Match Report


Grupo Desportivo de ChavesGrupo Desportivo de Chaves     Sporting CovilhaSporting Covilha
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Eric PrantlE. Prantl58
G
1
G
66Brian HughesB. Hughes
Michele ZanchiM. Zanchi68
D
2captain
D
67Mauricio VergesM. Verges
Ricardo MoreiraR. Moreira54
D
3
D
60Tom Van Den BerghT. Van Den Bergh
Bruno VianaB. Viana54
D
4
D
55Edgar AndradeE. Andrade
Arturo ReyesA. Reyes62
M
5
D
55Alberto MartinsA. Martins
Nikos De RomijnN. De Romijn61
M
6
M
73Frederico GomesF. Gomes
Ricardo RubioR. Rubio56
M
7
M
65Alfred Van GobbelA. Van Gobbel
Nuno MoutinhoN. Moutinho54
M
8
M
58Cesar CastroC. Castro
Ricardo CarmonaR. Carmona61
A
9
M
57Abel PintoA. Pinto
Sergio LimaS. Lima60
A
10
A
65Graziano FranceschettiG. Franceschetti
Bruno BentoB. Bento54
A
captain11
A
59Miguel BarkeroM. Barkero
 
Nuno RegoN. Rego56
G
12
A
58Sergio PostigaS. Postiga
Jorge LopesJ. Lopes53
D
13
A
55Jan HermannJ. Hermann
Chris Shew A TjonC. Shew A Tjon50
D
14
M
54Samuel LimaS. Lima

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Estádio Municipal de Chaves where Grupo Desportivo de Chaves play host to Sporting Covilha. A crowd of 8,609 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Grupo Desportivo de Chaves are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Sporting Covilha appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Eduardo Loureiro.


0.00
Grupo Desportivo de Chaves kick off!
3.40
Nikos De Romijn makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ricardo Carmona. Ricardo Carmona lofts in a cross ball towards Sergio Lima. Sergio Lima outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it's drastically wayward!
6.41
Michele Zanchi flicks a high pass forward to Nikos De Romijn who brings the ball under control. Nikos De Romijn knocks the ball forward to Bruno Bento. Bruno Bento knocks in a cross ball towards Sergio Lima. Sergio Lima powers a header at goal but is denied by Brian Hughes. Excellent save.
9.59
Michele Zanchi sees Ricardo Moreira in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ricardo Moreira threads a neat ball through to Sergio Lima. Sergio Lima shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
18.38
Alfred Van Gobbel threads the ball through to Abel Pinto. Abel Pinto runs straight at the defence! Abel Pinto tries a spectacular strike but Eric Prantl is on top of it.
20.16
With imagination, Nikos De Romijn plays the ball forward to Arturo Reyes. Arturo Reyes knocks in a cross ball towards Ricardo Carmona. With a superhuman jump, Ricardo Carmona connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Brian Hughes didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
21.27
Bruno Viana runs straight at the opposition's defence. Bruno Viana whips in a cross ball towards Bruno Bento. Bruno Bento powers a header at goal. Brian Hughes manages to gather it.
22.50
Cesar Castro flicks a high pass forward. Graziano Franceschetti collects the pass. Graziano Franceschetti knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Bruno Viana.
27.15
Ricardo Rubio makes a probing pass to Bruno Bento. Bruno Bento knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Brian Hughes who gathers it comfortably.
30.36
Cesar Castro knocks the ball to his team mate, Graziano Franceschetti. Graziano Franceschetti shoots from long range but it's a lousy effort!
38.57
Ricardo Moreira advances with the ball. Ricardo Moreira flicks a high pass forward. Ricardo Carmona collects the pass. Ricardo Carmona makes a simple pass, allowing Sergio Lima to run into the box. Some superb footwork from Sergio Lima provides some space. He unleashes a blazing shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Grupo Desportivo de Chaves appear unchanged since the first half. Sporting Covilha also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Sporting Covilha kicking off!
55.03
Arturo Reyes makes a strong solo run forward. Showing composure, Arturo Reyes plays the ball forward to Sergio Lima. Sergio Lima lofts in a cross ball towards Ricardo Carmona. Ricardo Carmona knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it's well over the bar!
59.03
Sergio Lima flicks a high pass forward to Ricardo Carmona who brings the ball under control. Ricardo Carmona knocks in a cross ball towards Sergio Lima. Sergio Lima directs the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper, Brian Hughes, sees it late!! Goal for Grupo Desportivo de Chaves!
63.23
Nikos De Romijn barges into Alberto Martins. The referee calls over Nikos De Romijn and shows him a yellow card! Alberto Martins hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
65.54
Arturo Reyes knocks the ball forward to Bruno Bento. Bruno Bento knocks in a cross ball towards Nikos De Romijn. Nikos De Romijn connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Nikos De Romijn scores for Grupo Desportivo de Chaves!!
77.55
Cesar Castro threads a neat ball through to Miguel Barkero. Miguel Barkero sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Eric Prantl smothers it!
81.07
Cesar Castro knocks the ball forward to Miguel Barkero. Miguel Barkero passes the ball forward to Graziano Franceschetti. Graziano Franceschetti tries a spectacular strike. Ricardo Moreira steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
85.15
Nikos De Romijn plays the ball forward to Sergio Lima. Sergio Lima lofts in a cross ball towards Ricardo Carmona. Ricardo Carmona is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
87.10
Frederico Gomes hits a low pass to Abel Pinto. Abel Pinto makes a probing pass to Graziano Franceschetti. Graziano Franceschetti knocks in a cross ball towards Miguel Barkero. Miguel Barkero jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
89.09
Nikos De Romijn flicks a high pass forward. Ricardo Carmona collects the pass. Ricardo Carmona plays a one-two with Sergio Lima and advances towards the goal... Ricardo Carmona takes a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Brian Hughes smothers it!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Grupo Desportivo de Chaves

Sporting Covilha
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
7
3
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
54.5%
45.5%
Play Area
27.3%
47%
25.8%

Scorers
Sergio Lima 39, 59
Nikos De Romijn 66

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Sergio Lima of Grupo Desportivo de Chaves

Match Ratings
1.Eric Prantl (GK)
6
2.Michele Zanchi (DEF)
6
3.Ricardo Moreira (DEF)
7
4.Bruno Viana (DEF)
6
5.Arturo Reyes (MID)
6
6.Nikos De Romijn (MID)goal scoredyellow card
8
7.Ricardo Rubio (MID)
6
8.Nuno Moutinho (MID)
6
9.Ricardo Carmona (ATT)
8
10.Sergio Lima (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Bruno Bento (ATT)
7
 
12.Nuno Rego (GK)
0
13.Jorge Lopes (DEF)
0
14.Chris Shew A Tjon (DEF)
0

1.Brian Hughes (GK)
7
2.Mauricio Verges (DEF)
6
3.Tom Van Den Bergh (DEF)
6
4.Edgar Andrade (DEF)
6
5.Alberto Martins (DEF)
6
6.Frederico Gomes (MID)
6
7.Alfred Van Gobbel (MID)
6
8.Cesar Castro (MID)
7
9.Abel Pinto (MID)
6
10.Graziano Franceschetti (ATT)
6
11.Miguel Barkero (ATT)
6
 
12.Sergio Postiga (ATT)
0
13.Jan Hermann (ATT)
0
14.Samuel Lima (MID)
0