Match Report


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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Joaquim Freitas where Moreirense play host to Naval. A crowd of 17,378 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Moreirense are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Naval appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Mario Jardim.


0.00
Naval kick off the first half!
4.46
Roberto Postiga flicks a high pass forward. Tomas Pinto controls it well on his chest. Tomas Pinto knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
15.09
Gouki Nakamura runs straight at the opposition's defence. Gouki Nakamura skips past Roberto Soares! Gouki Nakamura shoots from just inside the box. What a cracker!! Alec Meiklejohn had no chance!! Goal for Moreirense!
18.30
Eduardo Jesus passes the ball forward to Jose Gil. Jose Gil sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just off target!
20.25
Fernando Mendes flicks a high pass forward to Simon Lensing who brings the ball under control. Simon Lensing whips in a cross ball towards Fernando Mendes. Fernando Mendes makes a looping header on goal. Alec Meiklejohn easily picks it out of the air!
21.58
Moreirense are in full control of this game.
26.40
Eduardo Jesus threads the ball through to Simon Lensing. Simon Lensing shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
28.25
Rosario Baresi knocks the ball forward to Abel Teixeira. Abel Teixeira shoots from outside the area. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
34.49
With a delightful solo run, Roberto Postiga stretches the opposition's defence. Roberto Postiga knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alexandre Gomes who gathers it comfortably.
38.42
Guilherme Moutinho makes a probing pass to Tomas Pinto. Tomas Pinto knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alexandre Gomes who gathers it comfortably.
42.20
Roberto Postiga barges into Eduardo Jardim. Roberto Postiga is given a warning by the referee! Eduardo Jardim carries on, but is struggling a bit.
44.55
Gouki Nakamura advances with the ball. Gouki Nakamura makes a probing pass to Jose Gil but he's offside!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

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

45.00
Moreirense kick off and get the second half underway!
48.46
Marco Delatorre makes a probing pass to Eduardo Jesus. Eduardo Jesus deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sergio Fernandes. Sergio Fernandes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alec Meiklejohn who gathers it comfortably.
51.05
Marco Delatorre decides to run forward with the ball. Marco Delatorre knocks in a cross ball towards Sergio Fernandes. Sergio Fernandes makes a convincing header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
54.58
Eduardo Jardim makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Fernando Mendes. Fernando Mendes flicks a high pass forward. Simon Lensing holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Simon Lensing makes a great pass forward. Eduardo Jesus sprints clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside! That was very close!
57.37
Fernando Mendes threads a neat ball through to Simon Lensing. Simon Lensing knocks in a cross ball towards Sergio Fernandes. With a superhuman jump, Sergio Fernandes connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
60.50
With imagination, Celestine Garba picks a pass forward to Fernando Mendes. Fernando Mendes makes a probing pass to Sergio Fernandes. Sergio Fernandes knocks in a cross ball towards Eduardo Jesus. Eduardo Jesus is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but Samir Metzler is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
61.50
Eduardo Jesus takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Some good footwork from Celestine Garba provides some space. He shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
71.52
Pedro Oliveira sees Abel Marques in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Abel Marques shoots from 20 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
72.04
Eduardo Jesus flicks a high pass forward to Sergio Fernandes who brings the ball under control. Sergio Fernandes knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Roberto Soares.
73.45
Fernando Mendes sees Jose Gil in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jose Gil shoots from distance but it flies wide!
78.29
Marco Delatorre sees Gouki Nakamura in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gouki Nakamura flicks a high pass forward. Simon Lensing holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Simon Lensing knocks in a cross ball towards Jose Gil. Jose Gil is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but somehow Alec Meiklejohn manages to keep it out.
87.47
Jaime Santos controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gouki Nakamura. Gouki Nakamura controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jose Gil. Jose Gil shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
90.00
Dave Hurst flicks a high pass forward to Abel Teixeira who brings the ball under control. Abel Teixeira kicks a strong pass forward to Tomas Pinto but the referee indicates it's offside!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
6
1
Shots off Target
5
1
Offsides
3
1
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
58.8%
41.2%
Play Area
26.2%
46.2%
27.5%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Gouki Nakamura of Moreirense

Match Ratings
1.Alexandre Gomes (GK)
6
2.Celestine Garba (DEF)
6
3.Eduardo Jardim (DEF)
6
4.Marco Delatorre (DEF)
8
5.Jaime Santos (DEF)
6
6.Eduardo Jesus (MID)
6
7.Gouki Nakamura (MID)goal scored
9
8.Fernando Mendes (MID)
7
9.Jose Gil (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Simon Lensing (ATT)
6
11.Sergio Fernandes (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Mario Vieira (DEF)
0
13.Miguel Santos (DEF)
0
14.Craig Law (DEF)
0

1.Alec Meiklejohn (GK)
6
2.Rosario Baresi (DEF)
6
3.Roberto Soares (DEF)
6
4.Samir Metzler (DEF)
6
5.Guilherme Moutinho (MID)
6
6.Roberto Postiga (MID)
6
7.Dave Hurst (MID)
6
8.Abel Marques (MID)
6
9.Pedro Oliveira (MID)
6
10.Tomas Pinto (ATT)
6
11.Abel Teixeira (ATT)
6
 
12.Gabriel Bonilla (DEF)
0
13.Rob De Graef (ATT)
0
14.Alfredo Montero (ATT)
0