Match Report


AlvercaAlverca     Desportivo NacionalDesportivo Nacional
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Paulo MoreiraP. Moreira65
G
1
G
73Helder NevesH. Neves
Antonio SousaA. Sousa78
D
2
D
74Nunzio Di CanioN. Di Canio
Rui GomesR. Gomes70
D
3captain
D
70Moreno BiancoM. Bianco
Fernando VieiraF. Vieira69
D
4
D
66Oscar De AngelisO. De Angelis
Andy FergusonA. Ferguson68
D
5
D
65Tiago SantosT. Santos
Fernando RamosF. Ramos72
M
6
M
74Cristiano MoreiraC. Moreira
Rafael VieiraR. Vieira68
M
captain7
M
73Rodrigo VianaR. Viana
Pedro BarbosaP. Barbosa64
M
8
M
68Eric SchachtE. Schacht
Tiago AndradeT. Andrade60
A
9
A
72Hugo LoureiroH. Loureiro
Guilherme GomesG. Gomes56
A
10
A
68Artur JesusA. Jesus
Gaspar SoaresG. Soares48
A
11
A
67Cataldo GinestraC. Ginestra
 
Bill ProctorB. Proctor64
G
12
M
62Roberto VieiraR. Vieira
Daniel LimaD. Lima62
G
13
A
61Joao FariaJ. Faria
Artur VelosoA. Veloso61
D
14
D
59Adel DjetouA. Djetou

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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Complexo Desportivo F.C. Alverca where Alverca play host to Desportivo Nacional. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Alverca and Desportivo Nacional are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ivone Nuno Gomes.


0.00
Desportivo Nacional kick off the first half!
3.40
Cataldo Ginestra barges into Rui Gomes. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Rui Gomes gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
6.45
Rafael Vieira runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Rafael Vieira knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Oscar De Angelis.
8.13
Oscar De Angelis hits a low pass to Eric Schacht. Eric Schacht threads a neat ball through to Artur Jesus. Artur Jesus knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
12.13
Eric Schacht runs straight at the opposition's defence. Eric Schacht whips in a cross ball towards Artur Jesus. Artur Jesus outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball flies towards the top corner but Rui Gomes is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
14.25
Eric Schacht knocks the ball to his team mate, Cataldo Ginestra. Cataldo Ginestra knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Paulo Moreira who gathers it comfortably.
15.16
Rodrigo Viana flicks a high ball forward to Artur Jesus who takes it down. Artur Jesus knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
18.54
Oscar De Angelis knocks the ball forward to Eric Schacht. Eric Schacht makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Hugo Loureiro. Hugo Loureiro shoots from 25 yards but is denied by Paulo Moreira. Excellent save.
21.44
Andy Ferguson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rafael Vieira. Rafael Vieira flicks the ball to his team mate, Tiago Andrade. Tiago Andrade shoots from long range. Solid save from Helder Neves. What a great pair of hands!
22.40
Rui Gomes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Fernando Ramos. Fernando Ramos flicks a high pass forward. Gaspar Soares collects the pass. Gaspar Soares knocks in a cross ball towards Tiago Andrade. Tiago Andrade connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Good keeping!
26.57
Cristiano Moreira makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Cataldo Ginestra. Cataldo Ginestra shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
30.27
Cristiano Moreira deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Cataldo Ginestra. Cataldo Ginestra whips in a cross ball towards Artur Jesus. Artur Jesus gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Paulo Moreira punches it away to safety.
33.14
Showing composure, Eric Schacht laces a through ball forward to Cataldo Ginestra. Cataldo Ginestra shoots from outside the area. Paulo Moreira gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous save!
39.55
Fernando Ramos sees Gaspar Soares in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gaspar Soares finds some space and shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
45.00
Rafael Vieira passes the ball forward to Gaspar Soares. Gaspar Soares whips in a cross ball towards Tiago Andrade. Tiago Andrade gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Alverca appear unchanged since the first half. Desportivo Nacional also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Alverca kick off!
51.13
Rafael Vieira kicks a strong pass forward to Gaspar Soares. Gaspar Soares makes a probing pass between the defence to Tiago Andrade. Some good footwork from Tiago Andrade provides some space. He shoots at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
53.15
Rodrigo Viana threads a neat ball through to Cataldo Ginestra. Cataldo Ginestra sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Paulo Moreira easily gets down and covers it.
57.42
Rodrigo Viana makes a beautiful solo run. Rodrigo Viana knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.57
Alverca have made a substitution with Artur Veloso replacing Tiago Andrade .
61.66
Rodrigo Viana hacks Rafael Vieira from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Rafael Vieira stretches but gets up unharmed.
67.34
Eric Schacht sees Artur Jesus in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Artur Jesus sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
71.07
Fernando Ramos flicks a high pass forward. Guilherme Gomes controls it well on his chest. Guilherme Gomes controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
73.14
Gaspar Soares catches Oscar De Angelis on the ankles. Gaspar Soares is warned by the referee! Oscar De Angelis stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.56
Desportivo Nacional have made 3 substitutions with Roberto Vieira replacing Artur Jesus, Joao Faria replacing Cristiano Moreira and Adel Djetou replacing Nunzio Di Canio .
81.18
Fernando Vieira decides to run forward with the ball. Fernando Vieira knocks the ball forward to Guilherme Gomes. Guilherme Gomes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Helder Neves who gathers it comfortably.
85.48
Rafael Vieira catches Rodrigo Viana on the ankles. Rafael Vieira is shown the yellow card! Rodrigo Viana hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
87.34
Rodrigo Viana flicks a high pass forward. Cataldo Ginestra collects the pass. Cataldo Ginestra knocks in a cross ball towards Roberto Vieira. Roberto Vieira whips the ball goalwards with his head his aim is horrendously poor!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Alverca

Desportivo Nacional
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
2
5
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
54.8%
45.2%
Play Area
30.1%
45.2%
24.7%
 

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Paulo Moreira of Alverca

Match Ratings
1.Paulo Moreira (GK)
9
2.Antonio Sousa (DEF)
6
3.Rui Gomes (DEF)
7
4.Fernando Vieira (DEF)
8
5.Andy Ferguson (DEF)
6
6.Fernando Ramos (MID)
7
7.Rafael Vieira (MID)yellow card
7
8.Pedro Barbosa (MID)
7
9.Tiago Andrade (ATT)
6
10.Guilherme Gomes (ATT)
6
11.Gaspar Soares (ATT)
6
 
12.Bill Proctor (GK)
0
13.Daniel Lima (GK)
0
14.Artur Veloso (DEF)
6

1.Helder Neves (GK)
7
2.Nunzio Di Canio (DEF)
6
3.Moreno Bianco (DEF)
6
4.Oscar De Angelis (DEF)
6
5.Tiago Santos (DEF)
6
6.Cristiano Moreira (MID)
6
7.Rodrigo Viana (MID)yellow card
6
8.Eric Schacht (MID)
9
9.Hugo Loureiro (ATT)
6
10.Artur Jesus (ATT)
6
11.Cataldo Ginestra (ATT)yellow card
6
 
12.Roberto Vieira (MID)
6
13.Joao Faria (ATT)
6
14.Adel Djetou (DEF)
6