Match Report
| Moreirense | Moreirense |  |  | Alverca | Alverca | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Abdouelillah Lounici | Abdouelillah Lounici | ||||||||||||||||||
| Artur Pinto | A. Pinto |  | 65 | G |  | 1 | | G | 71 |  | Harris Averdijk | H. Averdijk | |||||||||
| Eduardo Jardim | E. Jardim | | 75 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 44 | | Jorge Lopes | J. Lopes | |||||||||
| Mario Vieira | M. Vieira | | 69 | D | | 3 | |  | M | 47 | | Hugo Carvalho | H. Carvalho | ||||||||
| Miguel Santos | M. Santos |  | 67 | D | | 4 | | D | 69 |  | Steve Mckay | S. Mckay | |||||||||
| Craig Law | C. Law |  | 66 | D | | 5 | | M | 51 | | Cristiano Castro | C. Castro | |||||||||
| Gouki Nakamura | G. Nakamura |  | 80 | M | | 6 | | M | 58 | | Filipe Costa | F. Costa | |||||||||
| Craig Philips | C. Philips | | 68 | M | | 7 | | M | 67 | | Arthur Hapgood | A. Hapgood | |||||||||
| Fernando Mendes | F. Mendes | | 66 | M | | 8 | | M | 53 | | Edmundo Caballero | E. Caballero | |||||||||
| Eduardo Barbosa | E. Barbosa | | 67 | A | | 9 | | A | 44 | | Jamie Evans | J. Evans | |||||||||
| Sergio Fernandes | S. Fernandes | | 62 | A | | 10 | | A | 48 | | Des Beckham | D. Beckham | |||||||||
| Francisco Costa | F. Costa | | 62 | A | | | 11 | | A | 42 | | Vitor Lima | V. Lima | ||||||||
| Vitor Andrade | V. Andrade | | 64 | M | | 12 | | M | 68 | | Mustapha Huizingh | M. Huizingh | |||||||||
| Vitor Costa | V. Costa | | 60 | M | | 13 | | A | 44 | | Matt McCoist | M. McCoist | |||||||||
| Kevin Dickov | K. Dickov | | 57 | G | | 14 | | A | 47 | | Morris Shields | M. Shields | |||||||||
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Joaquim Freitas where Moreirense play host to Alverca. A crowd of 20,936 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Moreirense are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Alverca appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Joao Barros.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Moreirense are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Alverca appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Joao Barros.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Moreirense kick off!
3.39
0-0Fernando Mendes threads a neat ball through to Gouki Nakamura. Gouki Nakamura flicks a high pass forward. Sergio Fernandes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Sergio Fernandes makes a probing pass between the defence to Francisco Costa. Hugo Carvalho comes in with a late challenge on Francisco Costa. Penalty for Moreirense!!
3.39
0-0The referee points to the spot..
4.51
1-0Francisco Costa steps up. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
8.54
1-0Miguel Santos hits a low pass to Gouki Nakamura. Without breaking stride, Gouki Nakamura plays the ball forward to Fernando Mendes. Fernando Mendes whips in a cross ball towards Sergio Fernandes. Sergio Fernandes makes a looping header on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
9.58
1-0Eduardo Barbosa advances with the ball. Eduardo Barbosa makes a probing pass to Sergio Fernandes but he's offside!
10.21
Seeing a gap ahead, Gouki Nakamura plays the ball forward to Eduardo Barbosa. Eduardo Barbosa plays a scrappy one-two with Craig Philips and advances towards the goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Eduardo Barbosa provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. The ball takes a deflection leaving Harris Averdijk with no chance!! Goal for Moreirense!
20.12
2-0Steve Mckay barges into Gouki Nakamura. The referee calls over Steve Mckay and shows him a yellow card! Gouki Nakamura hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
24.38
2-0Miguel Santos makes a probing pass to Craig Philips. Craig Philips chips the ball to his team mate, Fernando Mendes. Fernando Mendes shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Harris Averdijk manages to gather it.
26.02
Mario Vieira flicks a high ball forward to Gouki Nakamura who takes it down. Gouki Nakamura makes a probing pass to Francisco Costa. Francisco Costa lofts in a cross ball towards Fernando Mendes. Fernando Mendes powers a header at goal. It's there!! Harris Averdijk has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
30.15
Vitor Lima catches Mario Vieira on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Mario Vieira stretches but gets up unharmed.
32.52
Steve Mckay plays the ball forward to Cristiano Castro. Cristiano Castro flicks a high pass forward. Vitor Lima collects the pass. Vitor Lima makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Edmundo Caballero but he's offside!
