Official Cup

Alheira F.C. Stadium
Spectators: 158 (Terracing: 119, Seating: 36, VIP seats: 3) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Mahoma Lacorte made the kick off which started today's match. José Viveiros who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 3rdth minute tested the skills of Milio Pedriza when he managed to save the team from getting behind. If Eli Antunez had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 4th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 8th minute Mahoma Lacorte shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Emanuel Roriz saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. If Mahoma Lacorte had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 9th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Emanuel Roriz took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Mahoma Lacorte, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Teófilo Andrade's late challenge caught a April 25 SC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Teófilo Andrade helped the player get up and apologised. 21 minutes into the match, April 25 SC's goalkeeper Milio Pedriza had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by José Viveiros. Milio Pedriza made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Anselmo Barata in the 22nd minute of play. Emanuel Roriz didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Mahoma Lacorte went, in the 29th minute, to the upper right corner, 0-1 was the resulting score. After some careless play in the Alheira FC defense, Mahoma Lacorte kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Emanuel Roriz. The Alheira FC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Emanuel Roriz should have stopped the shot. Thanks to some nice moves José Viveiros could shoot a difficult shot in the 44th minute, which Milio Pedriza however easily saved by the left post. A collision led to April 25 SC getting a freekick after 45 minutes play. Mahoma Lacorte hit a great ball. Milio Pedriza took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Anselmo Barata, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After the first half April 25 SC were leading 0-2. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Anselmo Barata to make the kick off. Milio Pedriza made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Anselmo Barata in the 52nd minute of play. Milio Pedriza showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Anselmo Barata, who was totally free with the ball in the 52nd minute. Milio Pedriza showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from José Viveiros in the 53rd minute of the match. Milio Pedriza showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Anselmo Barata in the 56th minute of the match. The referee felt a red card was in order, 58 minutes into the game, when Eneto Cardeñosa put in a rough tackle. After a rather tough play, April 25 SC's Eneto Cardeñosa got a free kick in the 59th minute. 61 minutes into the match, April 25 SC's goal looked a bit too open when José Viveiros came free, but Milio Pedriza reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 62 minutes into the game, Nando Viqueira was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. April 25 SC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Alheira FC the free kick. In the 62nd match minute, April 25 SC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Nando Viqueira to maneuver through the defense. Milio Pedriza made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Anselmo Barata in the 74th minute of play. 75 minutes into the match, April 25 SC's goal looked a bit too open when Anselmo Barata came free, but Milio Pedriza reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. José Viveiros scored 1-2 in the 77th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Milio Pedriza, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. 83 minutes into the match, April 25 SC's goal looked a bit too open when Anselmo Barata came free, but Milio Pedriza reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 85 played minutes April 25 SC got a freekick which was hit by Mahoma Lacorte. 97 minutes into the game, José Viveiros cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 2-2. Milio Pedriza was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Alheira FC were unable to convert their possession into goals, allowing April 25 SC to leave the ground with a draw.