Match Report


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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Estádio do Bessa where Boavista Futebol Clube play host to AD Ovarense. A crowd of 20,991 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Boavista Futebol Clube are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while AD Ovarense appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Luis Bento.


0.00
Boavista Futebol Clube start the match!
3.11
David Postiga flicks a high pass forward. Liam Merson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Liam Merson rushes past Fernando Jardim! Liam Merson side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
6.24
David Postiga comes in with a late challenge on Bill Deane. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Bill Deane runs off the knock.
10.03
Dominic Strachan hits a low pass to Nicolas Widmann. Nicolas Widmann knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Simon Sammer.
12.01
Simon Sammer passes the ball forward to David Postiga. David Postiga flicks a high ball forward to Bruno Quaresma who takes it down. Bruno Quaresma hits a low pass to Rodrigo Santos. Rodrigo Santos makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Marino Baronchelli manages to gather it.
14.16
Samuel Pinheiro runs forward with the ball. Samuel Pinheiro chips the ball to his team mate, David Postiga. David Postiga plays a one-two with Bruno Quaresma and advances towards the goal... Fernando Jardim comes in with a late challenge on David Postiga. Penalty for Boavista Futebol Clube!!
14.16
The referee points to the spot..
15.43
Rodrigo Santos calmly steps up. The ball flies into the bottom left corner - goal!!
16.40
Daniel Priestley catches Simon Sammer on the ankles. The referee calls over Daniel Priestley and warns him to calm down! Simon Sammer stretches but gets up unharmed.
21.26
David Postiga threads a neat ball through to Bruno Quaresma. Bruno Quaresma knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marino Baronchelli who gathers it comfortably.
22.39
Diogo Ferreira deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Lomano Le Saux. Lomano Le Saux makes a beautiful solo run. Lomano Le Saux knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marino Baronchelli who gathers it comfortably.
24.25
Fernando Jardim flicks a high pass forward. Paul Thomson controls it well on his chest. Paul Thomson plays a scrappy one-two with Daniel Priestley and stumbles forward towards the goal... Paul Thomson strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it rises well off target!
26.46
David Postiga clumsily knocks into Mattia Cannarsa. The referee warns David Postiga to calm down! Mattia Cannarsa grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
27.35
Daniel Priestley flicks a high pass forward. Paul Thomson controls it well on his chest. Paul Thomson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
30.53
Bill Deane flicks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Priestley. Daniel Priestley threads a neat ball through to Pieter Pienaar. Pieter Pienaar finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
39.01
Nicolas Widmann threads the ball through to Daniel Priestley. Daniel Priestley sees Pieter Pienaar just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Pieter Pienaar side-steps and rifles a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
44.03
Sven Thiele kicks a strong pass forward to Daniel Priestley. Daniel Priestley shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Boavista Futebol Clube appear unchanged since the first half. AD Ovarense also appear unchanged since the first half. The AD Ovarense players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The whistle blows and AD Ovarense kick off!
48.09
David Postiga threads a neat ball through to Bruno Quaresma. Bruno Quaresma plays a one-two with Rodrigo Santos and advances towards the goal... Bruno Quaresma tries a spectacular strike. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
53.12
Daniel Priestley threads a neat ball through to Paul Thomson. Paul Thomson knocks in a cross ball towards Dominic Strachan. Dominic Strachan is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but somehow Kevin Souness manages to keep it out.
55.57
Nicolas Widmann threads the ball through to Pieter Pienaar. Pieter Pienaar shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
57.49
Daniel Priestley chips the ball to his team mate, Paul Thomson. Paul Thomson whips in a cross ball towards Pieter Pienaar. Pieter Pienaar connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
59.20
Mattia Cannarsa flicks a high ball forward to Pieter Pienaar who takes it down. Pieter Pienaar hits a low pass to Dominic Strachan. Dominic Strachan shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Kevin Souness.
60.18
Dominic Strachan takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Daniel Priestley. Daniel Priestley comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Diogo Ferreira.
69.33
Sergio Lima knocks the ball to his team mate, Paul Thomson. Paul Thomson shoots from long range. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Quality keeping!
72.12
With imagination, Lomano Le Saux plays the ball forward to Cesar Lima. Cesar Lima plays a scrappy one-two with David Postiga and advances towards the goal... Cesar Lima muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Marino Baronchelli gets down and covers it.
73.13
Rodrigo Santos barges into Bill Deane. Rodrigo Santos is shown the yellow card! Bill Deane hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
75.43
Mattia Cannarsa plays the ball forward to Dominic Strachan. Dominic Strachan deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Widmann. Nicolas Widmann shoots from long range but is denied by Kevin Souness. Excellent save.
79.43
Fernando Jardim knocks the ball forward to Sven Thiele. Sven Thiele chips the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Widmann. Nicolas Widmann knocks in a cross ball towards Paul Thomson. Paul Thomson directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Kevin Souness has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
85.03
Daniel Priestley comes in with a late challenge on David Postiga. Daniel Priestley is given another warning by the referee! David Postiga grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
89.52
Duarte Antunes hits a low pass to David Postiga. David Postiga sees Liam Merson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Liam Merson plays a one-two with David Postiga and rushes in on goal... Liam Merson side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
5
7
Shots off Target
1
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
3
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
42.9%
57.1%
Play Area
33.8%
41.6%
24.7%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Liam Merson of Boavista Futebol Clube

Match Ratings
1.Kevin Souness (GK)
8
2.Samuel Pinheiro (DEF)
7
3.Simon Sammer (DEF)
8
4.Diogo Ferreira (DEF)
6
5.Lomano Le Saux (DEF)
6
6.Duarte Antunes (MID)
6
7.David Postiga (MID)yellow card
7
8.Bruno Quaresma (ATT)goal scored
9
9.Rodrigo Santos (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
6
10.Cesar Lima (ATT)
6
11.Liam Merson (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Jaime Reis (MID)
0
13.Quim Varela (MID)
0
14.Jorge Faria (MID)
0