Match Report


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Match Report
Snow flakes fill the overcast sky here at Estadio Henrique Amorim where U. Lamas play host to Moreirense. A crowd of 20,563 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
U. Lamas are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Moreirense appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Silvio Barbosa.


0.00
Moreirense kick off the first half!
3.14
Eduardo Barbosa plays the ball forward to Sergio Fernandes. Sergio Fernandes shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
12.52
Miguel Santos kicks a strong pass forward to Duarte Lopes. Duarte Lopes threads the ball through to Eduardo Barbosa. Eduardo Barbosa shoots from outside the area but it's well over the bar!
14.46
Manuel Nunes takes a long throw-in. Juan Gonzalez surges forward with the ball. Juan Gonzalez threads the ball through to Stephen Dickov. Stephen Dickov knocks in a cross ball towards Paul Welter. Paul Welter connects with a diving header but it is deflected wide by Mario Vieira.
15.56
Sebastiao Fonseca takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Frederico Zubizarreta makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
18.13
Mario Vieira barges into Ricardo Castro. Mario Vieira is warned by the referee! Ricardo Castro stretches but gets up unharmed.
18.13
Free kick to U. Lamas just outside the area...
19.51
Ricardo Castro slowly runs up but it's too wide. Goal kick.
20.13
Mario Vieira threads a neat ball through to Miguel Santos. Miguel Santos laces a weighted ball forward to Craig Philips. Craig Philips knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stefan Schneider.
22.03
Gouki Nakamura flicks a high pass forward. Eduardo Barbosa holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Eduardo Barbosa whips in a cross ball towards Francisco Costa. Francisco Costa makes a deft header. Juan Gonzalez sticks out a leg. His wonderful reaction block keeps it out!
26.26
Craig Philips makes a probing pass to Eduardo Barbosa. Eduardo Barbosa lofts in a cross ball towards Duarte Lopes. Duarte Lopes powers a header at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
32.16
Frederico Zubizarreta deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stephen Dickov. Stephen Dickov rushes past Miguel Santos! Stephen Dickov takes a shot at goal. The ball curls but is blocked by Eduardo Jardim's outstretched leg.
33.57
Duarte Lopes sees space and advances. Duarte Lopes passes the ball forward to Sergio Fernandes. Sergio Fernandes shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
34.49
Duarte Lopes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Francisco Costa. Francisco Costa shoots from outside the area. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
36.21
Miguel Santos surges forward with the ball. Miguel Santos knocks the ball to his team mate, Francisco Costa. Francisco Costa shoots from 20 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
38.01
Mario Vieira knocks the ball to his team mate, Sergio Fernandes. Sergio Fernandes knocks the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Barbosa. Eduardo Barbosa whips in a cross ball towards Gouki Nakamura. Gouki Nakamura is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

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

45.00
U. Lamas kick off the second half!
48.40
Duarte Lopes makes a probing pass to Sergio Fernandes. Sergio Fernandes lofts in a cross ball towards Gouki Nakamura. Gouki Nakamura knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but Manuel Nunes blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
51.55
Craig Philips makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sergio Fernandes. Sergio Fernandes knocks in a cross ball towards Francisco Costa. Francisco Costa heads the ball goalwards. Abel Moreira gathers the ball up comfortably. Superb keeping!
55.42
Frederico Zubizarreta flicks a high pass forward to Ricardo Castro who brings the ball under control. Ricardo Castro rushes past Mario Vieira! Some good footwork from Ricardo Castro provides some space. He shoots at goal. Artur Pinto gets down and covers it.
59.29
Stephen Dickov hacks Mario Vieira from behind! Stephen Dickov is given a warning by the referee! Mario Vieira gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
61.17
Craig Philips knocks the ball to his team mate, Gouki Nakamura. Gouki Nakamura shoots from 25 yards but slams it into the crowd!
65.52
Eduardo Jardim controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eduardo Barbosa. Eduardo Barbosa flicks a high pass forward. Gouki Nakamura holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gouki Nakamura sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Abel Moreira manages to keep it out.
71.35
Miguel Santos decides to run forward with the ball. Miguel Santos threads a neat ball through to Francisco Costa. Francisco Costa knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Abel Moreira who gathers it comfortably.
73.10
Mario Vieira flicks a high pass forward to Francisco Costa who brings the ball under control. Francisco Costa lofts in a cross ball towards Craig Philips. Craig Philips whips the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
77.31
U. Lamas have made a substitution with Andy Caldwell replacing Helder Santos and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation.
81.27
Juan Gonzalez knocks the ball to his team mate, Sebastiao Fonseca. Sebastiao Fonseca sees a break and surges forward. Sebastiao Fonseca knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Craig Law.
84.15
Mario Vieira makes a simple pass to Gouki Nakamura. Gouki Nakamura controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eduardo Barbosa. Eduardo Barbosa knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Juan Gonzalez.
89.37
Paul Welter plays the ball forward to Arturo Leon. Arturo Leon shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
3
6
Shots off Target
3
7
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
33.7%
66.3%
Play Area
30.1%
44.6%
25.3%
 

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Miguel Santos of Moreirense

Match Ratings
1.Abel Moreira (GK)
8
2.Stefan Schneider (DEF)
6
3.Juan Gonzalez (DEF)
8
4.Manuel Nunes (DEF)
6
5.Sebastiao Fonseca (MID)
7
6.Frederico Zubizarreta (MID)
7
7.Ricardo Castro (MID)
7
8.Arturo Leon (MID)
6
9.Stephen Dickov (ATT)
7
10.Helder Santos (ATT)
6
11.Paul Welter (ATT)
6
 
12.Eduardo Jimenez (GK)
0
13.Pedro Lopes (ATT)
0
14.Andy Caldwell (ATT)
6

1.Artur Pinto (GK)
6
2.Eduardo Jardim (DEF)
6
3.Mario Vieira (DEF)
8
4.Miguel Santos (DEF)
9
5.Craig Law (DEF)
6
6.Gouki Nakamura (MID)
7
7.Duarte Lopes (MID)
9
8.Craig Philips (MID)
7
9.Eduardo Barbosa (ATT)
7
10.Sergio Fernandes (ATT)
7
11.Francisco Costa (ATT)
6
 
12.Fernando Mendes (MID)
0
13.Vitor Andrade (MID)
0
14.Vitor Costa (MID)
0