Match Report


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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Est˜dio Prof. Dr. Vieira de Carvalho where Maia play host to Desportivo Nacional. A crowd of 16,333 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Maia are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Desportivo Nacional appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Ivone Figo.


0.00
Desportivo Nacional start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.46
Filipe Varela flicks a high ball forward to Alberto Moreira who takes it down. Alberto Moreira flicks a high pass forward to Sergio Ribeiro who brings the ball under control. Sergio Ribeiro threads the ball through to Bruno Jardim but he's offside!
4.04
Albert Reyes flicks the ball to his team mate, Bruno Jardim. Bruno Jardim knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
12.56
Carlos Ferreira deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Carlos Alves. Carlos Alves knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
14.00
Sebastiao Neves sees Carlos Alves in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Carlos Alves lofts in a cross ball towards Rodrigo Andrade. Filipe Varela clumsily knocks into Rodrigo Andrade. Rodrigo Andrade appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
15.07
Sebastiao Neves threads a neat ball through to Moritz Heiser. Moritz Heiser shoots from long range but it misses the target by a large margin!
18.20
Carlos Sousa breaks forward. Carlos Sousa makes an attacking run forward. Carlos Sousa knocks in a cross ball towards Carlos Alves. Carlos Alves makes a deft header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
26.17
With a delightful solo run, Ruben Varela stretches the opposition's defence. Ruben Varela sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
32.24
Carlos Ferreira advances with the ball. Carlos Ferreira knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Pedro Fonseca.
36.13
Liam Stockdale makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sergio Ribeiro. Sergio Ribeiro knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Sebastiao Moutinho.
40.31
Ruben Varela flicks a high pass forward. Sergio Ribeiro controls it well on his chest. Sergio Ribeiro shoots from distance. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
42.16
Sebastiao Neves threads a neat ball through to John Greig. John Greig knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Muller Bondel who gathers it comfortably.
44.39
Bruno Jardim hacks Sebastiao Moutinho from behind! The referee calls over Bruno Jardim and warns him to calm down! Sebastiao Moutinho runs off the knock.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

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

45.00
Maia kick off and get the second half underway!
48.17
Sebastiao Moutinho threads the ball through to Sebastiao Neves. Sebastiao Neves chips the ball to his team mate, Rodrigo Andrade. Rodrigo Andrade knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Muller Bondel who gathers it comfortably.
51.48
Carlos Sousa takes it forward alone. Carlos Sousa flicks a high pass forward. Rodrigo Andrade collects the pass. Rodrigo Andrade finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
54.18
Sebastiao Neves sees Carlos Alves in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Carlos Alves shoots from 25 yards but it's well over the bar!
55.44
Rui Almeida flicks a high ball forward to Alberto Moreira who takes it down. Alberto Moreira takes it forward alone. Alberto Moreira shoots from outside the area but it rises well off target!
60.29
Paulo Carvalho flicks a high pass forward. Carlos Ferreira holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Carlos Ferreira flicks a high ball forward to Carlos Alves who takes it down. Carlos Alves lofts in a cross ball towards John Greig. John Greig connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
65.22
Duncan Sullivan makes a probing pass to Liam Stockdale. Liam Stockdale flicks the ball to his team mate, Bruno Jardim. Bruno Jardim knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Sebastiao Moutinho.
66.24
With a delightful solo run, Carlos Ferreira stretches the opposition's defence. Carlos Ferreira shoots from long range but it is miles over!
75.37
Liam Stockdale threads a neat ball through to Bruno Jardim. Bruno Jardim knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Sebastiao Moutinho.
79.31
Without breaking stride, Liam Stockdale plays the ball forward to Sergio Ribeiro. Sergio Ribeiro shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
81.41
Sebastiao Neves makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Carlos Alves. Carlos Alves lofts in a cross ball towards Rodrigo Andrade. Rodrigo Andrade jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it whistles just wide of the post!
84.02
With a delightful solo run, Carlos Ferreira stretches the opposition's defence. Carlos Ferreira knocks in a cross ball towards John Greig. John Greig beats his man to it with a header but it goes wide for a goal kick.
85.10
Albert Reyes sees Sergio Ribeiro in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sergio Ribeiro shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
Carlos Ferreira threads a neat ball through to Carlos Alves. Carlos Alves whips in a cross ball towards John Greig. John Greig flicks the ball with his head but is denied by Muller Bondel. Excellent save.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
2
1
Shots off Target
7
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
61.3%
38.8%
Play Area
27.5%
47.5%
25%

Scorers

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

Match Ratings
1.Dale Barrett (GK)
6
2.Carlos Sousa (DEF)
8
3.Sebastiao Moutinho (DEF)
6
4.Filipe Marques (DEF)
6
5.Paulo Carvalho (DEF)
6
6.Sebastiao Neves (MID)
7
7.Carlos Ferreira (MID)
8
8.Carlos Alves (ATT)goal scored
9
9.John Greig (ATT)
6
10.Moritz Heiser (ATT)
6
11.Rodrigo Andrade (ATT)
6
 
12.Leonardo Diaz (MID)
0
13.Diogo Nascimento (DEF)
0
14.Pedro Loureiro (GK)
0

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