F C 11 Esperançes 1 – 1 Aljezurense
Having travelled a long way, the away supporters were looking forward to a good game of football and 3 points, unfortunately they got neither.
Aljezurense looked the better side although Claudomiro 69 was missing from the line up. The first half was dire with the away side insisting on playing across the back, and the continual half hit passes that could easily have been turned into goals, caused problems all the half.
Time after time Aljezurense found themselves attacking one on one, only to see chances squandered, Pelé 14 (no relation) fell over when it was easier to score , Casinhas 10 had a shot well saved, Pelé 14 again volleyed over from close range when it only needed a simple tap in. 
Pelé was replaced having suffered from a wayward challenge, by Serra 28 which altered the pattern of play. A great move between Nouel 17, and Casinhas put Joao 7 away only to see his shot parried by the keeper for a corner.
Half Time Esperance’s 0 – 0 Aljezurense
The second half was better. Alexander 37 came into the match and his ability to hold the ball up and to find players in their stride enabled Aljezurense to get on top. More chances went missing and it was no surprise that when the home team were given an opportunity to score, Toco made a fine save to keep them in the match.
With three minutes left Cashinas was pulled down in the area but the referee waved play on, the clearance was met by 20 Andre who’s perfect pass found Simão 80. He slid by two lunging tackles in the box and hit a perfect cross to see it bounce off Jardel 21 into goal.
André had a fine run and his cross shot was well saved and it looked like the visitors were home safe. But a needless free kick given away in injury time gave the home side an opportunity that they took, a well flighted cross found the head of a home defender 1-1.
Aljezurense kicked off and the referee blew for time, how disappointing to see once again poor defensive play. If Aljezurense want to win this league then changes to play patterns must come. Still they are 1 point clear at the top so let’s give thanks for small mercies.