro Setúbal made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Manuel Vigário in the 68th minute of play. Yuri Gaspar's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Alípio Franco read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 69th minute of play. 80 minutes into the match, Sporting Clube Patrício's goal looked a bit too open when Manuel Vigário came free, but Almiro Setúbal reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 83 played minutes Sporting Clube Patrício got a freekick which was hit by Cristiano Garcia. Rúben Dantas made in the 86th minute of the game a quick throw-in and Miguel Santiago immediately put the ball in play. In the 93rd minute of the match Altamora FC got a corner. Sporting Clube Patrício's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Marco Matos ran over to the corner to take the kick. After taking down the ball on Altamora FC's corner Isidro Contera fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Almiro Setúbal quite easily take care of the ball. Jeers came from both ends of the stadium when the final whistle went. Neither team had looked impressive and the draw seeemd a fair result.