Match Report


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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Estádio da Mata Real where Paços de Ferreira play host to Alverca. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Paços de Ferreira are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Alverca appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ribeiro Rui Costa.


0.00
Paços de Ferreira kick off the first half!
6.41
Sieb Berendsen flicks a high ball forward to Pascal Rösler who takes it down. Pascal Rösler knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Antonio Sousa.
9.05
Rui Gomes makes a strong solo run forward. Rui Gomes decides to run forward with the ball. Rui Gomes advances inside the box! Rui Gomes comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it is tipped over by Nelson Emerton.
10.33
It's a corner kick which Pedro Barbosa takes quickly, playing the ball short to Fernando Ramos. Fernando Ramos heads the ball, flicking it across the into the box. Nelson Emerton jumps up and plucks the ball out of the air.
20.45
Rodolfo Annoni deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sieb Berendsen. Sieb Berendsen makes a simple pass to Pascal Rösler. Pascal Rösler controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
24.26
Pascal Rösler comes in with a late challenge on Rui Gomes. Pascal Rösler is shown the yellow card! Rui Gomes stretches but gets up unharmed.
28.40
Daniel J. Osmanowski catches Fernando Ramos on the ankles. The referee brings Daniel J. Osmanowski to one side and gives him a warning! Fernando Ramos gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
30.06
Rodolfo Annoni flicks a high pass forward to Paul Arnold who brings the ball under control. Paul Arnold controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marino Mondini. Marino Mondini whips in a cross ball towards Carlo Zitolo. Carlo Zitolo knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
32.40
Andy Ferguson passes the ball forward to Rafael Vieira. Rafael Vieira passes the ball forward to Guilherme Gomes. Guilherme Gomes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Rodolfo Annoni.
36.12
Spiros Hatzis makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Daniel J. Osmanowski. Daniel J. Osmanowski flicks a high ball forward to Pascal Rösler who takes it down. Pascal Rösler knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Antonio Sousa.
39.24
Rafael Vieira flicks the ball to his team mate, Gaspar Soares. Gaspar Soares knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nelson Emerton who gathers it comfortably.
44.43
Guilherme Gomes barges into John Ripley. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! John Ripley hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Paços de Ferreira appear unchanged since the first half. Alverca also appear unchanged since the first half. The Paços de Ferreira players look more relaxed than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Alverca kick off!
53.02
John Ripley sees Paul Arnold in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Paul Arnold flicks the ball to his team mate, Pascal Rösler. Pascal Rösler plays a quick one-two with Carlo Zitolo and rushes in on goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Pascal Rösler provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. Paulo Moreira gathers the ball up comfortably. Good save!
59.55
With imagination, Sieb Berendsen picks a pass forward to Pascal Rösler. Pascal Rösler knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Fernando Vieira.
60.52
Alverca have made a substitution with Artur Veloso replacing Tiago Andrade .
63.50
Andy Ferguson clumsily knocks into Marino Mondini. The referee calls over Andy Ferguson and warns him to calm down! Marino Mondini runs off the knock.
69.35
Gaspar Soares comes in with a late challenge on Spiros Hatzis. The referee warns Gaspar Soares to calm down! Spiros Hatzis runs off the knock.
73.47
Rafael Vieira flicks a high pass forward to Artur Veloso who brings the ball neatly under control. Artur Veloso runs straight at the defence! Artur Veloso looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Nelson Emerton is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
77.20
Paços de Ferreira have made 2 substitutions with Jose Javier Nieto replacing Daniel J. Osmanowski and Hauke Eberle replacing Pascal Rösler and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation. Alverca have made a substitution with Bill Proctor replacing Rafael Vieira .
78.24
Antonio Sousa knocks the ball to his team mate, Pedro Barbosa. Pedro Barbosa makes an attacking run forward. Pedro Barbosa knocks the ball forward, putting Guilherme Gomes through on goal. Guilherme Gomes takes a shot at goal. Nelson Emerton gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
85.16
Paul Arnold plays the ball forward to Carlo Zitolo. Carlo Zitolo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Antonio Sousa.
87.53
Sieb Berendsen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paul Arnold. Paul Arnold threads a neat ball through to Marino Mondini. Marino Mondini lofts in a cross ball towards Carlo Zitolo. Carlo Zitolo is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The keeper is on top of it. Good save!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

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

Possession
48.6%
51.4%
Play Area
23%
41.9%
35.1%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Artur Veloso of Alverca

Match Ratings
1.Nelson Emerton (GK)
7
2.John Ripley (DEF)
6
3.Spiros Hatzis (DEF)
6
4.Rodolfo Annoni (DEF)
6
5.Sieb Berendsen (MID)
7
6.Jero Ramond (MID)
6
7.Paul Arnold (MID)
7
8.Daniel J. Osmanowski (MID)
6
9.Marino Mondini (ATT)
6
10.Pascal Rösler (ATT)yellow card
5
11.Carlo Zitolo (ATT)
6
 
12.Richard Clarke (GK)
0
13.Hauke Eberle (ATT)
6
14.Jose Javier Nieto (MID)
6

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