34.41
Gouki Nakamura flicks a high pass forward. Francisco Costa collects the pass. Francisco Costa whips in a cross ball towards Eduardo Barbosa. Eduardo Barbosa makes a convincing header but it is tipped over by Harris Averdijk.
35.49
It's a corner kick. Craig Philips loops the ball in to towards the near post. Steve Mckay reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
38.38
3-0Steve Mckay clumsily knocks into Sergio Fernandes. The referee warns Steve Mckay to calm down! Sergio Fernandes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
42.16
Steve Mckay hits a low pass to Arthur Hapgood. Arthur Hapgood hits a low pass to Filipe Costa. Filipe Costa shoots from 25 yards but it's well over the bar!
45.00
Sergio Fernandes plays the ball forward to Eduardo Barbosa. Eduardo Barbosa knocks in a cross ball towards Sergio Fernandes. Sergio Fernandes shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Harris Averdijk. Excellent save.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Moreirense appear unchanged since the first half. Alverca also appear unchanged since the first half. The Alverca players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Alverca kick off the second half!
47.13
Gouki Nakamura plays the ball forward to Fernando Mendes. Fernando Mendes sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just off target!
48.20
Hugo Carvalho controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Filipe Costa. Filipe Costa cuts inside the box! Filipe Costa tries a spectacular strike. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
55.04
Miguel Santos controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Fernando Mendes. Fernando Mendes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Craig Philips. Craig Philips threads the ball through to Francisco Costa but he's offside!
60.34
3-1Alverca have made 2 substitutions with Morris Shields replacing Arthur Hapgood and Matt McCoist replacing Edmundo Caballero and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
66.50
Miguel Santos knocks the ball forward to Francisco Costa. Francisco Costa decides to run forward with the ball. Francisco Costa knocks in a cross ball towards Sergio Fernandes. Sergio Fernandes makes a convincing header. Solid save from Harris Averdijk. What a great pair of hands!
69.19
Mario Vieira hacks Filipe Costa from behind! The referee brings Mario Vieira to one side and gives him a warning! Filipe Costa stretches but gets up unharmed.
71.37
Morris Shields brings the ball forward. Morris Shields runs straight at the defence! Morris Shields rockets a shot on goal but it is miles over!
72.06
Gouki Nakamura flicks a high ball forward to Francisco Costa who takes it down. Francisco Costa sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but is denied by Harris Averdijk. Excellent save.
73.28
Des Beckham clumsily knocks into Miguel Santos. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Miguel Santos stretches but gets up unharmed.
73.28
3-1Moreirense are in full control of this game.
75.28
Vitor Lima threads a neat ball through to Filipe Costa. Filipe Costa shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Artur Pinto smothers it!
79.58
Fernando Mendes makes a simple pass to Francisco Costa. Francisco Costa whips in a cross ball towards Sergio Fernandes. Sergio Fernandes gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
84.39
Sergio Fernandes flicks a high pass forward. Eduardo Barbosa holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Eduardo Barbosa lofts in a cross ball towards Fernando Mendes. Fernando Mendes finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but Harris Averdijk reads it well. Excellent keeping!
90.00
Steve Mckay runs forward with the ball. Steve Mckay flicks a high pass forward. Morris Shields holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Morris Shields plays a one-two with Des Beckham and advances towards the goal... Morris Shields shoots from just inside the box. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
9
2
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
1
5
Yellow Cards
0
3
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
55.4%
44.6%
Play Area
24.1%
43.4%
32.5%
Scorers
| Francisco Costa 5 (p) Eduardo Barbosa 10 Fernando Mendes 26 | Filipe Costa 48 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Eduardo Barbosa of Moreirense |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Artur Pinto (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Eduardo Jardim (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Mario Vieira (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Miguel Santos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Craig Law (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Gouki Nakamura (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Craig Philips (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Fernando Mendes (MID) |  | 8 |
| 9. | Eduardo Barbosa (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Sergio Fernandes (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Francisco Costa (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Vitor Andrade (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Vitor Costa (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Kevin Dickov (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Harris Averdijk (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Jorge Lopes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Hugo Carvalho (MID) | 7 | |
| 4. | Steve Mckay (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 5. | Cristiano Castro (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Filipe Costa (MID) | | 8 |
| 7. | Arthur Hapgood (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Edmundo Caballero (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Jamie Evans (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Des Beckham (ATT) | | 5 |
| 11. | Vitor Lima (ATT) | | 5 |
| 12. | Mustapha Huizingh (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Matt McCoist (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Morris Shields (ATT) | 7 | |