Match Report


Desportivo NacionalDesportivo Nacional     Sp. EspinhoSp. Espinho
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Filipe VarelaF. Varela79
G
1
G
84Bruno AlvesB. Alves
Jose MartinJ. Martin68
D
2
D
70Hugo SemedoH. Semedo
Ole SchenningO. Schenning68
D
3captain
D
63Ruel LinekerR. Lineker
Jean-Christophe LarrieuJ. Larrieu67
D
4
D
61Quim RamosQ. Ramos
Mario FariaM. Faria62
D
5
M
79Jorge FonsecaJ. Fonseca
Alex LawA. Law67
M
6
M
60Vitor RamosV. Ramos
Cristiano SoaresC. Soares66
M
7
M
58Cesar ReisC. Reis
Kevin KlinsmannK. Klinsmann63
M
8
M
57Cristiano MoreiraC. Moreira
Sebastiao RibeiroS. Ribeiro67
A
captain9
A
83Gaspar BentoG. Bento
Diogo CamposD. Campos66
A
10
A
73Garry FergusonG. Ferguson
Jose Javier VergesJ. Verges66
A
11
A
70Eduardo AntunesE. Antunes
 
Mauro StelloneM. Stellone66
G
12
A
67Ian LisbieI. Lisbie
Paulo TeixeiraP. Teixeira58
D
13
D
59Gaspar CastroG. Castro
Vasco JesusV. Jesus57
A
14
M
56Francisco CabreraF. Cabrera

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Ground Estádio da Madeira where Desportivo Nacional play host to Sp. Espinho. A crowd of 16,313 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Desportivo Nacional are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Sp. Espinho appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Manuel Mamede.


0.00
Desportivo Nacional kick off and get the match underway!
3.55
With wonderful imagination, Vitor Ramos laces a through ball forward to Gaspar Bento. Gaspar Bento makes a probing pass to Eduardo Antunes but he's offside!
4.26
Cristiano Soares makes a probing pass to Jose Javier Verges. Jose Javier Verges knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
14.30
Alex Law threads a neat ball through to Diogo Campos. Diogo Campos knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Quim Ramos.
15.14
Cesar Reis threads the ball through to Eduardo Antunes. Eduardo Antunes threads the ball through into the box. Gaspar Bento shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Solid save from Filipe Varela.
20.23
Kevin Klinsmann passes the ball forward to Jose Javier Verges. Jose Javier Verges makes a simple pass, allowing Sebastiao Ribeiro to run into the box. Sebastiao Ribeiro makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
21.16
Cristiano Moreira threads a neat ball through to Eduardo Antunes. Eduardo Antunes plays a one-two with Gaspar Bento and rushes in on goal... Eduardo Antunes tries a spectacular strike. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
27.58
Vitor Ramos barges into Kevin Klinsmann. The referee calls over Vitor Ramos and warns him to calm down! Kevin Klinsmann runs off the knock.
28.14
Cesar Reis makes a simple pass to Garry Ferguson. Garry Ferguson whips in a cross ball towards Eduardo Antunes. Eduardo Antunes finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Well saved!
32.50
Cristiano Soares decides to run forward with the ball. Cristiano Soares makes a probing pass to Diogo Campos but he's offside!
34.20
Cesar Reis flicks the ball to his team mate, Gaspar Bento. Gaspar Bento shoots from outside the area but it slams into the crowd!
42.42
Quim Ramos flicks a high ball forward to Cesar Reis who takes it down. Cesar Reis threads a neat ball through to Eduardo Antunes. Eduardo Antunes whips in a cross ball towards Gaspar Bento. Gaspar Bento shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Wonderful reactions from Filipe Varela keeps it out!
45.00
Kevin Klinsmann knocks the ball to his team mate, Diogo Campos. Diogo Campos flicks the ball to his team mate, Sebastiao Ribeiro. Sebastiao Ribeiro side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Desportivo Nacional appear unchanged since the first half. Sp. Espinho have changed their lineup with Ian Lisbie replacing Vitor Ramos, Gaspar Castro replacing Eduardo Antunes and Francisco Cabrera replacing Cristiano Moreira.

45.00
Sp. Espinho start the second half!
47.51
Sp. Espinho are dictating the run of play here today.
48.14
Jorge Fonseca sees a break and surges forward. Jorge Fonseca puts a great ball through. Garry Ferguson runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
49.13
Quim Ramos hacks Jose Javier Verges from behind! The referee calls over Quim Ramos and warns him to calm down! Jose Javier Verges stretches but gets up unharmed.
55.08
Jorge Fonseca threads a neat ball through to Gaspar Bento. Gaspar Bento runs straight at the defence! Gaspar Bento shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
60.40
Kevin Klinsmann threads a neat ball through to Jose Javier Verges. Jose Javier Verges shoots from outside the area but it's a woeful effort!
63.10
Jean-Christophe Larrieu kicks a strong pass forward to Kevin Klinsmann. Kevin Klinsmann flicks a high pass forward to Sebastiao Ribeiro who brings the ball under control. Sebastiao Ribeiro knocks the ball forward, putting Diogo Campos through on goal. Diogo Campos shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Wonderful reactions from Bruno Alves keeps it out!
65.07
Jean-Christophe Larrieu knocks the ball forward to Alex Law. Without breaking stride, Alex Law plays the ball forward to Diogo Campos. Diogo Campos knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Bruno Alves who gathers it comfortably.
66.22
Ian Lisbie catches Cristiano Soares on the ankles. The referee calls over Ian Lisbie and warns him to calm down! Cristiano Soares stretches but gets up unharmed.
69.03
Jean-Christophe Larrieu sees Alex Law in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alex Law knocks the ball to his team mate, Diogo Campos. Diogo Campos plays a scrappy one-two with Jose Javier Verges and stumbles forward towards the goal... Diogo Campos comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
78.07
Ole Schenning decides to run forward with the ball. Ole Schenning flicks a high pass forward to Diogo Campos who brings the ball under control. Diogo Campos knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Hugo Semedo.
83.27
With imagination, Francisco Cabrera laces a weighted ball forward to Garry Ferguson. Garry Ferguson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gaspar Bento but he's offside!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Desportivo Nacional

Sp. Espinho
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
2
3
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
2
3
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
51.5%
48.5%
Play Area
26.5%
48.5%
25%

Scorers
Diogo Campos 69

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Diogo Campos of Desportivo Nacional

Match Ratings
1.Filipe Varela (GK)
8
2.Jose Martin (DEF)
6
3.Ole Schenning (DEF)
7
4.Jean-Christophe Larrieu (DEF)
7
5.Mario Faria (DEF)
6
6.Alex Law (MID)
7
7.Cristiano Soares (MID)
7
8.Kevin Klinsmann (MID)
7
9.Sebastiao Ribeiro (ATT)
6
10.Diogo Campos (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Jose Javier Verges (ATT)
7
 
12.Mauro Stellone (GK)
0
13.Paulo Teixeira (DEF)
0
14.Vasco Jesus (ATT)
0

1.Bruno Alves (GK)
6
2.Hugo Semedo (DEF)
6
3.Ruel Lineker (DEF)
6
4.Quim Ramos (DEF)
6
5.Jorge Fonseca (MID)
7
6.Vitor Ramos (MID)
6
7.Cesar Reis (MID)
7
8.Cristiano Moreira (MID)
6
9.Gaspar Bento (ATT)
7
10.Garry Ferguson (ATT)
6
11.Eduardo Antunes (ATT)
7
 
12.Ian Lisbie (ATT)
5
13.Gaspar Castro (DEF)
6
14.Francisco Cabrera (MID)
6