Match Report


Sp. EspinhoSp. Espinho     Paços de FerreiraPaços de Ferreira
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Matt CaldwellM. Caldwell64
G
1
G
66Rui JardimR. Jardim
Andre OliveiraA. Oliveira71
D
2
D
72Rui VieiraR. Vieira
Marcus BenaliM. Benali64
D
3
D
70Nigel ImpeyN. Impey
Rodrigo MoreiraR. Moreira62
D
4captain
D
64Mario QuaresmaM. Quaresma
Guilherme VieiraG. Vieira57
D
5
M
78Tarik El-KhalejT. El-Khalej
Samuel ReisS. Reis70
M
6
M
72Anton SchäferA. Schäfer
Cristiano MoreiraC. Moreira63
M
7
M
70Jorge FerreiraJ. Ferreira
Nuno MartinsN. Martins60
M
8
M
70Ricardo CarvalhoR. Carvalho
Fernando FuentesF. Fuentes78
A
9
A
77Artur SantosA. Santos
Gaspar ReisG. Reis68
A
captain10
A
72Tiago FernandesT. Fernandes
Tomas CarvalhoT. Carvalho60
A
11
A
57Silvio MendesS. Mendes
 
Abel AntunesA. Antunes60
M
12
M
68Richard McinnesR. Mcinnes
David TurekD. Turek58
G
13
M
67Helder VieiraH. Vieira
Luis NevesL. Neves58
G
14
D
63Alcaly DeroinA. Deroin

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Match Report
Snow flakes fill the overcast sky here at Estadio Manuel de Oliveira Violas where Sp. Espinho play host to Paços de Ferreira. A crowd of 9,320 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sp. Espinho are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Paços de Ferreira appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Pedro Cadete.


0.00
Sp. Espinho kick off and get the match underway!
4.54
Nuno Martins advances with the ball. Nuno Martins knocks in a cross ball towards Gaspar Reis. Gaspar Reis is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The shot is on target but blocked by Rui Vieira. That should have been a goal!
9.11
Nuno Martins hits a low pass to Gaspar Reis. Gaspar Reis knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Rui Vieira.
12.37
Marcus Benali flicks a high pass forward. Nuno Martins controls it well on his chest. Nuno Martins makes a probing pass to Tomas Carvalho. Tomas Carvalho lofts in a cross ball towards Fernando Fuentes. Fernando Fuentes connects with a diving header. The ball takes a deflection leaving Rui Jardim with no chance!! Goal for Sp. Espinho!
16.35
Nigel Impey threads the ball through to Ricardo Carvalho. Ricardo Carvalho hits a low pass to Tiago Fernandes. Tiago Fernandes threads a neat, attacking ball through to Silvio Mendes. Silvio Mendes comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
21.37
Jorge Ferreira kicks a strong pass forward to Silvio Mendes. Silvio Mendes lofts in a cross ball towards Tiago Fernandes. Tiago Fernandes makes a deft header but is denied by Matt Caldwell. Excellent save.
22.18
Nuno Martins kicks a strong pass forward to Fernando Fuentes. Fernando Fuentes sees Tomas Carvalho just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Some awkward footwork from Tomas Carvalho provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. The ball takes a deflection leaving Rui Jardim with no chance!! Goal for Sp. Espinho!
26.16
Marcus Benali barges into Tiago Fernandes. Marcus Benali is shown the yellow card! Tiago Fernandes runs off the knock.
27.33
Jorge Ferreira flicks a high pass forward to Tiago Fernandes who brings the ball under control. Tiago Fernandes whips in a cross ball towards Silvio Mendes. Silvio Mendes directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Paços de Ferreira!
34.08
Jorge Ferreira flicks a high pass forward. Artur Santos holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Artur Santos knocks in a cross ball towards Tiago Fernandes. Tiago Fernandes knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Solid save from Matt Caldwell. What a great pair of hands!
38.35
Andre Oliveira deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nuno Martins. Nuno Martins flicks the ball to his team mate, Gaspar Reis. Gaspar Reis controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Rui Jardim is on top of it.
40.37
Tarik El-Khalej controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Silvio Mendes. Silvio Mendes makes a great pass forward. Artur Santos runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
42.45
Marcus Benali hits a low pass to Nuno Martins. Nuno Martins decides to run forward with the ball. Nuno Martins knocks in a cross ball towards Gaspar Reis. Gaspar Reis outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Nigel Impey steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
45.00
Jorge Ferreira knocks the ball forward to Silvio Mendes. Silvio Mendes knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Andre Oliveira.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Sp. Espinho appear unchanged since the first half. Paços de Ferreira also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Paços de Ferreira get the second half underway!
51.30
Anton Schäfer surges forward with the ball. Anton Schäfer lofts in a cross ball towards Silvio Mendes. Silvio Mendes is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but Guilherme Vieira is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
52.13
Corner kick to Paços de Ferreira. Tarik El-Khalej plays it to the far post. Jorge Ferreira rockets a shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
54.22
Samuel Reis flicks a high pass forward to Fernando Fuentes who brings the ball under control. Fernando Fuentes lofts in a cross ball towards Tomas Carvalho. Tomas Carvalho beats his man to it with a header. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
57.28
Marcus Benali makes a simple pass to Samuel Reis. Samuel Reis makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gaspar Reis. Gaspar Reis finds some space and shoots from distance. Rui Jardim gathers the ball up comfortably. Well saved!
60.57
Paços de Ferreira have made a substitution with Richard Mcinnes replacing Rui Vieira .
63.26
Jorge Ferreira chips the ball to his team mate, Artur Santos. Artur Santos sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Matt Caldwell easily gets down and covers it.
72.52
Jorge Ferreira chips the ball to his team mate, Silvio Mendes. Silvio Mendes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Rodrigo Moreira.
73.49
Jorge Ferreira passes the ball forward to Artur Santos. Artur Santos threads the ball through into the box. Silvio Mendes tries a spectacular strike but it whistles just wide of the post!
77.04
Paços de Ferreira have made 2 substitutions with Helder Vieira replacing Mario Quaresma and Alcaly Deroin replacing Tiago Fernandes .
78.10
Rodrigo Moreira plays the ball forward to Cristiano Moreira. Cristiano Moreira darts forward. Cristiano Moreira kicks a strong pass forward to Tomas Carvalho but the referee indicates it's offside!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Sp. Espinho

Paços de Ferreira
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
7
6
Shots off Target
0
2
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
45.2%
54.8%
Play Area
35.5%
45.2%
19.4%

Scorers
Fernando Fuentes 12
Tomas Carvalho 22, 54
Silvio Mendes 16, 27

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Tomas Carvalho of Sp. Espinho

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

1.Rui Jardim (GK)
6
2.Rui Vieira (DEF)
6
3.Nigel Impey (DEF)
6
4.Mario Quaresma (DEF)
6
5.Tarik El-Khalej (MID)
6
6.Anton Schäfer (MID)
6
7.Jorge Ferreira (MID)
7
8.Ricardo Carvalho (MID)
6
9.Artur Santos (ATT)
6
10.Tiago Fernandes (ATT)
7
11.Silvio Mendes (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
8
 
12.Richard Mcinnes (MID)
6
13.Helder Vieira (MID)
6
14.Alcaly Deroin (DEF)
6