Match Report
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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Ground Estádio da Madeira where Desportivo Nacional play host to Beira Mar. 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 Beira Mar appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Jorge Fernandes.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Desportivo Nacional are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Beira Mar appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Jorge Fernandes.
0.00
Beira Mar kick off and get the match underway!
2.29
Rodolfo Andres threads a neat ball through to Brandon Lopez. Brandon Lopez whips in a cross ball towards Jose Fortes Lorenzo. Jose Fortes Lorenzo beats his man to it with a header. Andre Andrade manages to gather it effortlessly.
4.38
Pedro Campos sees Paulo Antunes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Paulo Antunes shoots from long range but it's a lousy effort!
6.48
Thomas Wallner flicks a high pass forward. Rodolfo Andres controls it well on his chest. Rodolfo Andres hits a low pass to Dean Grantt. Dean Grantt whips in a cross ball towards Jose Fortes Lorenzo. Jose Fortes Lorenzo is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Good keeping from Andre Andrade as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
7.48
It's a corner kick. Brandon Lopez loops the ball over to the far post. Pedro Campos reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
8.36
Alfons Lurling hits a low pass to Samuel Valente. Samuel Valente knocks the ball forward to Pedro Campos. Pedro Campos advances inside the box! Pedro Campos takes a shot at goal but it rises well off target!
9.34
Pedro Campos threads the ball through to Samuel Valente. Samuel Valente knocks in a cross ball towards Paulo Antunes. Paulo Antunes whips the ball goalwards with his head. Mauricio Kapo easily picks it out of the air!
10.56
Rodolfo Andres kicks a strong pass forward to Brandon Lopez. Brandon Lopez advances inside the box! Brandon Lopez takes a shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
20.28
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
27.55
Rodolfo Andres plays the ball forward to Steve Tolley. Steve Tolley lofts in a cross ball towards Rodolfo Andres. Rodolfo Andres finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Andre Andrade.
29.28
It's a corner kick. Brandon Lopez kicks a low ball in to towards the near post. Paulo Antunes reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
30.53
Frederico Viana sees Rodolfo Andres in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rodolfo Andres chips the ball to his team mate, Steve Tolley. Steve Tolley lofts in a cross ball towards Rodolfo Andres. Rodolfo Andres jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but somehow Andre Andrade manages to keep it out.
33.39
Frederico Viana flicks a high pass forward to Frederico Lopes who brings the ball under control. Frederico Lopes passes the ball forward to Dean Grantt. Dean Grantt whips in a cross ball towards Thierry Stewart. Thierry Stewart flicks the ball with his head. Fantastic reactions from Neil Shaw blocks the shot!
36.36
With some swift thinking, Cesar Campos plays the ball forward to Paulo Antunes. Paulo Antunes rushes past Hugo Vieira! Paulo Antunes strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
38.58
Rodolfo Andres knocks the ball forward to Brandon Lopez. Brandon Lopez shoots from outside the area but it whistles just wide of the post!
42.02
Hugo Vieira arcs the ball upfield. Thierry Stewart lofts in a cross ball towards Dean Grantt. Dean Grantt flicks the ball with his head. The ball strikes Alfons Lurling's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
43.12
It's a corner kick. Brandon Lopez loops the ball over to the far post. Thierry Stewart strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Desportivo Nacional appear unchanged since the first half. Beira Mar also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Desportivo Nacional start the second half!
47.32
Hugo Vieira chips the ball to his team mate, Steve Tolley. Steve Tolley lofts in a cross ball towards Dean Grantt. Dean Grantt gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. What a cracker!! Andre Andrade had no chance!! Goal for Beira Mar!
51.07
Rodolfo Andres clumsily knocks into Ricardo Guardiola. The referee calls over Rodolfo Andres and shows him a yellow card! Ricardo Guardiola hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
53.37
Alfons Lurling flicks the ball to his team mate, Samuel Valente. Samuel Valente threads a neat ball through to Pedro Ramos. Pedro Ramos flicks the ball to his team mate, Samuel Valente. Samuel Valente strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but it flies just wide!
