Match Report


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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Estádio do Bessa where Boavista Futebol Clube play host to C.S Maritimo. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Boavista Futebol Clube are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while C.S Maritimo appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Virgilio Carrera.


0.00
The whistle blows and C.S Maritimo get the match underway!
3.27
Antonio Soares passes the ball forward to Jose Almeida. Jose Almeida controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Sergio Postiga through on goal. Sergio Postiga side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
4.45
Alexandre Lopes makes a simple pass to Antonio Soares. Antonio Soares makes a probing pass to Sergio Postiga. Sergio Postiga shoots from 20 yards. Glynn Sinclair gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice save!
8.34
Filipe Moutinho controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sergio Postiga. Sergio Postiga tries a spectacular long range effort but slams it into the crowd!
14.02
Nuno Andrade flicks a high pass forward. Filipe Moutinho collects the pass. Without breaking stride, Filipe Moutinho plays the ball forward to Jose Almeida. Jose Almeida shoots from outside the area but somehow Glynn Sinclair manages to keep it out.
15.42
William Zanotti chips the ball to his team mate, Samir Wieczorek. Samir Wieczorek knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
16.46
Alexandre Lopes brings the ball forward. Alexandre Lopes flicks a high ball forward to Sergio Postiga who takes it down. Sergio Postiga plays a one-two with Jose Almeida and rushes in on goal... Sergio Postiga tries a spectacular strike. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Boavista Futebol Clube are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
18.09
With a delightful solo run, Antonio Soares stretches the opposition's defence. Antonio Soares shoots from outside the area but it flies just wide!
20.04
Alexandre Lopes threads a neat ball through to Artur Alves. Artur Alves makes a probing pass to Jose Almeida. Jose Almeida knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Artur Fonseca.
28.23
Pedro Campos deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Daniel Arias. Daniel Arias knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jonathan Clegg who gathers it comfortably.
30.18
Roy Roest threads the ball through to Antonio Soares. Antonio Soares sees Jose Almeida in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jose Almeida shoots from 20 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
33.01
Antonio Soares flicks a high pass forward. Sergio Postiga holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Sergio Postiga knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Luis Fernandes.
34.17
Pedro Campos chips the ball to his team mate, Daniel Arias. Daniel Arias controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Jes Sørensen through on goal. Some good footwork from Jes Sørensen provides some space. He shoots at goal but it flies well off target!
36.34
Antonio Soares passes the ball forward to Jose Almeida. Jose Almeida knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Carlos Nunes.
39.55
Pedro Campos runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Pedro Campos sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Nice keeping!
42.33
Filipe Moutinho threads the ball through to Jose Almeida. Jose Almeida edges inside the box! Jose Almeida shows great control and tries a shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
45.00
Filipe Moutinho flicks a high pass forward. Jose Almeida controls it well on his chest. Jose Almeida finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Boavista Futebol Clube appear unchanged since the first half. C.S Maritimo also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Boavista Futebol Clube get the second half underway!
49.02
Fernando Rego makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jes Sørensen. Jes Sørensen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
51.46
William Zanotti sees Samir Wieczorek in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Samir Wieczorek shoots from long range but it slams into the crowd!
55.15
Fernando Rego deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Daniel Arias. Daniel Arias plays a one-two with Samir Wieczorek and rushes in on goal... Nuno Andrade hacks Daniel Arias from behind! Daniel Arias appeals for a penalty! No!! Unbelievable!!
57.12
Luis Fernandes threads a neat ball through to William Zanotti. William Zanotti deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jes Sørensen. Jes Sørensen plays a one-two with Daniel Arias and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Jes Sørensen provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but is denied by Roy Roest. Excellent block.
66.21
Filipe Moutinho knocks the ball to his team mate, Sergio Postiga. Sergio Postiga knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
69.00
Fernando Rego threads a neat ball through to Samir Wieczorek. Samir Wieczorek lofts in a cross ball towards Daniel Arias. Daniel Arias knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it's well over the bar!
72.50
Artur Alves threads the ball through to Jose Almeida. Jose Almeida whips in a cross ball towards Sergio Postiga. Sergio Postiga makes a convincing header but it flies just off target!
73.01
Seeing Pedro Campos's attacking run, William Zanotti quickly throws the ball into his path. Pedro Campos flicks a high pass forward. Jes Sørensen controls it well on his chest. Jes Sørensen whips in a cross ball towards Samir Wieczorek. Samir Wieczorek knocks the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
75.32
Alexandre Lopes sees a break and surges forward. Alexandre Lopes knocks the ball forward to Jose Almeida. Jose Almeida knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Luis Fernandes.
77.31
Boavista Futebol Clube have made 3 substitutions with Sergio Marques replacing Nuno Andrade, Helder Barbosa replacing Filipe Moutinho and Roberto Fioretti replacing Jose Almeida .
79.43
Sergio Marques flicks a high ball forward to Giovanni Quaglia who takes it down. Giovanni Quaglia flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Fioretti collects the pass. Roberto Fioretti knocks in a cross ball towards Sergio Postiga. Sergio Postiga connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but slams it into the crowd!
87.45
Eddie Pallister threads a neat ball through to William Zanotti. William Zanotti threads the ball through to Daniel Arias. Daniel Arias knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Antonio Soares barges into William Zanotti. The referee calls over Antonio Soares and shows him a yellow card! William Zanotti hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
2
2
Shots off Target
9
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
62.4%
37.6%
Play Area
29.4%
45.9%
24.7%
 

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Alexandre Lopes of Boavista Futebol Clube

Match Ratings
1.Jonathan Clegg (GK)
6
2.Roy Roest (DEF)
6
3.Nuno Andrade (DEF)
6
4.Alexandre Lopes (DEF)
9
5.Samuel Vieira (DEF)
6
6.Giovanni Quaglia (MID)
6
7.Filipe Moutinho (MID)
8
8.Antonio Soares (MID)yellow card
7
9.Artur Alves (MID)
7
10.Jose Almeida (ATT)
8
11.Sergio Postiga (ATT)
6
 
12.Sergio Marques (ATT)
6
13.Roberto Fioretti (ATT)
6
14.Helder Barbosa (ATT)
6

1.Glynn Sinclair (GK)
7
2.Carlos Nunes (DEF)
6
3.Eddie Pallister (DEF)
6
4.Luis Fernandes (DEF)
6
5.Artur Fonseca (DEF)
6
6.Pedro Campos (MID)
8
7.William Zanotti (MID)
8
8.Fernando Rego (MID)
7
9.Daniel Arias (ATT)
6
10.Jes Sørensen (ATT)
6
11.Samir Wieczorek (ATT)
6
 
12.Ian Mendonca (ATT)
0
13.Abel Soares (GK)
0
14.Antonio Campos (ATT)
0