Aljezurense started off this home match like a rocket, and should have been 3 or 4 nil up after as many minuets, Pele 14, Casinhas 10, Simao 80 and Fabinho 5 all were very close to hitting the target.

The match settled but Aljezurense were still the more forceful, and were ahead after 20 mins when a corner was won on the right, the perfect strike by Simao found Noel 17, unmarked on the edge of the goal area and his forceful header crashed into the netting 1 – 0.

Almancilense responded and some hapless defensive work by first Africano 4, then Noel, allowed chances for the visitors only for Abel 12 to make fine saves. The first half came to an end with Aljezurense in command, but more goals were required to be assured of victory.

The second half saw Lawrence 18, replaced having been booked for a clumsy tackle, by Kieran 15, strengthening the defence with Africano moving to left back, and Peter 8, being replaced by Claudomiro 69, giving a more strength to the attack.

Several chances went by with Casinhas missing 2 simple tap ins but it wasn’t long before Aljezurense secured the match. Fabinho and Simao played some excellent football with  Catita 9 hitting a strong shot goal wards, the keeper made a fine save but he pushed the ball to the advancing Pele 14 who volleyed home 2 – 0.

Abel was called on to make a couple of fine saves to stop the visitors scoring, but Aljezurense ran out worthy winners. Next Saturday away to Machados on a sandy pitch that hardly resembles a football playing surface, and the following week at home to FC 11 Esperancas  second in the league.  These six points should secure the league title, with Serrano to play at home on the 24^th March, the other two matches being Monchiquense and Bensafrim away. For those planning a party for St. Patrick’s day 17^th March, Aljezurense have a day off so enjoy the day.