Match Report


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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Estádio 25 de Abril where Penafiel play host to Desportivo Nacional. A crowd of 17,988 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Penafiel are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Desportivo Nacional appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.


0.00
Penafiel kick off the first half!
2.46
Hugo Moreira passes the ball forward to Duarte Faria. Duarte Faria makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ben Sherwood but he's offside!
3.07
Pablo Gomez hacks Duarte Faria from behind! The referee calls over Pablo Gomez and shows him a yellow card! Duarte Faria runs off the knock.
10.00
Spencer Riggott knocks the ball forward to Edgar Reis. Edgar Reis goes all the way! Edgar Reis tries a spectacular strike. It curls slightly but Andre Nunes manages to gather it comfortably.
12.31
Carlos Barbosa controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Hugo Moreira. Hugo Moreira makes a probing pass to Duarte Faria. Duarte Faria shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
15.40
Hugo Moreira sees space and advances. Hugo Moreira knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Duarte Alves who gathers it comfortably.
20.23
Helder Oliveira makes a simple pass to Hugo Jardim. Hugo Jardim kicks a strong pass forward to Ben Sherwood. Ben Sherwood shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Duarte Alves.
30.00
Duarte Sousa controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Daniel Rego. Daniel Rego tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
32.10
Julian Minto controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Daniel Rego. Daniel Rego threads the ball through to Edgar Reis but he's offside!
34.44
Rui Postiga chips the ball to his team mate, Hugo Jardim. Hugo Jardim knocks the ball forward to Gaspar Moutinho. Gaspar Moutinho plays a perfect one-two with Ben Sherwood and rushes in on goal... Gaspar Moutinho makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
38.08
Julian Minto controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Edgar Reis. Edgar Reis shoots from distance but Andre Nunes is on top of it.
44.39
Spencer Riggott brings the ball forward. Spencer Riggott knocks the ball to his team mate, Edgar Reis. Edgar Reis cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
45.00
Spencer Riggott makes a probing pass to Edgar Reis. Edgar Reis passes the ball forward to Daniel Rego. Daniel Rego takes a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Andre Nunes.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!


45.00
Desportivo Nacional kick off and get the second half underway!
53.08
Julian Minto threads the ball through to Edgar Reis. Edgar Reis controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Andre Nunes manages to keep it out.
59.32
Garry Gough passes the ball forward to Duarte Faria. Duarte Faria knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Duarte Alves who gathers it comfortably.
69.19
Hugo Jardim passes the ball forward to Ben Sherwood. Ben Sherwood whips in a cross ball towards Gaspar Moutinho. Gaspar Moutinho directs the ball goalwards with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
72.06
Pablo Gomez makes a simple pass to Spencer Riggott. Spencer Riggott makes a beautiful solo run. Spencer Riggott knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Rui Postiga.
73.43
Duarte Sousa flicks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Rego. Daniel Rego deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Edgar Reis but the linesman indicates offside!
77.54
Artur Jesus makes a probing pass to Daniel Rego. Daniel Rego knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
78.16
Hugo Moreira deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Duarte Faria. Duarte Faria knocks in a cross ball towards Ben Sherwood. Ben Sherwood is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Duarte Alves is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
81.05
Rui Postiga takes it forward alone. Rui Postiga flicks the ball to his team mate, Duarte Faria. Duarte Faria controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
87.26
Spencer Riggott makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Daniel Rego. Daniel Rego controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Andre Nunes easily smothers it!
89.02
Artur Jesus makes a simple pass to Edgar Reis. Edgar Reis makes a probing pass to Daniel Rego but he's offside!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Andre Nunes of Desportivo Nacional
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
6
3
Shots off Target
1
3
Offsides
4
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
58.8%
41.2%
Play Area
21.2%
47.5%
31.2%

Scorers