Match Report


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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Estadio Marques da Silva where AD Ovarense play host to Sp. Espinho. A crowd of 9,933 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
AD Ovarense are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Sp. Espinho appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Paulino N. Costa.


0.00
AD Ovarense start the match!
4.21
Jorge Gomes flicks a high pass forward. Mario Santos holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Seeing a gap ahead, Mario Santos picks a pass forward to Paul George. Paul George kicks a strong pass forward to Quim Gomes but the referee indicates it's offside!
6.58
Nuno Martins threads a neat ball through to Tomas Carvalho. Tomas Carvalho knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
9.35
Andre Oliveira runs forward with the ball. Andre Oliveira plays the ball forward to Tomas Carvalho. Tomas Carvalho lofts in a cross ball towards Gaspar Reis. Gaspar Reis is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
14.28
Nuno Martins chips the ball to his team mate, Fernando Fuentes. Fernando Fuentes tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
15.50
Duarte Gomes flicks a high pass forward. Cristiano Moreira holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Cristiano Moreira plays the ball forward to Tomas Carvalho. Tomas Carvalho shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
21.51
Cristiano Moreira clumsily knocks into Titus Brooking. The referee calls over Cristiano Moreira and warns him to calm down! Titus Brooking hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
27.45
Titus Brooking brings the ball forward. Titus Brooking knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
34.27
Titus Brooking chips the ball to his team mate, Quim Gomes. Quim Gomes tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. AD Ovarense appear unchanged since the first half. Sp. Espinho also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Sp. Espinho kick off and get the second half underway!
47.33
Filipe Bento makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mario Lopes. Mario Lopes passes the ball forward to Paul George. Paul George plays a scrappy one-two with Nuno Semedo and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Paul George provides some space. He shoots at goal but it slams into the crowd!
49.04
Andre Oliveira knocks the ball forward to Samuel Reis. Samuel Reis chips the ball to his team mate, Tomas Carvalho. Tomas Carvalho shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Bruno Alves!
53.48
Marcus Benali flicks a high ball forward to Samuel Reis who takes it down. Samuel Reis decides to run forward with the ball. Samuel Reis lofts in a cross ball towards Tomas Carvalho. Tomas Carvalho directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
59.00
Titus Brooking threads a neat ball through to Quim Gomes. Quim Gomes makes a great pass forward. Nuno Semedo runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
61.27
Filipe Bento hits a low pass to Frederico Barros. Frederico Barros sees Paul George in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Paul George edges inside the box! Paul George side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but David Turek reads it well. He makes it look easy!
63.58
Titus Brooking surges forward with the ball. Titus Brooking knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Duarte Gomes.
65.22
Mario Lopes runs straight at the opposition's defence. Mario Lopes controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Paul George through on goal. Paul George tries a spectacular strike but it is shockingly off target!
66.42
Marcus Benali flicks a high pass forward. Nuno Martins holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nuno Martins hits a low pass to Fernando Fuentes. Fernando Fuentes knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Miguel Tavares.
72.43
Mario Lopes passes the ball forward to Quim Gomes. Quim Gomes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Andre Oliveira.
77.02
Nuno Martins clumsily knocks into Frederico Barros. Nuno Martins is warned by the referee! Frederico Barros hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
79.52
Rodrigo Moreira pushes mid-way up the pitch. Rodrigo Moreira threads a neat ball through to Fernando Fuentes. Fernando Fuentes shoots from distance. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Sp. Espinho are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
90.00
With imagination, Titus Brooking laces a through ball forward to Quim Gomes. Quim Gomes sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
2
2
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
47.4%
52.6%
Play Area
24.4%
44.9%
30.8%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Titus Brooking of AD Ovarense

Match Ratings
1.Bruno Alves (GK)
6
2.Filipe Bento (DEF)
6
3.Jorge Gomes (DEF)
7
4.Miguel Tavares (DEF)
6
5.Mario Santos (MID)
6
6.Frederico Barros (MID)
6
7.Titus Brooking (MID)
9
8.Mario Lopes (MID)
8
9.Nuno Semedo (ATT)
6
10.Paul George (ATT)
7
11.Quim Gomes (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Tomas Jesus (MID)
0
13.Roberto Lopes (ATT)
0
14.Gialuca Apa (ATT)
0

1.David Turek (GK)
6
2.Andre Oliveira (DEF)
7
3.Duarte Gomes (DEF)
6
4.Marcus Benali (DEF)
7
5.Rodrigo Moreira (DEF)
7
6.Samuel Reis (MID)
7
7.Cristiano Moreira (MID)
6
8.Nuno Martins (MID)
7
9.Fernando Fuentes (ATT)
6
10.Gaspar Reis (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Tomas Carvalho (ATT)
7
 
12.Billy Hutchison (DEF)
0
13.Abel Antunes (MID)
0
14.Guilherme Vieira (DEF)
0