Match Report


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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Complexo Desportivo F.C. Alverca where Alverca play host to Belenenses. A crowd of 20,849 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Alverca are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Belenenses appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.


0.00
Alverca kick off and get the first half underway!
2.31
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
3.18
Fernando Reis decides to run forward with the ball. Fernando Reis chips the ball to his team mate, Michael Degn. Michael Degn knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
4.51
Marchanno Braat chips the ball to his team mate, Callum Davidson. Callum Davidson shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
10.39
Manuel Carvalho hacks Michael Degn from behind! Manuel Carvalho is shown the yellow card! Michael Degn runs off the knock.
16.54
Wayne Milburn knocks the ball to his team mate, Callum Davidson. Callum Davidson goes all the way! Callum Davidson rockets a shot on goal. It's miles wide!
20.04
Wayne Milburn makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Muzzy Bulent. Muzzy Bulent makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Callum Davidson but he's offside!
24.49
David Gomes chips the ball to his team mate, Luis Quaresma. Luis Quaresma goes all the way! Luis Quaresma rockets a shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
27.21
Rafael Barbosa controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Andre Pinheiro. Andre Pinheiro makes a probing pass to Maksym Zhuravlov. Maksym Zhuravlov knocks in a cross ball towards Michael Degn. Michael Degn connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Stephen Strachan manages to gather it comfortably.
28.12
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
30.44
Frederico Veloso sees a break and surges forward. Frederico Veloso deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Michael Degn. Michael Degn cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but somehow Stephen Strachan manages to keep it out.
32.11
Michele Pantano surges forward with the ball. Michele Pantano passes the ball forward to Maksym Zhuravlov. Maksym Zhuravlov knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
33.26
Michele Pantano threads the ball through to Sebastian Scholz. Sebastian Scholz controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Michael Degn. Michael Degn controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
42.21
Frederico Veloso flicks the ball to his team mate, Kostas Vangelis. Kostas Vangelis knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
44.40
Sebastian Scholz knocks the ball forward to Maksym Zhuravlov. Maksym Zhuravlov knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Maurizio Buffon.
45.00
Marchanno Braat makes a beautiful solo run. Marchanno Braat knocks the ball forward to Callum Davidson. Callum Davidson tries a spectacular strike. It's miles wide!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!


45.00
The second half starts with Belenenses kicking off!
47.21
Michele Pantano makes a probing pass to Frederico Veloso. Frederico Veloso knocks the ball forward to Michael Degn. Michael Degn knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
49.13
Marchanno Braat knocks the ball forward to Muzzy Bulent. Muzzy Bulent goes all the way! Muzzy Bulent makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Moustapha Abdellaoui had no chance!! Goal for Alverca!
53.37
Andre Pinheiro makes a probing pass to Maksym Zhuravlov. Maksym Zhuravlov knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Maurizio Buffon.
54.08
David Gomes passes the ball forward to Luis Quaresma. Luis Quaresma shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
57.42
Sebastian Scholz controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Michael Degn. Michael Degn lofts in a cross ball towards Maksym Zhuravlov. Maksym Zhuravlov heads the ball goalwards. Stephen Strachan is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
65.18
Wayne Milburn makes a probing pass to Callum Davidson. Callum Davidson plays a perfect one-two with Muzzy Bulent and rushes in on goal... Callum Davidson shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Moustapha Abdellaoui!
69.03
Sebastian Scholz threads the ball through to Kostas Vangelis. Kostas Vangelis knocks in a cross ball towards Maksym Zhuravlov. Maksym Zhuravlov heads the ball goalwards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
71.49
Marchanno Braat catches Andre Pinheiro on the ankles. Marchanno Braat is warned by the referee! Andre Pinheiro runs off the knock.
71.49
Belenenses are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
72.16
Sebastian Scholz knocks the ball forward to Michael Degn. Michael Degn knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stephen Strachan who gathers it comfortably.
77.00
Andre Pinheiro passes the ball forward to Michael Degn. Michael Degn lofts in a cross ball towards Maksym Zhuravlov. Maksym Zhuravlov flicks the ball with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
81.17
Carlos Pinheiro knocks the ball forward to Wayne Milburn. Wayne Milburn knocks the ball forward to Luis Quaresma. Luis Quaresma goes all the way! Luis Quaresma rockets a shot on goal but Moustapha Abdellaoui is on top of it.
83.58
Matt Gordon makes a simple pass to Maksym Zhuravlov. Maksym Zhuravlov controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
84.08
Rafael Barbosa sees a break and surges forward. Rafael Barbosa makes a simple pass to Maksym Zhuravlov. Maksym Zhuravlov whips in a cross ball towards Michael Degn. Michael Degn powers a header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
89.35
Fernando Reis makes a probing pass to Frederico Veloso. Frederico Veloso threads the ball through to Maksym Zhuravlov. Maksym Zhuravlov lofts in a cross ball towards Kostas Vangelis. Kostas Vangelis heads the ball goalwards but it flies wide!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Maksym Zhuravlov of Belenenses
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
5
5
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
32.9%
67.1%
Play Area
27.6%
46.1%
26.3%