Match Report


Sp. EspinhoSp. Espinho     Boavista Futebol ClubeBoavista Futebol Clube
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Matt CaldwellM. Caldwell63
G
1
G
69Jonathan CleggJ. Clegg
Andre OliveiraA. Oliveira71
D
2
D
64Roy RoestR. Roest
Marcus BenaliM. Benali64
D
3
D
63Nuno AndradeN. Andrade
Rodrigo MoreiraR. Moreira62
D
4
D
61Alexandre LopesA. Lopes
Guilherme VieiraG. Vieira57
D
5
D
58Samuel VieiraS. Vieira
Samuel ReisS. Reis70
M
6
M
66Filipe MoutinhoF. Moutinho
Cristiano MoreiraC. Moreira62
M
7
M
58Antonio SoaresA. Soares
Nuno MartinsN. Martins60
M
8
M
53Artur AlvesA. Alves
Fernando FuentesF. Fuentes77
A
9
M
52Jose BarbosaJ. Barbosa
Gaspar ReisG. Reis67
A
captain10captain
A
75Alberto QuaresmaA. Quaresma
Tomas CarvalhoT. Carvalho59
A
11
A
70Sergio PostigaS. Postiga
 
Abel AntunesA. Antunes60
M
12
A
67Nuno MarquesN. Marques
David TurekD. Turek58
G
13
A
66Roberto FiorettiR. Fioretti
Frederico VarelaF. Varela55
G
14
A
61Francisco VianaF. Viana

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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Estadio Manuel de Oliveira Violas where Sp. Espinho play host to Boavista Futebol Clube. A crowd of 9,064 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Sp. Espinho are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Boavista Futebol Clube appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Abel Rui Costa.


