Match Report


Desportivo NacionalDesportivo Nacional     Clube Desportivo das AvesClube Desportivo das Aves
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Muller BondelM. Bondel66
G
1
G
61Miguel CastroM. Castro
Pedro FonsecaP. Fonseca74
D
2
D
72Helder OliveiraH. Oliveira
Rui AlmeidaR. Almeida65
D
3
D
69Sebastiao CarvalhoS. Carvalho
Filipe VarelaF. Varela63
D
4
D
67Gaspar MonteiroG. Monteiro
Cesar VelosoC. Veloso52
D
captain5
D
66Artur TavaresA. Tavares
Alberto MoreiraA. Moreira65
M
6
M
72Neil DickovN. Dickov
Ruben VarelaR. Varela63
M
7captain
M
70Paulo VarelaP. Varela
Hugo JardimH. Jardim61
M
8
A
66Adam WhelanA. Whelan
Liam StockdaleL. Stockdale60
M
9
A
62Rui LimaR. Lima
Bruno JardimB. Jardim73
A
10
A
60Tomas SousaT. Sousa
Sergio RibeiroS. Ribeiro72
A
11
A
58Alberto NietoA. Nieto
 
Ruben BarbosaR. Barbosa62
A
12
M
67Paul IzzetP. Izzet
Jaime NunesJ. Nunes57
M
13
G
60Jorge CarvalhoJ. Carvalho
Bruno CastroB. Castro56
G
14
M
60Aron KoolA. Kool

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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Ground Estádio da Madeira where Desportivo Nacional play host to Clube Desportivo das Aves. A crowd of 17,134 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Desportivo Nacional are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Clube Desportivo das Aves appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Paulo Xavier.


0.00
Desportivo Nacional start the match!
4.54
Paulo Varela kicks a strong pass forward to Adam Whelan. Adam Whelan lofts in a cross ball towards Tomas Sousa. Tomas Sousa beats his man to it with a header. Muller Bondel manages to gather it easily.
10.18
With vision, Paulo Varela laces a through ball forward to Rui Lima. Rui Lima shoots from 20 yards but slams it into the crowd!
12.58
Paulo Varela flicks a high pass forward. Adam Whelan controls it well on his chest. Adam Whelan shoots from 25 yards but it's a woeful effort!
16.15
Rui Almeida brings the ball forward. With a delightful solo run, Rui Almeida stretches the opposition's defence. Rui Almeida plays a one-two with Sergio Ribeiro and advances towards the goal... Rui Almeida tries a spectacular strike. It curls slightly but is blocked by Artur Tavares.
18.45
Paulo Varela knocks the ball to his team mate, Rui Lima. Rui Lima knocks in a cross ball towards Adam Whelan. Adam Whelan is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
20.21
Sebastiao Carvalho hits a low pass to Neil Dickov. Neil Dickov flicks a high ball forward to Tomas Sousa who takes it down. Tomas Sousa makes a great pass forward. Adam Whelan runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
21.07
Paulo Varela sees Adam Whelan in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Adam Whelan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
27.12
Gaspar Monteiro threads a neat ball through to Paulo Varela. Paulo Varela flicks a high ball forward to Tomas Sousa who takes it down. Tomas Sousa knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Cesar Veloso.
30.34
Neil Dickov flicks the ball to his team mate, Tomas Sousa. Tomas Sousa tries a spectacular long range effort but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
32.54
Paulo Varela knocks the ball forward to Adam Whelan. Adam Whelan knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Muller Bondel who gathers it comfortably.
33.06
Neil Dickov kicks a strong pass forward to Alberto Nieto. Alberto Nieto knocks in a cross ball towards Tomas Sousa. Tomas Sousa powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Tomas Sousa!
36.05
Cesar Veloso catches Alberto Nieto on the ankles. The referee calls over Cesar Veloso and warns him to calm down! Alberto Nieto stretches but gets up unharmed.
39.09
Neil Dickov hits a low pass to Alberto Nieto. Alberto Nieto shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Well saved!
40.31
Paulo Varela surges forward with the ball. Paulo Varela deftly passes the ball to Adam Whelan, releasing him through on goal. Adam Whelan shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
44.30
Ruben Varela sees a break and surges forward. Ruben Varela controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Desportivo Nacional appear unchanged since the first half. Clube Desportivo das Aves also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Clube Desportivo das Aves kicking off!
48.11
Hugo Jardim knocks the ball to his team mate, Sergio Ribeiro. Sergio Ribeiro knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Miguel Castro who gathers it comfortably.
53.35
Hugo Jardim catches Paulo Varela on the ankles. Hugo Jardim is warned by the referee! Paulo Varela stretches but gets up unharmed.
59.07
Showing composure, Neil Dickov plays the ball forward to Adam Whelan. Adam Whelan knocks in a cross ball towards Rui Lima. Rui Lima jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Muller Bondel manages to gather it comfortably.
66.32
Gaspar Monteiro knocks the ball to his team mate, Neil Dickov. Neil Dickov deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tomas Sousa. Tomas Sousa knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
71.27
Helder Oliveira flicks the ball to his team mate, Paulo Varela. Paulo Varela makes a simple pass to Adam Whelan. Adam Whelan shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
73.03
Hugo Jardim makes an attacking run forward. Hugo Jardim knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Miguel Castro who gathers it comfortably.
77.47
Rui Almeida flicks a high ball forward to Ruben Varela who takes it down. Ruben Varela flicks a high pass forward to Sergio Ribeiro who brings the ball under control. Sergio Ribeiro knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gaspar Monteiro.
79.58
Neil Dickov receives the ball from a throw-in from Paulo Varela. Neil Dickov makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Adam Whelan. Adam Whelan knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Muller Bondel who gathers it comfortably.
83.51
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
87.32
Tomas Sousa barges into Pedro Fonseca. Tomas Sousa is given a warning by the referee! Pedro Fonseca carries on, but is struggling a bit.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Desportivo Nacional

Clube Desportivo das Aves
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
2
5
Shots off Target
0
5
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
39.7%
60.3%
Play Area
35.6%
46.6%
17.8%

Scorers
Tomas Sousa 33
Adam Whelan 40

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Paulo Varela of Clube Desportivo das Aves

Match Ratings
1.Muller Bondel (GK)
7
2.Pedro Fonseca (DEF)
6
3.Rui Almeida (DEF)
7
4.Filipe Varela (DEF)
6
5.Cesar Veloso (DEF)
5
6.Alberto Moreira (MID)
6
7.Ruben Varela (MID)
7
8.Hugo Jardim (MID)
6
9.Liam Stockdale (MID)
6
10.Bruno Jardim (ATT)
6
11.Sergio Ribeiro (ATT)
6
 
12.Ruben Barbosa (ATT)
0
13.Jaime Nunes (MID)
0
14.Bruno Castro (GK)
0

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)
7
7.Paulo Varela (MID)
9
8.Adam Whelan (ATT)goal scored
8
9.Rui Lima (ATT)
6
10.Tomas Sousa (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Alberto Nieto (ATT)
7
 
12.Paul Izzet (MID)
0
13.Jorge Carvalho (GK)
0
14.Aron Kool (MID)
0