Match Report


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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Estádio do Marítimo where C.S Maritimo play host to Sporting Covilha. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
C.S Maritimo are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Sporting Covilha appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.


0.00
Sporting Covilha start the match!
8.27
Romero P. Pena makes a probing pass to Rodrigo Rego. Rodrigo Rego kicks a strong pass forward to Silvio Fernandes. Silvio Fernandes sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
15.24
Sporting Covilha are easily keeping C.S Maritimo at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
16.57
Jaime Gomes makes a probing pass to Rodrigo Nascimento. Rodrigo Nascimento shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
22.33
Paul Maes passes the ball forward to Silvio Fernandes. Silvio Fernandes finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
27.35
Rodrigo Rego knocks the ball forward to Silvio Fernandes. Silvio Fernandes shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
28.05
Rodrigo Tavares comes in with a late challenge on Rodrigo Rego. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Rodrigo Rego stretches but gets up unharmed.
30.28
Jorge Quaresma makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rodrigo Rego. Rodrigo Rego kicks a strong pass forward to Hugo Mendes. Hugo Mendes sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. What a cracker!! Tiago Bento had no chance!! Goal for C.S Maritimo!
33.24
Paul Maes catches Aladino De Vezze on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Aladino De Vezze hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
34.29
Jaime Gomes catches Rodrigo Rego on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Rodrigo Rego hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
39.07
Duarte Santos makes a probing pass to Paul Maes. Paul Maes kicks a strong pass forward to Silvio Fernandes. Silvio Fernandes knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Fernando Barros.
40.39
Jaime Gomes makes a beautiful solo run. Jaime Gomes lofts in a cross ball towards Jorge Faria. Jorge Faria powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
45.00
Duarte Santos makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paul Maes. Paul Maes knocks the ball to his team mate, Hugo Mendes. Hugo Mendes finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!


45.00
The whistle blows and C.S Maritimo get the second half underway!
48.26
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
51.39
Samuel Rego clumsily knocks into Jaime Gomes. Samuel Rego is shown the yellow card! Jaime Gomes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
53.47
Aladino De Vezze brings the ball forward. Aladino De Vezze knocks the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Viana. Eduardo Viana shoots from just inside the box but it goes wide for a goal kick.
54.45
Rodrigo Rego passes the ball forward to Silvio Fernandes. Silvio Fernandes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Fernando Barros.
60.45
Carlos Moreira deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Aladino De Vezze. Aladino De Vezze kicks a strong pass forward to Eduardo Viana. Eduardo Viana plays a perfect one-two with Jorge Faria and rushes in on goal... Eduardo Viana rockets a shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
61.27
Rodrigo Tavares makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eduardo Viana. Eduardo Viana controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
75.50
Paul Maes sees space and advances. Paul Maes shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
77.03
Paulo Pinto clumsily knocks into Nuno Moutinho. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Nuno Moutinho hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.03
Sporting Covilha are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
81.46
Romero P. Pena threads the ball through to Paul Maes. Paul Maes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Silvio Fernandes. Silvio Fernandes lofts in a cross ball towards Hugo Mendes. Hugo Mendes is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
87.52
Sporting Covilha are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate C.S Maritimo's defence.
89.28
Paul Maes makes a probing pass to Silvio Fernandes. Silvio Fernandes shoots from 20 yards but somehow Tiago Bento manages to keep it out.
90.00
Aladino De Vezze makes a beautiful solo run. Aladino De Vezze goes all the way! Aladino De Vezze cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle


The man of the match was awarded to Hugo Mendes of C.S Maritimo
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
2
2
Shots off Target
6
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
3
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
60%
40%
Play Area
24%
50.7%
25.3%