Match Report


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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Estádio 25 de Abril where Penafiel play host to Naval. A crowd of 16,230 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Penafiel are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Naval appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Carlos Moreira.


0.00
Naval kick off and get the first half underway!
3.37
Ricardo Montero runs straight at the opposition's defence. Ricardo Montero cuts inside the box! Some good footwork from Ricardo Montero provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
12.53
Andy Hall passes the ball forward to Colin Dalglish. Colin Dalglish whips in a cross ball towards Ricardo Montero. With a superhuman jump, Ricardo Montero connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it rises well off target!
16.52
Abel Marques controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tomas Pinto. Tomas Pinto knocks in a cross ball towards Abel Teixeira. Abel Teixeira connects with a diving header. The keeper is on top of it. Great keeping!
18.34
Andy Hall flicks the ball to his team mate, Alejandro Campos. Alejandro Campos plays a one-two with Jose Ramos and rushes in on goal... Roberto Postiga catches Alejandro Campos on the ankles. Penalty not given!!
27.49
Roberto Postiga flicks a high pass forward to Tomas Pinto who brings the ball neatly under control. Tomas Pinto plays a scrappy one-two with Abel Teixeira and stumbles forward towards the goal... Tomas Pinto looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it flies wide!
32.22
Carlton Mercer threads the ball through to Denny Kromkamp. Denny Kromkamp kicks a strong pass forward to Alberto Costa. Alberto Costa lofts in a cross ball towards Ricardo Montero. Ricardo Montero powers a header at goal but Alec Meiklejohn is on top of it.
33.56
Kevin Walker receives the ball from a throw-in from Stefano Agliardi. Kevin Walker sees a break and surges forward. Kevin Walker threads the ball through to Andy Hall. Andy Hall threads the ball through to Colin Dalglish but he's offside!
36.10
Roberto Postiga advances with the ball. Roberto Postiga sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but is denied by David Charlton. Excellent save.
40.17
Denny Kromkamp hits a low pass to Colin Dalglish. Colin Dalglish shoots from distance but Alec Meiklejohn is on top of it.
44.10
Carlton Mercer sees Kevin Walker in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Without breaking stride, Kevin Walker plays the ball forward to Alberto Costa. Alberto Costa cuts inside the box! Some silky footwork from Alberto Costa provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

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

45.00
The whistle blows and Penafiel get the second half underway!
47.14
Carlton Mercer flicks a high ball forward to Kevin Walker who takes it down. Kevin Walker flicks the ball to his team mate, Alberto Costa. Alberto Costa shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
49.21
Andy Hall barges into Roberto Postiga. Andy Hall is warned by the referee! Roberto Postiga stretches but gets up unharmed.
55.12
Abel Marques catches Andy Hall on the ankles. The referee calls over Abel Marques and shows him a yellow card! Andy Hall hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.07
Carlton Mercer sees space and advances. Carlton Mercer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jose Ramos. Jose Ramos shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
63.58
Kevin Walker kicks a strong pass forward to Denny Kromkamp. Seeing a gap ahead, Denny Kromkamp plays the ball forward to Jose Ramos. Jose Ramos plays a one-two with Andy Hall and rushes in on goal... Jose Ramos takes a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
65.44
Dave Hurst flicks a high ball forward to Tomas Pinto who takes it down. Tomas Pinto shoots from 25 yards. Superb reactions from David Charlton. What a save!
66.37
Rosario Baresi flicks the ball to his team mate, Roberto Postiga. Roberto Postiga sees Abel Teixeira in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Abel Teixeira shoots from long range. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
72.42
Andy Hall advances with the ball. Andy Hall shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
73.26
Roberto Soares hacks Alejandro Campos from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alejandro Campos hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.14
Pedro Oliveira flicks a high pass forward. Tomas Pinto collects the pass. Tomas Pinto plays a one-two with Abel Teixeira and rushes in on goal... Tomas Pinto takes a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
78.18
Rosario Baresi makes a simple pass to Abel Marques. Abel Marques makes a simple pass to Dave Hurst. Dave Hurst advances inside the box! Dave Hurst shoots from just inside the box but somehow David Charlton manages to keep it out.
79.00
Guilherme Moutinho barges into Carlton Mercer. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Carlton Mercer hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
89.31
Dave Hurst makes a probing pass to Abel Teixeira. Abel Teixeira knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kevin Walker.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
5
6
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
3
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
57.1%
42.9%
Play Area
28.6%
45.2%
26.2%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Ricardo Montero of Penafiel

Match Ratings
1.David Charlton (GK)
8
2.Stefano Agliardi (DEF)
6
3.Kevin Walker (DEF)
8
4.Carlton Mercer (DEF)
8
5.Ricardo Montero (MID)goal scored
9
6.Jose Ramos (MID)
6
7.Andy Hall (MID)
6
8.Denny Kromkamp (MID)
6
9.Colin Dalglish (ATT)
6
10.Alejandro Campos (ATT)
6
11.Alberto Costa (ATT)
6
 
12.Gary Strachan (GK)
0
13.Hugo Loureiro (ATT)
0
14.Vasco Loureiro (DEF)
0

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