Match Report


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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Complexo Desportivo F.C. Alverca where Alverca play host to U Madeira. A crowd of 18,795 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Alverca are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while U Madeira appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.


0.00
The whistle blows and U Madeira get the match underway!
3.40
Samuel Fonseca flicks the ball to his team mate, Fernando Bento. Fernando Bento sees a break and surges forward. Fernando Bento whips in a cross ball towards Guilherme Reis. Guilherme Reis connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
4.51
Scott Mcallister comes in with a late challenge on Miguel Pinheiro. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Miguel Pinheiro stretches but gets up unharmed.
8.23
Nuno Pinheiro barges into Miguel Varela. The referee calls over Nuno Pinheiro and warns him to calm down! Miguel Varela hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
10.52
Miguel Varela knocks the ball forward to Tomas Ribeiro. Tomas Ribeiro goes all the way! Tomas Ribeiro makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is miles over!
14.24
Bakary Völler threads the ball through to Pedro Veloso. Pedro Veloso chips the ball to his team mate, Tomas Ribeiro. Tomas Ribeiro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
16.59
Carlos Barros deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Samuel Nunes. Samuel Nunes knocks in a cross ball towards Guilherme Reis. Guilherme Reis powers a header at goal. Daniel Viana easily picks it out of the air!
21.35
Pedro Veloso makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Scott Mcallister. Scott Mcallister knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
22.37
Fernando Bento passes the ball forward to Samuel Nunes. Samuel Nunes whips in a cross ball towards Rodrigo Lopes. Rodrigo Lopes directs the ball goalwards with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
24.27
Alberto Moutinho sees space and advances. Alberto Moutinho flicks the ball to his team mate, Tomas Ribeiro. Tomas Ribeiro threads the ball through to Scott Mcallister. Scott Mcallister takes a shot at goal but it flies wide!
26.20
Pedro Veloso flicks the ball to his team mate, Tomas Ribeiro. Tomas Ribeiro goes all the way! Tomas Ribeiro shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is miles over!
38.34
Amara Ait-Ouarab knocks the ball forward to Mario Jesus. Mario Jesus makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Scott Mcallister. Scott Mcallister chips the ball to his team mate, Tomas Ribeiro. Tomas Ribeiro shoots from just inside the box but he balloons it over the crossbar!
39.14
Miguel Pinheiro chips the ball to his team mate, Fernando Bento. Fernando Bento flicks the ball to his team mate, Rodrigo Lopes. Rodrigo Lopes shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
44.34
Alverca are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!


45.00
Alverca kick off!
48.57
Samuel Fonseca passes the ball forward to Carlos Barros. Carlos Barros makes a simple pass to Rodrigo Lopes. Rodrigo Lopes kicks a strong pass forward to Guilherme Reis but the referee indicates it's offside!
49.05
Miguel Pinheiro comes in with a late challenge on Miguel Varela. The referee calls over Miguel Pinheiro and shows him a yellow card! Miguel Varela hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
53.17
Gavin Ferguson knocks the ball to his team mate, Nuno Pinheiro. Nuno Pinheiro kicks a strong pass forward to Guilherme Reis. Guilherme Reis shoots from distance but it is miles over!
54.21
Samuel Fonseca knocks the ball to his team mate, Carlos Barros. Carlos Barros knocks the ball forward to Rodrigo Lopes. Rodrigo Lopes passes the ball forward to Samuel Nunes. Samuel Nunes cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
60.23
Francisco Oliveira knocks the ball forward to Nuno Pinheiro. Nuno Pinheiro sees a break and surges forward. Nuno Pinheiro sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
63.53
Mario Jesus flicks the ball to his team mate, Scott Mcallister. Scott Mcallister threads the ball through to Tomas Ribeiro but he's offside!
73.34
Miguel Varela sees space and advances. Miguel Varela knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Miguel Pinheiro.
77.37
Miguel Pinheiro chips the ball to his team mate, Fernando Bento. Fernando Bento makes a probing pass to Rodrigo Lopes. Rodrigo Lopes sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
78.38
Diogo Nascimento chips the ball to his team mate, Scott Mcallister. Scott Mcallister knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
81.14
Scott Mcallister clumsily knocks into Miguel Pinheiro. Scott Mcallister is given a warning by the referee! Miguel Pinheiro stretches but gets up unharmed.
84.44
Alberto Moutinho controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Miguel Varela. Miguel Varela deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Scott Mcallister. Scott Mcallister knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Artur Viana who gathers it comfortably.
87.21
Mario Jesus controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tomas Ribeiro. Tomas Ribeiro goes all the way! Tomas Ribeiro takes a shot at goal. Tomas Ribeiro scores for Alverca!!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!


The man of the match was awarded to Tomas Ribeiro of Alverca
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
1
1
Shots off Target
4
7
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
56%
44%
Play Area
26.4%
41.8%
31.9%

Scorers