Match Report


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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Ground Estádio da Madeira where Desportivo Nacional play host to Naval. A crowd of 8,790 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Desportivo Nacional are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Naval appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Carlos Teixeira.


0.00
Naval start the game by kicking off the first half!
6.50
Ruben Varela sees space and advances. Ruben Varela shoots from 25 yards but somehow Vasco Monteiro manages to keep it out.
8.58
Rodrigo Castro runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Rodrigo Castro knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Filipe Varela.
12.41
Fernando Andrade laces a weighted ball forward to Jonas Rösler. Jonas Rösler tries a spectacular long range effort. The keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
15.50
Rafael Nunes clumsily knocks into Ruben Barbosa. Rafael Nunes is warned by the referee! Ruben Barbosa hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.46
Rodrigo Castro makes a probing pass to Jonas Rösler. Jonas Rösler shoots from long range. Bruno Castro comfortably gets down and covers it.
20.32
Fernando Andrade flicks a high pass forward to Sebastien Masudi who brings the ball under control. Sebastien Masudi knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Rui Almeida.
21.23
Filipe Varela flicks a high ball forward to Albert Reyes who takes it down. Albert Reyes makes a beautiful solo run. Albert Reyes shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
24.07
Pedro Fonseca knocks the ball forward to Albert Reyes. Albert Reyes knocks the ball forward to Ruben Barbosa. Ruben Barbosa tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
33.17
Alessandro Gorgone surges forward with the ball. Alessandro Gorgone knocks the ball to his team mate, Diogo Mendes. Diogo Mendes controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Bruno Castro smothers it!
34.09
Ruben Varela controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sergio Ribeiro. Sergio Ribeiro knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alessandro Gorgone.
38.03
Ruben Varela makes a simple pass to Sergio Ribeiro. Sergio Ribeiro whips in a cross ball towards Ruben Barbosa. Ruben Barbosa fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Vasco Monteiro manages to keep it out.
44.11
Ricardo Moutinho brings the ball forward. Ricardo Moutinho lofts in a cross ball towards Jonas Rösler. Jonas Rösler knocks the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

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

45.00
Desportivo Nacional kick off and get the second half underway!
48.42
Seeing a gap ahead, Daniel Reis picks a pass forward to Antonio Ramos. Antonio Ramos threads a neat ball through to Diogo Mendes. Diogo Mendes knocks in a cross ball towards Sebastien Masudi. Sebastien Masudi connects with a diving header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
55.33
Alessandro Gorgone controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Fernando Andrade. Fernando Andrade decides to run forward with the ball. Fernando Andrade threads a neat, attacking ball through to Sebastien Masudi. Some good footwork from Sebastien Masudi provides some space. He shoots at goal. Bruno Castro is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
60.39
Naval have made 3 substitutions with David Neves replacing Vasco Monteiro, Eduardo Campos replacing Fernando Andrade and Nuno Teixeira replacing Diogo Mendes .
63.27
Rui Almeida takes it forward alone. Rui Almeida brings the ball forward. Rui Almeida finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
69.58
Antonio Ramos flicks the ball to his team mate, Jonas Rösler. Jonas Rösler whips in a cross ball towards Sebastien Masudi. Sebastien Masudi outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It's there!! Bruno Castro has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
72.32
Rui Almeida comes in with a late challenge on Jonas Rösler. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jonas Rösler stretches but gets up unharmed.
73.52
Ricardo Moutinho makes a simple pass to Sebastien Masudi. Sebastien Masudi whips in a cross ball towards Nuno Teixeira. Nuno Teixeira heads the ball goalwards. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
78.59
Ruben Varela flicks a high pass forward. Ruben Barbosa controls it well on his chest. Ruben Barbosa knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
84.43
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
85.34
Daniel Reis flicks a high pass forward. Eduardo Campos holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Eduardo Campos sees a break and surges forward. Eduardo Campos knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Bruno Castro who gathers it comfortably.
89.05
Eduardo Campos flicks the ball to his team mate, Nuno Teixeira. Nuno Teixeira knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Rui Almeida.
90.00
Alberto Moreira hits a low pass to Ruben Barbosa. Ruben Barbosa knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
0
5
Shots on Target
2
8
Shots off Target
3
0
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
40.5%
59.5%
Play Area
27.4%
44%
28.6%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Sebastien Masudi of Naval

Match Ratings
1.Bruno Castro (GK)
6
2.Pedro Fonseca (DEF)
6
3.Rui Almeida (DEF)yellow card
6
4.Filipe Varela (DEF)
6
5.Diogo Fernandes (DEF)
6
6.Alberto Moreira (MID)
6
7.Ruben Varela (MID)
6
8.Albert Reyes (MID)
6
9.Quim Campos (MID)
6
10.Sergio Ribeiro (ATT)
6
11.Ruben Barbosa (ATT)
6
 
12.Jaime Nunes (MID)
0
13.Edgar Monteiro (ATT)
0
14.Ricardo Loureiro (MID)
0

1.Vasco Monteiro (GK)
6
2.Rafael Nunes (DEF)
6
3.Daniel Reis (DEF)
6
4.Alessandro Gorgone (DEF)
6
5.Ricardo Moutinho (MID)
7
6.Rodrigo Castro (MID)
6
7.Fernando Andrade (MID)
7
8.Antonio Ramos (MID)
6
9.Jonas Rösler (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Diogo Mendes (ATT)
6
11.Sebastien Masudi (ATT)goal scoredgoal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.David Neves (DEF)
6
13.Eduardo Campos (GK)
6
14.Nuno Teixeira (GK)goal scored
7