Match Report


Desportivo NacionalDesportivo Nacional     Sp. EspinhoSp. Espinho
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Bruno CastroB. Castro56
G
captain1
G
63Matt CaldwellM. Caldwell
Pedro FonsecaP. Fonseca75
D
2
D
71Andre OliveiraA. Oliveira
Rui AlmeidaR. Almeida66
D
3
D
64Marcus BenaliM. Benali
Filipe VarelaF. Varela64
D
4
D
62Rodrigo MoreiraR. Moreira
Diogo FernandesD. Fernandes64
D
5
D
57Guilherme VieiraG. Vieira
Alberto MoreiraA. Moreira66
M
6
M
70Samuel ReisS. Reis
Ruben VarelaR. Varela65
M
7
M
62Cristiano MoreiraC. Moreira
Albert ReyesA. Reyes59
M
8
M
60Nuno MartinsN. Martins
Quim CamposQ. Campos59
M
9
A
77Fernando FuentesF. Fuentes
Sergio RibeiroS. Ribeiro72
A
10captain
A
67Gaspar ReisG. Reis
Ruben BarbosaR. Barbosa62
A
11
A
59Tomas CarvalhoT. Carvalho
 
Jaime NunesJ. Nunes57
M
12
M
60Abel AntunesA. Antunes
Ricardo LoureiroR. Loureiro52
M
13
G
58David TurekD. Turek
Cesar TavaresC. Tavares52
G
14
G
55Frederico VarelaF. Varela

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Ground Estádio da Madeira where Desportivo Nacional play host to Sp. Espinho. A crowd of 7,996 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Desportivo Nacional are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Sp. Espinho appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Pedro Cadete.


0.00
The whistle blows and Desportivo Nacional get the match underway!
2.01
Nuno Martins flicks a high pass forward. Gaspar Reis controls it well on his chest. Gaspar Reis knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
3.04
Rui Almeida flicks a high pass forward to Albert Reyes who brings the ball under control. Albert Reyes threads a neat ball through to Sergio Ribeiro. Sergio Ribeiro shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
4.44
Nuno Martins passes the ball forward to Gaspar Reis. Gaspar Reis controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. What a cracker!! Bruno Castro had no chance!! Goal for Sp. Espinho!
9.49
With some swift thinking, Guilherme Vieira plays the ball forward to Cristiano Moreira. Cristiano Moreira plays the ball forward to Tomas Carvalho. Tomas Carvalho lofts in a cross ball towards Fernando Fuentes. Fernando Fuentes connects with a diving header. The keeper, Bruno Castro, sees it late!! Goal for Sp. Espinho!
16.20
Pedro Fonseca knocks the ball to his team mate, Ruben Varela. Showing composure, Ruben Varela laces a through ball forward to Sergio Ribeiro. Sergio Ribeiro knocks in a cross ball towards Ruben Barbosa. Ruben Barbosa gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. He makes it look easy!
18.26
Filipe Varela makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Quim Campos. Quim Campos threads a neat ball through to Sergio Ribeiro. Sergio Ribeiro knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Matt Caldwell who gathers it comfortably.
21.32
Cristiano Moreira makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gaspar Reis. Gaspar Reis plays a one-two with Fernando Fuentes and advances towards the goal... Gaspar Reis shoots from just inside the box. Bruno Castro gets down and covers it.
24.51
Desportivo Nacional are keeping most of the possession.
26.03
Cristiano Moreira flicks a high ball forward to Tomas Carvalho who takes it down. Tomas Carvalho whips in a cross ball towards Fernando Fuentes. Fernando Fuentes knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Fernando Fuentes scores for Sp. Espinho!!
38.49
Rui Almeida plays the ball forward to Albert Reyes. Albert Reyes sees space and advances. Albert Reyes advances inside the box! Albert Reyes looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Magnificent block by Andre Oliveira!
44.01
Nuno Martins flicks a high pass forward. Tomas Carvalho collects the pass. Tomas Carvalho knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
Albert Reyes knocks the ball forward to Ruben Barbosa. Ruben Barbosa knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Marcus Benali.
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. Sp. Espinho also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Sp. Espinho kick off!
53.29
With imagination, Ruben Varela plays the ball forward to Ruben Barbosa. Ruben Barbosa knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Matt Caldwell who gathers it comfortably.
60.55
Rui Almeida flicks a high pass forward. Ruben Varela comfortably collects the pass. Ruben Varela makes a beautiful solo run. Ruben Varela whips in a cross ball towards Ruben Barbosa. Ruben Barbosa fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but it is miles over!
61.34
Alberto Moreira comes in with a late challenge on Nuno Martins. The referee calls over Alberto Moreira and warns him to calm down! Nuno Martins hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
67.31
Ruben Varela flicks the ball to his team mate, Ruben Barbosa. Ruben Barbosa tries a spectacular long range effort but slams it into the crowd!
72.16
Diogo Fernandes flicks a high pass forward. Ruben Varela holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ruben Varela flicks the ball to his team mate, Ruben Barbosa. Ruben Barbosa knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Marcus Benali.
73.54
Rui Almeida flicks a high pass forward. Ruben Varela collects the pass. Ruben Varela sees Ruben Barbosa in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ruben Barbosa flicks the ball to his team mate, Sergio Ribeiro. Sergio Ribeiro shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Matt Caldwell with no chance!! Goal for Desportivo Nacional!
78.10
Rui Almeida flicks a high pass forward to Albert Reyes who brings the ball under control. Albert Reyes sees Sergio Ribeiro in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sergio Ribeiro knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Marcus Benali.
79.22
Pedro Fonseca plays the ball forward to Ruben Varela. Ruben Varela kicks a strong pass forward to Sergio Ribeiro. Sergio Ribeiro knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Marcus Benali.
81.20
Samuel Reis flicks the ball to his team mate, Tomas Carvalho. Tomas Carvalho knocks in a cross ball towards Gaspar Reis. Gaspar Reis flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but Diogo Fernandes is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
82.52
Cristiano Moreira takes a quick corner, playing it short to Gaspar Reis. Gaspar Reis makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Desportivo Nacional

Sp. Espinho
Goals
1
4
Shots on Target
4
6
Shots off Target
2
0
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
66.2%
33.8%
Play Area
26.8%
46.5%
26.8%

Scorers
Sergio Ribeiro 74
Gaspar Reis 4, 83
Fernando Fuentes 9, 26

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

Match Ratings
1.Bruno Castro (GK)
6
2.Pedro Fonseca (DEF)
6
3.Rui Almeida (DEF)
7
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
7
11.Ruben Barbosa (ATT)
6
 
12.Jaime Nunes (MID)
0
13.Ricardo Loureiro (MID)
0
14.Cesar Tavares (GK)
0

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)
7
8.Nuno Martins (MID)
7
9.Fernando Fuentes (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Gaspar Reis (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Tomas Carvalho (ATT)
7
 
12.Abel Antunes (MID)
0
13.David Turek (GK)
0
14.Frederico Varela (GK)
0