Match Report


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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Estadio Manuel de Oliveira Violas where Sp. Espinho play host to Futebol Clube do Marco. A crowd of 9,905 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Sp. Espinho are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Futebol Clube do Marco appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Paulino N. Costa.


0.00
Sp. Espinho start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.59
Bruno Rego passes the ball forward to Edgar Faria. Edgar Faria shoots from outside the area but is denied by Matt Caldwell. Excellent save.
6.33
Stefano Ooijer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eduardo Nascimento. Eduardo Nascimento sees a break and surges forward. Eduardo Nascimento knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Andre Oliveira.
8.03
Eduardo Nascimento makes an attacking run forward. Eduardo Nascimento edges inside the box! Some good footwork from Eduardo Nascimento provides some space. He shoots at goal but it flies well off target!
9.12
Samuel Reis makes a probing pass to Tomas Carvalho. Tomas Carvalho whips in a cross ball towards Fernando Fuentes. Fernando Fuentes rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball comes off Christian Wesselmann and the loose ball is cleared up field.
15.28
Eduardo Nascimento runs straight at the opposition's defence. Eduardo Nascimento advances inside the box! Eduardo Nascimento muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
16.28
Rodrigo Moreira takes it forward alone. Rodrigo Moreira plays the ball forward to Tomas Carvalho. Tomas Carvalho knocks in a cross ball towards Gaspar Reis. Gaspar Reis makes a deft header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
22.44
Marcus Benali makes a simple pass to Nuno Martins. Nuno Martins flicks a high pass forward. Gaspar Reis controls it well on his chest. Gaspar Reis knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Komian Chabaud who gathers it comfortably.
24.04
Marcus Benali passes the ball forward to Cristiano Moreira. Cristiano Moreira darts forward. Cristiano Moreira sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
26.05
Marcus Benali flicks a high pass forward to Nuno Martins who brings the ball under control. Nuno Martins chips the ball to his team mate, Tomas Carvalho. Tomas Carvalho knocks in a cross ball towards Fernando Fuentes. Fernando Fuentes powers a header at goal but somehow Komian Chabaud manages to keep it out.
32.31
Bruno Rego chips the ball to his team mate, Edgar Faria. Edgar Faria knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Marcus Benali.
36.59
Nuno Martins knocks the ball to his team mate, Fernando Fuentes. Fernando Fuentes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
38.23
Christian Wesselmann clumsily knocks into Samuel Reis. The referee warns Christian Wesselmann to calm down! Samuel Reis runs off the knock.
42.56
Cristiano Moreira makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Fernando Fuentes. Fernando Fuentes controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Tomas Carvalho through on goal. Tomas Carvalho cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Komian Chabaud gets down and covers it.
45.00
Nuno Martins runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Nuno Martins lofts in a cross ball towards Tomas Carvalho. Luigi Lamacchi catches Tomas Carvalho on the ankles. Tomas Carvalho appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

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

45.00
The whistle blows and Futebol Clube do Marco get the second half underway!
48.30
Christian Wesselmann makes a simple pass to Hugo Vieira. Hugo Vieira makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Edgar Faria. Edgar Faria knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Tomas Lopes.
49.41
Samuel Reis deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gaspar Reis. Gaspar Reis knocks in a cross ball towards Fernando Fuentes. Fernando Fuentes flicks the ball with his head but it is deflected wide by Bruno Barbosa.
50.00
Cristiano Moreira takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Some silky footwork from Rodrigo Moreira provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
53.44
Rodrigo Moreira knocks the ball to his team mate, Cristiano Moreira. Cristiano Moreira knocks the ball to his team mate, Fernando Fuentes. Fernando Fuentes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Komian Chabaud who gathers it comfortably.
54.12
Luigi Lamacchi kicks a strong pass forward to Hugo Vieira. Hugo Vieira knocks the ball forward to Edgar Faria. Edgar Faria shoots from outside the area. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
55.10
Cristiano Moreira knocks the ball forward to Tomas Carvalho. Tomas Carvalho tries a spectacular long range effort but it's drastically wayward!
57.10
Christian Wesselmann flicks a high ball forward to Eduardo Nascimento who gracefully takes it down. Eduardo Nascimento knocks the ball forward to Edgar Faria. Edgar Faria knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Rodrigo Moreira.
60.54
Nuno Martins threads a neat ball through to Fernando Fuentes. Fernando Fuentes whips in a cross ball towards Tomas Carvalho. Tomas Carvalho whips the ball goalwards with his head. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
61.32
Rodrigo Moreira sees space and advances. Rodrigo Moreira kicks a strong pass forward to Fernando Fuentes. Fernando Fuentes controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
69.57
Eduardo Nascimento kicks a strong pass forward to Edgar Faria. Edgar Faria knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Marcus Benali.
72.18
Samuel Reis flicks a high pass forward. Tomas Carvalho controls it well on his chest. Tomas Carvalho shoots from long range. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
73.20
Samuel Reis knocks the ball to his team mate, Tomas Carvalho. Tomas Carvalho knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
78.49
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
83.27
Marcus Benali breaks forward. Marcus Benali darts forward. Marcus Benali knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Komian Chabaud who gathers it comfortably.
84.43
Bruno Rego catches Nuno Martins on the ankles. The referee brings Bruno Rego to one side and gives him a warning! Nuno Martins hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
85.37
Nuno Martins flicks the ball to his team mate, Gaspar Reis. Gaspar Reis whips in a cross ball towards Fernando Fuentes. With a superhuman jump, Fernando Fuentes connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Solid save from Komian Chabaud. What a great pair of hands!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
6
1
Shots off Target
6
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
60.9%
39.1%
Play Area
28.7%
43.7%
27.6%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Gaspar Reis of Sp. Espinho

Match Ratings
1.Matt Caldwell (GK)
6
2.Andre Oliveira (DEF)
6
3.Marcus Benali (DEF)
8
4.Rodrigo Moreira (DEF)
8
5.Tomas Lopes (DEF)
6
6.Samuel Reis (MID)
7
7.Cristiano Moreira (MID)
7
8.Nuno Martins (MID)
8
9.Fernando Fuentes (ATT)
7
10.Gaspar Reis (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Tomas Carvalho (ATT)
8
 
12.Abel Antunes (MID)
0
13.David Turek (GK)
0
14.Luis Neves (GK)
0

1.Komian Chabaud (GK)
7
2.Stefano Ooijer (DEF)
6
3.Luigi Lamacchi (DEF)
6
4.Christian Wesselmann (DEF)
6
5.Bruno Barbosa (DEF)
6
6.Cesar Nascimento (MID)
6
7.Bruno Rego (MID)
6
8.Eduardo Nascimento (MID)
9
9.Hugo Vieira (MID)
6
10.Jorge Rego (ATT)
6
11.Edgar Faria (ATT)
6
 
12.Moreno Cassano (ATT)
0
13.Fernando Neves (ATT)
0
14.Roberto Varela (ATT)
0