Match Report


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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Complexo Desportivo da Covilhã where Sporting Covilha play host to AD Ovarense. A crowd of 8,779 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Sporting Covilha are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while AD Ovarense appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.


0.00
Sporting Covilha start the match!
3.14
Sergio Tavares chips the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Lopes. Eduardo Lopes shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
6.53
Rodrigo Tavares deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jorge Faria. Jorge Faria whips in a cross ball towards Eduardo Viana. Eduardo Viana flicks the ball with his head. Eduardo Viana scores for Sporting Covilha!!
14.47
Quim Postiga chips the ball to his team mate, Vitor Monteiro. Vitor Monteiro lofts in a cross ball towards Eduardo Lopes. Eduardo Lopes powers a header at goal. Tiago Bento is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
18.35
Rodrigo Tavares passes the ball forward to Jorge Faria. Jorge Faria goes all the way! Jorge Faria cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
24.34
Rodrigo Tavares makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eduardo Viana. Eduardo Viana shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
26.21
Rodrigo Tavares makes a probing pass to Rodrigo Nascimento. Rodrigo Nascimento shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
27.33
David Ritchie knocks the ball forward to Eduardo Lopes. Eduardo Lopes shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
28.33
Sergio Tavares deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Vitor Monteiro. Vitor Monteiro sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
33.03
Mario Pinto comes in with a late challenge on Rodrigo Tavares. The referee calls over Mario Pinto and warns him to calm down! Rodrigo Tavares stretches but gets up unharmed.
36.23
Quim Postiga sees a break and surges forward. Quim Postiga shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
39.22
Fernando Barros threads the ball through to Aladino De Vezze. Aladino De Vezze flicks the ball to his team mate, Jorge Faria. Jorge Faria passes the ball forward but Rodrigo Nascimento is offside!
44.36
Sergio Tavares comes in with a late challenge on Rodrigo Tavares. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Rodrigo Tavares grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
45.00
Jaime Gomes takes it forward alone. Jaime Gomes threads the ball through to Eduardo Viana. Eduardo Viana makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Leonardo Alvarez had no chance!! Goal for Sporting Covilha!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!


45.00
The whistle blows and AD Ovarense get the second half underway!
47.10
Ruben Nascimento knocks the ball to his team mate, Mario Pinto. Mario Pinto advances with the ball. Mario Pinto knocks in a cross ball towards Vitor Monteiro. Vitor Monteiro powers a header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
57.51
Nuno Moutinho makes a probing pass to Rodrigo Tavares. Rodrigo Tavares surges forward with the ball. Rodrigo Tavares plays a perfect one-two with Rodrigo Nascimento and rushes in on goal... Rodrigo Tavares cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
69.45
Quim Postiga passes the ball forward to Vitor Monteiro. Vitor Monteiro sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
75.06
Alexandre Sousa makes a simple pass to Quim Postiga. Quim Postiga deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Vitor Monteiro. Vitor Monteiro knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Tiago Bento who gathers it comfortably.
77.25
Sergio Tavares catches Rodrigo Tavares on the ankles. The referee calls over Sergio Tavares and warns him to calm down! Rodrigo Tavares stretches but gets up unharmed.
78.13
Richard Campbell chips the ball to his team mate, Sergio Tavares. Sergio Tavares knocks the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Lopes. Eduardo Lopes finds some space and shoots from distance. Tiago Bento easily smothers it.
85.33
Vitor Monteiro barges into Carlos Moreira. The referee calls over Vitor Monteiro and shows him a yellow card! Carlos Moreira gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle


The man of the match was awarded to Eduardo Viana of Sporting Covilha
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
2
3
Shots off Target
4
5
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
0
4
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
52.2%
47.8%
Play Area
28.4%
47.8%
23.9%