Match Report
| Alverca | Alverca |  |  | Sp. Espinho | Sp. Espinho | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Paulo Moreira | P. Moreira |  | 66 | G |  | 1 | | G | 76 |  | Valentino Pinzi | V. Pinzi | |||||||||
| Antonio Sousa | A. Sousa | | 78 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 74 | | Sebastiao Fonseca | S. Fonseca | |||||||||
| Rui Gomes | R. Gomes | | 70 | D | | 3 | | D | 64 | | Joao Sousa | J. Sousa | |||||||||
| Fernando Vieira | F. Vieira | | 69 | D | | 4 | | D | 64 |  | Gary Liddell | G. Liddell | |||||||||
| Andy Ferguson | A. Ferguson | | 68 | D | | 5 | | M | 75 | | Rafael Viana | R. Viana | |||||||||
| Fernando Ramos | F. Ramos | | 72 | M | | 6 | |  | M | 68 |  | Noah Matthäus | N. Matthäus | ||||||||
| Rafael Vieira | R. Vieira | | 68 | M | | | 7 | | M | 65 | | Pedro Moreira | P. Moreira | ||||||||
| Pedro Barbosa | P. Barbosa | | 64 | M | | 8 | | M | 63 |  | Patrick Beresford | P. Beresford | |||||||||
| Tiago Andrade | T. Andrade | | 60 | A | | 9 | | A | 78 |  | Patricio Perron | P. Perron | |||||||||
| Guilherme Gomes | G. Gomes | | 57 | A | | 10 | | A | 75 | | Frederico Pinheiro | F. Pinheiro | |||||||||
| Gaspar Soares | G. Soares | | 48 | A | | 11 | | A | 70 | | Vitor Andrade | V. Andrade | |||||||||
| Bill Proctor | B. Proctor | | 64 | G | | 12 | | A | 63 | | Silvio Veloso | S. Veloso | |||||||||
| Daniel Lima | D. Lima | | 62 | G | | 13 | | D | 63 | | Daniel Barbosa | D. Barbosa | |||||||||
| Artur Veloso | A. Veloso | | 61 | D | | 14 | | G | 62 | | Artur Oliveira | A. Oliveira | |||||||||
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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Complexo Desportivo F.C. Alverca where Alverca play host to Sp. Espinho. A crowd of 18,483 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Alverca are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Sp. Espinho appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Pedro Vidigal.
The pitch is in good condition.
Alverca are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Sp. Espinho appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Pedro Vidigal.
0.00
0-0Sp. Espinho kick off the first half!
2.53
0-1Rafael Viana brings the ball forward. Rafael Viana sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
8.46
0-1Rafael Vieira passes the ball forward to Guilherme Gomes. Guilherme Gomes knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Sebastiao Fonseca.
12.45
0-1Noah Matthäus threads a neat ball through to Frederico Pinheiro. Frederico Pinheiro shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
16.08
Noah Matthäus threads the ball through to Frederico Pinheiro. Frederico Pinheiro shoots from 25 yards but it flies wide!
20.39
Patrick Beresford hits a low pass to Vitor Andrade. Vitor Andrade shoots from outside the area but it flies just wide!
21.03
Fernando Vieira knocks the ball forward to Fernando Ramos. Fernando Ramos sees Guilherme Gomes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Guilherme Gomes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
28.02
Noah Matthäus flicks a high pass forward. Patricio Perron collects the pass. Patricio Perron tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
32.21
Joao Sousa takes it forward alone. Joao Sousa sees Vitor Andrade in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Vitor Andrade shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
38.14
With great vision, Rui Gomes plays the ball forward to Pedro Barbosa. Pedro Barbosa makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tiago Andrade. Tiago Andrade plays a quick one-two with Gaspar Soares and rushes in on goal... Tiago Andrade comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it curls horrendously wide!
