Match Report
| Beira Mar | Beira Mar |  |  | Alverca | Alverca | ||||||||||||||||
| Pedro Silva | Pedro Silva | Abdouelillah Lounici | Abdouelillah Lounici | ||||||||||||||||||
| Mauricio Kapo | M. Kapo |  | 74 | G |  | 1 | | G | 71 |  | Harris Averdijk | H. Averdijk | |||||||||
| Shaun Mckay | S. Mckay |  | 73 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 70 |  | Ricardo Jesus | R. Jesus | |||||||||
| Hugo Vieira | H. Vieira | | 74 | D | | 3 | | D | 69 | | Steve Mckay | S. Mckay | |||||||||
| Miguel Lopes | M. Lopes | | 72 | D | | 4 | | D | 71 |  | Danijel Ripoll | D. Ripoll | |||||||||
| Frederico Lopes | F. Lopes | | 72 | D | | 5 | | M | 70 | | Djimi Doumeng | D. Doumeng | |||||||||
| Brandon Lopez | B. Lopez |  | 80 | M | | 6 | | M | 58 | | Filipe Costa | F. Costa | |||||||||
| Alex Gargo | A. Gargo |  | 77 | M | | 7 | | M | 53 |  | Edmundo Caballero | E. Caballero | |||||||||
| Thierry Stewart | T. Stewart | | 70 | A | | 8 | | M | 68 | | Mustapha Huizingh | M. Huizingh | |||||||||
| Steve Tolley | S. Tolley | | 78 | A | | 9 | | A | 54 | | Guilherme Fernandes | G. Fernandes | |||||||||
| Jacob Davies | J. Davies | | 73 | A |  | | 10 | | A | 49 | | Des Beckham | D. Beckham | ||||||||
| Jose Fortes Lorenzo | J. Lorenzo | | 75 | A | | 11 | | | A | 71 | | Eduardo Faria | E. Faria | ||||||||
| Frederico Viana | F. Viana | | 68 | D | | 12 | | D | 44 | | Jorge Lopes | J. Lopes | |||||||||
| Carlos Neves | C. Neves | | 82 | M | | 13 | | M | 67 | | Arthur Hapgood | A. Hapgood | |||||||||
| Dean Grantt | D. Grantt | | 76 | A | | 14 | | A | 60 | | Egbert Van Putten | E. Van Putten | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by Red Cross |
Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at Estádio Municipal where Beira Mar play host to Alverca. A crowd of 19,366 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Beira Mar are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Alverca appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Nuno Tavares.
The pitch is in great condition.
Beira Mar are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Alverca appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Nuno Tavares.
0.00
0-0Beira Mar kick off and get the first half underway!
2.15
0-0Hugo Vieira chips the ball to his team mate, Steve Tolley. Steve Tolley flicks a high pass forward to Jose Fortes Lorenzo who brings the ball under control. Jose Fortes Lorenzo lofts in a cross ball towards Thierry Stewart. Thierry Stewart beats his man to it with a header. Harris Averdijk manages to gather it.
3.32
Alex Gargo passes the ball forward to Brandon Lopez. Brandon Lopez shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Harris Averdijk manages to gather it.
4.30
0-0Brandon Lopez barges into Djimi Doumeng. The referee calls over Brandon Lopez and shows him a yellow card! Djimi Doumeng grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
6.32
0-0Steve Mckay clumsily knocks into Jacob Davies. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jacob Davies hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
8.57
With great vision, Alex Gargo plays the ball forward to Jose Fortes Lorenzo. Jose Fortes Lorenzo whips in a cross ball towards Jacob Davies. Jacob Davies gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but Harris Averdijk is on top of it.
12.36
1-0Miguel Lopes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Steve Tolley. Steve Tolley whips in a cross ball towards Thierry Stewart. Thierry Stewart directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
15.19
Alex Gargo surges forward with the ball. Alex Gargo lofts in a cross ball towards Thierry Stewart. Thierry Stewart directs the ball goalwards with his head. Harris Averdijk manages to gather it easily.
16.03
Edmundo Caballero knocks the ball forward to Guilherme Fernandes. Guilherme Fernandes whips in a cross ball towards Edmundo Caballero. Edmundo Caballero heads the ball goalwards. Magnificent save by Mauricio Kapo!
18.16
Des Beckham catches Miguel Lopes on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Miguel Lopes stretches but gets up unharmed.
21.40
Shaun Mckay makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alex Gargo. Alex Gargo sees Steve Tolley in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Steve Tolley cuts inside the box! Steve Tolley shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Beira Mar!
27.05
2-0Steve Mckay flicks a high pass forward. Mustapha Huizingh holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mustapha Huizingh chips the ball to his team mate, Edmundo Caballero. Edmundo Caballero shoots from 20 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
28.59
Ricardo Jesus knocks the ball to his team mate, Des Beckham. Des Beckham shoots from outside the area but it slams into the crowd!
32.53
Brandon Lopez flicks a high ball forward to Steve Tolley who takes it down. Steve Tolley knocks in a cross ball towards Thierry Stewart. With a superhuman jump, Thierry Stewart connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. What a cracker!! Harris Averdijk had no chance!! Goal for Beira Mar!
