Match Report


AlvercaAlverca     Salgueiros 08Salgueiros 08
Computer Player Computer Player Christopher George Christopher George
Vasco OliveiraV. Oliveira76
G
1
G
64Tomas SousaT. Sousa
Jorge ReisJ. Reis69
D
2
D
62David MonteiroD. Monteiro
Cesar SantosC. Santos66
D
captain3
D
65Vasco BentoV. Bento
Glynn MortensenG. Mortensen64
D
4
D
71Alberto GeorgeA. George
Abdelmalek SeubeA. Seube60
D
5captain
D
73Alejandro SmojeA. Smoje
Frederico ReisF. Reis72
M
6
M
64Andre RegoA. Rego
Marcos CrespoM. Crespo70
M
7
M
72Craig MatthewsC. Matthews
Francisco CastroF. Castro67
M
8
M
70Christian EngelsC. Engels
Jan-Willem PfenningsJ. Pfennings66
A
9
A
72Maurice MeijerM. Meijer
Fabian N. ArdigòF. Ardigò66
A
10
A
70Sophiane MaloudaS. Malouda
Adam HollowayA. Holloway60
A
11
A
70Thomas MeyerT. Meyer
 
Fernando MendesF. Mendes74
G
12
D
67Daniel ValenteD. Valente
Shaun StampS. Stamp65
M
13
M
61Ruben RibeiroR. Ribeiro
Fernando VianaF. Viana64
M
14
A
62Paulo CarvalhoP. Carvalho

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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Complexo Desportivo F.C. Alverca where Alverca play host to Salgueiros 08. A crowd of 19,800 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Alverca and Salgueiros 08 are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Paulo Xavier.


0.00
The whistle blows and Salgueiros 08 get the match underway!
2.57
Marcos Crespo makes a beautiful solo run. Marcos Crespo chips the ball to his team mate, Fabian N. Ardigò. Fabian N. Ardigò cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
6.28
Glynn Mortensen chips the ball to his team mate, Francisco Castro. Showing composure, Francisco Castro plays the ball forward to Jan-Willem Pfennings. Jan-Willem Pfennings knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
9.30
Vasco Bento makes a simple pass to Christian Engels. Christian Engels threads a neat ball through to Sophiane Malouda. Sophiane Malouda shoots from outside the area. Superb reactions from Vasco Oliveira. What a save!
14.32
Cesar Santos hacks Christian Engels from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Christian Engels carries on, but is struggling a bit.
18.56
Francisco Castro chips the ball to his team mate, Adam Holloway. Adam Holloway shoots from 20 yards. Fantastic reaction save from Tomas Sousa!
22.33
Christian Engels knocks the ball to his team mate, Sophiane Malouda. Sophiane Malouda knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Vasco Oliveira who gathers it comfortably.
30.14
Vasco Bento passes the ball forward to Andre Rego. Andre Rego threads a neat ball through to Maurice Meijer. Maurice Meijer knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Glynn Mortensen.
32.55
Glynn Mortensen flicks the ball to his team mate, Frederico Reis. Frederico Reis kicks a strong pass forward to Fabian N. Ardigò. Fabian N. Ardigò whips in a cross ball towards Adam Holloway. Adam Holloway makes a deft header but Tomas Sousa reads it well. Nice save!
33.28
Andre Rego knocks the ball forward to Thomas Meyer. Thomas Meyer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
34.16
Frederico Reis decides to run forward with the ball. Frederico Reis rushes past Alberto George! Frederico Reis cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal but it is shockingly off target!
36.04
Craig Matthews comes in with a late challenge on Marcos Crespo. The referee warns Craig Matthews to calm down! Marcos Crespo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
38.45
Andre Rego makes a simple pass to Sophiane Malouda. Sophiane Malouda lofts in a cross ball towards Thomas Meyer. Thomas Meyer makes a convincing header but it is shockingly off target!
40.20
Craig Matthews comes in with a late challenge on Marcos Crespo. Craig Matthews is given another warning by the referee! Marcos Crespo runs off the knock.
45.00
Andre Rego sees space and advances. Andre Rego whips in a cross ball towards Thomas Meyer. Thomas Meyer powers a header at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Superb keeping!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Alverca appear unchanged since the first half. Salgueiros 08 also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Alverca kick off!
47.05
Andre Rego threads a neat ball through to Sophiane Malouda. Sophiane Malouda makes a simple pass, allowing Maurice Meijer to run into the box. Maurice Meijer muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Maurice Meijer scores for Salgueiros 08!!
51.54
With imagination, Andre Rego plays the ball forward to Maurice Meijer. Maurice Meijer makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Thomas Meyer. Thomas Meyer shoots from just inside the box but it whistles just wide of the post!
53.30
Francisco Castro flicks a high pass forward. Jan-Willem Pfennings controls it well on his chest. Jan-Willem Pfennings shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
55.41
Vasco Bento makes a simple pass to Christian Engels. Christian Engels brings the ball forward. Christian Engels shoots from long range but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
59.23
With a delightful solo run, Christian Engels stretches the opposition's defence. Christian Engels cuts inside the box! Christian Engels strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
60.50
Alverca have made a substitution with Shaun Stamp replacing Francisco Castro .Salgueiros 08 have made a substitution with Ruben Ribeiro replacing Maurice Meijer and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-4-2 formation.
63.59
Ruben Ribeiro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sophiane Malouda. Sophiane Malouda tries a spectacular long range effort but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
67.20
Marcos Crespo flicks a high ball forward to Adam Holloway who takes it down. Adam Holloway sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Wonderful reactions from Tomas Sousa keeps it out!
69.14
Craig Matthews advances with the ball. Craig Matthews plays a one-two with Thomas Meyer and advances towards the goal... Craig Matthews shoots from just inside the box. Solid save from Vasco Oliveira.
84.21
Frederico Reis makes a simple pass to Jan-Willem Pfennings. Jan-Willem Pfennings shoots from 20 yards but it flies well off target!
87.43
Marcos Crespo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Fabian N. Ardigò. Fabian N. Ardigò cuts inside the box! Alberto George barges into Fabian N. Ardigò. Fabian N. Ardigò appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Alverca

Salgueiros 08
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
3
5
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
37.7%
62.3%
Play Area
31.2%
48.1%
20.8%

Scorers
Maurice Meijer 47

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Christian Engels of Salgueiros 08

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

1.Tomas Sousa (GK)
7
2.David Monteiro (DEF)
6
3.Vasco Bento (DEF)
6
4.Alberto George (DEF)
6
5.Alejandro Smoje (DEF)
6
6.Andre Rego (MID)
8
7.Craig Matthews (MID)
7
8.Christian Engels (MID)
9
9.Maurice Meijer (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Sophiane Malouda (ATT)
7
11.Thomas Meyer (ATT)
6
 
12.Daniel Valente (DEF)
0
13.Ruben Ribeiro (MID)
6
14.Paulo Carvalho (ATT)
0