39.56
Fernando Ramos flicks a high pass forward. Guilherme Gomes collects the pass. Guilherme Gomes plays a one-two with Gaspar Soares and advances towards the goal... Guilherme Gomes takes a shot at goal. Valentino Pinzi is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
42.21
Rui Gomes sees Fernando Ramos in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Fernando Ramos knocks the ball forward to Guilherme Gomes. Guilherme Gomes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
44.16
1-2Sebastiao Fonseca makes a beautiful solo run. Sebastiao Fonseca threads the ball through to Patricio Perron. Patricio Perron shoots from outside the area. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great keeping!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Alverca appear unchanged since the first half. Sp. Espinho also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Alverca start the second half!
53.38
Fernando Vieira makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rafael Vieira. Rafael Vieira brings the ball forward. Rafael Vieira knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Joao Sousa.
54.07
Patrick Beresford chips the ball to his team mate, Patricio Perron. Patricio Perron sees Vitor Andrade just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Vitor Andrade cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
59.46
Without breaking stride, Patrick Beresford plays the ball forward to Vitor Andrade. Vitor Andrade knocks in a cross ball towards Frederico Pinheiro. Frederico Pinheiro heads the ball goalwards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
61.46
1-4Alverca have made a substitution with Artur Veloso replacing Tiago Andrade .
65.52
Pedro Moreira knocks the ball forward to Patricio Perron. Patricio Perron tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
66.12
Rafael Viana makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Vitor Andrade. Vitor Andrade shoots from outside the area but it is shockingly off target!
67.49
Noah Matthäus knocks the ball to his team mate, Frederico Pinheiro. Frederico Pinheiro knocks the ball to his team mate, Patricio Perron. Patricio Perron cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Paulo Moreira!
71.31
Antonio Sousa pushes mid-way up the pitch. Antonio Sousa flicks a high pass forward. Guilherme Gomes collects the pass. Guilherme Gomes rushes past Gary Liddell! Guilherme Gomes muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
73.07
1-4Pedro Moreira clumsily knocks into Rafael Vieira. The referee brings Pedro Moreira to one side and gives him a warning! Rafael Vieira stretches but gets up unharmed.
75.03
Gaspar Soares barges into Sebastiao Fonseca. The referee calls over Gaspar Soares and warns him to calm down! Sebastiao Fonseca hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
78.01
Pedro Moreira advances with the ball. Pedro Moreira sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
79.47
Rafael Vieira picks a pass forward to Gaspar Soares. Gaspar Soares sees Guilherme Gomes just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Guilherme Gomes rockets a shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
87.02
1-4Rafael Vieira sees Guilherme Gomes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Guilherme Gomes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Artur Veloso but he's offside!
89.19
Joao Sousa sees Pedro Moreira in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Pedro Moreira advances with the ball. Pedro Moreira shoots from outside the area but it's drastically wayward!
90.00
Noah Matthäus threads a neat ball through to Frederico Pinheiro. Frederico Pinheiro finds some space and shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
4
Shots on Target
1
6
Shots off Target
3
9
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
46.2%
53.8%
Play Area
35%
43.8%
21.2%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Patricio Perron of Sp. Espinho |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Paulo Moreira (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Antonio Sousa (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Rui Gomes (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Fernando Vieira (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Andy Ferguson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Fernando Ramos (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Rafael Vieira (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Pedro Barbosa (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Tiago Andrade (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Guilherme Gomes (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 11. | Gaspar Soares (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Bill Proctor (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Daniel Lima (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Artur Veloso (DEF) | 6 | |
| 1. | Valentino Pinzi (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Sebastiao Fonseca (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Joao Sousa (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Gary Liddell (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Rafael Viana (MID) | | 8 |
| 6. | Noah Matthäus (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Pedro Moreira (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Patrick Beresford (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Patricio Perron (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Frederico Pinheiro (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Vitor Andrade (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Silvio Veloso (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Daniel Barbosa (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Artur Oliveira (GK) | 0 | |