Match Report


Desportivo NacionalDesportivo Nacional     Paços de FerreiraPaços de Ferreira
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Bruno CastroB. Castro56
G
1
G
66Rui JardimR. Jardim
Pedro FonsecaP. Fonseca75
D
2
D
71Rui VieiraR. Vieira
Rui AlmeidaR. Almeida66
D
3
D
70Nigel ImpeyN. Impey
Filipe VarelaF. Varela64
D
4captain
D
63Mario QuaresmaM. Quaresma
Diogo FernandesD. Fernandes63
D
5
M
78Tarik El-KhalejT. El-Khalej
Alberto MoreiraA. Moreira66
M
6
M
72Anton SchäferA. Schäfer
Ruben VarelaR. Varela65
M
7
M
70Jorge FerreiraJ. Ferreira
Albert ReyesA. Reyes59
M
8
M
70Ricardo CarvalhoR. Carvalho
Quim CamposQ. Campos59
M
9
A
71Tiago FernandesT. Fernandes
Sergio RibeiroS. Ribeiro72
A
10
A
62Tonino TacchiT. Tacchi
Ruben BarbosaR. Barbosa62
A
captain11
A
56Silvio MendesS. Mendes
 
Jaime NunesJ. Nunes57
M
12
M
68Richard McinnesR. Mcinnes
Ricardo LoureiroR. Loureiro52
M
13
M
66Helder VieiraH. Vieira
Cesar TavaresC. Tavares52
G
14
D
63Alcaly DeroinA. Deroin

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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Ground Estádio da Madeira where Desportivo Nacional play host to Paços de Ferreira. A crowd of 8,865 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Desportivo Nacional are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Paços de Ferreira appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Bruno Nascimento.


0.00
Desportivo Nacional kick off and get the first half underway!
2.57
Ricardo Carvalho flicks a high pass forward. Tiago Fernandes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Tiago Fernandes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Filipe Varela.
3.25
Tonino Tacchi barges into Pedro Fonseca. Tonino Tacchi is shown the yellow card! Pedro Fonseca carries on, but is struggling a bit.
12.59
Rui Almeida takes it forward alone. Rui Almeida decides to run forward with the ball. Rui Almeida runs straight at the defence! Rui Almeida cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Rui Jardim manages to gather it easily.
16.59
Rui Almeida plays the ball forward to Albert Reyes. Albert Reyes passes the ball forward to Ruben Barbosa. Ruben Barbosa plays a scrappy one-two with Sergio Ribeiro and advances towards the goal... Ruben Barbosa strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Desportivo Nacional!
20.48
Albert Reyes threads a neat ball through to Sergio Ribeiro. Sergio Ribeiro shoots from long range but it's well over the bar!
26.41
Anton Schäfer runs straight at the opposition's defence. Anton Schäfer knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Diogo Fernandes.
28.12
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
34.47
Silvio Mendes catches Pedro Fonseca on the ankles. The referee brings Silvio Mendes to one side and gives him a warning! Pedro Fonseca is taking some rough treatment out there!
36.30
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
38.10
Rui Almeida deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Albert Reyes. Albert Reyes knocks the ball forward to Ruben Barbosa. Ruben Barbosa knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Rui Jardim who gathers it comfortably.
42.50
Albert Reyes receives the ball from a throw-in from Ruben Varela. Albert Reyes sees Ruben Barbosa in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ruben Barbosa knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Desportivo Nacional appear unchanged since the first half. Paços de Ferreira also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Paços de Ferreira kick off!
47.17
Ricardo Carvalho flicks a high pass forward. Tonino Tacchi controls it well on his chest. Tonino Tacchi shoots from outside the area. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
54.25
Ricardo Carvalho advances with the ball. Ricardo Carvalho finds some space and shoots from distance. Bruno Castro comfortably gets down and covers it.
59.45
Anton Schäfer decides to run forward with the ball. Anton Schäfer shoots from 20 yards but Bruno Castro is on top of it.
60.25
Paços de Ferreira have made a substitution with Richard Mcinnes replacing Rui Vieira .
61.31
Mario Quaresma makes a simple pass to Anton Schäfer. Anton Schäfer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tiago Fernandes. Tiago Fernandes lofts in a cross ball towards Tonino Tacchi. Tonino Tacchi outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but Bruno Castro reads it well. Superb keeping!
63.00
With some swift thinking, Albert Reyes plays the ball forward to Sergio Ribeiro. Sergio Ribeiro shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
69.30
Rui Almeida makes a probing pass to Ruben Varela. Ruben Varela deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ruben Barbosa. Ruben Barbosa knocks in a cross ball towards Sergio Ribeiro. Sergio Ribeiro gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
75.02
Ruben Varela kicks a strong pass forward to Ruben Barbosa. Ruben Barbosa knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.46
Paços de Ferreira have made 2 substitutions with Helder Vieira replacing Mario Quaresma and Alcaly Deroin replacing Tonino Tacchi .
78.52
Tarik El-Khalej barges into Albert Reyes. The referee brings Tarik El-Khalej to one side and gives him a warning! Albert Reyes gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
79.38
Quim Campos threads a neat ball through to Sergio Ribeiro. Sergio Ribeiro shoots from 20 yards but Rui Jardim reads it well. Well saved!
81.46
Alberto Moreira darts forward. Alberto Moreira sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
83.03
Filipe Varela passes the ball forward to Quim Campos. Quim Campos chips the ball to his team mate, Ruben Barbosa. Ruben Barbosa knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Richard Mcinnes.
85.36
Filipe Varela flicks a high pass forward to Quim Campos who brings the ball under control. Quim Campos threads the ball through to Ruben Barbosa. Ruben Barbosa knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Desportivo Nacional

Paços de Ferreira
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
5
4
Shots off Target
2
0
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
68.1%
31.9%
Play Area
24.6%
44.9%
30.4%

Scorers
Ruben Barbosa 17
Sergio Ribeiro 69

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Sergio Ribeiro of Desportivo Nacional

Match Ratings
1.Bruno Castro (GK)
7
2.Pedro Fonseca (DEF)
6
3.Rui Almeida (DEF)
8
4.Filipe Varela (DEF)
6
5.Diogo Fernandes (DEF)
6
6.Alberto Moreira (MID)
6
7.Ruben Varela (MID)
7
8.Albert Reyes (MID)
7
9.Quim Campos (MID)
6
10.Sergio Ribeiro (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Ruben Barbosa (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Jaime Nunes (MID)
0
13.Ricardo Loureiro (MID)
0
14.Cesar Tavares (GK)
0

1.Rui Jardim (GK)
7
2.Rui Vieira (DEF)
6
3.Nigel Impey (DEF)
6
4.Mario Quaresma (DEF)
6
5.Tarik El-Khalej (MID)
5
6.Anton Schäfer (MID)
7
7.Jorge Ferreira (MID)
6
8.Ricardo Carvalho (MID)
6
9.Tiago Fernandes (ATT)
6
10.Tonino Tacchi (ATT)yellow card
5
11.Silvio Mendes (ATT)
5
 
12.Richard Mcinnes (MID)
6
13.Helder Vieira (MID)
6
14.Alcaly Deroin (DEF)
6