Match Report


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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Complexo Desportivo F.C. Alverca where Alverca play host to Salgueiros 08. A crowd of 17,801 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Alverca are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Salgueiros 08 appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Ribeiro Rui Costa.


0.00
The first half starts with Salgueiros 08 kicking off!
2.34
Antonio Sousa pushes up the pitch. Antonio Sousa flicks a high pass forward. Silvio Andrade controls it well on his chest. Silvio Andrade makes a simple pass, allowing Guilherme Gomes to run into the box. Guilherme Gomes shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Alverca are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
8.23
Abel Varela comes in with a late challenge on Pedro Barbosa. The referee brings Abel Varela to one side and gives him a warning! Pedro Barbosa hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
14.53
Colin Campbell flicks a high pass forward. Guilherme Gomes controls it well on his chest. Guilherme Gomes shoots from distance. Ernesto Garcia gets down and covers it.
20.28
Abel Varela controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Hoalid Rott. Hoalid Rott passes the ball forward to Max Fletcher. Max Fletcher knocks in a cross ball towards Sebastian Garcia. Sebastian Garcia heads the ball goalwards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
39.27
Artur Veloso knocks the ball forward to Pedro Barbosa. Pedro Barbosa passes the ball forward to Guilherme Gomes. Guilherme Gomes deftly passes the ball to Paulo Viana, releasing him through on goal. Paulo Viana tries a spectacular strike. The ball comes in low, but Ernesto Garcia smothers it!
40.20
Abel Varela flicks a high pass forward. Jorge Alves holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jorge Alves hits a low pass to Sebastian Garcia. Sebastian Garcia shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Alverca appear unchanged since the first half. Salgueiros 08 also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Alverca start the second half!
47.26
Jorge Alves darts forward. Jorge Alves shoots from outside the area but is denied by Paulo Moreira. Excellent save.
51.32
Artur Veloso sees Colin Campbell in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. With imagination, Colin Campbell laces a weighted ball forward to Guilherme Gomes. Guilherme Gomes whips in a cross ball towards Paulo Viana. Paulo Viana flicks the ball with his head but is denied by Ernesto Garcia. Excellent save.
53.35
Andy Ferguson advances with the ball. Andy Ferguson chips the ball to his team mate, Paulo Viana. Paulo Viana knocks in a cross ball towards Silvio Andrade. Silvio Andrade flicks the ball with his head but it's drastically wayward!
55.23
Fernando Vieira runs forward with the ball. Fernando Vieira makes a simple pass to Guilherme Gomes. Guilherme Gomes runs straight at the defence! Abel Varela comes in with a late challenge on Guilherme Gomes. Penalty not given!!
60.45
Alverca have made a substitution with Fernando Andrade replacing Guilherme Gomes .
61.45
Colin Campbell deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Silvio Andrade. Silvio Andrade tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
66.57
Pedro Barbosa flicks a high pass forward. Fernando Andrade holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Fernando Andrade knocks the ball forward, putting Paulo Viana through on goal. Paulo Viana tries a spectacular strike. It curls slightly but Ernesto Garcia manages to gather it comfortably.
69.27
Colin Campbell threads a neat ball through to Paulo Viana. Paulo Viana shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
71.57
Antonio Sousa sees Colin Campbell in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Colin Campbell runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Colin Campbell knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Silvio Varela.
72.29
Without breaking stride, Jorge Alves plays the ball forward to Sebastian Garcia. Sebastian Garcia shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Paulo Moreira!
77.22
Fernando Vieira chips the ball to his team mate, Pedro Barbosa. Pedro Barbosa flicks a high pass forward to Paulo Viana who brings the ball under control. With great vision, Paulo Viana plays the ball forward to Silvio Andrade who has made a great run into the box. Silvio Andrade side-steps and rifles a shot at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
78.02
Andy Ferguson flicks a high pass forward to Pedro Barbosa who brings the ball under control. Pedro Barbosa flicks a high pass forward. Paulo Viana collects the pass. Paulo Viana shoots from distance. Paulo Viana scores for Alverca!!
83.34
Fernando Ramos comes in with a late challenge on Jorge Alves. Fernando Ramos is warned by the referee! Jorge Alves hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
85.59
Andy Ferguson flicks a high pass forward. Fernando Ramos holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Fernando Ramos threads a neat ball through to Fernando Andrade. Fernando Andrade knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Hugo Lopes.
87.38
Pedro Barbosa knocks the ball to his team mate, Silvio Andrade. Silvio Andrade shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
6
3
Shots off Target
5
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
70%
30%
Play Area
27.5%
41.2%
31.2%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Paulo Viana of Alverca

Match Ratings
1.Paulo Moreira (GK)
6
2.Antonio Sousa (DEF)
6
3.Fernando Vieira (DEF)
7
4.Andy Ferguson (DEF)
7
5.Artur Veloso (DEF)
6
6.Colin Campbell (MID)
7
7.Fernando Ramos (MID)
6
8.Pedro Barbosa (MID)
8
9.Guilherme Gomes (ATT)
7
10.Paulo Viana (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Silvio Andrade (ATT)
6
 
12.Bill Proctor (GK)
0
13.Daniel Lima (GK)
0
14.Fernando Andrade (DEF)
6

1.Ernesto Garcia (GK)
8
2.Hugo Lopes (DEF)
6
3.Abel Varela (DEF)
6
4.Jose Barros (DEF)
6
5.Silvio Varela (DEF)
6
6.Hoalid Rott (MID)
6
7.Jorge Alves (MID)
7
8.Sebastian Garcia (ATT)goal scored
8
9.Bruno Vieira (ATT)
6
10.Gaspar Rego (ATT)
6
11.Max Fletcher (ATT)
6
 
12.Pasquale Luppi (MID)
0
13.Cristiano Tavares (MID)
0
14.Oliver Wesselmann (DEF)
0