Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Estádio 25 de Abril where Penafiel play host to Desportivo Nacional. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Penafiel are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Desportivo Nacional appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Penafiel are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Desportivo Nacional appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0Desportivo Nacional kick off the first half!
2.43
0-0Artur Martins kicks a strong pass forward to Rodrigo Quaresma. Rodrigo Quaresma deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Carvalho. Ricardo Carvalho whips in a cross ball towards Ernesto Marin. Ernesto Marin heads the ball goalwards but somehow Vasco Gomes manages to keep it out.
4.21
0-0Artur Martins makes a probing pass to Carlos Soares. Carlos Soares passes the ball forward to Ricardo Carvalho. Ricardo Carvalho knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Vasco Gomes who gathers it comfortably.
8.57
0-0Marcel Rohrschneider barges into Alexandre Carvalho. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alexandre Carvalho stretches but gets up unharmed.
9.19
Marcel Rohrschneider kicks a strong pass forward to Rodrigo Quaresma. Rodrigo Quaresma makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Cristiano Semedo. Cristiano Semedo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Vasco Gomes who gathers it comfortably.
14.49
0-0Colin Ritchie deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alexandre Carvalho. Alexandre Carvalho whips in a cross ball towards Maurits Schulpen. Maurits Schulpen powers a header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
15.07
Daniel Almeida barges into Ricardo Carvalho. The referee calls over Daniel Almeida and shows him a yellow card! Ricardo Carvalho stretches but gets up unharmed.
20.41
Fernando Mario Lestin kicks a strong pass forward to Ernesto Marin. Ernesto Marin lofts in a cross ball towards Cristiano Semedo. Cristiano Semedo is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Vasco Gomes easily picks it out of the air!
21.02
Hoalid Wimbée deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ruggiero Lopez. Ruggiero Lopez decides to run forward with the ball. Ruggiero Lopez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
24.25
Fernando Mario Lestin sees space and advances. Fernando Mario Lestin controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
28.27
0-0Hoalid Wimbée clumsily knocks into Ernesto Marin. Hoalid Wimbée is shown the yellow card! Ernesto Marin gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
32.29
Bruno Monteiro makes a probing pass to Alexandre Carvalho. Alexandre Carvalho shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Cristiano Tavares manages to gather it comfortably.
38.00
Ruggiero Lopez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alexandre Carvalho. Alexandre Carvalho knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Artur Martins.
39.20
Kwami Cygan makes a beautiful solo run. Kwami Cygan makes a simple pass to Ricardo Carvalho. Ricardo Carvalho whips in a cross ball towards Ernesto Marin. Ernesto Marin directs the ball goalwards with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
40.44
Rodrigo Quaresma sees a break and surges forward. Rodrigo Quaresma knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
Pablo Farinos makes a simple pass to Rodrigo Quaresma. Rodrigo Quaresma deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Carvalho. Ricardo Carvalho tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
The second half starts with Penafiel kicking off!
47.20
Kwami Cygan passes the ball forward to Carlos Soares. Carlos Soares makes a simple pass to Ricardo Carvalho. Ricardo Carvalho knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Hoalid Wimbée.
48.22
Marcel Rohrschneider kicks a strong pass forward to Fernando Mario Lestin. Fernando Mario Lestin knocks the ball forward to Ernesto Marin. Ernesto Marin knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Vasco Gomes who gathers it comfortably.
57.19
Rodrigo Quaresma knocks the ball to his team mate, Cristiano Semedo. Cristiano Semedo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Vasco Gomes who gathers it comfortably.
59.48
Rodrigo Quaresma kicks a strong pass forward to Ernesto Marin. Ernesto Marin lofts in a cross ball towards Cristiano Semedo. Cristiano Semedo connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is miles over!
61.57
Colin Ritchie catches Fernando Mario Lestin on the ankles. Colin Ritchie is given a warning by the referee! Fernando Mario Lestin grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
63.24
Bruno Monteiro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alexandre Carvalho. Alexandre Carvalho controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
65.47
Roberto Pinheiro clumsily knocks into Carlos Soares. Roberto Pinheiro is shown the yellow card! Carlos Soares runs off the knock.
69.24
Artur Martins takes it forward alone. Artur Martins deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Carvalho. Ricardo Carvalho knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
71.56
Ruggiero Lopez takes it forward alone. Ruggiero Lopez whips in a cross ball towards Alexandre Carvalho. Alexandre Carvalho connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
78.05
Rodrigo Quaresma controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ernesto Marin. Ernesto Marin lofts in a cross ball towards Ricardo Carvalho. Ricardo Carvalho directs the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Vasco Gomes manages to keep it out.
79.36
1-0Carlos Soares knocks the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Carvalho. Ricardo Carvalho lofts in a cross ball towards Cristiano Semedo. Cristiano Semedo connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
83.36
1-0Rodrigo Quaresma comes in with a late challenge on Bruno Monteiro. Rodrigo Quaresma is given a warning by the referee! Bruno Monteiro runs off the knock.
85.42
1-0Carlos Soares controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ernesto Marin. Ernesto Marin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Cristiano Semedo but the linesman indicates offside!
87.18
Colin Ritchie deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Maurits Schulpen. Maurits Schulpen goes all the way! Maurits Schulpen cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but Cristiano Tavares is on top of it.
90.00
Bruno Monteiro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Maurits Schulpen. Maurits Schulpen controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
4
2
Shots off Target
4
5
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
2
4
Yellow Cards
1
3
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
58.2%
41.8%
Play Area
25.3%
47.3%
27.5%
Scorers