Match Report


MaiaMaia     Sp. EspinhoSp. Espinho
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Dale BarrettD. Barrett59
G
1
G
55Frederico VarelaF. Varela
Philipp ZieglerP. Ziegler75
D
2
D
70Duarte GomesD. Gomes
Carlos SousaC. Sousa69
D
3
D
69Andre OliveiraA. Oliveira
Filipe MarquesF. Marques64
D
4
D
61Rodrigo MoreiraR. Moreira
Paulo CarvalhoP. Carvalho63
D
5
D
60Billy HutchisonB. Hutchison
Sebastiao NevesS. Neves80
M
6
M
70Samuel ReisS. Reis
Carlos FerreiraC. Ferreira70
M
captain7
M
63Samuel AndradeS. Andrade
John GreigJ. Greig65
A
8
M
62Cristiano MoreiraC. Moreira
Nuno SoaresN. Soares64
A
9
A
75Fernando FuentesF. Fuentes
Moritz HeiserM. Heiser63
A
10captain
A
66Gaspar ReisG. Reis
Quim PostigaQ. Postiga52
A
11
A
58Tomas CarvalhoT. Carvalho
 
Leonardo DiazL. Diaz68
M
12
D
59Daniel RibeiroD. Ribeiro
Diogo NascimentoD. Nascimento59
D
13
M
59Nuno MartinsN. Martins
Diogo MonteiroD. Monteiro58
M
14
D
57Guilherme VieiraG. Vieira

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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Est˜dio Prof. Dr. Vieira de Carvalho where Maia play host to Sp. Espinho. A crowd of 18,136 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Maia are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Sp. Espinho appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Paulo Xavier.


