Match Report


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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Campo do Adelino Rodrigues where U Madeira play host to Salgueiros 08. A crowd of 8,978 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
U Madeira are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Salgueiros 08 appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Fernando Jesus.


0.00
The whistle blows and Salgueiros 08 kick off!
3.28
Miguel Reis chips the ball to his team mate, Quim Varela. Quim Varela threads a neat ball through to Miguel Semedo. Miguel Semedo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
8.58
Luis Valente sees space and advances. Luis Valente knocks the ball forward to Quim Varela. Quim Varela controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Quim Varela scores for U Madeira!!
14.04
Luis Valente controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Carlos Ferreira. Carlos Ferreira kicks a strong pass forward to Miguel Semedo. Miguel Semedo plays a one-two with Carlos Ferreira and rushes in on goal... Miguel Semedo muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
16.07
Hugo Semedo pushes mid-way up the pitch. Hugo Semedo threads a neat ball through to Alberto Nervo. Alberto Nervo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Carlos Ferreira.
18.22
Ruben Quaresma hacks Rafael Jardim from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Rafael Jardim runs off the knock.
20.14
Rafael Jardim takes a quick throw-in. Carlos Ferreira passes the ball forward to Miguel Semedo. Miguel Semedo whips in a cross ball towards John Burley. John Burley heads the ball goalwards. The ball strikes Danilo Regonesi's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
21.58
Corner kick to U Madeira. Quim Varela plays it short to Rafael Jardim. Rafael Jardim flicks the ball across the goal. Danilo Regonesi reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
22.23
Fernando Jardim flicks a high pass forward. Jose Monteiro holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jose Monteiro sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
24.56
Sergio Ferreira threads a neat ball through to Eduardo Pinto. Eduardo Pinto lofts in a cross ball towards Jose Monteiro. Jose Monteiro connects with a diving header. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
27.34
Carlos Ferreira chips the ball to his team mate, John Burley. John Burley knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
33.25
Miguel Reis kicks a strong pass forward to Oleg Drake. Oleg Drake changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Oleg Drake cuts inside the box! Danilo Regonesi catches Oleg Drake on the ankles. Oleg Drake appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
34.51
Quim Varela flicks a high pass forward. Miguel Semedo collects the pass. Miguel Semedo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Sergio Ferreira.
38.08
Ruben Quaresma chips the ball to his team mate, Jose Monteiro. Jose Monteiro finds some space and shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
39.01
Sergio Ferreira hacks Carlos Ferreira from behind! Sergio Ferreira is shown the yellow card! Carlos Ferreira stretches but gets up unharmed.
40.35
Miguel Reis threads a neat ball through to Rafael Jardim. Rafael Jardim makes a probing pass to John Burley. John Burley knocks the ball to his team mate, Miguel Semedo. Miguel Semedo looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
42.48
Carlos Ferreira runs straight at the opposition's defence. Carlos Ferreira chips the ball to his team mate, Miguel Semedo. Miguel Semedo makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but somehow Fernando Jardim happens to be in the right place to block it.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. U Madeira appear unchanged since the first half. Salgueiros 08 also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and U Madeira kick off!
47.03
Cesar Costa threads a neat ball through to Carlos Ferreira. Carlos Ferreira makes an attacking run forward. Carlos Ferreira sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Quality keeping!
48.36
Fernando Jardim controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alberto Nervo. Alberto Nervo advances inside the box! Alberto Nervo shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent keeping!
55.00
Eduardo Pinto comes in with a late challenge on Miguel Reis. Eduardo Pinto is warned by the referee! Miguel Reis grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
57.12
Carlos Ferreira kicks a strong pass forward to Miguel Semedo. Miguel Semedo makes a defence splitting pass to John Burley. John Burley takes a shot at goal but slams it into the crowd!
60.29
Salgueiros 08 have made a substitution with Nuno Almeida replacing Eduardo Pinto .
67.10
Sergio Ferreira flicks a high pass forward. Ruben Quaresma controls it well on his chest. Ruben Quaresma knocks in a cross ball towards Jose Monteiro. Jose Monteiro is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
75.08
Miguel Reis knocks the ball to his team mate, Rafael Jardim. Rafael Jardim makes a beautiful pass to the feet of John Burley. John Burley knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Hugo Semedo.
77.25
Oleg Drake surges forward with the ball. Oleg Drake controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
78.47
Cesare Ghirardello flicks a high ball forward to Ruben Quaresma who gracefully takes it down. Seeing a gap ahead, Ruben Quaresma plays the ball forward to Nuno Almeida. Nuno Almeida knocks the ball to his team mate, Alberto Nervo. Alberto Nervo shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's miles wide!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
6
3
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
64%
36%
Play Area
29.3%
44%
26.7%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jose Monteiro of Salgueiros 08

Match Ratings
1.Guilherme Monteiro (GK)
7
2.Cesar Costa (DEF)
6
3.Miguel Reis (DEF)
7
4.Miguel Neves (DEF)
6
5.Luis Valente (DEF)
8
6.Quim Varela (MID)goal scored
9
7.Rafael Jardim (MID)
6
8.Carlos Ferreira (MID)
9
9.Oleg Drake (MID)
8
10.Miguel Semedo (ATT)
7
11.John Burley (ATT)
7
 
12.Jose E. De Ascentis (GK)
0
13.Cristiano Loureiro (ATT)
0
14.Quim Santos (GK)
0

1.Gavin Dalglish (GK)
7
2.Danilo Regonesi (DEF)
6
3.Hugo Semedo (DEF)
7
4.Andre Barbosa (DEF)
6
5.Cesare Ghirardello (DEF)
6
6.Sergio Ferreira (MID)yellow card
6
7.Ruben Quaresma (MID)yellow card
6
8.Fernando Jardim (MID)
7
9.Eduardo Pinto (ATT)
6
10.Jose Monteiro (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Alberto Nervo (ATT)
6
 
12.Samuel Lima (ATT)
0
13.Samuel Fonseca (MID)
0
14.Nuno Almeida (MID)
6