Match Report
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Estádio Municipal de Chaves where Grupo Desportivo de Chaves play host to Boavista Futebol Clube. A crowd of 9,001 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Grupo Desportivo de Chaves and Boavista Futebol Clube are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by JosŽ Luis Leal.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Grupo Desportivo de Chaves and Boavista Futebol Clube are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by JosŽ Luis Leal.
0.00
0-0Boavista Futebol Clube kick off and get the first half underway!
2.48
0-0Mario Teixeira makes a probing pass to Bruno Tavares. Bruno Tavares makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eduardo Almeida. Eduardo Almeida knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Frederico Almeida who gathers it comfortably.
3.00
0-0Komian Chimbonda plays the ball forward to Luis Jesus. Luis Jesus sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Quim Carvalho gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous save!
6.40
Bruno Tavares darts forward. Bruno Tavares knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
8.41
Stephen Mccall threads the ball through to Komian Chimbonda. Komian Chimbonda makes a simple pass to Ian Izzet. Ian Izzet knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mario Teixeira.
20.47
Artur Bento threads the ball through to Ian Izzet. Ian Izzet knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
21.26
0-0Ricardo Postiga hits a low pass to Gaspar Ferreira. Gaspar Ferreira flicks a high pass forward. Alexandre Varela holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alexandre Varela shoots from long range but it's a lousy effort!
22.15
0-0Ricardo Postiga chips the ball to his team mate, Gaspar Ferreira. Gaspar Ferreira flicks a high pass forward to Eduardo Almeida who brings the ball under control. Eduardo Almeida runs straight at the defence! Stephen Mccall barges into Eduardo Almeida. Eduardo Almeida appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
26.46
Stephen Mccall knocks the ball to his team mate, Fernando Fernandes. Fernando Fernandes flicks the ball to his team mate, Ian Izzet. Ian Izzet knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ricardo Postiga.
28.21
Artur Bento threads a neat ball through to Ian Izzet. Ian Izzet knocks in a cross ball towards Luis Jesus. Luis Jesus jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it is shockingly off target!
36.35
0-0Guilherme Marques clumsily knocks into Fernando Fernandes. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Fernando Fernandes runs off the knock.
38.13
Ricardo Postiga flicks the ball to his team mate, Gaspar Ferreira. Gaspar Ferreira hits a low pass to Eduardo Almeida. Eduardo Almeida sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
39.40
Daniel Marques flicks a high ball forward to Artur Bento who takes it down. Artur Bento flicks a high pass forward to Luis Jesus who brings the ball under control. Luis Jesus tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies well off target!
44.20
With great vision, Bruno Tavares plays the ball forward to Alexandre Varela. Alexandre Varela sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Frederico Almeida gets down and covers it.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Grupo Desportivo de Chaves appear unchanged since the first half. Boavista Futebol Clube also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Grupo Desportivo de Chaves kick off the second half!
48.18
Bruno Veloso flicks a high pass forward. Alexandre Varela holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alexandre Varela edges inside the box! Alexandre Varela comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out but it whistles just wide of the post!
51.21
Bruno Veloso flicks a high pass forward. Alexandre Varela holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alexandre Varela finds some space and shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
61.12
Stephen Mccall pushes up the pitch. Stephen Mccall flicks a high pass forward. Ian Izzet holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ian Izzet knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
73.12
Bruno Tavares flicks a high pass forward. Alexandre Varela controls it well on his chest. Alexandre Varela knocks in a cross ball towards Eduardo Almeida. Stephen Mccall hacks Eduardo Almeida from behind! That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
75.45
Artur Bento threads the ball through to Luis Jesus. Luis Jesus shoots from distance. Superb reactions from Quim Carvalho. What a save!
77.01
0-0Boavista Futebol Clube appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation.
79.06
0-1Abel Teixeira surges forward with the ball. Abel Teixeira flicks a high ball forward to Alexandre Varela who takes it down. Alexandre Varela finds some space and shoots from distance. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Alexandre Varela!
83.35
Mario Teixeira makes a strong solo run forward. Mario Teixeira chips the ball to his team mate, Alexandre Varela. Alexandre Varela tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Quality keeping!
84.52
0-1Artur Bento makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Luis Jesus. Luis Jesus edges inside the box! Luis Jesus comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 10 yards out but Mario Teixeira is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
85.23
Daniel Marques threads the ball through to Komian Chimbonda. Komian Chimbonda flicks the ball to his team mate, Ian Izzet. Ian Izzet whips in a cross ball towards Luis Jesus. Luis Jesus outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it is deflected wide by Abel Teixeira.
86.20
0-1Corner kick to Grupo Desportivo de Chaves. Artur Bento chips it to the near post. Luis Jesus shows great control and tries a shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
89.24
Komian Chimbonda chips the ball to his team mate, Ian Izzet. Ian Izzet sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but is denied by Quim Carvalho. Excellent save.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
5
3
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
51.7%
48.3%
Play Area
30.3%
46.1%
23.6%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Alexandre Varela of Boavista Futebol Clube |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Frederico Almeida (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Artur Moreira (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Daniel Marques (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Stephen Mccall (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Jose Moutinho (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Artur Bento (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Fernando Fernandes (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Komian Chimbonda (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Remi Rambo (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Luis Jesus (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Ian Izzet (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Mario Ferreira (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Cristiano Veloso (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Oscar Santos (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Quim Carvalho (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Rui Santos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Mario Teixeira (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Ricardo Postiga (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Abel Teixeira (DEF) | 8 | |
| 6. | Bruno Veloso (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Bruno Tavares (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Gaspar Ferreira (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Guilherme Marques (MID) |  | 5 |
| 10. | Alexandre Varela (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Eduardo Almeida (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Jose Loureiro (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jose Pinheiro (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jose Neves (MID) | 0 | |