Match Report


Desportivo NacionalDesportivo Nacional     Paços de FerreiraPaços de Ferreira
Computer Player Computer Player Bob Hardaker Bob Hardaker
Helder NevesH. Neves73
G
1
G
81Nelson EmertonN. Emerton
Nunzio Di CanioN. Di Canio74
D
2
D
76John RipleyJ. Ripley
Moreno BiancoM. Bianco70
D
captain3captain
D
76Spiros HatzisS. Hatzis
Oscar De AngelisO. De Angelis67
D
4
D
67Rodolfo AnnoniR. Annoni
Tiago SantosT. Santos65
D
5
M
78Jose Javier NietoJ. Nieto
Cristiano MoreiraC. Moreira74
M
6
M
82Jero RamondJ. Ramond
Rodrigo VianaR. Viana73
M
7
M
75Paul ArnoldP. Arnold
Eric SchachtE. Schacht68
M
8
M
75Daniel J. OsmanowskiD. Osmanowski
Hugo LoureiroH. Loureiro72
A
9
A
78Marino MondiniM. Mondini
Artur JesusA. Jesus68
A
10
A
79Daniel MayeleD. Mayele
Cataldo GinestraC. Ginestra67
A
11
A
72Carlo ZitoloC. Zitolo
 
Roberto VieiraR. Vieira62
M
12
G
74Richard ClarkeR. Clarke
Joao FariaJ. Faria62
A
13
A
68Hauke EberleH. Eberle
Adel DjetouA. Djetou59
D
14
A
69Pascal RöslerP. Rösler

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Ground Estádio da Madeira where Desportivo Nacional play host to Paços de Ferreira. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Desportivo Nacional are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Paços de Ferreira appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ivone Nuno Gomes.


0.00
Desportivo Nacional start the match!
4.17
Carlo Zitolo comes in with a late challenge on Tiago Santos. Carlo Zitolo is given a warning by the referee! Tiago Santos stretches but gets up unharmed.
8.42
Eric Schacht flicks a high pass forward. Hugo Loureiro controls it well on his chest. Hugo Loureiro runs straight at the defence! Hugo Loureiro tries a spectacular strike. Wonderful reactions from Nelson Emerton keeps it out!
9.52
Rodrigo Viana flicks the ball to his team mate, Hugo Loureiro. Hugo Loureiro knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Rodolfo Annoni.
14.02
Cristiano Moreira kicks a strong pass forward to Hugo Loureiro. Hugo Loureiro shoots from outside the area but it's drastically wayward!
16.52
John Ripley threads a neat ball through to Jero Ramond. Jero Ramond makes a probing pass to Daniel Mayele. Daniel Mayele knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Helder Neves who gathers it comfortably.
20.08
Paul Arnold knocks the ball to his team mate, Carlo Zitolo. Carlo Zitolo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
22.17
Jero Ramond kicks a strong pass forward to Daniel Mayele. Daniel Mayele whips in a cross ball towards Marino Mondini. Marino Mondini gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it is miles over!
24.56
Cristiano Moreira threads the ball through to Hugo Loureiro. Hugo Loureiro knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nelson Emerton who gathers it comfortably.
28.26
Rodolfo Annoni makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jose Javier Nieto. With great vision, Jose Javier Nieto plays the ball forward to Marino Mondini. Marino Mondini shoots from 20 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
34.34
Jose Javier Nieto flicks a high ball forward to Daniel Mayele who takes it down. Daniel Mayele deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marino Mondini but the linesman indicates offside!
40.38
Paul Arnold threads a neat ball through to Daniel Mayele. Without breaking stride, Daniel Mayele plays the ball forward to Carlo Zitolo who has made a great run into the box. Oscar De Angelis barges into Carlo Zitolo. Carlo Zitolo appeals for a penalty! Given!!
40.38
The referee points to the spot..
41.46
Daniel Mayele takes a stuttering run up but it's wide!
42.11
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
44.17
Cristiano Moreira hacks Paul Arnold from behind! The referee brings Cristiano Moreira to one side and gives him a warning! Paul Arnold runs off the knock.
45.00
Spiros Hatzis sees Paul Arnold in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Paul Arnold knocks the ball forward to Carlo Zitolo. Carlo Zitolo lofts in a cross ball towards Daniel Mayele. Daniel Mayele makes a looping header on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Helder Neves with no chance!! Goal for Paços de Ferreira!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Desportivo Nacional appear unchanged since the first half. Paços de Ferreira also appear unchanged since the first half. The Desportivo Nacional players seem much more motivated whilst the Paços de Ferreira players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.

45.00
Paços de Ferreira kick off!
47.27
Nunzio Di Canio flicks a high pass forward. Cristiano Moreira holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Cristiano Moreira makes a probing pass to Artur Jesus. Artur Jesus knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
53.49
With a delightful solo run, Eric Schacht stretches the opposition's defence. Eric Schacht finds some space and shoots from distance. Nelson Emerton gets down and covers it.
54.56
Rodrigo Viana flicks a high pass forward. Hugo Loureiro holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Hugo Loureiro knocks in a cross ball towards Artur Jesus. Artur Jesus makes a looping header on goal. Nelson Emerton is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
60.59
Paul Arnold runs straight at the opposition's defence. Paul Arnold knocks in a cross ball towards Carlo Zitolo. Carlo Zitolo is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
66.52
Rodrigo Viana hits a low pass to Cataldo Ginestra. Cataldo Ginestra knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nelson Emerton who gathers it comfortably.
71.38
With great vision, Jose Javier Nieto plays the ball forward to Daniel Mayele. Daniel Mayele whips in a cross ball towards Carlo Zitolo. Carlo Zitolo beats his man to it with a header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
75.45
Jero Ramond slams into Eric Schacht with his studs up. Jero Ramond is shown the red card!! Eric Schacht grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
77.18
Desportivo Nacional have made 3 substitutions with Roberto Vieira replacing Artur Jesus, Joao Faria replacing Cristiano Moreira and Adel Djetou replacing Nunzio Di Canio .
81.24
Rodrigo Viana knocks the ball to his team mate, Roberto Vieira. Roberto Vieira knocks in a cross ball towards Cataldo Ginestra. Cataldo Ginestra powers a header at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
84.09
Paul Arnold advances with the ball. Paul Arnold knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
87.32
Joao Faria runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Joao Faria lofts in a cross ball towards Roberto Vieira. With a superhuman jump, Roberto Vieira connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Desportivo Nacional

Paços de Ferreira
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
1

Possession
49.3%
50.7%
Play Area
23.9%
49.3%
26.8%

Scorers
Artur Jesus 55
Daniel Mayele 45
Carlo Zitolo 61, 71

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Carlo Zitolo of Paços de Ferreira

Match Ratings
1.Helder Neves (GK)
6
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)
6
8.Eric Schacht (MID)
6
9.Hugo Loureiro (ATT)
6
10.Artur Jesus (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Cataldo Ginestra (ATT)
6
 
12.Roberto Vieira (MID)
6
13.Joao Faria (ATT)
6
14.Adel Djetou (DEF)
6

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