Match Report
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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Est˜dio de Sao Miguel where Santa Clara play host to Naval. A crowd of 8,331 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Santa Clara are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Naval appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Tomas Carvalho.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Santa Clara are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Naval appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Tomas Carvalho.
0.00
Santa Clara kick off!
3.18
Frederico Gomes comes in with a late challenge on Nick Taylor. The referee warns Frederico Gomes to calm down! Nick Taylor hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
6.46
Pedro Oliveira knocks the ball forward to Abel Teixeira. Abel Teixeira knocks in a cross ball towards Tomas Pinto. Tomas Pinto is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
14.34
Miguel Campos controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gavin Dickov. Gavin Dickov threads the ball through to Lars Hoeness. Lars Hoeness threads a neat ball through to Fernando Nascimento. Fernando Nascimento side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but Samir Metzler blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
16.46
Roberto Postiga threads the ball through to Abel Teixeira. Abel Teixeira runs straight at the defence! Some good footwork from Abel Teixeira provides some space. He shoots at goal. Dominic Ritchie is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
20.07
Jaime Oliveira threads the ball through to Ernesto Flores. Ernesto Flores finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
21.46
Miguel Campos flicks a high pass forward to Rainer Scheffler who brings the ball under control. Rainer Scheffler flicks a high pass forward to Gavin Dickov who brings the ball under control. Gavin Dickov knocks in a cross ball towards Fernando Nascimento. Fernando Nascimento outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball takes a deflection leaving Alec Meiklejohn with no chance!! Goal for Santa Clara!
26.17
Jaime Oliveira makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Fernando Nascimento. Fernando Nascimento whips in a cross ball towards Ernesto Flores. Ernesto Flores heads the ball goalwards. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. He makes it look easy!
27.21
Sebastian Galadames hacks Pedro Oliveira from behind! The referee brings Sebastian Galadames to one side and gives him a warning! Pedro Oliveira hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
30.30
Nicolas Jahn flicks a high pass forward. Sebastian Galadames holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. What teamwork. Sebastian Galadames makes a beautiful solo run. Sebastian Galadames kicks a strong pass forward to Rainer Scheffler but the referee indicates it's offside!
32.53
Rainer Scheffler kicks a strong pass forward to Gavin Dickov. Gavin Dickov shoots from long range his aim is horrendously poor!
45.00
Jaime Oliveira makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Fernando Nascimento. Fernando Nascimento knocks in a cross ball towards Ernesto Flores. Ernesto Flores directs the ball goalwards with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Santa Clara appear unchanged since the first half. Naval also appear unchanged since the first half. The Santa Clara players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Naval start the second half!
47.21
With some swift thinking, Nicolas Jahn plays the ball forward to Jaime Oliveira. Jaime Oliveira controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Fernando Nascimento. Fernando Nascimento flicks the ball to his team mate, Lars Hoeness. Lars Hoeness muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent keeping!
54.39
Pedro Oliveira hits a low pass to Tomas Pinto. Tomas Pinto skips past Sebastian Galadames! Sebastian Galadames catches Tomas Pinto on the ankles. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
59.43
Without breaking stride, Nick Taylor plays the ball forward to Abel Teixeira. Abel Teixeira knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nicolas Jahn.
60.05
Santa Clara have made a substitution with Francisco Nascimento replacing Frederico Gomes and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-4-2 formation.
61.08
Samir Metzler sees Dave Hurst in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dave Hurst knocks the ball to his team mate, Diogo Veloso. Diogo Veloso knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
63.12
Miguel Campos hacks Tomas Pinto from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Tomas Pinto runs off the knock.
66.23
Rosario Baresi darts forward. Rosario Baresi hits a low pass to Roberto Postiga. Roberto Postiga knocks in a cross ball towards Abel Teixeira. Abel Teixeira flicks the ball with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Abel Teixeira!
71.06
Gabriel Bonilla flicks a high ball forward to Tomas Pinto who takes it down. Tomas Pinto flicks a high pass forward to Abel Teixeira who brings the ball under control. Abel Teixeira whips in a cross ball towards Tomas Pinto. Tomas Pinto rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
77.53
Naval have made 2 substitutions with Anthony Witschge replacing Diogo Veloso and Alfredo Montero replacing Nick Taylor .
81.56
Rosario Baresi flicks the ball to his team mate, Dave Hurst. Dave Hurst hits a low pass to Abel Teixeira. Abel Teixeira shoots from outside the area but it misses the target by a large margin!
89.30
Roberto Postiga makes a simple pass to Abel Teixeira. Abel Teixeira knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Sebastian Galadames.
90.00
Francisco Nascimento receives the ball from a throw-in from Lars Hoeness. Francisco Nascimento kicks a strong pass forward to Ernesto Flores. Ernesto Flores knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Samir Metzler.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
4
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
50.7%
49.3%
Play Area
29.6%
43.7%
26.8%
Scorers
| Fernando Nascimento 21 | Tomas Pinto 6, 71 Abel Teixeira 16, 66 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Abel Teixeira of Naval |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Dominic Ritchie (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Nicolas Jahn (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Sebastian Galadames (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Miguel Campos (DEF) | ![]() | 6 |
| 5. | Lars Hoeness (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Rainer Scheffler (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Gavin Dickov (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Jaime Oliveira (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Fernando Nascimento (ATT) | ![]() | 7 |
| 10. | Frederico Gomes (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Ernesto Flores (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Pablo Arias (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Alberto Andrade (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Francisco Nascimento (GK) | 6 | |
| 1. | Alec Meiklejohn (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Rosario Baresi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Samir Metzler (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Gabriel Bonilla (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Roberto Postiga (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Dave Hurst (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Nick Taylor (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Pedro Oliveira (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Diogo Veloso (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Tomas Pinto (ATT) | ![]() ![]() | 9 |
| 11. | Abel Teixeira (ATT) | ![]() ![]() | 9 |
| 12. | Alfredo Montero (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Carlos Quaresma (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Anthony Witschge (GK) | 6 | |












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