0.00
Sp. Espinho start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.45
Carlos Ferreira makes a simple pass to Moritz Heiser. Moritz Heiser knocks in a cross ball towards Quim Postiga. Quim Postiga is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The keeper is on top of it. Good save!
4.27
Samuel Andrade sees Tomas Carvalho in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Tomas Carvalho knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Philipp Ziegler.
6.23
Sebastiao Neves brings the ball forward. Sebastiao Neves whips in a cross ball towards Moritz Heiser. Moritz Heiser knocks the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Frederico Varela. Excellent save.
10.40
Duarte Gomes makes a simple pass to Samuel Andrade. Samuel Andrade flicks the ball to his team mate, Fernando Fuentes. Fernando Fuentes whips in a cross ball towards Gaspar Reis. Gaspar Reis makes a convincing header but it's drastically wayward!
12.18
Carlos Ferreira decides to run forward with the ball. Carlos Ferreira whips in a cross ball towards Moritz Heiser. Moritz Heiser rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Moritz Heiser!
18.14
Samuel Andrade threads a neat ball through to Fernando Fuentes. Fernando Fuentes shoots from 20 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
24.20
Philipp Ziegler deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sebastiao Neves. Sebastiao Neves flicks a high ball forward to John Greig who takes it down. John Greig knocks in a cross ball towards Quim Postiga. Quim Postiga makes a convincing header but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
28.19
Filipe Marques flicks a high pass forward. Carlos Ferreira collects the pass. Carlos Ferreira threads a neat ball through to John Greig. John Greig shoots from outside the area but it's a woeful effort!
32.58
Cristiano Moreira flicks a high ball forward to Fernando Fuentes who takes it down. Fernando Fuentes whips in a cross ball towards Gaspar Reis. Gaspar Reis directs the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Good keeping!
33.57
Carlos Ferreira makes an attacking run forward. Carlos Ferreira knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Duarte Gomes.
34.09
Rodrigo Moreira passes the ball forward to Samuel Reis. Samuel Reis deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gaspar Reis. Gaspar Reis knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Philipp Ziegler.
36.50
Cristiano Moreira darts forward. Cristiano Moreira whips in a cross ball towards Gaspar Reis. Gaspar Reis outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Gaspar Reis scores for Sp. Espinho!!
45.00
Filipe Marques flicks a high pass forward. Carlos Ferreira controls it well on his chest. Carlos Ferreira makes a simple pass to Nuno Soares. Nuno Soares runs straight at the defence! Nuno Soares takes a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous save!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Maia appear unchanged since the first half. Sp. Espinho also appear unchanged since the first half. The Maia players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The second half starts with Maia kicking off!
48.23
Samuel Reis knocks the ball forward to Fernando Fuentes. Fernando Fuentes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
49.03
Sebastiao Neves makes an attacking run forward. Sebastiao Neves whips in a cross ball towards John Greig. John Greig makes a looping header on goal. Frederico Varela didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
51.39
Filipe Marques pushes up the pitch. Filipe Marques makes an attacking run forward. Filipe Marques whips in a cross ball towards Quim Postiga. Quim Postiga finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it's well over the bar!
55.09
Samuel Andrade makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tomas Carvalho. Tomas Carvalho knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Filipe Marques.
57.10
Filipe Marques flicks a high pass forward. Carlos Ferreira controls it well on his chest. Carlos Ferreira makes a simple pass to Moritz Heiser. Moritz Heiser lofts in a cross ball towards Nuno Soares. Nuno Soares is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but Duarte Gomes is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
59.49
Sebastiao Neves brings the ball forward. Sebastiao Neves shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Frederico Varela!
61.26
Paulo Carvalho advances with the ball. Paulo Carvalho flicks a high ball forward to Nuno Soares who takes it down. Nuno Soares knocks in a cross ball towards Moritz Heiser. Moritz Heiser connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball strikes Andre Oliveira's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
62.34
It's a corner kick which Philipp Ziegler takes quickly, playing the ball short to Sebastiao Neves. Sebastiao Neves strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
67.48
Cristiano Moreira passes the ball forward to Tomas Carvalho. Tomas Carvalho knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Carlos Sousa.
72.17
From the throw-in, Carlos Ferreira picks out Sebastiao Neves. Sebastiao Neves threads a neat ball through to Moritz Heiser. Moritz Heiser knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Frederico Varela who gathers it comfortably.
73.12
Carlos Ferreira knocks the ball forward to Quim Postiga. Quim Postiga knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
75.39
Cristiano Moreira flicks a high ball forward to Gaspar Reis who takes it down. Gaspar Reis knocks in a cross ball towards Fernando Fuentes. Fernando Fuentes connects with a diving header. Good keeping from Dale Barrett as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
77.45
Paulo Carvalho controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Carlos Ferreira. Carlos Ferreira passes the ball forward to Nuno Soares. Nuno Soares knocks in a cross ball towards John Greig. John Greig is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
79.11
Philipp Ziegler threads the ball through to Carlos Ferreira. Carlos Ferreira makes a simple pass to John Greig. John Greig knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Andre Oliveira.
81.02
Gaspar Reis barges into Carlos Sousa. The referee brings Gaspar Reis to one side and gives him a warning! Carlos Sousa runs off the knock.
83.42
Carlos Ferreira knocks the ball to his team mate, Quim Postiga. Quim Postiga knocks in a cross ball towards John Greig. John Greig makes a looping header on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
87.30
Samuel Andrade passes the ball forward to Fernando Fuentes. Fernando Fuentes knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Carlos Sousa.
89.38
Duarte Gomes flicks a high pass forward. Cristiano Moreira holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Cristiano Moreira flicks a high ball forward to Tomas Carvalho who gracefully takes it down. Tomas Carvalho knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Maia

Sp. Espinho
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
10
3
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
59.6%
40.4%
Play Area
26.6%
42.6%
30.9%

Scorers
Moritz Heiser 12
John Greig 83
Gaspar Reis 36

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Carlos Ferreira of Maia

Match Ratings
1.Dale Barrett (GK)
6
2.Philipp Ziegler (DEF)
6
3.Carlos Sousa (DEF)
6
4.Filipe Marques (DEF)
7
5.Paulo Carvalho (DEF)
6
6.Sebastiao Neves (MID)
8
7.Carlos Ferreira (MID)
9
8.John Greig (ATT)goal scored
8
9.Nuno Soares (ATT)
7
10.Moritz Heiser (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Quim Postiga (ATT)
7
 
12.Leonardo Diaz (MID)
0
13.Diogo Nascimento (DEF)
0
14.Diogo Monteiro (MID)
0

1.Frederico Varela (GK)
8
2.Duarte Gomes (DEF)
6
3.Andre Oliveira (DEF)
6
4.Rodrigo Moreira (DEF)
6
5.Billy Hutchison (DEF)
6
6.Samuel Reis (MID)
6
7.Samuel Andrade (MID)
7
8.Cristiano Moreira (MID)
7
9.Fernando Fuentes (ATT)
6
10.Gaspar Reis (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Tomas Carvalho (ATT)
6
 
12.Daniel Ribeiro (DEF)
0
13.Nuno Martins (MID)
0
14.Guilherme Vieira (DEF)
0