Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Ground Estádio da Madeira where Desportivo Nacional play Huddersfield Town in this friendly game. A crowd of 9,141 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Desportivo Nacional are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Huddersfield Town appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
The pitch is in good condition.
Desportivo Nacional are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Huddersfield Town appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Desportivo Nacional get the match underway!
4.17
0-0Jorge Ribeiro threads a neat ball through to Sebastiao Costa. Sebastiao Costa knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jermaine Simonsen who gathers it comfortably.
8.17
0-0Vasco Monteiro knocks the ball forward to Artur Soares. Artur Soares knocks in a cross ball towards Sebastiao Costa. Sebastiao Costa connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Good keeping!
21.54
Hugo Fonseca sees Edgar Mendes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Edgar Mendes shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Jermaine Simonsen effortlessly smothers it!
22.46
Hugo Fonseca flicks a high ball forward to Edgar Mendes who takes it down. Edgar Mendes decides to run forward with the ball. Edgar Mendes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
24.03
0-0Artur Soares threads the ball through to Samuel Faria. Samuel Faria whips in a cross ball towards Jorge Ribeiro. Marc Beck clumsily knocks into Jorge Ribeiro. Jorge Ribeiro appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
27.24
1-0Artur Soares threads the ball through to Edgar Mendes. Edgar Mendes lofts in a cross ball towards Sebastiao Costa. Sebastiao Costa beats his man to it with a header. What a cracker!! Jermaine Simonsen had no chance!! Goal for Desportivo Nacional!
33.35
1-0Jorge Ribeiro catches Bert Van Galen on the ankles. The referee calls over Jorge Ribeiro and warns him to calm down! Bert Van Galen carries on, but is struggling a bit.
38.36
Jorge Ribeiro flicks a high pass forward. Pedro Rego controls it well on his chest. Pedro Rego whips in a cross ball towards Samuel Faria. Samuel Faria gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
42.07
1-0Tiago Costa hits a low pass to Artur Soares. Artur Soares flicks a high pass forward. Samuel Faria holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Samuel Faria whips in a cross ball towards Sebastiao Costa. Sebastiao Costa makes a looping header on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Desportivo Nacional have changed their lineup with Antonio Nascimento replacing Edgar Mendes, Silvio Campos replacing Pedro Rego and Quim Antunes replacing Vasco Monteiro. Huddersfield Town have changed their lineup with David Rodgers replacing Nico Arndt.
45.00
The whistle blows and Huddersfield Town kick off!
47.05
Tim Mason flicks a high ball forward to Bert Van Galen who takes it down. Bert Van Galen whips in a cross ball towards Stephen Marr. Stephen Marr makes a deft header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
51.00
Tiago Costa sees Silvio Campos in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Silvio Campos chips the ball to his team mate, Samuel Faria. Samuel Faria knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
54.53
Tiago Costa makes a probing pass to Silvio Campos. Silvio Campos whips in a cross ball towards Antonio Nascimento. Antonio Nascimento beats his man to it with a header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Superb keeping!
57.18
Bert Van Galen flicks a high pass forward. Alexander Bolton collects the pass. Alexander Bolton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
59.43
1-1Tiago Costa passes the ball forward to Vasco Gomes. Vasco Gomes flicks the ball to his team mate, Artur Soares. Artur Soares plays a scrappy one-two with Jorge Ribeiro and advances towards the goal... Some awkward footwork from Artur Soares provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but Nwankwo Gascoigne is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
65.27
1-1Tim Mason barges into Artur Soares. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Artur Soares runs off the knock.
66.41
1-1Samuel Faria barges into Ivar Vierklau. Samuel Faria is warned by the referee! Ivar Vierklau stretches but gets up unharmed.
67.14
Hugo Fonseca makes a simple pass to Silvio Campos. Silvio Campos makes a probing pass to Samuel Faria. Samuel Faria whips in a cross ball towards Sebastiao Costa. Sebastiao Costa makes a deft header but Marc Beck is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
69.03
Jorge Ribeiro brings the ball forward. Jorge Ribeiro knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Bert Van Galen.
71.56
Jorge Ribeiro threads a neat ball through to Sebastiao Costa. Sebastiao Costa shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Jermaine Simonsen.
73.42
Jorge Ribeiro takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Quim Antunes rockets a shot on goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but Lomano Dryden is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
74.30
1-1Jorge Ribeiro takes the corner, driving a low ball to the near post. Some good footwork from Silvio Campos provides some space. He shoots at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
75.29
Bert Van Galen hits a low pass to Albert Lopez. Albert Lopez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Hugo Fonseca.
81.22
1-1Ivar Vierklau threads a neat ball through to Alexander Bolton. Alexander Bolton passes the ball forward but Bert Van Galen is offside!
84.45
Bert Van Galen takes the throw-in. Ivar Vierklau flicks the ball to his team mate, Bert Van Galen. Bert Van Galen shoots from 25 yards but it's a woeful effort!
85.55
Nwankwo Gascoigne flicks a high pass forward. Ivar Vierklau holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ivar Vierklau deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stephen Marr. Stephen Marr lofts in a cross ball towards Alexander Bolton. Alexander Bolton heads the ball goalwards. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
90.00
Artur Soares plays the ball forward to Samuel Faria. Samuel Faria controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
9
2
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
60.6%
39.4%
Play Area
19.7%
47%
33.3%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Stephen Marr of Huddersfield Town |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Thomas Martino (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Tiago Costa (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Vasco Gomes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Hugo Fonseca (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jorge Ribeiro (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Samuel Faria (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Artur Soares (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Vasco Monteiro (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Sebastiao Costa (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Edgar Mendes (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Pedro Rego (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Antonio Nascimento (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Quim Antunes (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Silvio Campos (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Jermaine Simonsen (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Nwankwo Gascoigne (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Lomano Dryden (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Marc Beck (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Nico Arndt (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Tim Mason (MID) |  | 5 |
| 7. | Ivar Vierklau (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Bert Van Galen (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Albert Lopez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Stephen Marr (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Alexander Bolton (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | David Rodgers (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Jonathan Newton (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Phil Griffin (DEF) | 0 | |