Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Estádio do Clube Desportivo where Clube Desportivo das Aves play host to Salgueiros 08. A crowd of 17,863 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Clube Desportivo das Aves are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Salgueiros 08 appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Samir Möller.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Clube Desportivo das Aves are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Salgueiros 08 appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Samir Möller.
0.00
0-0Salgueiros 08 kick off!
3.55
0-0Paulo Varela barges into Christian Engels. The referee calls over Paulo Varela and shows him a yellow card! Christian Engels grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
8.39
1-0Paulo Varela sees a break and surges forward. Paulo Varela whips in a cross ball towards Alberto Nieto. Alberto Nieto whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
12.48
Neil Dickov passes the ball forward to Rui Lima. Rui Lima lofts in a cross ball towards Tomas Sousa. Tomas Sousa jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Tomas Sousa is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
15.33
Craig Matthews knocks the ball to his team mate, Sophiane Malouda. Sophiane Malouda finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
20.30
2-1Vitor Marques makes a probing pass to Thomas Meyer. Thomas Meyer tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Miguel Castro manages to gather it.
21.21
2-1Gaspar Monteiro threads a neat ball through to Neil Dickov. Neil Dickov threads a neat ball through to Tomas Sousa. Tomas Sousa plays a one-two with Alberto Nieto and rushes in on goal... Tomas Sousa shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
26.35
Gaspar Monteiro flicks a high ball forward to Paulo Varela who takes it down. Paulo Varela makes a beautiful solo run. Paulo Varela whips in a cross ball towards Adam Whelan. Adam Whelan makes a looping header on goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Good save!
27.36
Alberto George sees Vasco Tavares in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Vasco Tavares threads a neat ball through to Vasco Valente. Vasco Valente knocks in a cross ball towards Sophiane Malouda. Sophiane Malouda connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
38.08
Paulo Varela makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Adam Whelan. Adam Whelan plays a one-two with Tomas Sousa and advances towards the goal... Adam Whelan takes a shot at goal. Fantastic reaction save from Tomas Sousa!
42.18
2-2Vitor Marques threads a neat ball through to Sophiane Malouda. Sophiane Malouda knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Miguel Castro who gathers it comfortably.
44.47
Gaspar Monteiro launches a long ball forward. Alberto Nieto knocks in a cross ball towards Rui Lima. Rui Lima is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Clube Desportivo das Aves appear unchanged since the first half. Salgueiros 08 have changed their lineup with Daniel Valente replacing Alejandro Smoje.
45.00
Clube Desportivo das Aves start the second half!
51.50
Alberto George makes a probing pass to Vasco Tavares. Vasco Tavares makes a simple pass to Vasco Valente. Vasco Valente knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Helder Oliveira.
55.07
Artur Tavares makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paulo Varela. With vision, Paulo Varela plays the ball forward to Alberto Nieto. Alberto Nieto knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Daniel Valente.
57.40
3-2Alberto Nieto hacks David Monteiro from behind! The referee calls over Alberto Nieto and warns him to calm down! David Monteiro hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
59.18
David Monteiro kicks a strong pass forward to Craig Matthews. With a delightful solo run, Craig Matthews stretches the opposition's defence. Seeing a gap ahead, Craig Matthews plays the ball forward to Sophiane Malouda who has made a great run into the box. Sophiane Malouda takes a shot at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
60.16
3-2Salgueiros 08 have made a substitution with Andre Rego replacing Christian Engels .
65.31
Paulo Varela kicks a strong pass forward to Rui Lima. Rui Lima knocks in a cross ball towards Adam Whelan. Adam Whelan directs the ball goalwards with his head. Tomas Sousa manages to gather it.
67.33
Artur Tavares flicks a high pass forward to Paulo Varela who brings the ball under control. Paulo Varela flicks a high pass forward to Tomas Sousa who brings the ball under control. Tomas Sousa finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Tomas Sousa!
69.44
Sebastiao Carvalho flicks a high pass forward. Neil Dickov controls it well on his chest. Neil Dickov flicks a high pass forward. Adam Whelan collects the pass. Adam Whelan whips in a cross ball towards Alberto Nieto. With a superhuman jump, Alberto Nieto connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it flies just off target!
71.48
Vitor Marques flicks a high pass forward. Sophiane Malouda collects the pass. Sophiane Malouda shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
73.07
Showing composure, Paulo Varela laces a through ball forward to Alberto Nieto. Alberto Nieto shoots from outside the area. Tomas Sousa gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice save!
79.02
Paulo Varela hacks Andre Rego from behind! Paulo Varela is given a warning by the referee! Andre Rego runs off the knock.
83.25
Vitor Marques makes a probing pass to Vasco Valente. Vasco Valente makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Thomas Meyer. Thomas Meyer rockets a shot on goal but it flies just wide!
87.02
Andre Rego chips the ball to his team mate, Thomas Meyer. Thomas Meyer advances inside the box! Thomas Meyer shoots from just inside the box. Miguel Castro is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
90.00
Paulo Varela runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Paulo Varela shoots from distance but somehow Tomas Sousa manages to keep it out.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
3
3
Shots on Target
9
4
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
45.7%
54.3%
Play Area
29.6%
44.4%
25.9%
Scorers
| Alberto Nieto 8 Tomas Sousa 12 Rui Lima 44 | Sophiane Malouda 15, 27 Thomas Meyer 87 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Sophiane Malouda of Salgueiros 08 |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Miguel Castro (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Helder Oliveira (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Sebastiao Carvalho (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Gaspar Monteiro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Artur Tavares (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Neil Dickov (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Paulo Varela (MID) |  | 8 |
| 8. | Adam Whelan (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Rui Lima (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Tomas Sousa (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Alberto Nieto (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Paul Izzet (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jorge Carvalho (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Aron Kool (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Tomas Sousa (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | David Monteiro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Alberto George (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Alejandro Smoje (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Vasco Tavares (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Vitor Marques (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Christian Engels (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Craig Matthews (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Vasco Valente (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Sophiane Malouda (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Thomas Meyer (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Daniel Valente (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Andre Rego (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Sergio Moutinho (DEF) | 0 | |