Match Report


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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Estadio Marques da Silva where AD Ovarense play host to Santa Clara. A crowd of 9,052 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
AD Ovarense are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Santa Clara appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Warren Rufus.


0.00
The first half starts with AD Ovarense kicking off!
4.27
Frederico Barros flicks a high pass forward to Paul George who brings the ball under control. Paul George advances inside the box! Paul George rockets a shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
10.36
Alexandre Mendes makes a simple pass to Pedro Almeida. Pedro Almeida makes a beautiful solo run. Pedro Almeida knocks in a cross ball towards Marvin Boyd. With a superhuman jump, Marvin Boyd connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Bruno Alves gathers the ball up comfortably. Great keeping!
12.21
Marvin Boyd barges into Miguel Tavares. The referee brings Marvin Boyd to one side and gives him a warning! Miguel Tavares runs off the knock.
14.36
Miguel Tavares flicks the ball to his team mate, Frederico Barros. Frederico Barros flicks a high pass forward to Paul George who brings the ball under control. Paul George shoots from long range but Andre Faria reads it well. Good save!
21.15
Mario Santos brings the ball forward. Mario Santos cuts inside the box! Mario Santos tries a spectacular strike. The ball comes in low, but Andre Faria easily smothers it!
26.30
Frederico Barros makes an attacking run forward. Frederico Barros plays a scrappy one-two with Paul George and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some good footwork from Frederico Barros provides some space. He shoots at goal but somehow Andre Faria manages to keep it out.
27.30
Omer Mike flicks a high pass forward. Marvin Boyd collects the pass. Marvin Boyd finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
28.06
Titus Brooking deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nuno Semedo. Nuno Semedo threads the ball through to Quim Gomes but he's offside!
33.04
Carlos Lopes knocks the ball forward to Pedro Almeida. Pedro Almeida deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Chris Makin. Chris Makin whips in a cross ball towards Marvin Boyd. Marvin Boyd is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
34.16
Marvin Boyd catches Filipe Bento on the ankles. The referee calls over Marvin Boyd and shows him a yellow card! Filipe Bento grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
38.06
Jaime Moreira deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Andre Vieira. Andre Vieira makes a beautiful solo run. Andre Vieira controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
39.08
Colin Johnstone makes a beautiful solo run. Colin Johnstone knocks in a cross ball towards Chris Makin. Chris Makin jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it is shockingly off target!
45.00
Jorge Gomes breaks forward. Jorge Gomes sees a break and surges forward. Jorge Gomes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Carlos Lopes.
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. Santa Clara also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Santa Clara kick off!
47.56
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
49.39
Omer Mike knocks the ball forward to Chris Makin. Chris Makin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
54.51
Titus Brooking flicks a high ball forward to Quim Gomes who takes it down. Quim Gomes shoots from long range but Andre Faria reads it well. Nice keeping!
55.47
Pedro Almeida knocks the ball to his team mate, Marvin Boyd. Marvin Boyd shoots from 20 yards. Bruno Alves gets down and covers it.
57.45
Titus Brooking flicks a high ball forward to Paul George who takes it down. Paul George shoots from 25 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
60.15
Santa Clara have made 2 substitutions with Quim Quaresma replacing Andre Vieira and Philipp Engels replacing Marvin Boyd .
69.52
Jaime Moreira makes a probing pass to Colin Johnstone. Colin Johnstone flicks a high pass forward. Philipp Engels controls it well on his chest. Philipp Engels knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Filipe Bento.
73.26
Miguel Tavares chips the ball to his team mate, Frederico Barros. Frederico Barros controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nuno Semedo. Nuno Semedo shoots from outside the area but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
77.46
Santa Clara have made a substitution with Rafael Castro replacing Pedro Almeida .
83.05
Titus Brooking kicks a strong pass forward to Quim Gomes. Quim Gomes controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
87.28
Miguel Tavares gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. This is true route-one football. Quim Gomes makes a probing pass between the defence to Nuno Semedo. Nuno Semedo looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous save!
90.00
Mario Santos makes a probing pass to Quim Gomes. Quim Gomes edges inside the box! Quim Gomes tries a spectacular strike but Andre Faria reads it well. Excellent save!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
8
2
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
62%
38%
Play Area
25.4%
45.1%
29.6%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Quim Gomes of AD Ovarense

Match Ratings
1.Bruno Alves (GK)
7
2.Filipe Bento (DEF)
6
3.Jorge Gomes (DEF)
7
4.Miguel Tavares (DEF)
7
5.Mario Santos (MID)
8
6.Frederico Barros (MID)
7
7.Titus Brooking (MID)
8
8.Mario Lopes (MID)
6
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.Andre Faria (GK)
9
2.Jaime Moreira (DEF)
6
3.Abel Pinto (DEF)
6
4.Carlos Lopes (DEF)
6
5.Alexandre Mendes (DEF)
6
6.Andre Vieira (MID)
6
7.Omer Mike (MID)
6
8.Colin Johnstone (MID)
6
9.Pedro Almeida (MID)
7
10.Marvin Boyd (ATT)yellow card
5
11.Chris Makin (ATT)
6
 
12.Quim Quaresma (GK)
6
13.Rafael Castro (ATT)
6
14.Philipp Engels (GK)
6