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 Gil Vicente. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Desportivo Nacional are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Gil Vicente appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Edgar Costa.


0.00
Gil Vicente kick off!
3.32
Craig Fletcher runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Craig Fletcher shoots from 25 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
6.25
Neil Shaw deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Hannes Schulze. Hannes Schulze runs straight at the opposition's defence. Hannes Schulze deftly passes the ball to Pedro Ramos, releasing him through on goal. Pedro Ramos side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Pedro Ramos!
12.49
Hannes Schulze catches Craig Fletcher on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Craig Fletcher hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
14.13
Ledley Charles surges forward with the ball. Ledley Charles skips past Neil Shaw! Ledley Charles tries a spectacular strike but it is miles over!
15.53
Hannes Schulze threads a neat ball through to Jorge Monteiro. Jorge Monteiro hits a low pass to Tiago Santos. Some silky footwork from Tiago Santos provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
16.29
Ole Gunnar Bakke passes the ball forward to Michael Okon. Michael Okon knocks in a cross ball towards Eduardo Postiga. Eduardo Postiga is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it rises well off target!
18.53
Ricardo Guardiola flicks a high pass forward. Tiago Santos collects the pass. Tiago Santos plays a quick one-two with Ricardo Guardiola and rushes in on goal... Donny Wiekens hacks Tiago Santos from behind! Tiago Santos appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
20.14
Geoffrey de Wit runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Geoffrey de Wit shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
24.00
Donny Wiekens knocks the ball to his team mate, Vitor Barbosa. Vitor Barbosa shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Samuel Martins.
25.32
Corner kick to Gil Vicente. Craig Fletcher chips it to the near post. Pedro Campos reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
26.26
Donny Wiekens chips the ball to his team mate, Geoffrey de Wit. Geoffrey de Wit sees Ole Gunnar Bakke in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ole Gunnar Bakke knocks in a cross ball towards Salvatore Allegri. Salvatore Allegri knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Fantastic reaction save from Samuel Martins!
27.49
Hannes Schulze deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jorge Monteiro. Jorge Monteiro plays a one-two with Tiago Santos and rushes in on goal... Jorge Monteiro strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it slams into the crowd!
28.08
Vitor Barbosa takes a quick throw-in. Pablo Ruiz knocks the ball to his team mate, Salvatore Allegri. Salvatore Allegri sees a break and surges forward. Salvatore Allegri lofts in a cross ball towards Geoffrey de Wit. Geoffrey de Wit connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Magnificent block by Neil Shaw!
33.05
Hannes Schulze threads a neat ball through to Pedro Ramos. Pedro Ramos lofts in a cross ball towards Tiago Santos. Tiago Santos gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it's well over the bar!
36.37
Hannes Schulze makes a simple pass to Ricardo Guardiola. Ricardo Guardiola knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Lucian Nanu who gathers it comfortably.
38.18
Ricardo Guardiola sees Tiago Santos in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Tiago Santos plays a quick one-two with Jorge Monteiro and rushes in on goal... Tiago Santos cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
42.23
Vitor Barbosa flicks the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Postiga. Eduardo Postiga plays a one-two with Michael Okon and rushes in on goal... Eduardo Postiga looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Desportivo Nacional appear unchanged since the first half. Gil Vicente also appear unchanged since the first half. The Gil Vicente players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Desportivo Nacional kick off and get the second half underway!
47.03
Pedro Campos clumsily knocks into Salvatore Allegri. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Salvatore Allegri hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
49.15
Alfons Lurling arcs the ball upfield. Tiago Santos shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
53.37
Neil Shaw barges into Ole Gunnar Bakke. The referee warns Neil Shaw to calm down! Ole Gunnar Bakke stretches but gets up unharmed.
59.21
Vitor Barbosa deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Salvatore Allegri. Salvatore Allegri finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
60.50
Desportivo Nacional have made a substitution with Mickael Panov replacing Hannes Schulze .
66.08
With some swift thinking, Vitor Barbosa plays the ball forward to Eduardo Postiga. Eduardo Postiga sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
73.56
Alfons Lurling makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tiago Santos. Tiago Santos plays a one-two with Pedro Ramos and advances towards the goal... Tiago Santos comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
78.13
Ledley Charles breaks forward. Ledley Charles threads a neat ball through to Michael Okon. Michael Okon finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
83.12
Alfons Lurling flicks a high pass forward to Ricardo Guardiola who brings the ball under control. Ricardo Guardiola makes a probing pass to Pedro Ramos. Pedro Ramos makes a probing pass to Pedro Campos but he's offside!
84.57
Ledley Charles deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Salvatore Allegri. Salvatore Allegri deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Michael Okon. Michael Okon controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
85.53
John Morrison receives the ball from a throw-in from Neil Shaw. John Morrison threads the ball through to Pedro Campos. Pedro Campos chips the ball to his team mate, Pedro Ramos. Pedro Ramos plays a scrappy one-two with Mickael Panov and stumbles forward towards the goal... Pedro Ramos cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Pedro Ramos scores for Desportivo Nacional!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
Goals
4
0
Shots on Target
5
5
Shots off Target
3
7
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
47.6%
52.4%
Play Area
28%
43.9%
28%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Tiago Santos of Desportivo Nacional

Match Ratings
1.Samuel Martins (GK)
7
2.Wim Collen (DEF)
6
3.Alfons Lurling (DEF)
6
4.Neil Shaw (DEF)
6
5.John Morrison (DEF)
6
6.Hannes Schulze (MID)yellow card
7
7.Pedro Campos (MID)yellow card
6
8.Ricardo Guardiola (MID)
6
9.Tiago Santos (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Pedro Ramos (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Jorge Monteiro (ATT)
6
 
12.Andre Andrade (GK)
0
13.Mickael Panov (MID)
6
14.Bruno Antunes (GK)
0

1.Lucian Nanu (GK)
6
2.Donny Wiekens (DEF)
6
3.Pablo Ruiz (DEF)
6
4.Ledley Charles (DEF)
7
5.Geoffrey de Wit (MID)
6
6.Salvatore Allegri (MID)
6
7.Vitor Barbosa (MID)
7
8.Craig Fletcher (MID)
6
9.Ole Gunnar Bakke (ATT)
6
10.Michael Okon (ATT)
6
11.Eduardo Postiga (ATT)
6
 
12.Jose Gomes (DEF)
0
13.Eugenio Molowny (DEF)
0
14.Silvio Viana (MID)
0