Match Report


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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Est˜dio Prof. Dr. Vieira de Carvalho where Maia play host to Naval. A crowd of 19,164 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Maia are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Naval appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Massimo Nuno Gomes.


0.00
The first half starts with Maia kicking off!
3.30
Paulo Campos flicks a high pass forward. Edgar Marques holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Edgar Marques knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
4.39
Rui Jesus flicks a high ball forward to Paulo Campos who takes it down. Paulo Campos hits a low pass to Alberto Nunes. Alberto Nunes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
10.04
With a delightful solo run, Rodrigo Almeida stretches the opposition's defence. Rodrigo Almeida shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
12.07
Paolo Milligan clumsily knocks into Phil Campbell. The referee calls over Paolo Milligan and warns him to calm down! Phil Campbell stretches but gets up unharmed.
15.05
Showing composure, Paulo Campos picks a pass forward to Edgar Marques. Edgar Marques knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
20.30
Kemal Redknapp changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Kemal Redknapp knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jose Pascual.
26.48
With a delightful solo run, Steve Kortland stretches the opposition's defence. Steve Kortland knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Rui Ramos who gathers it comfortably.
32.58
Edgar Neves plays the ball forward to Miguel Soudan. Miguel Soudan knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Eugenio Santos.
33.01
Phil Campbell knocks the ball forward to Kemal Redknapp. Kemal Redknapp passes the ball forward to Miguel Soudan. Miguel Soudan whips in a cross ball towards Francis Ehiogu. Francis Ehiogu rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
36.07
Rodrigo Almeida plays the ball forward to Paolo Milligan. Paolo Milligan shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Maia appear unchanged since the first half. Naval also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Naval kick off!
47.05
Edgar Neves kicks a strong pass forward to Francis Ehiogu. Francis Ehiogu shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
55.35
Kemal Redknapp flicks the ball to his team mate, Miguel Soudan. Miguel Soudan shoots from long range but is denied by Rui Ramos. Excellent save.
61.19
Pedro Alves lofts the ball long. Miguel Soudan shoots from 25 yards but is denied by Rui Ramos. Excellent save.
65.32
Pedro Alves darts forward. Pedro Alves controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Miguel Soudan. Miguel Soudan whips in a cross ball towards Francis Ehiogu. Francis Ehiogu finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
67.09
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
71.15
Paulo Campos chips the ball to his team mate, Paolo Milligan. Paolo Milligan knocks the ball to his team mate, Alberto Nunes. Alberto Nunes cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is deflected wide by Phil Campbell.
72.13
It's a corner kick. Bernardo César loops the ball in to towards the near post. Eugenio Santos cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is deflected wide by Antonio Vieira.
73.04
Bernardo César takes the corner, chipping the ball to the near post. Kemal Redknapp reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
79.22
Jose Pascual makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paulo Campos. Paulo Campos takes it forward alone. Paulo Campos makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paolo Milligan but he's offside!
85.32
Nicky Rodgers sees Bernardo César in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Bernardo César flicks a high pass forward. Alberto Nunes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alberto Nunes cuts inside the box! Some world-class footwork from Alberto Nunes provides some space. He unleashes a blazing shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Kevin Töpfer with no chance!! Goal for Naval!
89.39
Kemal Redknapp sees Francis Ehiogu in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Francis Ehiogu knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Rui Jesus.
90.00
Ralph May threads the ball through to Kemal Redknapp. Kemal Redknapp flicks a high pass forward. Miguel Soudan holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Miguel Soudan lofts in a cross ball towards Francis Ehiogu. Francis Ehiogu jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it flies wide!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
48%
52%
Play Area
28%
49.3%
22.7%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Alberto Nunes of Naval

Match Ratings
1.Kevin Töpfer (GK)
6
2.Ralph May (DEF)
6
3.Pedro Alves (DEF)
7
4.Phil Campbell (DEF)
7
5.Antonio Vieira (DEF)
6
6.Steve Kortland (MID)
6
7.Edgar Neves (MID)
6
8.Kemal Redknapp (MID)
8
9.Frederico Santos (MID)
6
10.Miguel Soudan (ATT)
8
11.Francis Ehiogu (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Adilson Drent (GK)
0
13.Abel Viana (ATT)
0
14.Luigi Carparelli (MID)
0

1.Rui Ramos (GK)
7
2.Nicky Rodgers (DEF)
6
3.Eugenio Santos (DEF)
6
4.Jose Pascual (DEF)
6
5.Rui Jesus (DEF)
6
6.Bernardo César (MID)
7
7.Rodrigo Almeida (MID)
7
8.Paulo Campos (MID)
8
9.Paolo Milligan (ATT)
6
10.Alberto Nunes (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Edgar Marques (ATT)
6
 
12.Rafael Pascual (GK)
0
13.Yacine Pedros (DEF)
0
14.Jorge Jardim (MID)
0