Match Report


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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Est˜dio Prof. Dr. Vieira de Carvalho where Maia play host to Alverca. A crowd of 8,838 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Maia are playing in a 6-3-1 formation while Alverca appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.


0.00
The whistle blows and Alverca get the match underway!
2.09
Maia are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Alverca's defence.
4.32
Frederico Postiga sees a break and surges forward. Frederico Postiga deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Manuel Vieira. Manuel Vieira knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Pablo José Mari.
10.52
Frederico Postiga kicks a strong pass forward to Pedro Santos. Pedro Santos sees a break and surges forward. Pedro Santos shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
16.49
David Hopkin flicks the ball to his team mate, Filipe Lopes. Filipe Lopes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nuno Valente. Nuno Valente knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alberto Viana who gathers it comfortably.
20.01
David Hopkin passes the ball forward to Abel Neves. Abel Neves makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nuno Valente. Nuno Valente shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Alberto Viana.
24.56
Pablo José Mari brings the ball forward. Pablo José Mari controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nuno Valente. Nuno Valente knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alberto Viana who gathers it comfortably.
27.03
Vasco Jesus knocks the ball forward to Filipe Lopes. Filipe Lopes makes a beautiful solo run. Filipe Lopes chips the ball to his team mate, Nuno Valente. Nuno Valente makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
30.53
Manuel Vieira comes in with a late challenge on Vasco Jesus. The referee calls over Manuel Vieira and warns him to calm down! Vasco Jesus stretches but gets up unharmed.
32.00
Jorge Nunes kicks a strong pass forward to Abel Neves. Abel Neves knocks the ball forward to Nuno Valente. Nuno Valente shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Alberto Viana manages to gather it comfortably.
33.29
Pedro Santos deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Manuel Vieira. Manuel Vieira knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Filipe Santos who gathers it comfortably.
36.34
Mario Nunes flicks the ball to his team mate, Manuel Vieira. Manuel Vieira shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
40.27
Pablo José Mari passes the ball forward to Abel Neves. Abel Neves controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nuno Valente. Nuno Valente goes all the way! Nuno Valente tries a spectacular strike but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
42.54
Filipe Lopes hacks Mario Nunes from behind! Filipe Lopes is given a warning by the referee! Mario Nunes gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!


45.00
Maia start the second half!
47.37
Vasco Semedo makes a simple pass to Nuno Valente. Nuno Valente controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
51.54
Jorge Nunes catches Manuel Vieira on the ankles. Jorge Nunes is shown the yellow card! Manuel Vieira runs off the knock.
55.24
Cristiano Marques deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Martin Krüger. Martin Krüger goes all the way! Martin Krüger rockets a shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
60.55
Roberto Mendes threads the ball through to Cristiano Marques. Cristiano Marques makes a beautiful solo run. Cristiano Marques shoots from long range. Filipe Santos easily smothers it.
61.17
David Tavares threads the ball through to Cristiano Marques. Cristiano Marques sees a break and surges forward. Cristiano Marques lofts in a cross ball towards Manuel Vieira. Manuel Vieira heads the ball goalwards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
67.31
Cristiano Marques makes a probing pass to Martin Krüger. Martin Krüger lofts in a cross ball towards Manuel Vieira. Manuel Vieira is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but Filipe Santos is on top of it.
73.17
Cristiano Marques clumsily knocks into Abel Neves. Cristiano Marques is shown the yellow card! Abel Neves stretches but gets up unharmed.
83.34
Filipe Lopes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nuno Valente. Nuno Valente finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
85.52
Vasco Semedo knocks the ball forward to Nuno Valente. Nuno Valente tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Martin Krüger of Alverca
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
2
4
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
54.5%
45.5%
Play Area
35.1%
44.2%
20.8%