0.00
Boavista Futebol Clube kick off and get the first half underway!
6.52
Antonio Soares makes a probing pass to Sergio Postiga. Sergio Postiga finds some space and shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
8.19
Marcus Benali passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Cristiano Moreira. Cristiano Moreira deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gaspar Reis. Gaspar Reis whips in a cross ball towards Tomas Carvalho. Tomas Carvalho outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it flies wide!
10.51
Samuel Reis flicks a high pass forward to Fernando Fuentes who brings the ball under control. Fernando Fuentes knocks in a cross ball towards Tomas Carvalho. Tomas Carvalho outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
14.10
Cristiano Moreira makes a simple pass to Tomas Carvalho. Tomas Carvalho knocks in a cross ball towards Gaspar Reis. Gaspar Reis outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It's miles wide!
15.03
Samuel Reis flicks the ball to his team mate, Fernando Fuentes. Fernando Fuentes whips in a cross ball towards Gaspar Reis. Gaspar Reis connects with a diving header. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Sp. Espinho!
22.34
Antonio Soares sees space and advances. Antonio Soares plays a one-two with Sergio Postiga and advances towards the goal... Antonio Soares rockets a shot on goal. 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.
26.18
Antonio Soares brings the ball forward. Antonio Soares knocks in a cross ball towards Sergio Postiga. Sergio Postiga makes a convincing header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Nice save!
27.29
Artur Alves threads the ball through to Alberto Quaresma. Alberto Quaresma knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Marcus Benali.
30.33
Nuno Martins hits a low pass to Fernando Fuentes. Fernando Fuentes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jonathan Clegg who gathers it comfortably.
32.17
Jose Barbosa flicks a high pass forward. Sergio Postiga collects the pass. Sergio Postiga advances inside the box! Sergio Postiga muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
36.54
Filipe Moutinho brings the ball forward. Filipe Moutinho knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Rodrigo Moreira.
40.53
Samuel Reis flicks a high pass forward. Fernando Fuentes collects the pass. Fernando Fuentes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
44.40
Alexandre Lopes punts the ball hopefully upfield. Alberto Quaresma shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
45.00
Artur Alves flicks the ball to his team mate, Alberto Quaresma. Alberto Quaresma shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Sp. Espinho appear unchanged since the first half. Boavista Futebol Clube also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Sp. Espinho kick off!
48.45
Jose Barbosa knocks the ball to his team mate, Sergio Postiga. Sergio Postiga edges inside the box! Sergio Postiga looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
51.16
Nuno Martins flicks a high pass forward. Tomas Carvalho holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Tomas Carvalho knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Gaspar Reis is offside!
53.18
Antonio Soares flicks a high ball forward to Alberto Quaresma who takes it down. Alberto Quaresma makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Sergio Postiga. Sergio Postiga takes a shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
57.50
Nuno Martins makes a probing pass to Tomas Carvalho. Tomas Carvalho lofts in a cross ball towards Gaspar Reis. Gaspar Reis heads the ball goalwards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
61.02
Andre Oliveira makes a beautiful solo run. Andre Oliveira deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tomas Carvalho. Tomas Carvalho whips in a cross ball towards Gaspar Reis. With a superhuman jump, Gaspar Reis connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Gaspar Reis!
65.49
Nuno Andrade threads a neat ball through to Antonio Soares. Antonio Soares knocks the ball to his team mate, Sergio Postiga. Sergio Postiga knocks in a cross ball towards Alberto Quaresma. Alberto Quaresma heads the ball goalwards. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent keeping!
66.14
Tomas Carvalho catches Roy Roest on the ankles. The referee warns Tomas Carvalho to calm down! Roy Roest runs off the knock.
71.40
Rodrigo Moreira hits a low pass to Samuel Reis. Samuel Reis kicks a strong pass forward to Gaspar Reis. Gaspar Reis whips in a cross ball towards Tomas Carvalho. With a superhuman jump, Tomas Carvalho connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it whistles just wide of the post!
73.38
Samuel Reis comes in with a late challenge on Artur Alves. Samuel Reis is given a warning by the referee! Artur Alves gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
77.03
Boavista Futebol Clube have made 3 substitutions with Nuno Marques replacing Nuno Andrade, Francisco Viana replacing Antonio Soares and Roberto Fioretti replacing Alberto Quaresma .
78.09
From the throw-in, Rodrigo Moreira picks out Guilherme Vieira. Guilherme Vieira knocks the ball forward to Nuno Martins. Nuno Martins hits a low pass to Tomas Carvalho. Tomas Carvalho controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. 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.
81.34
With great vision, Cristiano Moreira plays the ball forward to Gaspar Reis. Gaspar Reis whips in a cross ball towards Fernando Fuentes. Fernando Fuentes is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but somehow Jonathan Clegg manages to keep it out.
83.53
Samuel Vieira sweeps the ball long. Roberto Fioretti knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Rodrigo Moreira.
85.10
With vision, Cristiano Moreira laces a weighted ball forward to Fernando Fuentes. Fernando Fuentes shoots from 20 yards but Jonathan Clegg reads it well. Good keeping!
87.15
Marcus Benali kicks a strong pass forward to Cristiano Moreira. Cristiano Moreira knocks the ball forward to Gaspar Reis. Gaspar Reis shoots from long range but it slams into the crowd!
89.08
Samuel Reis passes the ball forward to Fernando Fuentes. Fernando Fuentes deftly passes the ball to Tomas Carvalho, releasing him through on goal. Tomas Carvalho comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
90.00
Cristiano Moreira chips the ball to his team mate, Fernando Fuentes. Fernando Fuentes whips in a cross ball towards Gaspar Reis. Gaspar Reis makes a deft header. The ball takes a deflection leaving Jonathan Clegg with no chance!! Goal for Sp. Espinho!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Sp. Espinho

Boavista Futebol Clube
Goals
4
2
Shots on Target
6
4
Shots off Target
7
5
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
56.3%
43.7%
Play Area
28.2%
43.7%
28.2%

Scorers
Gaspar Reis 15, 57, 61, 90
Sergio Postiga 32, 48

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Gaspar Reis of Sp. Espinho

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

1.Jonathan Clegg (GK)
6
2.Roy Roest (DEF)
6
3.Nuno Andrade (DEF)
6
4.Alexandre Lopes (DEF)
6
5.Samuel Vieira (DEF)
6
6.Filipe Moutinho (MID)
6
7.Antonio Soares (MID)
6
8.Artur Alves (MID)
6
9.Jose Barbosa (MID)
6
10.Alberto Quaresma (ATT)
6
11.Sergio Postiga (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
8
 
12.Nuno Marques (ATT)
6
13.Roberto Fioretti (ATT)
6
14.Francisco Viana (ATT)
6