Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Complexo Desportivo F.C. Alverca where Alverca play host to Moreirense. A crowd of 20,171 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Alverca are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Moreirense appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Alverca are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Moreirense appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0Moreirense kick off the first half!
2.22
0-0Rodrigo Rego makes a simple pass to Brendan Thatcher. Brendan Thatcher knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stephen Strachan who gathers it comfortably.
6.45
1-0Pedro Semedo sees space and advances. Pedro Semedo goes all the way! Pedro Semedo makes some space for himself and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
9.11
1-0Pedro Semedo passes the ball forward to Walter Nappi. Walter Nappi shoots from long range but it is miles over!
12.26
Marcel Karembeu makes a simple pass to Hector Barajas. Hector Barajas shoots from distance but it flies wide!
20.42
1-0Erik Van Der Weerden deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marcel Karembeu. Marcel Karembeu makes a simple pass to Antonio Costa. Antonio Costa sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Carlos Sanchez!
28.32
Paolo Giorgetti knocks the ball forward to Brendan Thatcher. Brendan Thatcher finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
33.41
1-0Carlos Postiga flicks the ball to his team mate, Antonio Costa. Antonio Costa makes a probing pass to Walter Nappi but he's offside!
38.48
Paolo Giorgetti knocks the ball to his team mate, Brendan Thatcher. Brendan Thatcher tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Stephen Strachan manages to gather it comfortably.
39.49
Paolo Giorgetti advances with the ball. Paolo Giorgetti makes a simple pass to Anton Nordwald. Anton Nordwald takes a shot at goal. Stephen Strachan is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
44.51
Paolo Giorgetti makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Brendan Thatcher. Brendan Thatcher knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Francisco Campos.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and Alverca kick off!
48.36
Gregorio Hernandez knocks the ball to his team mate, Jan Vennegoor Kluivert. Jan Vennegoor Kluivert sees space and advances. Jan Vennegoor Kluivert kicks a strong pass forward to Brendan Thatcher but the referee indicates it's offside!
61.57
Vitor Teixeira makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Brendan Thatcher. Brendan Thatcher threads the ball through to Anton Nordwald. Anton Nordwald shows great control and tries a shot on goal but somehow Stephen Strachan manages to keep it out.
63.30
Pedro Semedo surges forward with the ball. Pedro Semedo plays a perfect one-two with Antonio Costa and rushes in on goal... Pedro Semedo tries a spectacular strike but he balloons it over the crossbar!
66.57
Pedro Semedo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Antonio Costa. Antonio Costa finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
67.18
1-1Erik Van Der Weerden clumsily knocks into Brendan Thatcher. Erik Van Der Weerden is shown the yellow card! Brendan Thatcher stretches but gets up unharmed.
69.07
Erik Van Der Weerden decides to run forward with the ball. Erik Van Der Weerden controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Walter Nappi. Walter Nappi shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Carlos Sanchez.
72.37
Paolo Giorgetti flicks the ball to his team mate, Anton Nordwald. Anton Nordwald sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Stephen Strachan manages to keep it out.
73.16
Marcel Karembeu flicks the ball to his team mate, Antonio Costa. Antonio Costa knocks the ball forward to Walter Nappi. Walter Nappi takes a shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
79.04
Marcel Karembeu controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Antonio Costa. Antonio Costa shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Carlos Sanchez.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
5
1
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
57.1%
42.9%
Play Area
27.4%
46.4%
26.2%
Scorers