Match Report


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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Complexo Desportivo F.C. Alverca where Alverca play host to Vitoria Setúbal in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Alverca and Vitoria Setúbal are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Vasco Correa Dionisio.


0.00
Alverca get the match underway!
4.57
Marcos Crespo knocks the ball forward to Adam Holloway. Adam Holloway plays a quick one-two with Jan-Willem Pfennings and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Adam Holloway provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it flies wide!
6.57
Cesar Santos flicks a high ball forward to Francisco Castro who takes it down. With vision, Francisco Castro plays the ball forward to Adam Holloway. Adam Holloway shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
9.24
David Barbosa threads a neat ball through to Tiziano Manighetti. Tiziano Manighetti threads the ball through into the box. Bruno Loureiro rockets a shot on goal but it is tipped over by Vasco Oliveira.
10.06
Eduardo Veloso takes the corner, driving a low ball to the near post. Marcos Crespo gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
14.07
David Barbosa flicks a high pass forward to Bruno Loureiro who brings the ball under control. Bruno Loureiro edges inside the box! Bruno Loureiro strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good keeping!
20.09
Eduardo Veloso makes a simple pass to Bruno Loureiro. Bruno Loureiro lofts in a cross ball towards Rui Oliveira. Glynn Mortensen catches Rui Oliveira on the ankles. Rui Oliveira appeals for a penalty! Given!!
20.09
The referee points to the spot..
21.25
Rui Oliveira takes a long run up but he balloons it and it sails over the crossbar!
26.55
Luciano Soligo knocks the ball forward to Tiziano Manighetti. Tiziano Manighetti controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
27.17
With some swift thinking, Frederico Reis plays the ball forward to Fabian N. Ardigò. Fabian N. Ardigò knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Don Burley.
38.11
Glynn Mortensen sees Marcos Crespo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Without breaking stride, Marcos Crespo plays the ball forward to Jan-Willem Pfennings. Jan-Willem Pfennings shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Alverca appear unchanged since the first half. Vitoria Setúbal also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Vitoria Setúbal kick off the second half!
48.49
Luciano Soligo sees a break and surges forward. Luciano Soligo plays a scrappy one-two with Rui Oliveira and advances towards the goal... Luciano Soligo tries a spectacular strike but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
55.33
Glynn Mortensen kicks a strong pass forward to Frederico Reis. Frederico Reis changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Frederico Reis flicks the ball to his team mate, Adam Holloway. Adam Holloway looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
59.49
Frederico Reis flicks a high pass forward. Fabian N. Ardigò collects the pass. Fabian N. Ardigò knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
60.01
Alverca have made a substitution with Shaun Stamp replacing Francisco Castro .
65.11
Eduardo Veloso flicks a high ball forward to Tiziano Manighetti who takes it down. Tiziano Manighetti kicks a strong pass forward to Bruno Loureiro but the referee indicates it's offside!
69.08
Alberto Almeida threads a neat ball through to Eduardo Veloso. Eduardo Veloso makes a simple pass to Bruno Loureiro. Bruno Loureiro whips in a cross ball towards Tiziano Manighetti. With a superhuman jump, Tiziano Manighetti connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it flies just wide!
73.12
Jaime Quaresma passes the ball forward to Eduardo Veloso. Eduardo Veloso passes the ball forward to Tiziano Manighetti. Tiziano Manighetti whips in a cross ball towards Rui Oliveira. Rui Oliveira connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Rui Oliveira!
77.28
Glynn Mortensen flicks a high pass forward to Marcos Crespo who brings the ball under control. Marcos Crespo darts forward. Marcos Crespo runs straight at the defence! Marcos Crespo looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
78.54
Shaun Stamp hits a low pass to Jan-Willem Pfennings. Jan-Willem Pfennings knocks in a cross ball towards Adam Holloway. Adam Holloway flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
83.59
Eduardo Veloso advances with the ball. Eduardo Veloso knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Vasco Oliveira who gathers it comfortably.
85.41
Frederico Reis flicks a high pass forward to Jan-Willem Pfennings who brings the ball under control. Jan-Willem Pfennings knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Sebastiao Lima who gathers it comfortably.
89.19
Eduardo Veloso kicks a strong pass forward to Bruno Loureiro. Bruno Loureiro plays a quick one-two with Rui Oliveira and rushes in on goal... Bruno Loureiro shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

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

Possession
43.4%
56.6%
Play Area
32.5%
43.4%
24.1%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Adam Holloway of Alverca

Match Ratings