Match Report


ALAC
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Est˜dio de Sao Miguel where Santa Clara play host to AD Ovarense. A crowd of 8,416 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Santa Clara are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while AD Ovarense appear to be shaped for 4-5-1.
Today's match is refereed by Ivone Da Costa.


0.00
Santa Clara kick off!
2.32
Frederico Carvalho flicks a high pass forward to Edgar Semedo who brings the ball under control. Edgar Semedo makes a beautiful solo run. Edgar Semedo shoots from 20 yards. Solid save from Albrecht Schäfer.
6.09
Mario Lima controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gregorio Gimenez. Gregorio Gimenez threads the ball through to Adam Maddison. Adam Maddison shoots from outside the area but it's well over the bar!
8.09
With vision, Sebastiao Teixeira plays the ball forward to Ruben Postiga. Ruben Postiga hits a low pass to Sebastiao Costa. Sebastiao Costa knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Roberto Carvalho who gathers it comfortably.
10.49
Paulo Barros makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Adam Maddison. Adam Maddison finds some space and shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
12.49
Ruben Postiga flicks a high pass forward. Adam Maddison controls it well on his chest. Adam Maddison shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
14.44
Ruben Postiga darts forward. Ruben Postiga lofts in a cross ball towards Paulo Pinheiro. Paulo Pinheiro connects with a diving header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
21.31
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
27.50
Mario Lima flicks a high pass forward. Bruno Sadotti collects the pass. Bruno Sadotti knocks the ball to his team mate, Paulo Pinheiro. Paulo Pinheiro shoots from outside the area but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
32.19
Paulo Tavares flicks a high pass forward. Edgar Semedo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Edgar Semedo knocks the ball forward to Alexandre Postiga. Alexandre Postiga sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
33.06
Cesar Barros flicks the ball to his team mate, Alexandre Postiga. Alexandre Postiga controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
36.13
Ruben Postiga decides to run forward with the ball. Ruben Postiga plays a quick one-two with Paulo Pinheiro and rushes in on goal... Ruben Postiga shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
38.54
Alexandre Postiga comes in with a late challenge on Sebastiao Teixeira. Alexandre Postiga is shown the yellow card! Sebastiao Teixeira gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
39.51
Bruno Sadotti runs up as Ruben Postiga takes the throw-in, skillfully chesting the ball down to his feet. Bruno Sadotti chips the ball to his team mate, Adam Maddison. Adam Maddison knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Roberto Carvalho who gathers it comfortably.
42.54
Gregorio Gimenez makes a simple pass to Sebastiao Costa. Sebastiao Costa controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Roberto Carvalho reads it well. Quality keeping!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Santa Clara appear unchanged since the first half. AD Ovarense also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
AD Ovarense kick off and get the second half underway!
53.17
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
57.24
Silvio Quaresma clumsily knocks into Gregorio Gimenez. The referee calls over Silvio Quaresma and warns him to calm down! Gregorio Gimenez stretches but gets up unharmed.
61.36
Sergio Gomes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alexandre Postiga. Alexandre Postiga shoots from 25 yards but Albrecht Schäfer is on top of it.
65.28
Alexandre Postiga comes in with a high challenge, catching David Hutchison with his studs. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a red card!! David Hutchison runs off the knock.
67.45
John Telfer catches Sebastiao Costa on the ankles. The referee calls over John Telfer and shows him a yellow card! Sebastiao Costa stretches but gets up unharmed.
78.57
Bruno Sadotti knocks the ball to his team mate, Adam Maddison. Adam Maddison lofts in a cross ball towards Paulo Pinheiro. Paulo Pinheiro makes a deft header. What a cracker!! Roberto Carvalho had no chance!! Goal for Santa Clara!
84.04
Sebastiao Teixeira flicks a high pass forward. Paulo Barros holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Paulo Barros advances with the ball. Paulo Barros runs straight at the defence! Some good footwork from Paulo Barros provides some space. He shoots at goal but somehow Roberto Carvalho manages to keep it out.
89.41
Mario Lima decides to run forward with the ball. Mario Lima makes a simple pass to Paulo Pinheiro. Paulo Pinheiro plays a one-two with Sebastiao Costa and advances towards the goal... Paulo Pinheiro cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
90.00
Sebastiao Teixeira makes a simple pass to Gregorio Gimenez. Gregorio Gimenez knocks the ball to his team mate, Adam Maddison. Adam Maddison finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
4
2
Shots off Target
7
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
4
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
1

Possession
73.2%
26.8%
Play Area
24.4%
46.3%
29.3%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Paulo Pinheiro of Santa Clara

Match Ratings