Match Report


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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Est˜dio Prof. Dr. Vieira de Carvalho where Maia play host to Alverca. A crowd of 8,871 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Maia are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Alverca appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.


0.00
Maia kick off and get the match underway!
3.18
Alverca are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
4.09
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
9.56
Manuel Soares threads the ball through to Jason Cutler. Jason Cutler makes a simple pass to Filipe Vieira. Filipe Vieira knocks in a cross ball towards Dean Johnson. Dean Johnson is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
12.56
Alexandre Ramos passes the ball forward to Filipe Vieira. Filipe Vieira lofts in a cross ball towards Dean Johnson. Dean Johnson directs the ball goalwards with his head but it flies wide!
16.02
Maia are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
24.52
Alexandre Ramos makes a simple pass to Dean Johnson. Dean Johnson finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
27.02
Bruno Semedo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Roberto Carvalho. Roberto Carvalho makes a beautiful solo run. Roberto Carvalho lofts in a cross ball towards Filipe Vieira. Filipe Vieira connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
28.48
Bruno Semedo decides to run forward with the ball. Bruno Semedo passes the ball forward to Dean Johnson. Dean Johnson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
30.07
Roberto Carvalho flicks the ball to his team mate, Dean Johnson. Dean Johnson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nuno Marques who gathers it comfortably.
38.21
Manuel Moreira flicks the ball to his team mate, Bakary Scholz. Bakary Scholz controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dean Johnson. Dean Johnson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nuno Marques who gathers it comfortably.
42.14
Alexandre Ramos knocks the ball to his team mate, Dean Johnson. Dean Johnson chips the ball to his team mate, Filipe Vieira. Filipe Vieira rockets a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Nuno Marques easily smothers it!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!


45.00
Alverca kick off the second half!
48.43
Manuel Moreira knocks the ball to his team mate, Alexandre Ramos. Alexandre Ramos makes a simple pass to Filipe Vieira. Filipe Vieira knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
51.26
Manuel Moreira controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Bakary Scholz. Bakary Scholz threads the ball through to Dean Johnson. Dean Johnson plays a perfect one-two with Filipe Vieira and rushes in on goal... Dean Johnson takes a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
60.07
Alexandre Ramos surges forward with the ball. Alexandre Ramos passes the ball forward to Dean Johnson. Dean Johnson shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's miles wide!
66.16
Antonio Gainza makes a simple pass to James Impey. James Impey deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jaime Lima. Jaime Lima goes all the way! Jaime Lima cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
79.13
Alverca are easily keeping Maia at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
89.52
Daniel Valente flicks the ball to his team mate, Paulo Loureiro. Paulo Loureiro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jaime Lima. Jaime Lima tries a spectacular strike. What a cracker!! Tomas Marques had no chance!! Goal for Alverca!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time


The man of the match was awarded to Dean Johnson of Maia
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
2
1
Shots off Target
5
1
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
69.1%
30.9%
Play Area
27.9%
47.1%
25%