Match Report
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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Estadio Dr. Machado de Matos where Felgueiras play host to Sporting Covilha. A crowd of 8,943 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Felgueiras and Sporting Covilha are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Duarte Postiga.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Felgueiras and Sporting Covilha are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Duarte Postiga.
0.00
0-0Sporting Covilha get the match underway!
3.24
0-0Miguel Barkero catches Vasco Barros on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Vasco Barros hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
4.42
0-0Joao Viana volleys a long ball forward. Sebastiao Fernandes shoots from 25 yards but it's a woeful effort!
8.03
0-0Rodrigo Martins flicks a high ball forward to Miguel Barkero who takes it down. Miguel Barkero knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Diogo Oliveira who gathers it comfortably.
10.27
Nuno Postiga passes the ball forward to Albert Bos. Albert Bos knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Rodrigo Martins.
26.00
Quim Barros knocks the ball to his team mate, Nuno Postiga. Nuno Postiga flicks a high pass forward. Sebastiao Fernandes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Sebastiao Fernandes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Paul Jeffers.
27.12
0-0Felgueiras are in full control of this game.
33.23
0-0Abel Pinto knocks the ball forward to Graziano Franceschetti. Graziano Franceschetti passes the ball forward but Miguel Barkero is offside!
42.19
Joao Viana flicks a high pass forward. Albert Bos collects the pass. Albert Bos lofts in a cross ball towards Sebastiao Fernandes. Sebastiao Fernandes outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it flies well off target!
45.00
Dino Amerini flicks a high pass forward to Vasco Barros who brings the ball under control. With a delightful solo run, Vasco Barros stretches the opposition's defence. Vasco Barros knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Paul Jeffers.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Felgueiras appear unchanged since the first half. Sporting Covilha also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Felgueiras get the second half underway!
49.20
Sebastian Jaschke kicks a strong pass forward to Sebastiao Fernandes. Sebastiao Fernandes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
51.55
Mauricio Verges threads a neat ball through to Abel Pinto. Abel Pinto surges forward with the ball. Abel Pinto knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Artur Barros.
53.39
0-0Vasco Barros takes the throw-in. Dino Amerini sees Albert Bos in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Albert Bos flicks a high ball forward to Sebastiao Fernandes who takes it down. Sebastiao Fernandes lofts in a cross ball towards Albert Bos. Albert Bos jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball comes off Paul Jeffers and the loose ball is cleared up field.
55.31
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
61.24
0-0Nuno Postiga flicks the ball to his team mate, Albert Bos. Albert Bos shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent save!
65.38
Cesar Castro comes in with a late challenge on Vasco Barros. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Vasco Barros stretches but gets up unharmed.
66.36
Albert Bos threads a neat ball through to Sebastiao Fernandes. Sebastiao Fernandes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
75.49
Quim Barros laces a weighted ball forward to Albert Bos. Albert Bos whips in a cross ball towards Sebastiao Fernandes. Sebastiao Fernandes makes a convincing header but it is shockingly off target!
77.58
Rodrigo Martins pushes mid-way up the pitch. Rodrigo Martins threads a neat ball through to Miguel Barkero. Miguel Barkero knocks in a cross ball towards Abel Pinto. Abel Pinto directs the ball goalwards with his head. Dino Amerini clears it off the line with his head!
84.11
Joao Viana makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Andre Santos. Andre Santos sees a break and surges forward. Andre Santos plays a quick one-two with Sebastiao Fernandes and rushes in on goal... Andre Santos comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
2
1
Shots off Target
4
0
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
65.8%
34.2%
Play Area
26%
45.2%
28.8%
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Albert Bos of Felgueiras |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Diogo Oliveira (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Joao Viana (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Artur Barros (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Dino Amerini (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Vasco Barros (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Sebastian Jaschke (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Nuno Postiga (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Quim Barros (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Andre Santos (MID) | 7 | |
| 10. | Sebastiao Fernandes (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Albert Bos (ATT) | 9 | |
| 12. | Enrique Castro (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Harris ten Brink (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Alberto Reis (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Brian Hughes (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Paul Jeffers (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Mauricio Verges (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Rodrigo Martins (DEF) | 8 | |
| 5. | Tom Van Den Bergh (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Alfred Van Gobbel (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Cesar Castro (MID) |  | 5 |
| 8. | Abel Pinto (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Samuel Lima (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Graziano Franceschetti (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Miguel Barkero (ATT) | | 5 |
| 12. | Sergio Postiga (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Alberto Martins (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Giancarlo Flachi (DEF) | 0 | |