Match Report


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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Complexo Desportivo F.C. Alverca where Alverca play host to AD Ovarense. A crowd of 16,534 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Alverca are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while AD Ovarense appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Ribeiro Correa Dionisio.


0.00
Alverca start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.31
Adnan Brandes threads a neat ball through to Jon Dichio. Jon Dichio lofts in a cross ball towards David Thomson. Frederico Monteiro barges into David Thomson. That's got to be a penalty! No, the ref waves play-on!!
3.20
Gary Hendry controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nuno Lopes. Nuno Lopes plays a one-two with Roberto Almeida and advances towards the goal... Nuno Lopes tries a spectacular strike but it flies wide!
16.43
Alberto Costa threads a neat ball through to Jon Dichio. Jon Dichio knocks in a cross ball towards Duarte Ribeiro. Duarte Ribeiro is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Fantastic reaction save from Markus Dehm!
24.03
Helder Jardim makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jon Dichio. Jon Dichio skips past Eduardo Loureiro! Jon Dichio makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
26.05
Ruben Rego flicks the ball to his team mate, Adnan Brandes. Adnan Brandes threads a neat ball through to Jon Dichio. Jon Dichio knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alexandre Barbosa.
34.37
Adnan Brandes makes a beautiful solo run. Adnan Brandes knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Jon Dichio is offside!
40.16
Adnan Brandes runs straight at the opposition's defence. Adnan Brandes shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
42.05
Jon Dichio catches Eduardo Loureiro on the ankles. Jon Dichio is given a warning by the referee! Eduardo Loureiro gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
45.00
Ruben Rego kicks a strong pass forward to Helder Jardim. Helder Jardim changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Helder Jardim whips in a cross ball towards Jon Dichio. Jon Dichio is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Markus Dehm manages to gather it effortlessly.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Alverca appear unchanged since the first half. AD Ovarense also appear unchanged since the first half. The AD Ovarense players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and AD Ovarense get the second half underway!
48.30
Luis Ramos brings the ball forward. Luis Ramos shoots from outside the area but Markus Dehm reads it well. Fabulous stop!
53.01
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
55.48
Helder Jardim flicks a high pass forward. Jon Dichio controls it well on his chest. Jon Dichio edges inside the box! Jon Dichio shoots from just inside the box. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
59.54
Fausto Maccarone flicks a high pass forward to Adnan Brandes who brings the ball under control. Adnan Brandes threads the ball through to David Thomson. David Thomson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
61.17
Nuno Lopes barges into Fernando Jesus. The referee calls over Nuno Lopes and warns him to calm down! Fernando Jesus runs off the knock.
63.01
Adolfo Pena passes the ball forward to Roberto Almeida. Roberto Almeida rushes past Fernando Jesus! Roberto Almeida looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it flies just off target!
69.01
Adnan Brandes passes the ball forward to Jon Dichio. Jon Dichio whips in a cross ball towards Duarte Ribeiro. Duarte Ribeiro beats his man to it with a header but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
71.53
Alberto Costa threads a neat ball through to Jon Dichio. Jon Dichio knocks in a cross ball towards David Thomson. David Thomson connects with a diving header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
75.07
Helder Jardim sees space and advances. Helder Jardim knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.58
Alberto Costa controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jon Dichio. Jon Dichio finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
79.47
Helder Jardim makes a probing pass to David Thomson. David Thomson shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
81.08
Cesar Vieira clumsily knocks into Adnan Brandes. The referee calls over Cesar Vieira and warns him to calm down! Adnan Brandes runs off the knock.
84.29
Cesar Vieira knocks the ball to his team mate, Roberto Almeida. Roberto Almeida rushes past Ruben Rego! Some silky footwork from Roberto Almeida provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Davi Alex manages to gather it comfortably.
89.46
Adnan Brandes kicks a strong pass forward to David Thomson. David Thomson knocks in a cross ball towards Duarte Ribeiro. Duarte Ribeiro beats his man to it with a header but Markus Dehm reads it well. Excellent keeping!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
6
1
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
68.4%
31.6%
Play Area
25%
47.4%
27.6%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jon Dichio of Alverca

Match Ratings
1.Davi Alex (GK)
6
2.Fernando Jesus (DEF)
6
3.Fausto Maccarone (DEF)
6
4.Ruben Rego (DEF)
6
5.Luis Ramos (MID)
6
6.Adnan Brandes (MID)
8
7.Helder Jardim (MID)
8
8.Alberto Costa (MID)
6
9.Jon Dichio (ATT)goal scored
9
10.David Thomson (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Duarte Ribeiro (ATT)
6
 
12.Vasco Postiga (DEF)
0
13.Nunzio Rinaldi (MID)
0
14.Hugo Campos (MID)
0

1.Markus Dehm (GK)
7
2.Diogo Ribeiro (DEF)
6
3.Frederico Monteiro (DEF)
6
4.Eduardo Loureiro (DEF)
6
5.Alexandre Barbosa (DEF)
6
6.Adolfo Pena (MID)
6
7.Gary Hendry (MID)
6
8.Cesar Vieira (MID)
6
9.Miguel Pinheiro (MID)
6
10.Nuno Lopes (ATT)
6
11.Roberto Almeida (ATT)
7
 
12.Vasco Semedo (ATT)
0
13.Hugo Teixeira (DEF)
0
14.Roberto Ferreira (GK)
0