Match Report


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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Estadio Manuel de Oliveira Violas where Sp. Espinho play host to Campomaiorense. A crowd of 18,913 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Sp. Espinho and Campomaiorense are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ribeiro Mamede.


0.00
Sp. Espinho kick off the first half!
3.56
Cristiano Moreira changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Cristiano Moreira cuts inside the box! Cristiano Moreira takes a shot at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
4.16
Cesar Reis knocks the ball forward to Gaspar Bento. Gaspar Bento controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
6.05
Cristiano Moreira takes it forward alone. Cristiano Moreira knocks in a cross ball towards Gaspar Bento. Gaspar Bento makes a looping header on goal. It's miles wide!
12.14
Vitor Ramos sees a break and surges forward. Vitor Ramos plays a scrappy one-two with Gaspar Bento and stumbles forward towards the goal... Vitor Ramos muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Sp. Espinho!
18.16
Ruel Lineker flicks a high pass forward. Cesar Reis collects the pass. Cesar Reis deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Antunes. Eduardo Antunes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
22.47
Garry Ferguson hacks Takis Grammatopoulos from behind! The referee warns Garry Ferguson to calm down! Takis Grammatopoulos hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
24.34
Sylvain Mendez comes in with a late challenge on Garry Ferguson. The referee brings Sylvain Mendez to one side and gives him a warning! Garry Ferguson runs off the knock.
27.39
Graeme Heskey runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Graeme Heskey knocks in a cross ball towards Charles-Edward Facciutto. Charles-Edward Facciutto makes a convincing header. Bruno Alves gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
33.38
Graeme Heskey sees Alexandre Rego in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alexandre Rego knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Bruno Alves who gathers it comfortably.
38.15
Sylvain Mendez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Frederico Lima. Frederico Lima runs straight at the opposition's defence. Frederico Lima lofts in a cross ball towards Alexandre Rego. Alexandre Rego connects with a diving header. Alexandre Rego scores for Campomaiorense!!
42.44
Carlos Monteiro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Cesar Reis. Cesar Reis knocks the ball forward to Eduardo Antunes. Eduardo Antunes lofts in a cross ball towards Gaspar Bento. Gaspar Bento rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it is tipped over by Regis Roussel.
43.40
Corner kick to Sp. Espinho. Cristiano Moreira chips it out wide. Eduardo Antunes tries a spectacular strike but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
44.52
Ruel Lineker controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Cristiano Moreira. Cristiano Moreira threads the ball through to Eduardo Antunes. Eduardo Antunes tries a spectacular long range effort but it's drastically wayward!
45.00
Sp. Espinho are in full control of this game.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

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

45.00
Campomaiorense start the second half!
47.41
Frederico Lima flicks a high pass forward. Lennart Francke holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Lennart Francke knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ruel Lineker.
49.07
Ian Lisbie flicks a high pass forward to Garry Ferguson who brings the ball under control. Garry Ferguson knocks in a cross ball towards Gaspar Bento. Gaspar Bento whips the ball goalwards with his head. Wonderful reactions from Regis Roussel keeps it out!
55.02
Cesar Reis makes a simple pass to Garry Ferguson. Garry Ferguson knocks in a cross ball towards Quim Ramos. Quim Ramos connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
65.52
Seeing a gap ahead, Luke Cooper plays the ball forward to Alexandre Rego. Alexandre Rego lofts in a cross ball towards Lennart Francke. Lennart Francke knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Bruno Alves easily picks it out of the air!
66.43
Ruel Lineker flicks a high pass forward. Cesar Reis holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Cesar Reis plays the ball forward to Quim Ramos. Quim Ramos shoots from long range. Solid save from Regis Roussel. What a great pair of hands!
67.21
Seeing a gap ahead, Luke Cooper plays the ball forward to Alexandre Rego. Alexandre Rego knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
69.57
Emile Gower makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Lennart Francke. Lennart Francke shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
72.51
Luke Cooper threads a neat ball through to Alexandre Rego. Alexandre Rego controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Bruno Alves manages to gather it.
73.49
Cesar Reis passes the ball forward to Gaspar Bento. Gaspar Bento knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Sylvain Mendez.
77.11
Emile Gower deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Charles-Edward Facciutto. Charles-Edward Facciutto plays a quick one-two with Alexandre Rego and rushes in on goal... Charles-Edward Facciutto takes a shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!
78.13
Sylvain Mendez decides to run forward with the ball. Sylvain Mendez kicks a strong pass forward to Alexandre Rego. Alexandre Rego shoots from 20 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
79.06
Luke Cooper knocks the ball to his team mate, Lennart Francke. Lennart Francke lofts in a cross ball towards Charles-Edward Facciutto. Charles-Edward Facciutto is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
81.27
Luke Cooper makes a simple pass to Charles-Edward Facciutto. Charles-Edward Facciutto whips in a cross ball towards Alexandre Rego. Alexandre Rego beats his man to it with a header but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
85.17
Carlos Monteiro chips the ball to his team mate, Jorge Fonseca. Jorge Fonseca surges forward with the ball. Jorge Fonseca skips past Artur Martins! Artur Martins catches Jorge Fonseca on the ankles. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
87.33
Luke Cooper passes the ball forward to Alexandre Rego. Alexandre Rego whips in a cross ball towards Charles-Edward Facciutto. Charles-Edward Facciutto connects with a diving header. Bruno Alves comfortably picks it out of the air!
89.07
Frederico Lima flicks a high pass forward. Charles-Edward Facciutto controls it well on his chest. Charles-Edward Facciutto threads a neat, attacking ball through to Lennart Francke. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Lennart Francke provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. It curls slightly but Bruno Alves manages to gather it comfortably.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
4
6
Shots off Target
6
5
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
53.3%
46.7%
Play Area
32.6%
41.3%
26.1%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Alexandre Rego of Campomaiorense

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