Match Report
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Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at Ground Estádio da Madeira where Desportivo Nacional play host to Paços de Ferreira. A crowd of 19,970 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
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 Paulino N. Rodrigues.
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 Paulino N. Rodrigues.
0.00
Desportivo Nacional get the match underway!
2.11
Daniel J. Osmanowski knocks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Mayele. Daniel Mayele sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Helder Neves reads it well. Excellent save!
3.27
Neil McStay sees Carlo Zitolo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Carlo Zitolo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Tiago Santos.
6.46
John Ripley hits a low pass to Jose Javier Nieto. Jose Javier Nieto surges forward with the ball. Jose Javier Nieto lofts in a cross ball towards Daniel Mayele. Daniel Mayele finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
9.00
Neil Elliott comes in with a late challenge on Daniel Mayele. The referee calls over Neil Elliott and warns him to calm down! Daniel Mayele runs off the knock.
12.13
Rodrigo Viana flicks a high pass forward. Arturo Gento easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Arturo Gento lofts in a cross ball towards Artur Jesus. Artur Jesus outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. What a cracker!! Nelson Emerton had no chance!! Goal for Desportivo Nacional!
16.23
Daniel J. Osmanowski darts forward. Daniel J. Osmanowski knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Adel Djetou.
18.41
Paul Arnold threads a neat ball through to Daniel Mayele. Daniel Mayele skips past Adel Djetou! Daniel Mayele cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
21.44
Daniel Ribeiro catches Jose Javier Nieto on the ankles. The referee warns Daniel Ribeiro to calm down! Jose Javier Nieto hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
24.10
Daniel Ribeiro flicks a high pass forward to Hugo Loureiro who brings the ball under control. Hugo Loureiro knocks in a cross ball towards Arturo Gento. Arturo Gento finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it's a lousy effort!
27.36
Rodrigo Viana catches Paul Arnold on the ankles. The referee brings Rodrigo Viana to one side and gives him a warning! Paul Arnold carries on, but is struggling a bit.
32.24
Neil McStay makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Daniel Mayele. Daniel Mayele whips in a cross ball towards Carlo Zitolo. Carlo Zitolo jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent block by Adel Djetou!
33.53
Daniel Ribeiro kicks a strong pass forward to Artur Jesus. Artur Jesus lofts in a cross ball towards Arturo Gento. With a superhuman jump, Arturo Gento connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. What a cracker!! Nelson Emerton had no chance!! Goal for Desportivo Nacional!
45.00
Neil McStay takes the throw-in. Paul Arnold kicks a strong pass forward to Marino Mondini. Marino Mondini shoots from long range but it is shockingly off target!
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 Paços de Ferreira players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Paços de Ferreira kick off!
48.06
Santi Carlbohm lofts the ball long. Marino Mondini edges inside the box! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Marino Mondini provides some space. He curls a shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
51.58
Daniel J. Osmanowski threads a neat ball through to Carlo Zitolo. Carlo Zitolo shoots from outside the area but is denied by Helder Neves. Excellent save.
54.46
Adel Djetou makes a probing pass to Cristiano Moreira. Cristiano Moreira chips the ball to his team mate, Hugo Loureiro. Hugo Loureiro knocks in a cross ball towards Artur Jesus. Artur Jesus makes a deft header. Nelson Emerton punches it away to safety.
55.18
Tiago Santos passes the ball forward to Rodrigo Viana. Rodrigo Viana sees space and advances. Rodrigo Viana lofts in a cross ball towards Arturo Gento. Arturo Gento connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it's a woeful effort!
61.31
Adel Djetou flicks a high pass forward. Rodrigo Viana controls it well on his chest. Rodrigo Viana makes a simple pass to Artur Jesus. Artur Jesus knocks in a cross ball towards Hugo Loureiro. Hugo Loureiro makes a convincing header. Nelson Emerton easily punches it away to safety.
71.16
Oscar De Angelis makes a simple pass to Rodrigo Viana. Rodrigo Viana hits a low pass to Arturo Gento. Arturo Gento plays a one-two with Hugo Loureiro and advances towards the goal... Arturo Gento makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
77.58
Desportivo Nacional have made 3 substitutions with Craig Priestley replacing Hugo Loureiro, Cataldo Ginestra replacing Cristiano Moreira and Roberto Vieira replacing Oscar De Angelis .
81.11
Santi Carlbohm flicks the ball to his team mate, Daniel J. Osmanowski. Without breaking stride, Daniel J. Osmanowski plays the ball forward to Daniel Mayele. Daniel Mayele knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Helder Neves who gathers it comfortably.
84.02
Daniel J. Osmanowski knocks the ball to his team mate, Marino Mondini. Marino Mondini shoots from 25 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
87.15
Daniel J. Osmanowski hits a low pass to Marino Mondini. Marino Mondini knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
3
Shots on Target
5
6
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
40.8%
59.2%
Play Area
28.2%
47.9%
23.9%
Scorers
| Artur Jesus 12 Arturo Gento 34, 71 | Daniel Mayele 6, 18 Marino Mondini 48 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Arturo Gento of Desportivo Nacional |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Helder Neves (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Oscar De Angelis (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Tiago Santos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Adel Djetou (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Neil Elliott (DEF) | 5 | |
| 6. | Cristiano Moreira (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Rodrigo Viana (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Daniel Ribeiro (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Arturo Gento (ATT) | ![]() ![]() | 9 |
| 10. | Hugo Loureiro (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Artur Jesus (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
| 12. | Craig Priestley (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Cataldo Ginestra (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Roberto Vieira (MID) | 6 | |
| 1. | Nelson Emerton (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Santi Carlbohm (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | John Ripley (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Damiano Sotgia (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jose Javier Nieto (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Daniel J. Osmanowski (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Paul Arnold (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Neil McStay (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Daniel Mayele (ATT) | ![]() ![]() | 9 |
| 10. | Marino Mondini (ATT) | ![]() | 7 |
| 11. | Carlo Zitolo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Rodolfo Annoni (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Hauke Eberle (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Pascal Rösler (ATT) | 0 | |














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