Match Report


MaiaMaia     U MadeiraU Madeira
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Samuel AlmeidaS. Almeida77
G
1
G
62Guilherme MonteiroG. Monteiro
Joao MoutinhoJ. Moutinho69
D
2
D
67Cesar CostaC. Costa
Edgar RibeiroE. Ribeiro66
D
3
D
62Miguel ReisM. Reis
Andre SemedoA. Semedo65
D
4
D
61Miguel NevesM. Neves
Miguel MendesM. Mendes64
D
5
D
57Luis ValenteL. Valente
Cristiano PintoC. Pinto73
M
6
M
67Quim VarelaQ. Varela
Mario FernandesM. Fernandes67
M
7
M
61Rafael JardimR. Jardim
Rafael SantosR. Santos62
M
8captain
M
60Carlos FerreiraC. Ferreira
Hugo CastroH. Castro59
M
9
M
57Oleg DrakeO. Drake
Hugo NevesH. Neves59
A
10
A
67Miguel SemedoM. Semedo
Alberto TeixeiraA. Teixeira58
A
captain11
A
63John BurleyJ. Burley
 
Luis RegoL. Rego64
G
12
G
60Jose E. De AscentisJ. De Ascentis
Alan GascoigneA. Gascoigne60
D
13
A
58Cristiano LoureiroC. Loureiro
Ricardo BarbosaR. Barbosa56
G
14
G
58Quim SantosQ. Santos

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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Est˜dio Prof. Dr. Vieira de Carvalho where Maia play host to U Madeira. A crowd of 9,682 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Maia and U Madeira are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Samuel Quaresma.


0.00
U Madeira kick off and get the first half underway!
4.33
Hugo Castro flicks a high pass forward to Hugo Neves who brings the ball under control. Hugo Neves finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
9.16
Andre Semedo threads a neat ball through to Mario Fernandes. Mario Fernandes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Hugo Neves. Hugo Neves shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
18.39
Joao Moutinho knocks the ball forward to Alberto Teixeira. Alberto Teixeira knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Guilherme Monteiro who gathers it comfortably.
21.00
With vision, Miguel Semedo plays the ball forward to John Burley. John Burley shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
24.55
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 Andre Semedo.
26.23
Cristiano Pinto makes a simple pass to Hugo Neves. Hugo Neves knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
28.23
Carlos Ferreira threads a neat ball through to Rafael Jardim. Rafael Jardim threads a neat ball through to Miguel Semedo. Miguel Semedo shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
30.10
Edgar Ribeiro knocks the ball forward to Rafael Santos. Rafael Santos sees space and advances. Rafael Santos shoots from long range but it flies just wide!
36.55
Showing composure, Quim Varela plays the ball forward to Rafael Jardim. Rafael Jardim plays a one-two with John Burley and advances towards the goal... Miguel Mendes catches Rafael Jardim on the ankles. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
42.43
Carlos Ferreira threads the ball through to Miguel Semedo. Miguel Semedo lofts in a cross ball towards John Burley. John Burley finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Wonderful reactions from Samuel Almeida keeps it out!
45.00
Rafael Jardim controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, John Burley. John Burley lofts in a cross ball towards Carlos Ferreira. With a superhuman jump, Carlos Ferreira connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It's miles wide!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

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

45.00
Maia kick off and get the second half underway!
48.18
Rafael Santos catches Rafael Jardim on the ankles. Rafael Santos is warned by the referee! Rafael Jardim hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
53.55
Miguel Reis advances with the ball. Miguel Reis flicks the ball to his team mate, John Burley. John Burley knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Joao Moutinho.
55.47
Cristiano Pinto flicks a high pass forward. Mario Fernandes collects the pass. Mario Fernandes flicks a high pass forward to Rafael Santos who brings the ball under control. Rafael Santos cuts inside the box! Rafael Santos tries a spectacular strike. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
59.10
Joao Moutinho makes a high pass forward. Cristiano Pinto shows exceptional athleticism as he brings the ball under control. Cristiano Pinto deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rafael Santos. Rafael Santos knocks in a cross ball towards Hugo Neves. With a superhuman jump, Hugo Neves connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
63.48
With great vision, Oleg Drake plays the ball forward to Miguel Semedo. Miguel Semedo shoots from 20 yards but somehow Samuel Almeida manages to keep it out.
66.46
Miguel Neves flicks the ball to his team mate, Rafael Jardim. Rafael Jardim chips the ball to his team mate, Oleg Drake. Oleg Drake edges inside the box! Oleg Drake rockets a shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
71.44
Rafael Santos surges forward with the ball. Rafael Santos cuts inside the box! Some silky footwork from Rafael Santos provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
81.41
Miguel Neves flicks a high pass forward. Quim Varela controls it well on his chest. Quim Varela changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Quim Varela shoots from distance but it is miles over!
83.55
Mario Fernandes chips the ball to his team mate, Hugo Neves. Hugo Neves knocks the ball forward to Alberto Teixeira but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
85.36
Rafael Santos makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mario Fernandes. Mario Fernandes tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Maia

U Madeira
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
1
3
Shots off Target
6
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
56.4%
43.6%
Play Area
24.4%
48.7%
26.9%

Scorers
Rafael Santos 55

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Rafael Santos of Maia

Match Ratings
1.Samuel Almeida (GK)
7
2.Joao Moutinho (DEF)
6
3.Edgar Ribeiro (DEF)
6
4.Andre Semedo (DEF)
6
5.Miguel Mendes (DEF)
6
6.Cristiano Pinto (MID)
6
7.Mario Fernandes (MID)
7
8.Rafael Santos (MID)goal scored
9
9.Hugo Castro (MID)
6
10.Hugo Neves (ATT)
6
11.Alberto Teixeira (ATT)
6
 
12.Luis Rego (GK)
0
13.Alan Gascoigne (DEF)
0
14.Ricardo Barbosa (GK)
0

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