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 19,586 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Alverca are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Belenenses appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Pedro Vidigal.


0.00
The first half starts with Alverca kicking off!
4.41
Mario Antunes threads a neat ball through to Martin Robson. Martin Robson flicks a high pass forward. Samuele Petruzzi controls it well on his chest. Samuele Petruzzi knocks in a cross ball towards Manuel Fonseca. Manuel Fonseca knocks the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Paulo Moreira had no chance!! Goal for Belenenses!
15.04
Fernando Ramos comes in with a late challenge on Samuel Alves. The referee warns Fernando Ramos to calm down! Samuel Alves stretches but gets up unharmed.
20.34
Samuel Santos makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Hugo Loureiro. Hugo Loureiro threads the ball through to Samuele Petruzzi. Samuele Petruzzi rushes past Rui Gomes! Samuele Petruzzi strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. Solid save from Paulo Moreira.
21.44
John Cooper brings the ball forward. John Cooper sees Samuele Petruzzi just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Samuele Petruzzi takes a shot at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
22.31
Fernando Ramos knocks the ball forward to Gaspar Soares. Gaspar Soares passes the ball forward but Tiago Andrade is offside!
27.11
Pedro Barbosa catches John Cooper on the ankles. The referee brings Pedro Barbosa to one side and gives him a warning! John Cooper hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
28.18
Fernando Vieira flicks a high pass forward to Fernando Ramos who brings the ball under control. Fernando Ramos threads a neat ball through to Tiago Andrade. Tiago Andrade plays a one-two with Guilherme Gomes and rushes in on goal... Tiago Andrade muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
34.46
Samuel Alves darts forward. Samuel Alves plays a one-two with Alexandre Reis and advances towards the goal... Rui Gomes hacks Samuel Alves from behind! That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
36.05
Samuel Santos makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Samuel Alves. Samuel Alves plays the ball forward to Manuel Fonseca. Manuel Fonseca makes a great pass forward. Alexandre Reis runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
38.01
Martin Robson threads a neat ball through to Alexandre Reis. Alexandre Reis knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Antonio Sousa.
42.10
Gill Atzeni flicks a high pass forward. John Cooper holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. John Cooper deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Samuele Petruzzi. Samuele Petruzzi edges inside the box! Samuele Petruzzi shows great control and tries a shot on goal but is denied by Paulo Moreira. Excellent save.
44.55
Rui Gomes sweeps the ball up the wings. Gaspar Soares knocks in a cross ball towards Guilherme Gomes. Guilherme Gomes whips the ball goalwards with his head but it is miles over!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Alverca appear unchanged since the first half. Belenenses also appear unchanged since the first half. The Belenenses players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Belenenses kick off and get the second half underway!
47.58
Andy Ferguson clumsily knocks into Samuele Petruzzi. Andy Ferguson is given a warning by the referee! Samuele Petruzzi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
48.16
Rafael Vieira sees Gaspar Soares in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gaspar Soares sees Guilherme Gomes just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Guilherme Gomes makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Well saved!
55.39
Fernando Ramos makes a probing pass to Tiago Andrade. Tiago Andrade edges inside the box! Tiago Andrade takes a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
60.37
Alverca have made a substitution with Daniel Lima replacing Paulo Moreira .Belenenses have made a substitution with Silvio Loureiro replacing Manuel Fonseca .
61.43
Gill Atzeni passes the ball forward to John Cooper. John Cooper knocks the ball to his team mate, Samuele Petruzzi. Samuele Petruzzi runs straight at the defence! Some world-class footwork from Samuele Petruzzi provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Belenenses are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
63.06
Fernando Vieira makes a simple pass to Fernando Ramos. Fernando Ramos hits a low pass to Guilherme Gomes. Guilherme Gomes knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gill Atzeni.
67.22
Fernando Vieira makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Pedro Barbosa. Pedro Barbosa chips the ball to his team mate, Guilherme Gomes. Guilherme Gomes plays a scrappy one-two with Tiago Andrade and advances towards the goal... Guilherme Gomes cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it's a woeful effort!
69.00
Hugo Loureiro threads a neat ball through to Alexandre Reis. Alexandre Reis tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
72.38
Martin Robson passes the ball forward to Alexandre Reis. Alexandre Reis knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Rui Gomes.
75.41
Gill Atzeni passes the ball forward to John Cooper. John Cooper makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alexandre Reis. Alexandre Reis advances inside the box! Alexandre Reis side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
77.21
Alverca have made a substitution with Bill Proctor replacing Rafael Vieira .Belenenses have made a substitution with Alex Meiklejohn replacing Alexandre Reis .
81.56
Samuele Petruzzi catches Fernando Vieira on the ankles. Samuele Petruzzi is warned by the referee! Fernando Vieira runs off the knock.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
35.7%
64.3%
Play Area
31%
44%
25%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Tiago Andrade of Alverca

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

1.Alberto Martins (GK)
6
2.Samuel Santos (DEF)
6
3.Gill Atzeni (DEF)
6
4.Mario Antunes (DEF)
6
5.Martin Robson (MID)
6
6.John Cooper (MID)
8
7.Samuel Alves (MID)
6
8.Hugo Loureiro (MID)
6
9.Samuele Petruzzi (ATT)
8
10.Alexandre Reis (ATT)
6
11.Manuel Fonseca (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Stefan Kirschner (MID)
0
13.Alex Meiklejohn (MID)
6
14.Silvio Loureiro (DEF)
6