Match Report


Desportivo NacionalDesportivo Nacional     C.F. Estrela da AmadoraC.F. Estrela da Amadora
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Muller BondelM. Bondel67
G
1
G
72Jaime LimaJ. Lima
Pedro FonsecaP. Fonseca75
D
2
D
74Frank GrantF. Grant
Rui AlmeidaR. Almeida66
D
3
D
72Scott DavisS. Davis
Filipe VarelaF. Varela64
D
4
D
72Nabil HillN. Hill
Duncan SullivanD. Sullivan51
D
5
D
72Patricio CabreraP. Cabrera
Alberto MoreiraA. Moreira66
M
6
M
74Elena MarcelinoE. Marcelino
Ruben VarelaR. Varela64
M
captain7
M
73Craig MilburnC. Milburn
Liam StockdaleL. Stockdale60
M
8captain
A
64Rui CamposR. Campos
Albert ReyesA. Reyes59
M
9
A
62Roberto SoaresR. Soares
Bruno JardimB. Jardim74
A
10
A
49Rodrigo SemedoR. Semedo
Sergio RibeiroS. Ribeiro72
A
11
A
47Carl HouzeC. Houze
 
Ruben BarbosaR. Barbosa62
A
12
D
70Andy McCoistA. McCoist
Jaime NunesJ. Nunes57
M
13
M
70Edwin KosterE. Koster
Bruno CastroB. Castro56
G
14
D
70Daniel VarelaD. Varela

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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Ground Estádio da Madeira where Desportivo Nacional play host to C.F. Estrela da Amadora. A crowd of 15,808 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Desportivo Nacional are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while C.F. Estrela da Amadora appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Paulo Pinho.


0.00
C.F. Estrela da Amadora get the match underway!
4.08
Craig Milburn makes an attacking run forward. Craig Milburn knocks in a cross ball towards Rui Campos. Rui Campos is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Muller Bondel.
5.40
It's a corner kick. Elena Marcelino kicks a low ball out wide. Roberto Soares cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
6.58
Pedro Fonseca controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ruben Varela. Ruben Varela threads a neat ball through to Bruno Jardim. Bruno Jardim knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
10.05
Scott Davis catches Liam Stockdale on the ankles. Scott Davis is given a warning by the referee! Liam Stockdale stretches but gets up unharmed.
12.57
Craig Milburn runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Craig Milburn shoots from outside the area. It's there!! Muller Bondel has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
16.37
Alberto Moreira threads the ball through to Sergio Ribeiro. Sergio Ribeiro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
20.51
Filipe Varela kicks a strong pass forward to Liam Stockdale. Liam Stockdale advances with the ball. Liam Stockdale knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
21.07
Craig Milburn makes a simple pass to Carl Houze. Carl Houze skips past Duncan Sullivan! Carl Houze takes a shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
22.14
Alberto Moreira flicks a high pass forward. Sergio Ribeiro holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Sergio Ribeiro sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
28.38
Elena Marcelino advances with the ball. Elena Marcelino lofts in a cross ball towards Rui Campos. Rui Campos gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Wonderful reactions from Muller Bondel keeps it out!
33.06
Liam Stockdale threads the ball through to Bruno Jardim. Bruno Jardim lofts in a cross ball towards Sergio Ribeiro. Sergio Ribeiro connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it's a lousy effort!
36.48
Craig Milburn makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Roberto Soares. Roberto Soares knocks in a cross ball towards Rodrigo Semedo. Rodrigo Semedo makes a deft header. Magnificent save by Muller Bondel!
42.48
Craig Milburn threads a neat ball through to Roberto Soares. Roberto Soares shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
45.00
Liam Stockdale chips the ball to his team mate, Sergio Ribeiro. Sergio Ribeiro knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Frank Grant.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Desportivo Nacional appear unchanged since the first half. C.F. Estrela da Amadora also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Desportivo Nacional kick off the second half!
51.23
Filipe Varela gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. Bruno Jardim knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Frank Grant.
57.54
Patricio Cabrera hits a low pass to Craig Milburn. Craig Milburn threads a neat ball through to Carl Houze. Carl Houze knocks in a cross ball towards Roberto Soares. Roberto Soares rises majestically and gets a header on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
61.34
Craig Milburn hits a low pass to Rodrigo Semedo. Rodrigo Semedo cuts inside the box! Rodrigo Semedo muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
63.47
Craig Milburn knocks the ball to his team mate, Roberto Soares. Roberto Soares lofts in a cross ball towards Rui Campos. Rui Campos flicks the ball with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
65.38
Filipe Varela makes a probing pass to Ruben Varela. Ruben Varela threads the ball through to Sergio Ribeiro. Sergio Ribeiro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
67.39
Pedro Fonseca makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Albert Reyes. Albert Reyes flicks a high pass forward. Sergio Ribeiro holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Sergio Ribeiro shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
69.10
Frank Grant knocks the ball forward to Craig Milburn. Craig Milburn chips the ball to his team mate, Roberto Soares. Roberto Soares whips in a cross ball towards Rodrigo Semedo. Rodrigo Semedo fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
72.01
Liam Stockdale flicks a high pass forward. Sergio Ribeiro collects the pass. Sergio Ribeiro knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Patricio Cabrera.
81.10
Elena Marcelino chips the ball to his team mate, Roberto Soares. Roberto Soares knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Pedro Fonseca.
85.47
Liam Stockdale hits a low pass to Bruno Jardim. Bruno Jardim shoots from long range. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
90.00
Liam Stockdale hits a low pass to Sergio Ribeiro. Sergio Ribeiro controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Jaime Lima is on top of his game. Well saved!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Desportivo Nacional

C.F. Estrela da Amadora
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
2
4
Shots off Target
3
7
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
61.9%
38.1%
Play Area
27.4%
44%
28.6%

Scorers
Craig Milburn 13

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Craig Milburn of C.F. Estrela da Amadora

Match Ratings
1.Muller Bondel (GK)
7
2.Pedro Fonseca (DEF)
6
3.Rui Almeida (DEF)
6
4.Filipe Varela (DEF)
7
5.Duncan Sullivan (DEF)
6
6.Alberto Moreira (MID)
6
7.Ruben Varela (MID)
6
8.Liam Stockdale (MID)
8
9.Albert Reyes (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.Jaime Lima (GK)
6
2.Frank Grant (DEF)
6
3.Scott Davis (DEF)
5
4.Nabil Hill (DEF)
6
5.Patricio Cabrera (DEF)
6
6.Elena Marcelino (MID)
7
7.Craig Milburn (MID)goal scored
9
8.Rui Campos (ATT)
6
9.Roberto Soares (ATT)
6
10.Rodrigo Semedo (ATT)
6
11.Carl Houze (ATT)
6
 
12.Andy McCoist (DEF)
0
13.Edwin Koster (MID)
0
14.Daniel Varela (DEF)
0