Match Report


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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Estádio Municipal where Beira Mar play host to Naval. A crowd of 9,718 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Beira Mar are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Naval appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by JosŽ Luis Leal.


0.00
Naval start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.49
Mario Barbosa chips the ball to his team mate, David Monteiro. David Monteiro sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
8.08
Manuel Fernandes clumsily knocks into Alexander Kohler. The referee brings Manuel Fernandes to one side and gives him a warning! Alexander Kohler stretches but gets up unharmed.
10.59
Miguel Oliveira knocks the ball to his team mate, Andre Vieira. Andre Vieira sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but is denied by Nuno Teixeira. Excellent save.
14.27
Jorge Moreira sees space and advances. Jorge Moreira controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good keeping!
15.04
Diogo Marques passes the ball forward to Alexander Kohler. Alexander Kohler skips past Ricardo Monteiro! Alexander Kohler shows great control and tries a shot on goal. What a cracker!! Nuno Teixeira had no chance!! Goal for Beira Mar!
18.49
Jorge Moreira makes a probing pass to David Monteiro. David Monteiro shoots from 20 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
21.27
Mario Barbosa surges forward with the ball. Mario Barbosa knocks in a cross ball towards Vasco Marques. Vasco Marques makes a convincing header. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
22.36
With vision, Miguel Oliveira plays the ball forward to Alexander Kohler. Alexander Kohler chips the ball to his team mate, Andre Vieira. Some good footwork from Andre Vieira provides some space. He shoots at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
30.54
Rafael Teixeira deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alexander Kohler. Alexander Kohler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
33.29
Ger Babangida runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Ger Babangida sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
34.55
Tomas Loureiro takes it forward alone. Tomas Loureiro changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Tomas Loureiro knocks in a cross ball towards Graham Weir. Graham Weir is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Good keeping from Simone Miccoli as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
36.54
Mario Barbosa takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the far post. James Todd reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
42.06
Miguel Oliveira runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Miguel Oliveira controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting James Todd through on goal. James Todd comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but Nuno Teixeira is on top of it.
44.29
Ger Babangida threads the ball through to Andre Vieira. Andre Vieira advances inside the box! Andre Vieira strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. Nuno Teixeira effortlessly gets down and covers it.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Beira Mar appear unchanged since the first half. Naval also appear unchanged since the first half. The Naval players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Beira Mar kick off the second half!
47.00
Mario Barbosa makes a probing pass to David Monteiro. David Monteiro shoots from outside the area but it flies just wide!
48.17
Alex Colacone makes a strong solo run forward. Alex Colacone knocks the ball forward to James Todd. James Todd shoots from 25 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
49.15
Mario Barbosa flicks a high ball forward to Vasco Marques who takes it down. Vasco Marques knocks in a cross ball towards David Monteiro. David Monteiro rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Fantastic reaction save from Simone Miccoli!
54.35
Ricardo Monteiro sees Jorge Moreira in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jorge Moreira flicks a high pass forward. David Monteiro collects the pass. David Monteiro shoots from outside the area but it slams into the crowd!
59.37
Ger Babangida makes a beautiful pass to the feet of James Todd. James Todd knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
60.03
Naval have made 2 substitutions with Eduardo Nieto replacing Mario Barbosa and Manuel Varela replacing Vasco Marques .
63.39
Eduardo Nieto catches Miguel Oliveira on the ankles. Eduardo Nieto is given a warning by the referee! Miguel Oliveira runs off the knock.
65.04
Rafael Teixeira hits a low pass to Andre Vieira. Andre Vieira knocks the ball forward to Alexander Kohler but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
67.31
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
75.55
Eduardo Nieto flicks the ball to his team mate, Quim Marques. Quim Marques shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
81.58
Manuel Fernandes flicks a high ball forward to Eduardo Nieto who takes it down. Eduardo Nieto hits a low pass to David Monteiro. David Monteiro knocks in a cross ball towards Graham Weir. Graham Weir heads the ball goalwards. Simone Miccoli didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
84.13
James Todd catches Ricardo Monteiro on the ankles. The referee calls over James Todd and shows him a yellow card! Ricardo Monteiro hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
3
6
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
58%
42%
Play Area
17.4%
49.3%
33.3%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Alexander Kohler of Beira Mar

Match Ratings
1.Simone Miccoli (GK)
8
2.Alex Colacone (DEF)
6
3.Fernando Costa (DEF)
6
4.Vasco Monteiro (DEF)
6
5.Rafael Teixeira (MID)
6
6.Ger Babangida (MID)
8
7.Miguel Oliveira (MID)
7
8.Diogo Marques (MID)
7
9.Andre Vieira (ATT)
7
10.Alexander Kohler (ATT)goal scored
9
11.James Todd (ATT)yellow card
5
 
12.Hugo Ortiz (GK)
0
13.Cesar Barbosa (DEF)
0
14.Fernando Nunes (DEF)
0

1.Nuno Teixeira (GK)
7
2.Tomas Loureiro (DEF)
7
3.Ricardo Monteiro (DEF)
6
4.Manuel Fernandes (DEF)
6
5.Rui Ferreira (DEF)
6
6.Jorge Moreira (MID)
7
7.Mario Barbosa (MID)
7
8.David Monteiro (ATT)
6
9.Graham Weir (ATT)
6
10.Quim Marques (ATT)
6
11.Vasco Marques (ATT)
6
 
12.Dado Tafforeau (GK)
0
13.Eduardo Nieto (MID)
6
14.Manuel Varela (DEF)
6