Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Ground Estádio da Madeira where Desportivo Nacional play host to C.F. Estrela da Amadora. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Desportivo Nacional are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while C.F. Estrela da Amadora appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Desportivo Nacional are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while C.F. Estrela da Amadora appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Desportivo Nacional get the match underway!
2.58
0-0Mitchel Luijpers threads the ball through to Richard Matteo. Richard Matteo kicks a strong pass forward to Dietmar Wesselmann. Dietmar Wesselmann whips in a cross ball towards John Niven. John Niven is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
8.25
0-0Ricardo Barbosa deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ben Sherwood. Ben Sherwood whips in a cross ball towards Duarte Faria. Duarte Faria is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but Marchanno Van Gobbel is on top of it.
10.35
Tomas Santos knocks the ball forward to Hugo Jardim. Hugo Jardim kicks a strong pass forward to Ben Sherwood. Ben Sherwood shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
12.39
Carlos Barbosa makes a simple pass to Ricardo Barbosa. Ricardo Barbosa flicks the ball to his team mate, Ben Sherwood. Ben Sherwood knocks in a cross ball towards Duarte Faria. Duarte Faria is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
14.43
Ricardo Barbosa knocks the ball forward to Duarte Faria. Duarte Faria goes all the way! Duarte Faria tries a spectacular strike. It curls slightly but Marchanno Van Gobbel manages to gather it comfortably.
15.53
0-1Billy Morton knocks the ball to his team mate, Dietmar Wesselmann. Dietmar Wesselmann whips in a cross ball towards John Niven. John Niven is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
20.21
0-1Duarte Faria catches Mitchel Luijpers on the ankles. The referee calls over Duarte Faria and shows him a yellow card! Mitchel Luijpers stretches but gets up unharmed.
20.21
0-1C.F. Estrela da Amadora are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
22.21
0-1Colin McCoist barges into Duarte Faria. The referee calls over Colin McCoist and warns him to calm down! Duarte Faria runs off the knock.
24.17
0-1Helder Oliveira comes in with a late challenge on Artur Rego. The referee calls over Helder Oliveira and shows him a yellow card! Artur Rego carries on, but is struggling a bit.
28.52
0-1Ricardo Barbosa makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gaspar Moutinho. Gaspar Moutinho knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
30.14
Hugo Jardim makes a probing pass to Duarte Faria. Duarte Faria knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Colin McCoist.
34.43
Abel Mendes makes a simple pass to Branko Soetaers. Branko Soetaers controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, John Niven. John Niven knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Helder Oliveira.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
C.F. Estrela da Amadora kick off the second half!
47.45
Ricardo Barbosa decides to run forward with the ball. Ricardo Barbosa plays a perfect one-two with Duarte Faria and rushes in on goal... Ricardo Barbosa tries a spectacular strike. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
49.43
Helder Oliveira knocks the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Barbosa. Ricardo Barbosa brings the ball forward. Ricardo Barbosa shoots from 20 yards but Marchanno Van Gobbel is on top of it.
51.25
Richard Matteo knocks the ball forward to John Niven. John Niven knocks in a cross ball towards Artur Rego. Artur Rego powers a header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
54.41
Colin McCoist kicks a strong pass forward to Malte Polheim. Malte Polheim kicks a strong pass forward to John Niven. John Niven goes all the way! John Niven tries a spectacular strike but it flies wide!
61.48
Malte Polheim knocks the ball forward to Dietmar Wesselmann. Dietmar Wesselmann knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
63.51
Billy Morton threads the ball through to Dietmar Wesselmann. Dietmar Wesselmann whips in a cross ball towards John Niven. John Niven powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Andre Nunes.
71.30
Hugo Jardim deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gaspar Moutinho. Gaspar Moutinho knocks in a cross ball towards Duarte Faria. Duarte Faria is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
75.29
Helder Oliveira sweeps the ball long. Ben Sherwood knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marchanno Van Gobbel who gathers it comfortably.
77.57
Mitchel Luijpers kicks a strong pass forward to Richard Matteo. Richard Matteo kicks a strong pass forward to John Niven. John Niven whips in a cross ball towards Artur Rego. Artur Rego directs the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Andre Nunes manages to keep it out.
78.59
Branko Soetaers passes the ball forward to Dietmar Wesselmann. Dietmar Wesselmann knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
81.55
Hugo Jardim controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gaspar Moutinho. Gaspar Moutinho shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
83.48
Richard Matteo hacks Ricardo Barbosa from behind! Richard Matteo is given a warning by the referee! Ricardo Barbosa runs off the knock.
85.27
Richard Matteo makes a probing pass to John Niven. John Niven whips in a cross ball towards Dietmar Wesselmann. Dietmar Wesselmann is unmarked! He powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
Hugo Jardim makes a probing pass to Duarte Faria. Duarte Faria whips in a cross ball towards Ben Sherwood. Ben Sherwood flicks the ball with his head but it is tipped over by Marchanno Van Gobbel.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
6
5
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
46.9%
53.1%
Play Area
28.4%
42%
29.6%
Scorers