Match Report


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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Complexo Desportivo F.C. Alverca where Alverca play host to Naval. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Alverca are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while Naval appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.


0.00
Naval kick off!
2.54
Jose Almeida takes it forward alone. Jose Almeida knocks in a cross ball towards Mario Ramos. Mario Ramos is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is miles over!
30.21
Antonio Gainza makes a simple pass to James Impey. James Impey makes a beautiful solo run. James Impey knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
32.50
Jose Almeida controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Joao Bento. Joao Bento finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
39.50
Jose Almeida takes it forward alone. Jose Almeida whips in a cross ball towards Joao Bento. Joao Bento directs the ball goalwards with his head. Nuno Marques manages to gather it comfortably.
40.59
Jose Almeida kicks a strong pass forward to Joao Bento. Joao Bento shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
42.51
Francisco Loureiro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mario Ramos. Mario Ramos knocks in a cross ball towards Joao Bento. Joao Bento powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Nuno Marques!
44.27
Vitor Jesus deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Guilherme Costa. Guilherme Costa tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!


45.00
Alverca kick off!
48.59
Frederico Nunes knocks the ball to his team mate, Thomas Oosterhof. Thomas Oosterhof makes a simple pass to Paulo Loureiro. Paulo Loureiro knocks the ball forward to Jaime Lima. Jaime Lima tries a spectacular strike but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
49.43
Vitor Barros makes a simple pass to Jose Almeida. Jose Almeida flicks the ball to his team mate, Mario Ramos. Mario Ramos sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Nuno Marques is on top of it.
53.32
Jose Almeida clumsily knocks into James Impey. The referee calls over Jose Almeida and warns him to calm down! James Impey stretches but gets up unharmed.
54.17
Naval are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Alverca's defence.
59.51
Francisco Loureiro knocks the ball forward to Guilherme Costa. Guilherme Costa finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
63.15
Vitor Barros chips the ball to his team mate, Francisco Loureiro. Francisco Loureiro makes a beautiful solo run. Francisco Loureiro shoots from 20 yards but somehow Nuno Marques manages to keep it out.
65.56
Francisco Loureiro catches Thomas Oosterhof on the ankles. The referee calls over Francisco Loureiro and warns him to calm down! Thomas Oosterhof gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
72.14
Francisco Loureiro knocks the ball forward to Joao Bento. Joao Bento shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
75.45
Vitor Barros boots it upfield. Mario Ramos tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
78.03
Thomas Oosterhof threads the ball through to Paulo Loureiro. Paulo Loureiro finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
79.06
James Impey decides to run forward with the ball. James Impey shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
81.55
Paulo Moutinho controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jose Almeida. Jose Almeida flicks the ball to his team mate, Mario Ramos. Mario Ramos controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
84.16
Paulo Moutinho threads the ball through to Vitor Jesus. Vitor Jesus flicks the ball to his team mate, Guilherme Costa. Guilherme Costa shoots from outside the area but somehow Nuno Marques manages to keep it out.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Nuno Marques of Alverca
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
0
5
Shots off Target
3
8
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
52.9%
47.1%
Play Area
31%
46%
23%