Match Report


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Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at Complexo Desportivo da Covilhã where Sporting Covilha play host to Felgueiras. A crowd of 8,670 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Sporting Covilha and Felgueiras are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Eduardo Loureiro.


0.00
Felgueiras kick off and get the first half underway!
4.04
Hugo Reis barges into Edgar Andrade. The referee warns Hugo Reis to calm down! Edgar Andrade gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
20.32
Edgar Andrade makes a simple pass to Cesar Castro. Cesar Castro passes the ball forward to Miguel Barkero. Miguel Barkero shoots from long range. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Sporting Covilha are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
22.49
Quim Barros takes a quick throw-in, which Hugo Loureiro takes on the chest. Hugo Loureiro flicks a high pass forward. Andre Santos controls it well on his chest. Andre Santos knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Brian Hughes who gathers it comfortably.
28.11
Fernando Almeida makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dino Amerini. Dino Amerini makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sebastiao Fernandes. Sebastiao Fernandes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
30.19
Miguel Barkero passes the ball forward to Graziano Franceschetti. Graziano Franceschetti shoots from outside the area but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
32.17
Daniel Tavares knocks the ball forward to Joao Viana. Joao Viana flicks a high ball forward to Hugo Reis who takes it down. Hugo Reis knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Edgar Andrade.
36.33
Alfred Van Gobbel flicks a high pass forward. Graziano Franceschetti collects the pass. Graziano Franceschetti hits a low pass to Alfred Van Gobbel. Alfred Van Gobbel shows great control and tries a shot on goal but somehow Sergio Campos manages to keep it out.
44.11
Andre Santos changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Andre Santos lofts in a cross ball towards Sebastiao Fernandes. Sebastiao Fernandes outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Magnificent save by Brian Hughes!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Sporting Covilha appear unchanged since the first half. Felgueiras also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Sporting Covilha kick off!
47.08
Quim Barros threads a neat ball through to Sebastiao Fernandes. Sebastiao Fernandes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
53.14
Andre Santos knocks the ball to his team mate, Hugo Reis. Hugo Reis shoots from 25 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
60.35
Mauricio Verges flicks the ball to his team mate, Abel Pinto. Abel Pinto passes the ball forward to Graziano Franceschetti. Graziano Franceschetti shoots from long range but it is shockingly off target!
63.22
Edgar Andrade passes the ball forward to Frederico Gomes. Frederico Gomes threads a neat ball through to Graziano Franceschetti. Graziano Franceschetti knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Fernando Almeida.
66.44
Seeing a gap ahead, Frederico Gomes plays the ball forward to Graziano Franceschetti. Graziano Franceschetti lofts in a cross ball towards Alfred Van Gobbel. Alfred Van Gobbel connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
71.13
Ricardo Ribeiro chips the ball to his team mate, Sebastiao Fernandes. Sebastiao Fernandes sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Brian Hughes.
72.51
Quim Barros takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Hugo Reis muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
81.52
Joao Viana makes a probing pass to Hugo Reis. Hugo Reis knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
83.25
Tom Van Den Bergh knocks the ball to his team mate, Cesar Castro. Cesar Castro threads a neat ball through to Abel Pinto. Abel Pinto knocks in a cross ball towards Cesar Castro. Cesar Castro beats his man to it with a header. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
87.27
Frederico Gomes clumsily knocks into Quim Barros. Frederico Gomes is shown the yellow card! Quim Barros hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Cesar Castro threads a neat ball through to Miguel Barkero. Miguel Barkero knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Fernando Almeida.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

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

Possession
47.4%
52.6%
Play Area
25.6%
46.2%
28.2%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Alfred Van Gobbel of Sporting Covilha

Match Ratings
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)yellow card
6
7.Alfred Van Gobbel (MID)goal scored
9
8.Cesar Castro (MID)
6
9.Abel Pinto (MID)
6
10.Graziano Franceschetti (ATT)
8
11.Miguel Barkero (ATT)
6
 
12.Sergio Postiga (ATT)
0
13.Jan Hermann (ATT)
0
14.Samuel Lima (MID)
0

1.Sergio Campos (GK)
6
2.Joao Viana (DEF)
6
3.Fernando Almeida (DEF)
6
4.Daniel Tavares (DEF)
8
5.Dino Amerini (DEF)
6
6.Ricardo Ribeiro (MID)
6
7.Andre Santos (MID)
8
8.Quim Barros (MID)
6
9.Hugo Loureiro (MID)
6
10.Sebastiao Fernandes (ATT)
6
11.Hugo Reis (ATT)
6
 
12.Frederico Viana (GK)
0
13.Enrique Castro (ATT)
0
14.Harris ten Brink (ATT)
0