Match Report


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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air 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 Edgar Costa.


0.00
Desportivo Nacional get the match underway!
2.57
Neil Bremner makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Neil Mcallister. Neil Mcallister chips the ball to his team mate, Vitor Ferreira. Vitor Ferreira whips in a cross ball towards David Gren. With a superhuman jump, David Gren connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It's there!! Andre Andrade has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
10.08
Neil Bremner makes a probing pass to Ricardo Guevara. Ricardo Guevara flicks a high ball forward to David Gren who takes it down. David Gren whips in a cross ball towards Rodrigo Beltran. Rodrigo Beltran beats his man to it with a header. Solid save from Andre Andrade. What a great pair of hands!
12.37
Cesar Campos flicks the ball to his team mate, Samuel Valente. Samuel Valente plays the ball forward to Pedro Ramos. Pedro Ramos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
14.56
Neil Mcallister flicks the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Guevara. Ricardo Guevara knocks in a cross ball towards Rodrigo Beltran. Rodrigo Beltran rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
18.50
Alfons Lurling plays the ball forward to Frederico Marques. Frederico Marques threads a neat ball through to Pedro Ramos. Pedro Ramos knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Neil Bremner.
20.33
Vitor Ferreira comes in with a late challenge on Neil Shaw. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Neil Shaw hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
24.32
Pedro Campos threads the ball through to Pedro Ramos. Pedro Ramos plays a quick one-two with Paulo Antunes and rushes in on goal... Pedro Ramos tries a spectacular strike. It curls slightly but Adrien Llacer manages to gather it comfortably.
26.10
Seeing a gap ahead, Sami Barck plays the ball forward to Neil Mcallister. Neil Mcallister tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
27.29
Showing composure, Neil Mcallister laces a weighted ball forward to Ricardo Guevara. Ricardo Guevara lofts in a cross ball towards Neil Mcallister. Neil Mcallister is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Andre Andrade didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
33.53
Ricardo Guardiola threads the ball through to Samuel Valente. Samuel Valente passes the ball forward to Paulo Antunes. Paulo Antunes finds some space and shoots from distance. Adrien Llacer gets down and covers it.
34.18
Neil Mcallister flicks a high pass forward. Sami Barck holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Sami Barck plays a one-two with Rodrigo Beltran and advances towards the goal... Sami Barck takes a shot at goal. Andre Andrade is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
40.07
Ricardo Guevara flicks a high pass forward to David Gren who brings the ball under control. David Gren lofts in a cross ball towards Neil Mcallister. Neil Mcallister rises majestically and gets a header on goal but somehow Andre Andrade manages to keep it out.
42.51
Neil Mcallister flicks a high pass forward. Rodrigo Beltran holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rodrigo Beltran whips in a cross ball towards Vitor Ferreira. Vitor Ferreira makes a looping header on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

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
Paços de Ferreira start the second half!
47.49
Neil Mcallister controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rodrigo Beltran. Rodrigo Beltran whips in a cross ball towards Ricardo Guevara. Ricardo Guevara heads the ball goalwards. Andre Andrade gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
57.12
Alfons Lurling hacks Ricardo Guevara from behind! Alfons Lurling is warned by the referee! Ricardo Guevara stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.14
Desportivo Nacional have made a substitution with Mickael Panov replacing Pedro Campos .
66.15
Ricardo Guardiola kicks a strong pass forward to Tiago Santos. Tiago Santos shoots from 25 yards but Adrien Llacer is on top of it.
67.56
Denis Domi takes the throw-in. Lucas Riquelme makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Neil Mcallister. Neil Mcallister flicks a high pass forward. Vitor Ferreira holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Vitor Ferreira shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
69.06
Samuel Valente receives the ball from a throw-in from Tiago Santos. Samuel Valente flicks a high pass forward. Ricardo Guardiola holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ricardo Guardiola controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Adrien Llacer manages to keep it out.
71.18
Ricardo Guevara makes a simple pass to Vitor Ferreira. Vitor Ferreira finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
73.16
Alfons Lurling threads the ball through to Cesar Campos. Cesar Campos hits a low pass to Tiago Santos. Tiago Santos plays a one-two with Pedro Ramos and rushes in on goal... Tiago Santos muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
77.31
Cesar Campos barges into Ricardo Guevara. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ricardo Guevara runs off the knock.
78.21
Alfons Lurling knocks the ball to his team mate, Paulo Antunes. Paulo Antunes plays a one-two with Tiago Santos and advances towards the goal... Paulo Antunes shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it flies just wide!
81.50
Neil Mcallister advances with the ball. Neil Mcallister shoots from long range. It's there!! Andre Andrade has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
89.23
Frederico Marques threads a neat ball through to Neil Shaw. Neil Shaw flicks a high pass forward to Pedro Ramos who brings the ball under control. Pedro Ramos knocks in a cross ball towards Samuel Valente. Samuel Valente makes a deft header but it's drastically wayward!
90.00
Daniel Valente makes a simple pass to Neil Mcallister. Neil Mcallister picks a pass forward to Ricardo Guevara. Ricardo Guevara knocks in a cross ball towards Rodrigo Beltran. Rodrigo Beltran makes a convincing header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
5
Shots on Target
5
11
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
48.6%
51.4%
Play Area
35.1%
40.5%
24.3%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Neil Mcallister of Paços de Ferreira

Match Ratings
1.Andre Andrade (GK)
7
2.Frederico Marques (DEF)
6
3.Alfons Lurling (DEF)
6
4.Neil Shaw (DEF)
6
5.Cesar Campos (DEF)yellow card
5
6.Pedro Campos (MID)
6
7.Ricardo Guardiola (MID)
6
8.Samuel Valente (MID)
6
9.Tiago Santos (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Pedro Ramos (ATT)
6
11.Paulo Antunes (ATT)
6
 
12.Bruno Antunes (GK)
0
13.Mickael Panov (MID)
6
14.Yacine Belaiz (MID)
0

1.Adrien Llacer (GK)
7
2.Daniel Valente (DEF)
6
3.Neil Bremner (DEF)
6
4.Lucas Riquelme (DEF)
6
5.Denis Domi (DEF)
6
6.Ricardo Guevara (MID)
7
7.Neil Mcallister (MID)goal scored
9
8.Vitor Ferreira (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
7
9.Rodrigo Beltran (ATT)goal scored
9
10.David Gren (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Sami Barck (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Thomas Carvajal (DEF)
0
13.Davide Solimeno (MID)
0
14.Jo Lanckohr (ATT)
0