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Match Report
Snow falls gently from the overcast sky here at Rua Sport Clube Freamunde where Freamunde play host to Beira Mar. A crowd of 9,955 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Freamunde are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Beira Mar appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Virgilio Caneira.


0.00
Freamunde kick off!
4.24
Paul Hopkin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ralph Greening. Ralph Greening lofts in a cross ball towards Joao Fonseca. Joao Fonseca heads the ball goalwards. Sebastiao Marques is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
14.13
Bruno Lima hacks Rafael Pinheiro from behind! Bruno Lima is given a warning by the referee! Rafael Pinheiro hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
20.42
Jonas Spengler flicks the ball to his team mate, Edgar Postiga. Edgar Postiga controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Cristiano Varela. Cristiano Varela whips in a cross ball towards Cesar Lopes. Cesar Lopes jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
22.51
Jonas Spengler flicks a high ball forward to Edgar Postiga who gracefully takes it down. Edgar Postiga changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Edgar Postiga shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
26.38
Kevin Mcinnes flicks the ball to his team mate, Carlos Martins. Carlos Martins takes it forward alone. Carlos Martins makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Bruno Lima but he's offside!
40.32
Carlos Martins hacks Tiago Neves from behind! Carlos Martins is warned by the referee! Tiago Neves hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
42.10
Carlos Martins makes an attacking run forward. Carlos Martins lofts in a cross ball towards Edgar Loureiro. Edgar Loureiro heads the ball goalwards but it is shockingly off target!
44.23
Edgar Postiga hits a low pass to Cristiano Varela. Cristiano Varela knocks in a cross ball towards Cesar Lopes. Cesar Lopes flicks the ball with his head but it flies just off target!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Freamunde appear unchanged since the first half. Beira Mar also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Beira Mar start the second half!
48.57
With vision, Paul Hopkin plays the ball forward to Joao Fonseca. Joao Fonseca knocks in a cross ball towards Edgar Loureiro. Edgar Loureiro beats his man to it with a header which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
51.38
Jeremy Achard threads the ball through to Carlos Martins. Carlos Martins deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Edgar Loureiro. Edgar Loureiro whips in a cross ball towards Joao Fonseca. Joao Fonseca flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
54.32
Carlos Martins makes a simple pass to Bruno Lima. Bruno Lima lofts in a cross ball towards Joao Fonseca. Joao Fonseca fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but it's drastically wayward!
57.06
Paul Hopkin knocks the ball forward to Ralph Greening. Ralph Greening plays a scrappy one-two with Edgar Loureiro and stumbles forward towards the goal... Ralph Greening rockets a shot on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
61.24
Edgar Postiga flicks a high ball forward to Cesar Lopes who takes it down. Cesar Lopes whips in a cross ball towards Cristiano Varela. Cristiano Varela beats his man to it with a header. Solid save from David Semedo.
66.02
Jonas Spengler flicks the ball to his team mate, Matt Collins. Matt Collins threads a neat ball through to Cesar Lopes. Cesar Lopes whips in a cross ball towards Cristiano Varela. Cristiano Varela finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. David Semedo comfortably punches it away to safety.
67.10
Rafael Pinheiro threads the ball through to Tiago Neves. Tiago Neves hits a low pass to Cesar Lopes. Cesar Lopes tries a spectacular long range effort his aim is horrendously poor!
72.51
Paul Hopkin controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Edgar Loureiro. Edgar Loureiro lofts in a cross ball towards Joao Fonseca. Joao Fonseca jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Sebastiao Marques easily picks it out of the air!
75.15
Kevin Mcinnes comes in with a very late challenge on Edgar Postiga. Kevin Mcinnes is shown the red card!! Edgar Postiga gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
78.04
Edgar Loureiro brings the ball forward. Edgar Loureiro runs straight at the opposition's defence. Edgar Loureiro runs straight at the defence! Edgar Loureiro cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal but it flies just wide!
79.24
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
84.01
Jeremy Achard threads a neat ball through to Carlos Martins. Carlos Martins plays the ball forward to Joao Fonseca. Joao Fonseca skips past Rafael Pinheiro! Joao Fonseca shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Sebastiao Marques is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!! The crowd cheers as he celebrates his hattrick!
87.48
Alec McGrory takes it forward alone. Alec McGrory controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Cristiano Varela. Cristiano Varela knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jeremy Achard.
89.44
Carlos Martins flicks a high pass forward. Bruno Lima collects the pass. Bruno Lima makes a great pass forward. Joao Fonseca runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
90.00
Edgar Postiga flicks a high pass forward to Cesar Lopes who brings the ball under control. Cesar Lopes knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jeremy Achard.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
0
5
Shots on Target
3
6
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
1

Possession
63.9%
36.1%
Play Area
31.3%
42.2%
26.5%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Joao Fonseca of Beira Mar

Match Ratings
1.Sebastiao Marques (GK)
6
2.Abel Loureiro (DEF)
6
3.Jonas Spengler (DEF)
6
4.Rafael Pinheiro (DEF)
6
5.Alec McGrory (DEF)
6
6.Matt Collins (MID)
6
7.Edgar Postiga (MID)
6
8.Tiago Neves (MID)
6
9.Gaspar Pinto (MID)
6
10.Cristiano Varela (ATT)
6
11.Cesar Lopes (ATT)
6
 
12.Rodrigo Fernandes (DEF)
0
13.Roberto Antunes (MID)
0
14.Anthony Oosterhof (DEF)
0

1.David Semedo (GK)
6
2.Quim Almeida (DEF)
6
3.Jeremy Achard (DEF)
6
4.Kevin Mcinnes (DEF)red card
4
5.Jose E. Cois (DEF)
6
6.Paul Hopkin (MID)
6
7.Carlos Martins (MID)
7
8.Bruno Lima (ATT)
6
9.Ralph Greening (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Joao Fonseca (ATT)goal scoredgoal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Edgar Loureiro (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Samuel Pinheiro (GK)
0
13.David Faria (MID)
0
14.Jamal Heesakkers (GK)
0