Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Estádio Avelino Ferreira Torres where Futebol Clube do Marco play host to Naval. A crowd of 8,997 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Futebol Clube do Marco are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Naval appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Eduardo Loureiro.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Futebol Clube do Marco are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Naval appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Eduardo Loureiro.
0.00
The whistle blows and Naval get the match underway!
2.28
Pedro Oliveira deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tomas Pinto. Tomas Pinto tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
3.59
James Coulibaly decides to run forward with the ball. James Coulibaly advances inside the box! Some good footwork from James Coulibaly provides some space. He shoots at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
4.26
Teddy Youds decides to run forward with the ball. Teddy Youds advances inside the box! Teddy Youds cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but is denied by Alec Meiklejohn. Excellent save.
6.51
Samir Metzler threads the ball through to Abel Teixeira. Abel Teixeira tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a lousy effort!
9.28
Roberto Postiga advances with the ball. Roberto Postiga finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
10.13
From the throw-in, Pedro Oliveira picks out Diogo Veloso. Diogo Veloso flicks a high ball forward to Pedro Oliveira who takes it down. Pedro Oliveira hits a low pass to Dave Hurst. Some good footwork from Dave Hurst provides some space. He shoots at goal but it flies just off target!
12.50
Samir Metzler threads the ball through to Tomas Pinto. Tomas Pinto shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
15.01
Roberto Postiga hits a low pass to Tomas Pinto. Tomas Pinto controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Solid save from Rosario Servidei.
22.31
Diogo Veloso makes a probing pass to Tomas Pinto. Tomas Pinto knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
33.29
Nuno Vieira clumsily knocks into Tomas Pinto. Nuno Vieira is shown the yellow card! Tomas Pinto runs off the knock.
44.34
Dave Hurst makes a simple pass to Abel Teixeira. Abel Teixeira plays a scrappy one-two with Pedro Oliveira and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Abel Teixeira provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It's miles wide!
45.00
Nuno Vieira makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gaspar Costa. Without breaking stride, Gaspar Costa plays the ball forward to Bruno Jardim. Bruno Jardim plays a one-two with Abel Nascimento and rushes in on goal... Bruno Jardim shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Alec Meiklejohn is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Futebol Clube do Marco appear unchanged since the first half. Naval also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Futebol Clube do Marco get the second half underway!
48.44
Diogo Veloso controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tomas Pinto. Tomas Pinto plays a one-two with Abel Teixeira and rushes in on goal... Tomas Pinto side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
59.19
Diogo Veloso threads the ball through to Abel Teixeira. Abel Teixeira passes the ball forward but Diogo Veloso is offside!
63.24
Naval are dictating the run of play here today.
65.12
Roberto Postiga flicks a high pass forward to Tomas Pinto who brings the ball under control. Tomas Pinto knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nuno Vieira.
69.34
Dave Hurst makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Abel Teixeira. Abel Teixeira plays a perfect one-two with Tomas Pinto and rushes in on goal... Abel Teixeira rockets a shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Quality keeping!
72.31
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
73.45
Armando Florio flicks a high pass forward. Bruno Jardim holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Bruno Jardim shoots from 20 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
75.36
Armando Florio flicks a high pass forward to Gaspar Costa who brings the ball under control. Gaspar Costa sees Bruno Jardim just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Bruno Jardim tries a spectacular strike. Samir Metzler sticks out a leg. His wonderful reaction block keeps it out!
77.56
Futebol Clube do Marco have made a substitution with Medhi Camara replacing Abel Nascimento .
79.12
Pedro Oliveira knocks the ball to his team mate, Abel Teixeira. Abel Teixeira advances inside the box! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Abel Teixeira provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
83.13
Nuno Vieira flicks the ball to his team mate, Teddy Youds. Teddy Youds hits a low pass to Gaspar Costa. Gaspar Costa finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Alec Meiklejohn manages to gather it easily.
84.53
Samir Metzler sees Tomas Pinto in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Tomas Pinto kicks a strong pass forward to Abel Teixeira. Without breaking stride, Abel Teixeira plays the ball forward to Tomas Pinto who has made a great run into the box. Tomas Pinto cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
4
5
Shots off Target
2
6
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
33.8%
66.2%
Play Area
31.2%
48.1%
20.8%
Scorers
| Bruno Jardim 45 | Tomas Pinto 48 Abel Teixeira 79 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Abel Teixeira of Naval |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Rosario Servidei (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Emiliano Lanna (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Nuno Vieira (DEF) | ![]() | 5 |
| 4. | Liam Bishop (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | James Coulibaly (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Armando Florio (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Teddy Youds (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Carlos Antunes (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Abel Nascimento (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Bruno Jardim (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
| 11. | Gaspar Costa (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Carlos Teixeira (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Medhi Camara (GK) | 6 | |
| 14. | Alexandre Ramos (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Alec Meiklejohn (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Rosario Baresi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Samir Metzler (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Gabriel Bonilla (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Roberto Postiga (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Dave Hurst (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Nick Taylor (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Pedro Oliveira (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Diogo Veloso (MID) | 7 | |
| 10. | Tomas Pinto (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
| 11. | Abel Teixeira (ATT) | ![]() | 9 |
| 12. | Alfredo Montero (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Bill Beattie (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Carlos Quaresma (DEF) | 0 | |











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