42.25
Eduardo Faria kicks a strong pass forward to Des Beckham. Des Beckham controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Beira Mar appear unchanged since the first half. Alverca also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Alverca kick off!
47.54
3-0Shaun Mckay clumsily knocks into Eduardo Faria. The referee warns Shaun Mckay to calm down! Eduardo Faria stretches but gets up unharmed.
48.18
3-0Steve Mckay deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Danijel Ripoll. Danijel Ripoll chips the ball to his team mate, Filipe Costa. Filipe Costa hits a low pass to Des Beckham. Frederico Lopes clumsily knocks into Des Beckham. Des Beckham appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
55.03
Jacob Davies chips the ball to his team mate, Steve Tolley. Steve Tolley shoots from 20 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent keeping!
57.55
Danijel Ripoll flicks a high pass forward. Guilherme Fernandes controls it well on his chest. Guilherme Fernandes flicks a high pass forward. Des Beckham collects the pass. Des Beckham lofts in a cross ball towards Eduardo Faria. Eduardo Faria powers a header at goal. Mauricio Kapo gathers the ball up comfortably. He makes it look easy!
59.21
Danijel Ripoll chips the ball to his team mate, Filipe Costa. Filipe Costa makes a simple pass to Eduardo Faria. Eduardo Faria knocks in a cross ball towards Edmundo Caballero. Edmundo Caballero flicks the ball with his head. Mauricio Kapo didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
60.34
3-0Alverca have made a substitution with Egbert Van Putten replacing Mustapha Huizingh .
63.18
Alex Gargo comes in with a late challenge on Eduardo Faria. The referee calls over Alex Gargo and shows him a yellow card! Eduardo Faria runs off the knock.
65.35
Showing composure, Edmundo Caballero laces a weighted ball forward to Des Beckham. Des Beckham whips in a cross ball towards Eduardo Faria. Eduardo Faria knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Mauricio Kapo didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
67.40
Alex Gargo makes a simple pass to Jose Fortes Lorenzo. Jose Fortes Lorenzo whips in a cross ball towards Alex Gargo. Alex Gargo directs the ball goalwards with his head. Good keeping from Harris Averdijk as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
68.51
3-0Brandon Lopez takes the corner, swinging a high ball in towards the far post. Guilherme Fernandes reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
71.10
3-0Ricardo Jesus flicks a high pass forward to Filipe Costa who brings the ball under control. Filipe Costa decides to run forward with the ball. Filipe Costa knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Frederico Lopes.
72.53
Alex Gargo threads a neat ball through to Steve Tolley. Steve Tolley lofts in a cross ball towards Alex Gargo. Alex Gargo makes a convincing header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
73.28
3-0Alex Gargo runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Alex Gargo whips in a cross ball towards Thierry Stewart. With a superhuman jump, Thierry Stewart connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball strikes Steve Mckay's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
74.49
Brandon Lopez takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Harris Averdijk punches the ball out of the danger area!
75.58
Steve Mckay comes in with a late challenge on Alex Gargo. Steve Mckay is warned by the referee! Alex Gargo stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.37
Alverca have made a substitution with Arthur Hapgood replacing Des Beckham .
78.46
Egbert Van Putten surges forward with the ball. Egbert Van Putten knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Mauricio Kapo who gathers it comfortably.
83.28
Shaun Mckay pushes mid-way up the pitch. Shaun Mckay knocks the ball to his team mate, Jose Fortes Lorenzo. Jose Fortes Lorenzo controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
89.43
Hugo Vieira plays the ball forward to Brandon Lopez. Brandon Lopez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Thierry Stewart. Thierry Stewart knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Filipe Costa.
90.00
Egbert Van Putten changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Egbert Van Putten whips in a cross ball towards Guilherme Fernandes. Guilherme Fernandes shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it's a woeful effort!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
11
4
Shots off Target
1
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
3
Yellow Cards
2
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
48.8%
51.2%
Play Area
25.6%
43.9%
30.5%
Scorers
| Thierry Stewart 12, 33 Steve Tolley 21 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Steve Tolley of Beira Mar |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Mauricio Kapo (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Shaun Mckay (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Hugo Vieira (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Miguel Lopes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Frederico Lopes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Brandon Lopez (MID) |  | 6 |
| 7. | Alex Gargo (MID) | | 8 |
| 8. | Thierry Stewart (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 9. | Steve Tolley (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Jacob Davies (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Jose Fortes Lorenzo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Frederico Viana (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Carlos Neves (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Dean Grantt (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Harris Averdijk (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Ricardo Jesus (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Steve Mckay (DEF) | | 6 |
| 4. | Danijel Ripoll (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Djimi Doumeng (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Filipe Costa (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Edmundo Caballero (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Mustapha Huizingh (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Guilherme Fernandes (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Des Beckham (ATT) | | 5 |
| 11. | Eduardo Faria (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Jorge Lopes (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Arthur Hapgood (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Egbert Van Putten (ATT) | 6 | |