Match Report


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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Est˜dio Mun. Jos Bento Pessoa where Naval play host to Beira Mar. A crowd of 20,856 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Naval are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Beira Mar appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dani Costa Pereira.


0.00
Naval kick off the first half!
2.54
Samuel Fonseca hacks Harris Fabrie from behind! Samuel Fonseca is warned by the referee! Harris Fabrie hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
4.48
Showing composure, Gavin Johnstone plays the ball forward to Marc Röhlig. Marc Röhlig makes a probing pass to Matthew Dugbatey. Matthew Dugbatey tries a spectacular long range effort but Leonardo Marcelino is on top of it.
6.41
Ricardo Moreira receives the ball from a throw-in from Cristiano Rego. Ricardo Moreira sees Steven Keegan in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Steven Keegan flicks a high pass forward. Youri Salenko controls it well on his chest. Youri Salenko tries a spectacular long range effort but Leonardo Marcelino is on top of his game. Quality keeping!
9.33
Samuel Fonseca flicks a high ball forward to Luis Barros who takes it down. Luis Barros knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
14.52
Gavin Johnstone flicks the ball to his team mate, Marc Röhlig. Marc Röhlig flicks a high pass forward. Youri Salenko controls it well on his chest. Youri Salenko shoots from outside the area. Leonardo Marcelino gathers the ball up comfortably. Quality keeping!
24.07
Steven Keegan makes a simple pass to Youri Salenko. Youri Salenko knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alberto Jesus.
26.59
Ricardo Moreira controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Samir Friedmann. Samir Friedmann makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Simion Stinga. Simion Stinga shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Leonardo Marcelino manages to gather it.
30.32
Paulo Vieira kicks a strong pass forward to Samuel Fonseca. Samuel Fonseca advances with the ball. Samuel Fonseca finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Well saved!
32.48
Gavin Johnstone makes a simple pass to Harris Fabrie. Harris Fabrie knocks the ball forward to Matthew Dugbatey. Matthew Dugbatey finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
33.44
Mustapha Wijngaarden flicks a high ball forward to Samuel Fonseca who takes it down. Samuel Fonseca plays the ball forward to Luis Barros. Luis Barros advances inside the box! Luis Barros takes a shot at goal. Dmitri Beschastnykh gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
36.49
Jose Ferreira knocks the ball to his team mate, Luis Barros. Luis Barros controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
38.42
With a delightful solo run, Steven Keegan stretches the opposition's defence. Steven Keegan shoots from distance. Leonardo Marcelino easily gets down and covers it.
39.50
Alberto Jesus hacks Matthew Dugbatey from behind! The referee calls over Alberto Jesus and shows him a yellow card! Matthew Dugbatey runs off the knock.
42.45
Marc Röhlig runs straight at the opposition's defence. Marc Röhlig tries a spectacular long range effort but it whistles just wide of the post!
45.00
Gavin Johnstone receives the ball from a throw-in from Ricardo Moreira. Gavin Johnstone makes a simple pass to Marc Röhlig. Marc Röhlig makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Youri Salenko. Youri Salenko whips in a cross ball towards Simion Stinga. Simion Stinga fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Naval appear unchanged since the first half. Beira Mar also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Beira Mar kick off and get the second half underway!
47.09
Samir Friedmann makes a beautiful solo run. Samir Friedmann shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
53.49
With great vision, Harris Fabrie plays the ball forward to Youri Salenko. Youri Salenko whips in a cross ball towards Matthew Dugbatey. Matthew Dugbatey powers a header at goal but is denied by Leonardo Marcelino. Excellent save.
54.27
Alberto Jesus threads the ball through to Samuel Fonseca. Samuel Fonseca flicks a high pass forward. Mark Meerdink holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mark Meerdink shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
57.55
Gavin Johnstone knocks the ball forward to Steven Keegan. Steven Keegan threads a neat ball through to Youri Salenko. Youri Salenko sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but is denied by Leonardo Marcelino. Excellent save.
59.20
Marc Röhlig flicks the ball to his team mate, Matthew Dugbatey. Matthew Dugbatey knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Leonardo Marcelino who gathers it comfortably.
67.44
Seeing a gap ahead, Gavin Johnstone plays the ball forward to Harris Fabrie. Harris Fabrie takes it forward alone. Harris Fabrie rushes past Paulo Vieira! Some silky footwork from Harris Fabrie provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
72.02
Gavin Johnstone knocks the ball to his team mate, Marc Röhlig. Marc Röhlig sees a break and surges forward. Marc Röhlig whips in a cross ball towards Youri Salenko. Youri Salenko rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The keeper, Leonardo Marcelino, sees it late!! Goal for Beira Mar!
78.34
Harris Fabrie hits a low pass to Matthew Dugbatey. Matthew Dugbatey shoots from distance but is denied by Leonardo Marcelino. Excellent save.
79.38
Harris Fabrie knocks the ball to his team mate, Matthew Dugbatey. Matthew Dugbatey makes a probing pass between the defence to Youri Salenko. Youri Salenko takes a shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
85.38
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
2
13
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
37.6%
62.4%
Play Area
32.3%
43%
24.7%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Leonardo Marcelino of Naval

Match Ratings