Match Report


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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Estádio Avelino Ferreira Torres where Futebol Clube do Marco play host to Santa Clara. A crowd of 8,839 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Futebol Clube do Marco and Santa Clara are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Francisco Helder.


0.00
Futebol Clube do Marco start the match!
9.41
Luis Marquitos clumsily knocks into Vitor Semedo. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Vitor Semedo grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
12.58
Vitor Semedo flicks a high ball forward to Francisco Viana who takes it down. Francisco Viana flicks a high ball forward to Duarte Campos who gracefully takes it down. Duarte Campos knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Fernando Bento.
20.37
Manuel Postiga sees Duarte Campos in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Duarte Campos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
21.44
With a delightful solo run, Colin Hendry stretches the opposition's defence. Colin Hendry cuts inside the box! Colin Hendry takes a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Duarte Gomes had no chance!! Goal for Futebol Clube do Marco!
24.13
Francisco Viana makes an attacking run forward. Francisco Viana shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Duarte Gomes.
25.55
Francisco Viana takes the corner, driving a low ball to the near post. Duarte Gomes drops low and scoops up the ball.
27.42
Francisco Viana threads the ball through to Duarte Campos. Duarte Campos lofts in a cross ball towards Miguel Jesus. Miguel Jesus makes a deft header. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
32.09
Santa Clara have made 2 substitutions with Demlaba Ducrocq replacing Quim Barbosa and Martial Rubil replacing Steve Waters and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
33.18
Quim Faria flicks a high pass forward. Luis Marquitos collects the pass. Luis Marquitos knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Sylvain Fortune who gathers it comfortably.
39.30
Joao Moreira flicks the ball to his team mate, Quim Faria. Quim Faria flicks the ball to his team mate, Martial Rubil. Martial Rubil shoots from outside the area. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Futebol Clube do Marco appear unchanged since the first half. Santa Clara also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Santa Clara get the second half underway!
47.26
Joao Moreira flicks a high pass forward. Artur Viana controls it well on his chest. Artur Viana knocks the ball to his team mate, Martial Rubil. Martial Rubil shoots from long range. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
49.15
Vitor Semedo decides to run forward with the ball. With some swift thinking, Vitor Semedo plays the ball forward to Miguel Jesus. Miguel Jesus shoots from long range but it is miles over!
51.40
With a delightful solo run, Quim Faria stretches the opposition's defence. Quim Faria shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
61.11
Francisco Viana threads the ball through to Miguel Jesus. Miguel Jesus skips past Mario Faria! Joao Moreira catches Miguel Jesus on the ankles. Penalty for Futebol Clube do Marco!!
61.11
The referee points to the spot..
62.08
Duarte Campos calmly steps up. He curls the ball into the top left corner - goal!!
63.01
Fernando Bento darts forward. Fernando Bento makes a probing pass to Jose Marcos. Jose Marcos flicks the ball to his team mate, Demlaba Ducrocq. Demlaba Ducrocq shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
66.22
Quim Faria flicks a high pass forward to Martial Rubil who brings the ball under control. Martial Rubil whips in a cross ball towards Jose Marcos. Jose Marcos flicks the ball with his head but it flies wide!
78.32
Joao Moreira barges into Duarte Campos. Joao Moreira is warned by the referee! Duarte Campos hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
81.42
Abel Lopes knocks the ball to his team mate, Quim Faria. Quim Faria makes a beautiful solo run. Quim Faria makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Martial Rubil but he's offside!
89.17
Quim Faria knocks the ball to his team mate, Jose Marcos. Jose Marcos knocks in a cross ball towards Luis Marquitos. Luis Marquitos directs the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Sylvain Fortune. Excellent save.
90.00
Stefan Del Nero kicks a strong pass forward to Colin Hendry. Colin Hendry plays the ball forward to Miguel Jesus. Miguel Jesus lofts in a cross ball towards Duarte Campos. Duarte Campos whips the ball goalwards with his head but Duarte Gomes is on top of it.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
4
1
Shots off Target
2
5
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
59.2%
40.8%
Play Area
23.9%
49.3%
26.8%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Colin Hendry of Futebol Clube do Marco

Match Ratings
1.Sylvain Fortune (GK)
6
2.Cristiano Cento (DEF)
6
3.Vitor Semedo (DEF)
7
4.Stefan Del Nero (DEF)
6
5.Joao Castro (DEF)
6
6.Manuel Postiga (MID)
6
7.Francisco Viana (MID)
8
8.Colin Hendry (MID)goal scored
9
9.Sergio Soares (MID)
6
10.Duarte Campos (ATT)goal scored
6
11.Miguel Jesus (ATT)
7
 
12.Alexandre Viana (ATT)
0
13.Joao Pinheiro (ATT)
0
14.Vitor Ribeiro (ATT)
0

1.Duarte Gomes (GK)
7
2.Mario Faria (DEF)
6
3.Joao Moreira (DEF)
6
4.Fernando Bento (DEF)
6
5.Abel Lopes (DEF)
6
6.Artur Viana (MID)
6
7.Quim Faria (MID)
8
8.Steve Waters (MID)
6
9.Quim Barbosa (MID)
6
10.Jose Marcos (ATT)
6
11.Luis Marquitos (ATT)yellow card
5
 
12.Demlaba Ducrocq (ATT)
6
13.Martial Rubil (GK)
6
14.Camel Boisfer (ATT)
0