Match Report
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Complexo Desportivo F.C. Alverca where Alverca play host to Campomaiorense. A crowd of 20,982 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Alverca and Campomaiorense are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Paulo Costa.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Alverca and Campomaiorense are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Paulo Costa.
0.00
0-0Campomaiorense get the match underway!
4.26
0-0Alberto Costa barges into Luke Cooper. The referee warns Alberto Costa to calm down! Luke Cooper stretches but gets up unharmed.
6.36
0-0Sylvain Mendez flicks a high pass forward. Luke Cooper holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Luke Cooper flicks a high pass forward. Dean Mustoe collects the pass. Dean Mustoe knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Davi Alex who gathers it comfortably.
8.16
0-1Sylvain Mendez gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. This is true route-one football. Dean Mustoe whips in a cross ball towards Fernando Carvalho. Fernando Carvalho makes a convincing header. It's there!! Davi Alex has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
14.57
0-1Vasco Postiga hits a low pass to Alberto Costa. Alberto Costa threads the ball through to Duarte Ribeiro. Duarte Ribeiro sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
15.48
With a delightful solo run, Sergio Tavares stretches the opposition's defence. Sergio Tavares makes a simple pass, allowing Jon Dichio to run into the box. Some silky footwork from Jon Dichio provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it flies just wide!
16.06
0-1Stefan Allback makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alexandre Rego. Alexandre Rego knocks in a cross ball towards Fernando Carvalho. Fernando Carvalho connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Davi Alex punches it away to safety.
18.44
Alberto Costa flicks a high ball forward to Duarte Ribeiro who takes it down. Duarte Ribeiro knocks in a cross ball towards Jon Dichio. Jon Dichio connects with a diving header but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
22.54
Sergio Tavares flicks a high pass forward. David Thomson controls it well on his chest. David Thomson lofts in a cross ball towards Duarte Ribeiro. Duarte Ribeiro makes a deft header but it's a lousy effort!
27.18
Scott Dalglish makes a probing pass to Luke Cooper. Luke Cooper takes it forward alone. Luke Cooper shoots from long range but it slams into the crowd!
30.30
0-1Fernando Carvalho comes in with a late challenge on Vasco Postiga. The referee calls over Fernando Carvalho and shows him a yellow card! Vasco Postiga runs off the knock.
36.43
Diogo Martins makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Fernando Carvalho. Fernando Carvalho shoots from 25 yards but it flies well off target!
40.32
Stefan Allback flicks a high pass forward to Fernando Carvalho who brings the ball under control. Fernando Carvalho shoots from outside the area but it's well over the bar!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Alverca appear unchanged since the first half. Campomaiorense also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Alverca kick off and get the second half underway!
51.42
Stefan Allback sees a break and surges forward. Stefan Allback shoots from 20 yards. Davi Alex gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
55.13
Antonio Gomes threads a neat ball through to Diogo Martins. Diogo Martins controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alexandre Rego. Alexandre Rego lofts in a cross ball towards Dean Mustoe. Dean Mustoe makes a convincing header. The keeper is on top of it. Excellent keeping!
59.11
Stefan Allback makes a beautiful solo run. Stefan Allback whips in a cross ball towards Fernando Carvalho. Fernando Carvalho flicks the ball with his head but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
60.55
Alberto Costa flicks the ball to his team mate, Jon Dichio. Jon Dichio knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Antonio Gomes.
61.43
0-1Luke Cooper flicks a high pass forward to Alexandre Rego who brings the ball under control. Alexandre Rego kicks a strong pass forward to Fernando Carvalho but the referee indicates it's offside!
63.28
Vasco Postiga pushes mid-way up the pitch. Vasco Postiga picks a pass forward to David Thomson. David Thomson whips in a cross ball towards Duarte Ribeiro. Duarte Ribeiro directs the ball goalwards with his head. Regis Roussel picks it out of the air!
65.35
Stefan Allback makes a simple pass to Alexandre Rego. Alexandre Rego shoots from distance but it misses the target by a large margin!
66.43
Luis Ramos kicks a strong pass forward to David Thomson. David Thomson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
67.03
Sergio Tavares flicks a high ball forward to Jon Dichio who gracefully takes it down. Jon Dichio knocks in a cross ball towards Duarte Ribeiro. Duarte Ribeiro finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Great keeping!
71.04
Antonio Gomes kicks a strong pass forward to Diogo Martins. Diogo Martins makes a probing pass to Fernando Carvalho. Fernando Carvalho lofts in a cross ball towards Dean Mustoe. Dean Mustoe makes a looping header on goal but is denied by Davi Alex. Excellent save.
72.54
Sergio Tavares sees Jon Dichio in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jon Dichio knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Antonio Gomes.
79.16
Fernando Carvalho hacks Rafael Castro from behind! Fernando Carvalho is warned by the referee! Rafael Castro hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
81.52
Luke Cooper knocks the ball forward to Fernando Carvalho. Fernando Carvalho chips the ball to his team mate, Alexandre Rego. Alexandre Rego cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Davi Alex!
83.38
Fernando Jesus arcs the ball upfield. Jon Dichio knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
89.36
With some swift thinking, Sylvain Mendez plays the ball forward to Emile Gower. Emile Gower threads the ball through to Dean Mustoe. Dean Mustoe whips in a cross ball towards Fernando Carvalho. Fernando Carvalho makes a deft header. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
2
6
Shots off Target
4
6
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
47.4%
52.6%
Play Area
35.5%
39.5%
25%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Stefan Allback of Campomaiorense |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Davi Alex (GK) | 9 | |
| 2. | Rafael Castro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Fernando Jesus (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Vasco Postiga (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Luis Ramos (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Alberto Costa (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Sergio Tavares (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Samuel Oliveira (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Jon Dichio (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | David Thomson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Duarte Ribeiro (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Vasco Carvalho (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Nunzio Rinaldi (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Gaspar Neves (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Regis Roussel (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Antonio Gomes (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Scott Dalglish (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Sylvain Mendez (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Diogo Martins (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Stefan Allback (MID) | 9 | |
| 7. | Luke Cooper (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Emile Gower (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Dean Mustoe (ATT) | 8 | |
| 10. | Fernando Carvalho (ATT) |   | 8 |
| 11. | Alexandre Rego (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Alberto Rego (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Frederico Lima (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Charles-Edward Facciutto (ATT) | 0 | |