Match Report


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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Ground Estádio da Madeira where Desportivo Nacional play host to Clube Desportivo das Aves. A crowd of 9,721 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Desportivo Nacional are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Clube Desportivo das Aves appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by David De Franceschi.


0.00
The whistle blows and Desportivo Nacional get the match underway!
2.40
Andre Wau flicks a high pass forward to Nuno Almeida who brings the ball under control. Nuno Almeida controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Richard Young manages to gather it.
3.47
Florian Backes flicks a high pass forward. Manuel Moreira collects the pass. Manuel Moreira flicks a high pass forward to Nuno Varela who brings the ball under control. Nuno Varela cuts inside the box! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Nuno Varela provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. The ball curls but is blocked by Tiago Loureiro's outstretched leg.
6.55
Helder Pinto passes the ball forward to Uwe Hässler. Uwe Hässler tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
9.17
Samuel Bento hacks Nuno Varela from behind! The referee brings Samuel Bento to one side and gives him a warning! Nuno Varela stretches but gets up unharmed.
16.25
Guillermo Sanz catches Andre Wau on the ankles. Guillermo Sanz is given a warning by the referee! Andre Wau hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.37
Manuel Moreira makes a simple pass to Uwe Hässler. Uwe Hässler shoots from outside the area but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
24.51
Diogo Vieira flicks a high pass forward. Uwe Hässler holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Uwe Hässler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
27.30
Linus Poschner flicks a high pass forward. Helder Lopes collects the pass. Helder Lopes threads the ball through to Nuno Almeida. Nuno Almeida sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
34.38
Manuel Moreira takes it forward alone. Manuel Moreira knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
38.42
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
42.30
Quim Faria controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Guilherme Costa. Guilherme Costa controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eduardo Lima. Eduardo Lima controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
44.41
Helder Pinto knocks the ball to his team mate, Nuno Varela. Nuno Varela tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Carlos Bento.
45.00
Diogo Vieira takes the corner, driving a low ball to the near post. Guilherme Costa reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Desportivo Nacional appear unchanged since the first half. Clube Desportivo das Aves also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Clube Desportivo das Aves kick off!
48.14
With vision, Samuel Ramos plays the ball forward to Manuel Moreira. Manuel Moreira makes an attacking run forward. Manuel Moreira shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
49.17
Florian Backes catches Nuno Almeida on the ankles. Florian Backes is given a warning by the referee! Nuno Almeida hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
53.59
Guilherme Costa makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Abel Pinheiro. Abel Pinheiro controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
55.48
Tiago Loureiro flicks the ball to his team mate, Helder Lopes. Helder Lopes sees Nuno Almeida in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nuno Almeida shoots from 25 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
57.06
Helder Lopes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Abel Pinheiro. Abel Pinheiro shoots from distance but Richard Young reads it well. Excellent keeping!
66.39
Guilherme Costa deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Lima. Eduardo Lima sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
69.01
Guilherme Costa makes a probing pass to Abel Pinheiro. Abel Pinheiro shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
72.17
Pedro Bento flicks the ball to his team mate, Helder Pinto. Helder Pinto flicks a high pass forward. Nuno Varela easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nuno Varela shoots from long range but it's a lousy effort!
75.33
Manuel Moreira flicks a high pass forward to Uwe Hässler who brings the ball under control. Uwe Hässler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
83.09
Quim Faria flicks a high pass forward. Andre Wau holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Andre Wau makes a simple pass to Nuno Almeida. Nuno Almeida controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
2
2
Shots off Target
7
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
51.2%
48.8%
Play Area
22.6%
48.8%
28.6%
 

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Manuel Moreira of Clube Desportivo das Aves

Match Ratings
1.Carlos Bento (GK)
6
2.Linus Poschner (DEF)
7
3.Samuel Bento (DEF)
6
4.Quim Faria (DEF)
6
5.Tiago Loureiro (DEF)
7
6.Andre Wau (MID)
7
7.Guilherme Costa (MID)
8
8.Helder Lopes (MID)
8
9.Abel Pinheiro (ATT)
6
10.Nuno Almeida (ATT)
6
11.Eduardo Lima (ATT)
6
 
12.Luis Postiga (GK)
0
13.Sebastiao Monteiro (GK)
0
14.Paulo Veloso (DEF)
0

1.Richard Young (GK)
7
2.Samuel Ramos (DEF)
7
3.Florian Backes (DEF)
6
4.Pedro Bento (DEF)
7
5.Bruno Pinto (DEF)
6
6.Helder Pinto (MID)
7
7.Diogo Vieira (MID)
6
8.Manuel Moreira (MID)
9
9.Guillermo Sanz (MID)
5
10.Uwe Hässler (ATT)
6
11.Nuno Varela (ATT)
7
 
12.Cristiano Moreira (GK)
0
13.Tomas Fonseca (ATT)
0
14.Luis Alves (GK)
0