Match Report


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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Estadio Manuel de Oliveira Violas where Sp. Espinho play host to Naval. A crowd of 16,898 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sp. Espinho are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Naval appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Ribeiro Sergioconceiçao.


0.00
Naval start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.46
Ricardo Monteiro hits a low pass to Jorge Moreira. Seeing a gap ahead, Jorge Moreira plays the ball forward to Bakary Schramm. Bakary Schramm threads the ball through to David Monteiro but he's offside!
4.46
Patrick Beresford makes a probing pass to Patricio Perron. Patricio Perron knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Luis Vega who gathers it comfortably.
6.36
Sebastiao Fonseca hits a low pass to Pedro Moreira. Pedro Moreira plays the ball forward to Vitor Andrade. Vitor Andrade knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Luis Vega who gathers it comfortably.
8.19
Gary Liddell threads the ball through to Rafael Viana. Rafael Viana makes a simple pass to Patricio Perron. Patricio Perron lofts in a cross ball towards Vitor Andrade. Vitor Andrade outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it is miles over!
12.55
Manuel Fernandes makes a strong solo run forward. Manuel Fernandes sees a break and surges forward. Manuel Fernandes lofts in a cross ball towards Bakary Schramm. Bakary Schramm connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Valentino Pinzi with no chance!! Goal for Naval!
20.19
Gary Liddell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rafael Viana. Rafael Viana makes an attacking run forward. Rafael Viana whips in a cross ball towards Patricio Perron. Patricio Perron connects with a diving header. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
27.58
Tomas Loureiro threads the ball through to Duarte Veloso. Duarte Veloso plays the ball forward to David Monteiro. David Monteiro controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
28.28
Rafael Viana flicks a high pass forward. Patricio Perron controls it well on his chest. Patricio Perron tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Luis Vega manages to gather it easily.
30.40
Joao Sousa makes a probing pass to Noah Matthäus. Noah Matthäus makes a simple pass to Vitor Andrade. Vitor Andrade sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
39.33
Duarte Veloso makes a beautiful solo run. Duarte Veloso sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Solid save from Valentino Pinzi. What a great pair of hands!
40.43
Joao Sousa makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Noah Matthäus. Noah Matthäus flicks a high pass forward. Vitor Andrade collects the pass. Vitor Andrade shoots from long range. Solid save from Luis Vega.
44.56
Rafael Viana flicks a high pass forward to Patricio Perron who brings the ball neatly under control. Patricio Perron makes a great pass forward. Vitor Andrade runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

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

45.00
Sp. Espinho kick off and get the second half underway!
47.36
Pedro Moreira passes the ball forward to Vitor Andrade. Vitor Andrade sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
53.53
Pedro Moreira threads a neat ball through to Frederico Pinheiro. Frederico Pinheiro finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
59.57
Gary Liddell makes a probing pass to Rafael Viana. Rafael Viana flicks a high pass forward to Vitor Andrade who brings the ball under control. Vitor Andrade shoots from 25 yards. Superb reactions from Luis Vega. What a save!
60.53
Naval have made 2 substitutions with Giuliano Cozza replacing Duarte Veloso and Jorge Bento replacing Vasco Marques .
67.41
Giuliano Cozza flicks the ball to his team mate, Quim Marques. Quim Marques tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Valentino Pinzi manages to gather it comfortably.
69.53
Joao Sousa sees Pedro Moreira in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Pedro Moreira flicks the ball to his team mate, Patricio Perron. Patricio Perron shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
73.17
Pedro Moreira sees Frederico Pinheiro in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Frederico Pinheiro shoots from long range his aim is horrendously poor!
75.10
Gary Liddell flicks a high pass forward. Rafael Viana controls it well on his chest. Rafael Viana flicks a high pass forward. Vitor Andrade controls it well on his chest. Vitor Andrade knocks in a cross ball towards Frederico Pinheiro. Frederico Pinheiro directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
81.46
Gary Liddell takes it forward alone. Gary Liddell flicks a high pass forward. Patricio Perron collects the pass. Patricio Perron shoots from long range but is denied by Luis Vega. Excellent save.
83.55
Noah Matthäus catches Ricardo Monteiro on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ricardo Monteiro runs off the knock.
85.49
Giuliano Cozza surges forward with the ball. Giuliano Cozza shoots from 20 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
87.25
Giuliano Cozza makes an attacking run forward. Giuliano Cozza shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Valentino Pinzi!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
6
4
Shots off Target
6
2
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
65.9%
34.1%
Play Area
22.7%
42%
35.2%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Patricio Perron of Sp. Espinho

Match Ratings
1.Luis Vega (GK)
8
2.Tomas Loureiro (DEF)
6
3.Ricardo Monteiro (DEF)
6
4.Manuel Fernandes (DEF)
8
5.Rui Ferreira (DEF)
6
6.Jorge Moreira (MID)
6
7.Duarte Veloso (MID)
6
8.David Monteiro (ATT)
6
9.Quim Marques (ATT)
6
10.Bakary Schramm (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Vasco Marques (ATT)
6
 
12.Mario Barbosa (MID)
0
13.Giuliano Cozza (MID)
7
14.Jorge Bento (DEF)
6