Match Report


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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Complexo Desportivo F.C. Alverca where Alverca play host to Felgueiras. A crowd of 20,505 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Alverca and Felgueiras are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.


0.00
Felgueiras kick off and get the first half underway!
6.03
Billy Campbell hacks Hector Barajas from behind! The referee calls over Billy Campbell and shows him a yellow card! Hector Barajas runs off the knock.
12.28
Filipe Fonseca knocks the ball to his team mate, Lucas Peralta. Lucas Peralta deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Franois Zerdoux. Franois Zerdoux chips the ball to his team mate, Lonnie Flores. Lonnie Flores shoots from just inside the box. The ball comes in low, but Stephen Strachan easily smothers it!
14.19
Carlos Postiga takes it forward alone. Carlos Postiga shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
16.50
Lucas Peralta chips the ball to his team mate, Leonardo Barkero. Leonardo Barkero knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Francisco Campos.
18.09
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
20.59
Roberto Faria comes in with a late challenge on Erik Van Der Weerden. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Erik Van Der Weerden hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
22.28
Carlos Postiga threads the ball through to Antonio Costa. Antonio Costa shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
26.14
Roberto Faria kicks a strong pass forward to Lonnie Flores. Lonnie Flores tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Stephen Strachan manages to keep it out.
28.49
Felgueiras are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
30.31
Pedro Semedo passes the ball forward to Antonio Costa. Antonio Costa goes all the way! Antonio Costa rockets a shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
32.02
Lucas Peralta makes a probing pass to Leonardo Barkero. Leonardo Barkero plays a perfect one-two with Lonnie Flores and rushes in on goal... Leonardo Barkero cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's there!! Stephen Strachan has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
36.13
Enrique Marin controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Lonnie Flores. Lonnie Flores plays a perfect one-two with Leonardo Barkero and rushes in on goal... Lonnie Flores shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
38.32
Roberto Faria controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Franois Zerdoux. Franois Zerdoux knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stephen Strachan who gathers it comfortably.
40.36
Stefan Paulinus controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Carlos Postiga. Carlos Postiga passes the ball forward to Walter Nappi. Walter Nappi kicks a strong pass forward to Antonio Costa. Antonio Costa takes a shot at goal. Daniel De Visser easily smothers it.
45.00
Carlos Postiga controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Antonio Costa. Antonio Costa kicks a strong pass forward to Hector Barajas. Hector Barajas makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but Daniel De Visser is on top of it.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!


45.00
Alverca kick off and get the second half underway!
48.53
Francisco Campos decides to run forward with the ball. Francisco Campos flicks the ball to his team mate, Hector Barajas. Hector Barajas goes all the way! Hector Barajas cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Daniel De Visser is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
53.17
Lucas Peralta comes in with a late challenge on Carlos Postiga. Lucas Peralta is warned by the referee! Carlos Postiga runs off the knock.
61.17
Stefan Paulinus passes the ball forward to Carlos Postiga. Carlos Postiga makes a simple pass to Hector Barajas. Hector Barajas knocks the ball forward to Walter Nappi. Walter Nappi shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Daniel De Visser!
63.12
Lucas Peralta passes the ball forward to Leonardo Barkero. Leonardo Barkero makes a probing pass to Franois Zerdoux but he's offside!
66.38
Cristiano Goretti makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Lucas Peralta. Lucas Peralta makes a beautiful solo run. Lucas Peralta chips the ball to his team mate, Franois Zerdoux. Franois Zerdoux cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Stephen Strachan!
81.58
Pedro Semedo passes the ball forward to Antonio Costa. Antonio Costa passes the ball forward to Hector Barajas. Hector Barajas shoots from just inside the box. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
84.30
Marcel Karembeu threads the ball through to Hector Barajas. Hector Barajas sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
87.06
Carlos Postiga sees a break and surges forward. Carlos Postiga plays a perfect one-two with Antonio Costa and rushes in on goal... Carlos Postiga shoots from just inside the box. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!


The man of the match was awarded to Hector Barajas of Alverca
Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
6
4
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
61%
39%
Play Area
28.8%
45.8%
25.4%