Match Report


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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Est˜dio Mun. Jos Bento Pessoa where Naval play host to Vitoria Setúbal. A crowd of 8,545 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Naval are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Vitoria Setúbal appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Ricardo Ramos.


0.00
The whistle blows and Vitoria Setúbal kick off!
6.51
Samir Metzler sees Pedro Oliveira in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Pedro Oliveira passes the ball forward to Tomas Pinto. Tomas Pinto advances inside the box! Tomas Pinto makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Ruben Veloso with no chance!! Goal for Naval!
10.25
Ruben Antunes passes the ball forward to Bruno Costa. Bruno Costa kicks a strong pass forward to Dami‘n Kortland but the referee indicates it's offside!
12.24
Pedro Oliveira sees Abel Teixeira in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Abel Teixeira advances inside the box! Abel Teixeira cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent keeping!
22.30
Manuel Faria hits a low pass to Dami‘n Kortland. Dami‘n Kortland knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alec Meiklejohn who gathers it comfortably.
26.55
Dave Hurst flicks a high pass forward. Tomas Pinto controls it well on his chest. Tomas Pinto edges inside the box! Tomas Pinto makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Ruben Veloso had no chance!! Goal for Naval!
30.31
Ruben Antunes flicks a high ball forward to Bruno Costa who takes it down. Bruno Costa shoots from outside the area but it's a lousy effort!
32.48
Ruben Antunes makes a beautiful solo run. Ruben Antunes finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
33.41
Rafael Vieira takes it forward alone. Rafael Vieira threads a neat ball through to Ruben Tavares. Ruben Tavares takes a shot at goal. Alec Meiklejohn is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
38.30
Antonio Sousa knocks the ball to his team mate, Manuel Faria. Manuel Faria controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rafael Vieira. Rafael Vieira shoots from 25 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
39.16
Pedro Oliveira catches Ruben Antunes on the ankles. The referee warns Pedro Oliveira to calm down! Ruben Antunes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
40.46
Samir Metzler clumsily knocks into Manuel Faria. The referee warns Samir Metzler to calm down! Manuel Faria runs off the knock.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Naval appear unchanged since the first half. Vitoria Setúbal also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Naval get the second half underway!
47.19
Antonio Izquierdo makes a simple pass to Ruben Antunes. Ruben Antunes runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Ruben Antunes lofts in a cross ball towards Ruben Tavares. Ruben Tavares flicks the ball with his head but it flies well off target!
48.21
Manuel Faria flicks a high pass forward. Ruben Antunes collects the pass. Ruben Antunes knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gabriel Bonilla.
54.46
Dave Hurst hacks Rafael Vieira from behind! The referee calls over Dave Hurst and shows him a yellow card! Rafael Vieira gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
55.22
Vitoria Setúbal are keeping the ball well. They need to convert this possession into goals.
57.44
Pedro Oliveira makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tomas Pinto. Tomas Pinto tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
60.19
Diogo Veloso threads a neat ball through to Tomas Pinto. Tomas Pinto plays a one-two with Abel Teixeira and advances towards the goal... Tomas Pinto shoots from just inside the box. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Tomas Pinto! The crowd cheers as he celebrates his hattrick!
69.22
Roberto Postiga deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Abel Teixeira. Abel Teixeira knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
72.12
Antonio Izquierdo threads a neat ball through to Ruben Tavares. Ruben Tavares knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
73.46
Diogo Veloso threads the ball through to Roberto Postiga. Roberto Postiga threads the ball through to Tomas Pinto but he's offside!
77.13
Naval have made 2 substitutions with Anthony Witschge replacing Diogo Veloso and Alfredo Montero replacing Nick Taylor .
85.37
Antonio Izquierdo sweeps the ball long. Ruben Tavares shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
87.52
With some swift thinking, Tomas Pinto plays the ball forward to Anthony Witschge. Anthony Witschge whips in a cross ball towards Abel Teixeira. Abel Teixeira directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
4
1
Shots on Target
5
1
Shots off Target
1
5
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
55.3%
44.7%
Play Area
30.3%
46.1%
23.7%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Tomas Pinto of Naval

Match Ratings
1.Alec Meiklejohn (GK)
6
2.Rosario Baresi (DEF)
6
3.Samir Metzler (DEF)
6
4.Gabriel Bonilla (DEF)
6
5.Roberto Postiga (MID)
6
6.Dave Hurst (MID)yellow card
6
7.Nick Taylor (MID)
6
8.Pedro Oliveira (MID)
6
9.Diogo Veloso (MID)
6
10.Tomas Pinto (ATT)goal scoredgoal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Abel Teixeira (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Alfredo Montero (ATT)
6
13.Carlos Quaresma (DEF)
0
14.Anthony Witschge (GK)
6

1.Ruben Veloso (GK)
6
2.Antonio Sousa (DEF)
6
3.Craig Craddock (DEF)
6
4.Antonio Izquierdo (DEF)
6
5.Duarte Viana (DEF)
6
6.Ruben Antunes (MID)
6
7.Manuel Faria (MID)
6
8.Rafael Vieira (MID)
6
9.Bruno Costa (MID)
6
10.Dami‘n Kortland (ATT)
6
11.Ruben Tavares (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Cedric Regragui (GK)
0
13.Rafael Martins (ATT)
0
14.Edgar Quaresma (ATT)
0