Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Complexo Desportivo F.C. Alverca where Alverca play host to C.D. Feirense. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Alverca are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while C.D. Feirense appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Alverca are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while C.D. Feirense appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0C.D. Feirense kick off and get the first half underway!
6.15
0-1Max Richards flicks the ball to his team mate, Mark Addo. Mark Addo surges forward with the ball. Mark Addo lofts in a cross ball towards Ruben Sousa. Ruben Sousa flicks the ball with his head. Stephen Strachan is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
10.56
Erik Van Der Weerden deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pedro Semedo. Pedro Semedo makes a beautiful solo run. Pedro Semedo plays a perfect one-two with Walter Nappi and rushes in on goal... Pedro Semedo tries a spectacular strike. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
15.54
1-1Marcel Karembeu catches Armin Witte on the ankles. Marcel Karembeu is warned by the referee! Armin Witte stretches but gets up unharmed.
20.48
1-1Ruben Martins makes a probing pass to Vitor Santos. Vitor Santos shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
27.26
Armin Witte deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pedro Espinoza. Pedro Espinoza shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
28.03
Gavin Telfer makes a probing pass to Giampietro Tarozzi. Giampietro Tarozzi flicks the ball to his team mate, Ruben Sousa. Ruben Sousa goes all the way! Ruben Sousa tries a spectacular strike. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
32.19
Stefan Paulinus makes a probing pass to Carlos Postiga. Carlos Postiga sees space and advances. Carlos Postiga plays a perfect one-two with Walter Nappi and rushes in on goal... Carlos Postiga takes a shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
33.49
Marcel Karembeu comes in with a late challenge on Armin Witte. Marcel Karembeu is given another warning by the referee! Armin Witte hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
34.00
1-2Max Richards knocks the ball to his team mate, Mark Addo. Mark Addo makes a probing pass to Vitor Santos. Vitor Santos shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Stephen Strachan manages to gather it comfortably.
38.08
Marcel Karembeu knocks the ball forward to Walter Nappi. Walter Nappi shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
40.55
Ruben Martins passes the ball forward to Ruben Sousa. Ruben Sousa makes a probing pass to Vitor Santos. Vitor Santos shoots from just inside the box but it goes wide for a goal kick.
44.19
Ruben Martins flicks the ball to his team mate, Vitor Santos. Vitor Santos sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
45.00
Armin Witte kicks a strong pass forward to Pedro Espinoza. Pedro Espinoza shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Stephen Strachan easily smothers it!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
The whistle blows and Alverca kick off!
48.09
Carlos Postiga passes the ball forward to Antonio Costa. Antonio Costa shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Alvaro Navarro easily smothers it!
49.18
Mark Addo knocks the ball forward to Pedro Espinoza. Pedro Espinoza knocks in a cross ball towards Ruben Sousa. Ruben Sousa powers a header at goal but it flies wide!
55.45
Carlos Postiga chips the ball to his team mate, Antonio Costa. Antonio Costa goes all the way! Antonio Costa tries a spectacular strike. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
60.59
Max Richards deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Giampietro Tarozzi. Giampietro Tarozzi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Vitor Santos. Vitor Santos controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
61.55
1-2C.D. Feirense are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
65.23
1-2Gavin Telfer hacks Antonio Costa from behind! Gavin Telfer is shown the yellow card! Antonio Costa grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
75.49
1-2Pedro Semedo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Walter Nappi. Walter Nappi knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gavin Telfer.
77.54
Marcel Karembeu makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Walter Nappi. Walter Nappi whips in a cross ball towards Antonio Costa. Antonio Costa flicks the ball with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
81.22
Carlos Postiga passes the ball forward to Hector Barajas. Hector Barajas knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Miguel Sousa.
87.59
Ruben Martins knocks the ball forward to Vitor Santos. Vitor Santos shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
89.45
1-2Francisco Campos comes in with a late challenge on Pedro Espinoza. The referee calls over Francisco Campos and shows him a yellow card! Pedro Espinoza stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
3
7
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
40.3%
59.7%
Play Area
23.4%
48.1%
28.6%
Scorers
| Pedro Semedo 11 | Ruben Sousa 6, 28 |