Match Report


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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Est˜dio Prof. Dr. Vieira de Carvalho where Maia play host to Alverca. A crowd of 15,866 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Maia are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Alverca appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Pedro Boa Morte.


0.00
Maia kick off and get the first half underway!
3.19
Bruno Pinto hacks Sergio Pinheiro from behind! Bruno Pinto is shown the yellow card! Sergio Pinheiro runs off the knock.
4.34
Ronald Evers knocks the ball forward to Gaspar Santos. Gaspar Santos lofts in a cross ball towards Wilfred Pothuizen. Wilfred Pothuizen gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Graham Campbell didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
8.21
Cesar Valente threads a neat ball through to Gaspar Santos. Gaspar Santos sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Graham Campbell manages to keep it out.
14.05
Ruben Oliveira hits a low pass to Rocco R. Corrent. Rocco R. Corrent tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
21.18
Ruben Oliveira takes it forward alone. Ruben Oliveira whips in a cross ball towards Bruno Pinto. Bruno Pinto flicks the ball with his head but it's drastically wayward!
22.30
Jorge Andrade hits a long diagonal ball forward. Wilfred Pothuizen passes the ball forward but Moritz Breitner is offside!
26.16
Silvio Lima kicks a strong pass forward to Stephen McNeill. Stephen McNeill hits a low pass to Bruno Pinto. Bruno Pinto plays a scrappy one-two with Duarte Varela and stumbles forward towards the goal... Bruno Pinto takes a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Artur Gomes!
30.38
Stephen McNeill kicks a strong pass forward to Duarte Varela. Duarte Varela knocks in a cross ball towards Bruno Pinto. Bruno Pinto beats his man to it with a header. Artur Gomes effortlessly picks it out of the air!
33.11
Jorge Andrade catches Rocco R. Corrent on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Rocco R. Corrent stretches but gets up unharmed.
34.40
Roberto Viana threads a neat ball through to Stephen McNeill. Stephen McNeill threads a neat ball through to Bruno Pinto. Bruno Pinto shoots from long range. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
36.46
Roberto Viana deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tomas Soares. Tomas Soares flicks a high ball forward to Duarte Varela who takes it down. Duarte Varela whips in a cross ball towards Bruno Pinto. Bruno Pinto directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
40.14
Without breaking stride, Cesar Valente plays the ball forward to Moritz Breitner. Moritz Breitner kicks a strong pass forward to Gaspar Santos but the referee indicates it's offside!
42.27
Sergio Pinheiro comes in with a late challenge on Bruno Pinto. Sergio Pinheiro is given a warning by the referee! Bruno Pinto runs off the knock.
44.26
Brian Konchesky deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ruben Oliveira. Ruben Oliveira flicks a high pass forward to Bruno Pinto who brings the ball under control. Bruno Pinto knocks in a cross ball towards Rocco R. Corrent. Rocco R. Corrent heads the ball goalwards but it flies just off target!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Maia have changed their lineup with Helder Carvalho replacing Ronald Evers. Alverca appear unchanged since the first half. The Maia players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and Alverca kick off!
51.17
Brian Konchesky hits a long diagonal ball forward. Duarte Varela knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Hugo Barros.
54.30
Samuel Castro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Duarte Varela. Duarte Varela whips in a cross ball towards Bruno Pinto. Bruno Pinto connects with a diving header his aim is horrendously poor!
55.02
Helder Carvalho clumsily knocks into Stephen McNeill. The referee warns Helder Carvalho to calm down! Stephen McNeill stretches but gets up unharmed.
59.03
Helder Carvalho flicks a high pass forward. Wilfred Pothuizen collects the pass. Wilfred Pothuizen shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
60.23
Maia have made a substitution with Luis Santos replacing Gaspar Santos .
63.41
Jorge Andrade makes a probing pass to Helder Carvalho. Helder Carvalho deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Wilfred Pothuizen. Wilfred Pothuizen plays a scrappy one-two with Moritz Breitner and stumbles forward towards the goal... Wilfred Pothuizen makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Graham Campbell had no chance!! Goal for Maia! That brings them level!
67.49
Samuel Castro flicks a high pass forward. Bruno Pinto holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Bruno Pinto knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jorge Andrade.
73.14
Stephen McNeill threads a neat ball through to Bruno Pinto. Bruno Pinto plays a scrappy one-two with Rocco R. Corrent and advances towards the goal... Bruno Pinto cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The keeper, Artur Gomes, sees it late!! Goal for Alverca!
84.38
Silvio Lima chips the ball to his team mate, Ruben Oliveira. Ruben Oliveira sees Bruno Pinto in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Bruno Pinto knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Artur Gomes who gathers it comfortably.
87.54
Sergio Pinheiro passes the ball forward to Helder Carvalho. Helder Carvalho changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Helder Carvalho shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
89.56
Helder Carvalho threads a neat ball through to Wilfred Pothuizen. Wilfred Pothuizen edges inside the box! Wilfred Pothuizen cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal but it flies just wide!
90.00
Helder Carvalho brings the ball forward. Helder Carvalho plays a quick one-two with Moritz Breitner and rushes in on goal... Helder Carvalho makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Quality keeping!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

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

Possession
38.3%
61.7%
Play Area
33.3%
38.3%
28.4%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Bruno Pinto of Alverca

Match Ratings
1.Artur Gomes (GK)
7
2.Vasco Viana (DEF)
6
3.Sergio Pinheiro (DEF)
6
4.Jorge Andrade (DEF)yellow card
5
5.Hugo Barros (DEF)
6
6.Cesar Valente (MID)
6
7.Ronald Evers (MID)
6
8.Wilfred Pothuizen (ATT)goal scored
8
9.Hannes Sparwasser (ATT)
6
10.Moritz Breitner (ATT)
6
11.Gaspar Santos (ATT)
6
 
12.Helder Carvalho (GK)
7
13.Luis Santos (GK)
6
14.David Lima (GK)
0

1.Graham Campbell (GK)
7
2.Silvio Lima (DEF)
6
3.Roberto Viana (DEF)
6
4.Brian Konchesky (DEF)
6
5.Tomas Soares (MID)
6
6.Ruben Oliveira (MID)
7
7.Stephen McNeill (MID)
7
8.Samuel Castro (MID)
6
9.Duarte Varela (ATT)
7
10.Rocco R. Corrent (ATT)
7
11.Bruno Pinto (ATT)goal scoredgoal scoredyellow card
9
 
12.Carlos Semedo (DEF)
0
13.Norman Impey (GK)
0
14.Antonio Reis (GK)
0