Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Estádio do Bessa where Boavista Futebol Clube play host to Desportivo Nacional. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both Boavista Futebol Clube and Desportivo Nacional are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Boavista Futebol Clube and Desportivo Nacional are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Boavista Futebol Clube get the match underway!
2.02
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
9.56
0-0Samuel Gomes knocks the ball to his team mate, Carlos Barros. Carlos Barros threads the ball through to Phil Scales but he's offside!
15.54
1-0Rui Monteiro flicks the ball to his team mate, Carlos Barros. Carlos Barros goes all the way! Carlos Barros takes a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Andre Nunes had no chance!! Goal for Boavista Futebol Clube!
20.43
Steve Roberts makes a probing pass to Paulo Lopes. Paulo Lopes shoots from long range. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Paulo Lopes!
27.34
Duarte Carvalho chips the ball to his team mate, Steve Roberts. Steve Roberts knocks the ball forward to Carlos Barros. Carlos Barros makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Phil Scales. Phil Scales shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Andre Nunes is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
30.23
3-0Duarte Carvalho knocks the ball to his team mate, Steve Roberts. Steve Roberts knocks the ball forward to Carlos Barros. Carlos Barros lofts in a cross ball towards Phil Scales. Phil Scales is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
33.01
3-0Hugo Jardim makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Duarte Faria. Duarte Faria knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Duarte Carvalho.
38.49
3-0Rui Postiga catches Paulo Lopes on the ankles. Rui Postiga is warned by the referee! Paulo Lopes stretches but gets up unharmed.
40.35
Bruno Moutinho knocks the ball forward to Samuel Gomes. Samuel Gomes passes the ball forward to Carlos Barros. Carlos Barros tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
42.14
3-0Samuel Gomes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paulo Lopes. Paulo Lopes plays a perfect one-two with Phil Scales and rushes in on goal... Paulo Lopes shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Andre Nunes manages to gather it comfortably.
45.00
Hugo Jardim chips the ball to his team mate, Ben Sherwood. Ben Sherwood knocks in a cross ball towards Duarte Faria. Duarte Faria directs the ball goalwards with his head. Antonio Antunes easily picks it out of the air!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
Desportivo Nacional kick off!
49.54
Ricardo Barbosa makes a simple pass to Duarte Faria. Duarte Faria knocks in a cross ball towards Gaspar Moutinho. Gaspar Moutinho heads the ball goalwards. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
51.45
Carlos Barbosa lofts the ball long. Ben Sherwood knocks in a cross ball towards Gaspar Moutinho. Gaspar Moutinho directs the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
53.29
Desportivo Nacional are easily keeping Boavista Futebol Clube at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
54.54
Rui Monteiro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paulo Lopes. Paulo Lopes shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
55.01
Carlos Barbosa threads the ball through to Hugo Jardim. Hugo Jardim controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ben Sherwood. Ben Sherwood goes all the way! Ben Sherwood cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but somehow Antonio Antunes manages to keep it out.
57.58
Ricardo Barbosa barges into Rui Monteiro. The referee calls over Ricardo Barbosa and warns him to calm down! Rui Monteiro runs off the knock.
59.11
3-0Hugo Jardim hacks Steve Roberts from behind! The referee calls over Hugo Jardim and shows him a yellow card! Steve Roberts hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.39
Samuel Gomes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Carlos Barros. Carlos Barros passes the ball forward to Phil Scales. Phil Scales shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Andre Nunes easily smothers it!
61.17
Steve Roberts kicks a strong pass forward to Phil Scales. Phil Scales lofts in a cross ball towards Carlos Barros. Carlos Barros connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
67.26
Vitor Bento knocks the ball to his team mate, Rui Monteiro. Rui Monteiro brings the ball forward. Rui Monteiro plays a perfect one-two with Phil Scales and rushes in on goal... Rui Monteiro takes a shot at goal. It's miles wide!
69.12
Hugo Jardim knocks the ball forward to Gaspar Moutinho. Gaspar Moutinho knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
71.16
Samuel Gomes kicks a strong pass forward to Phil Scales. Phil Scales shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
77.53
Hugo Jardim knocks the ball forward to Duarte Faria. Duarte Faria knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Vitor Bento.
79.54
Carlos Barbosa makes a probing pass to Ricardo Barbosa. Ricardo Barbosa makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gaspar Moutinho. Gaspar Moutinho knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Vitor Bento.
81.23
Ricardo Barbosa barges into Rui Monteiro. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Rui Monteiro stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
4-0Hugo Moreira barges into Samuel Gomes. Hugo Moreira is shown the yellow card! Samuel Gomes gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
4
0
Shots on Target
6
3
Shots off Target
5
1
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
5
Yellow Cards
0
3
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
63.5%
36.5%
Play Area
25.7%
45.9%
28.4%
Scorers
| Carlos Barros 16, 61 Paulo Lopes 20 Phil Scales 27 |