Match Report
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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Campo do Adelino Rodrigues where U Madeira play host to Sporting Covilha. A crowd of 19,006 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
U Madeira are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Sporting Covilha appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
U Madeira are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Sporting Covilha appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0Sporting Covilha start the game by kicking off the first half!
4.37
0-0Joao Nascimento knocks the ball forward to Fernando Bento. Fernando Bento makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rodrigo Lopes. Rodrigo Lopes knocks in a cross ball towards Silvio Costa. Silvio Costa is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
6.12
Fernando Bento flicks the ball to his team mate, Rodrigo Lopes. Rodrigo Lopes shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
15.01
0-0Miguel Castro hacks Miguel Pinheiro from behind! Miguel Castro is warned by the referee! Miguel Pinheiro hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.38
0-0Abel Santos knocks the ball forward to Stephen Morrison. Stephen Morrison knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Andy Hersi who gathers it comfortably.
22.43
Carlos Barros threads the ball through to Silvio Costa. Silvio Costa knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Edgar Ferreira who gathers it comfortably.
28.00
0-0Christian Robbiati flicks the ball to his team mate, Vitor Nascimento. Vitor Nascimento knocks the ball forward to Miguel Castro. Miguel Castro goes all the way! Miguel Castro makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Andy Hersi.
32.17
1-0Carlos Barros makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rodrigo Lopes. Rodrigo Lopes goes all the way! Rodrigo Lopes takes a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
40.20
Rodrigo Jardim flicks the ball to his team mate, Samuel Nunes. Samuel Nunes whips in a cross ball towards Silvio Costa. Silvio Costa is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is miles over!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
The second half starts with U Madeira kicking off!
47.20
Alexandre Soares kicks a strong pass forward to Rodrigo Lopes. Rodrigo Lopes shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Edgar Ferreira easily smothers it!
49.32
Joao Nascimento makes a simple pass to Fernando Bento. Fernando Bento chips the ball to his team mate, Samuel Nunes. Samuel Nunes goes all the way! Samuel Nunes shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's miles wide!
60.41
Francisco Oliveira chips the ball to his team mate, Carlos Barros. Carlos Barros deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Silvio Costa. Silvio Costa plays a perfect one-two with Rodrigo Lopes and rushes in on goal... Silvio Costa rockets a shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
69.04
Vitor Nascimento hacks Fernando Bento from behind! Vitor Nascimento is warned by the referee! Fernando Bento runs off the knock.
73.01
Miguel Pinheiro chips the ball to his team mate, Carlos Barros. Carlos Barros advances with the ball. Carlos Barros controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
75.36
Christian Robbiati passes the ball forward to Abel Santos. Abel Santos deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Miguel Castro. Miguel Castro shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
77.25
Carlos Barros chips the ball to his team mate, Samuel Nunes. Samuel Nunes lofts in a cross ball towards Rodrigo Lopes. Rodrigo Lopes flicks the ball with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
78.20
Christian Robbiati hacks Rodrigo Lopes from behind! Christian Robbiati is given a warning by the referee! Rodrigo Lopes stretches but gets up unharmed.
84.59
David Vieira sees a break and surges forward. David Vieira knocks in a cross ball towards Stephen Morrison. Stephen Morrison is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
89.06
Carlos Barros takes it forward alone. Carlos Barros knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Edgar Ferreira who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
Joao Nascimento flicks the ball to his team mate, Carlos Barros. Carlos Barros knocks the ball forward to Rodrigo Lopes. Rodrigo Lopes goes all the way! Rodrigo Lopes takes a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Edgar Ferreira easily smothers it!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
7
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
66.2%
33.8%
Play Area
26.2%
44.6%
29.2%
Scorers