Match Report


AlvercaAlverca     Clube Desportivo das AvesClube Desportivo das Aves
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Fernando MendesF. Mendes74
G
1
G
62Theo SchreuderT. Schreuder
Jorge ReisJ. Reis68
D
2
D
72Helder OliveiraH. Oliveira
Cesar SantosC. Santos66
D
captain3
D
68Gaspar MonteiroG. Monteiro
Glynn MortensenG. Mortensen64
D
4
D
61Nuno BarbosaN. Barbosa
Abdelmalek SeubeA. Seube60
D
5
D
56Laurent BonillaL. Bonilla
Frederico ReisF. Reis72
M
6
M
72Neil DickovN. Dickov
Marcos CrespoM. Crespo70
M
7captain
M
71Paulo VarelaP. Varela
Mario FariaM. Faria68
M
8
A
69Mario VelosoM. Veloso
Jan-Willem PfenningsJ. Pfennings66
A
9
A
68Ahmed KosterA. Koster
Fabian N. ArdigòF. Ardigò66
A
10
A
66Adam WhelanA. Whelan
Alexandre MendesA. Mendes62
A
11
A
62Rui LimaR. Lima
 
Francisco CastroF. Castro67
M
12
M
67Paul IzzetP. Izzet
Shaun StampS. Stamp65
M
13
M
66Gavin RobsonG. Robson
Fernando VianaF. Viana64
M
14
G
61Miguel CastroM. Castro

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Complexo Desportivo F.C. Alverca where Alverca play host to Clube Desportivo das Aves. A crowd of 17,152 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Alverca are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Clube Desportivo das Aves appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Samir Möller.


0.00
Alverca kick off the first half!
9.36
Paulo Varela threads a neat ball through to Adam Whelan. Adam Whelan finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Great save!
12.35
Mario Faria threads a neat ball through to Alexandre Mendes. Alexandre Mendes makes a probing pass to Fabian N. Ardigò but he's offside!
15.29
Mario Faria knocks the ball forward to Jan-Willem Pfennings. Jan-Willem Pfennings knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
16.31
Cesar Santos pushes mid-way up the pitch. Cesar Santos threads a neat ball through to Alexandre Mendes. Alexandre Mendes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
18.30
Cesar Santos flicks a high ball forward to Marcos Crespo who takes it down. Marcos Crespo plays the ball forward to Fabian N. Ardigò. Fabian N. Ardigò tries a spectacular long range effort but it misses the target by a large margin!
20.49
Helder Oliveira flicks a high pass forward. Neil Dickov holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Neil Dickov makes a probing pass to Ahmed Koster. Ahmed Koster edges inside the box! Ahmed Koster comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
36.27
Paulo Varela chips the ball to his team mate, Mario Veloso. Mario Veloso knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Fernando Mendes who gathers it comfortably.
38.54
Paulo Varela sees Rui Lima in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rui Lima knocks in a cross ball towards Mario Veloso. Mario Veloso flicks the ball with his head. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
39.32
Paulo Varela catches Marcos Crespo on the ankles. Paulo Varela is warned by the referee! Marcos Crespo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
40.33
Frederico Reis makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Fabian N. Ardigò. Fabian N. Ardigò shoots from distance. Theo Schreuder gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
42.37
Mario Faria sees space and advances. Mario Faria knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Theo Schreuder who gathers it comfortably.
44.05
Abdelmalek Seube flicks a high pass forward. Frederico Reis collects the pass. Frederico Reis knocks the ball forward to Jan-Willem Pfennings. Jan-Willem Pfennings runs straight at the defence! Jan-Willem Pfennings muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it is shockingly off target!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

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

45.00
The whistle blows and Clube Desportivo das Aves get the second half underway!
48.47
Paulo Varela knocks the ball to his team mate, Rui Lima. Rui Lima whips in a cross ball towards Adam Whelan. Adam Whelan finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Fernando Mendes manages to gather it easily.
49.37
Frederico Reis threads the ball through to Fabian N. Ardigò. Fabian N. Ardigò whips in a cross ball towards Alexandre Mendes. Alexandre Mendes powers a header at goal but it is miles over!
51.37
Nuno Barbosa pushes mid-way up the pitch. Nuno Barbosa advances with the ball. Nuno Barbosa whips in a cross ball towards Rui Lima. Rui Lima jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
54.08
With wonderful imagination, Frederico Reis plays the ball forward to Fabian N. Ardigò. Fabian N. Ardigò finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
60.27
Alverca have made a substitution with Shaun Stamp replacing Mario Faria .
61.35
Paulo Varela makes an attacking run forward. Paulo Varela sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
63.25
Frederico Reis threads the ball through to Jan-Willem Pfennings. Jan-Willem Pfennings knocks in a cross ball towards Alexandre Mendes. Alexandre Mendes rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Theo Schreuder is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
66.32
Neil Dickov kicks a strong pass forward to Mario Veloso. Mario Veloso sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
69.22
Frederico Reis flicks a high pass forward. Fabian N. Ardigò collects the pass. Fabian N. Ardigò makes a pass forward but Jan-Willem Pfennings makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
75.17
Marcos Crespo makes a simple pass to Jan-Willem Pfennings. Jan-Willem Pfennings controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Theo Schreuder manages to keep it out.
77.55
Paulo Varela flicks a high pass forward. Rui Lima controls it well on his chest. Rui Lima finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
79.01
Shaun Stamp threads the ball through to Jan-Willem Pfennings. Jan-Willem Pfennings makes a great pass forward. Alexandre Mendes runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
83.36
Jorge Reis makes a simple pass to Marcos Crespo. Marcos Crespo advances with the ball. Marcos Crespo cuts inside the box! Marcos Crespo cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
89.14
Frederico Reis hacks Paulo Varela from behind! The referee brings Frederico Reis to one side and gives him a warning! Paulo Varela hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Gaspar Monteiro kicks a strong pass forward to Paulo Varela. Paulo Varela kicks a strong pass forward to Mario Veloso. Mario Veloso finds some space and shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Alverca

Clube Desportivo das Aves
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
4
6
Offsides
3
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
63.9%
36.1%
Play Area
23.6%
48.6%
27.8%

Scorers
Alexandre Mendes 63
Marcos Crespo 83
Ahmed Koster 20

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Marcos Crespo of Alverca

Match Ratings
1.Fernando Mendes (GK)
7
2.Jorge Reis (DEF)
7
3.Cesar Santos (DEF)
7
4.Glynn Mortensen (DEF)
6
5.Abdelmalek Seube (DEF)
6
6.Frederico Reis (MID)
7
7.Marcos Crespo (MID)goal scored
9
8.Mario Faria (MID)
7
9.Jan-Willem Pfennings (ATT)
8
10.Fabian N. Ardigò (ATT)
6
11.Alexandre Mendes (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Francisco Castro (MID)
0
13.Shaun Stamp (MID)
6
14.Fernando Viana (MID)
0

1.Theo Schreuder (GK)
6
2.Helder Oliveira (DEF)
6
3.Gaspar Monteiro (DEF)
6
4.Nuno Barbosa (DEF)
7
5.Laurent Bonilla (DEF)
6
6.Neil Dickov (MID)
7
7.Paulo Varela (MID)
7
8.Mario Veloso (ATT)
6
9.Ahmed Koster (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Adam Whelan (ATT)
6
11.Rui Lima (ATT)
6
 
12.Paul Izzet (MID)
0
13.Gavin Robson (MID)
0
14.Miguel Castro (GK)
0