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 Paços de Ferreira. 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 Paços de Ferreira appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Vitor Nunes.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Desportivo Nacional are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Paços de Ferreira appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Vitor Nunes.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Desportivo Nacional kicking off!
3.29
0-0Thomas Carvajal flicks a high pass forward to Alfred Perry who brings the ball under control. Alfred Perry knocks the ball to his team mate, Sami Barck. Sami Barck lofts in a cross ball towards Peter Vercoutre. Peter Vercoutre makes a convincing header. Samuel Martins punches it away to safety.
4.08
0-1Alfred Perry flicks a high pass forward. Peter Vercoutre controls it well on his chest. Peter Vercoutre shoots from long range. What a cracker!! Samuel Martins had no chance!! Goal for Paços de Ferreira!
12.19
0-1Hannes Schulze deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pedro Campos. Pedro Campos plays a one-two with Tiago Santos and rushes in on goal... Lucas Riquelme comes in with a late challenge on Pedro Campos. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
20.19
0-1Pedro Campos hits a low pass to Pedro Ramos. Pedro Ramos cuts inside the box! Pedro Ramos makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is shockingly off target!
26.47
0-1Alfons Lurling threads a neat ball through to Wim Collen. Wim Collen sees a break and surges forward. Wim Collen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
27.49
Alfred Perry flicks the ball to his team mate, Peter Vercoutre. Peter Vercoutre controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Solid save from Samuel Martins. What a great pair of hands!
33.07
0-1Ricardo Guardiola clumsily knocks into Jacob Campbell. Ricardo Guardiola is warned by the referee! Jacob Campbell hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
36.33
Alfred Perry flicks a high ball forward to Sami Barck who takes it down. Sami Barck knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Neil Shaw.
38.50
With a delightful solo run, Pedro Campos stretches the opposition's defence. Pedro Campos plays a quick one-two with Ricardo Guardiola and rushes in on goal... Pedro Campos looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
39.04
Alfred Perry makes a simple pass to Sami Barck. Sami Barck shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Samuel Martins!
40.41
Denis Domi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alfred Perry. Alfred Perry makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sami Barck. Sami Barck lofts in a cross ball towards Alfred Perry. Alfred Perry directs the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Samuel Martins. Excellent save.
44.48
Alfred Perry knocks the ball to his team mate, Peter Vercoutre. Peter Vercoutre lofts in a cross ball towards Jacob Campbell. Jacob Campbell gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Jacob Campbell scores for Paços de Ferreira!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Desportivo Nacional appear unchanged since the first half. Paços de Ferreira also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Paços de Ferreira kick off!
54.24
John Morrison hacks Facundo Guzmán from behind! The referee calls over John Morrison and warns him to calm down! Facundo Guzmán stretches but gets up unharmed.
54.24
0-2Free kick to Paços de Ferreira just outside the area...
55.20
Vitor Ferreira takes a stuttering run up and sends in a curling shot. It's is just wide of the post. Good effort.
57.11
0-2Denis Domi takes a quick throw-in. Lucas Riquelme makes a beautiful solo run. With imagination, Lucas Riquelme picks a pass forward to Facundo Guzmán. Facundo Guzmán lofts in a cross ball towards Alfred Perry. With a superhuman jump, Alfred Perry connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but Neil Shaw is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
59.20
Alfred Perry knocks the ball to his team mate, Sami Barck. Sami Barck knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Samuel Martins who gathers it comfortably.
60.00
0-2Desportivo Nacional have made a substitution with Mickael Panov replacing Hannes Schulze .
61.01
Alfred Perry deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Facundo Guzmán. Facundo Guzmán whips in a cross ball towards Sami Barck. Sami Barck flicks the ball with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
65.46
Alfred Perry advances with the ball. Alfred Perry tries a spectacular long range effort. Samuel Martins gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
66.18
0-3Neil Shaw clumsily knocks into Sami Barck. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Sami Barck runs off the knock.
69.28
Alfred Perry sees Facundo Guzmán in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Facundo Guzmán whips in a cross ball towards Sami Barck. With a superhuman jump, Sami Barck connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It's there!! Samuel Martins has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
75.53
With some swift thinking, Alfred Perry plays the ball forward to Peter Vercoutre. Peter Vercoutre lofts in a cross ball towards Jacob Campbell. Jacob Campbell connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Samuel Martins manages to gather it effortlessly.
79.58
Alfred Perry flicks a high pass forward. Jacob Campbell controls it well on his chest. Jacob Campbell whips in a cross ball towards Vitor Ferreira. Vitor Ferreira connects with a diving header. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Paços de Ferreira!
83.32
Neil Bremner knocks the ball forward to Alfred Perry. Alfred Perry plays the ball forward to Facundo Guzmán. Facundo Guzmán passes the ball forward to Peter Vercoutre. Peter Vercoutre side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
87.10
Lucas Riquelme catches Mickael Panov on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Mickael Panov hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
6
Shots on Target
0
13
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
34.7%
65.3%
Play Area
33.3%
44.4%
22.2%
Scorers
| Peter Vercoutre 4, 83 Jacob Campbell 44 Sami Barck 61, 69 Vitor Ferreira 80 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Peter Vercoutre of Paços de Ferreira |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Samuel Martins (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Wim Collen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Alfons Lurling (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Neil Shaw (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 5. | John Morrison (DEF) | 5 | |
| 6. | Hannes Schulze (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Pedro Campos (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Ricardo Guardiola (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Tiago Santos (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Pedro Ramos (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Paulo Antunes (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Andre Andrade (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Mickael Panov (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Bruno Antunes (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Adrien Llacer (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Thomas Carvajal (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Neil Bremner (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Lucas Riquelme (DEF) | | 6 |
| 5. | Denis Domi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jacob Campbell (MID) |  | 7 |
| 7. | Alfred Perry (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Vitor Ferreira (ATT) | | 7 |
| 9. | Peter Vercoutre (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Facundo Guzmán (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Sami Barck (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Cesar Ramos (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Dominic Brady (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Cesar Loureiro (ATT) | 0 | |