54.31
Ricardo Guardiola knocks the ball forward to Paulo Antunes. With some swift thinking, Paulo Antunes plays the ball forward to Ricardo Guardiola who has made a great run into the box. Ricardo Guardiola rockets a shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
55.16
Hugo Vieira kicks a strong pass forward to Brandon Lopez. Brandon Lopez flicks a high pass forward. Rodolfo Andres controls it well on his chest. Rodolfo Andres whips in a cross ball towards Jose Fortes Lorenzo. Jose Fortes Lorenzo is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is tipped over by Andre Andrade.
56.11
Corner kick to Beira Mar. Brandon Lopez plays it to the far post. Samuel Valente gets to the ball and clears it up field.
60.48
Desportivo Nacional have made a substitution with Mickael Panov replacing Pedro Campos .
65.50
Mickael Panov hits a low pass to Ricardo Guardiola. Ricardo Guardiola knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
67.37
Hugo Vieira flicks a high pass forward. Thierry Stewart collects the pass. Thierry Stewart flicks a high pass forward. Steve Tolley controls it well on his chest. Steve Tolley lofts in a cross ball towards Brandon Lopez. Brandon Lopez heads the ball goalwards but is denied by Andre Andrade. Excellent save.
69.10
Thomas Wallner decides to run forward with the ball. Thomas Wallner lofts in a cross ball towards Brandon Lopez. Brandon Lopez is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but Andre Andrade is on top of it.
72.28
Cesar Campos hacks Brandon Lopez from behind! Cesar Campos is warned by the referee! Brandon Lopez stretches but gets up unharmed.
73.20
Ricardo Guardiola hits a low pass to Paulo Antunes. Paulo Antunes runs straight at the defence! Paulo Antunes looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it slams into the crowd!
77.02
Rodolfo Andres flicks a high pass forward. Brandon Lopez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Brandon Lopez makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Steve Tolley. Some world-class footwork from Steve Tolley provides some space. He unleashes a blazing shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
81.52
Hugo Vieira hits a low pass to Rodolfo Andres. Rodolfo Andres flicks a high ball forward to Brandon Lopez who takes it down. Brandon Lopez whips in a cross ball towards Steve Tolley. Steve Tolley connects with a diving header. Andre Andrade picks it out of the air!
84.07
Ricardo Guardiola chips the ball to his team mate, Mickael Panov. Mickael Panov shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
85.17
Samuel Valente flicks the ball to his team mate, Paulo Antunes. Paulo Antunes finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
87.17
Brandon Lopez passes the ball forward to Steve Tolley. Steve Tolley lofts in a cross ball towards Brandon Lopez. Neil Shaw hacks Brandon Lopez from behind! Brandon Lopez appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
90.00
Alfons Lurling sees Samuel Valente in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Samuel Valente threads a neat ball through to Pedro Ramos. Pedro Ramos lofts in a cross ball towards Paulo Antunes. Paulo Antunes finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Mauricio Kapo effortlessly picks it out of the air!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
3
11
Shots off Target
7
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
46.3%
53.7%
Play Area
29.3%
43.9%
26.8%
Scorers
| Dean Grantt 47 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Andre Andrade of Desportivo Nacional |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Andre Andrade (GK) | 9 | |
| 2. | Frederico Marques (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Alfons Lurling (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Neil Shaw (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Cesar Campos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Pedro Campos (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Ricardo Guardiola (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Samuel Valente (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Tiago Santos (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Pedro Ramos (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Paulo Antunes (ATT) | 8 | |
| 12. | Bruno Antunes (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Mickael Panov (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Yacine Belaiz (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Mauricio Kapo (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Frederico Viana (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Thomas Wallner (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Hugo Vieira (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Frederico Lopes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Brandon Lopez (MID) | 9 | |
| 7. | Rodolfo Andres (MID) | ![]() | 8 |
| 8. | Thierry Stewart (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Dean Grantt (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
| 10. | Steve Tolley (ATT) | 8 | |
| 11. | Jose Fortes Lorenzo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Miguel Lopes (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Francisco Diez (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jacob Davies (ATT) | 0 | |













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