Match Report


MoreirenseMoreirense     BelenensesBelenenses
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Medhi Ferreira-LeiteM. Ferreira-Leite69
G
1
G
67Pedro MedinaP. Medina
Edgar CastroE. Castro72
D
2
D
77Ian RowettI. Rowett
Mario VieiraM. Vieira69
D
3captain
D
72Luis MoutinhoL. Moutinho
Craig LawC. Law66
D
4
D
67Silvio AlvesS. Alves
Francisco PinheiroF. Pinheiro53
D
5
D
65Nuno PinheiroN. Pinheiro
Gouki NakamuraG. Nakamura80
M
6
M
70Francisco JardimF. Jardim
Duarte LopesD. Lopes71
M
7
M
67Matt DickovM. Dickov
Craig PhilipsC. Philips68
M
8
M
62Daniel RibeiroD. Ribeiro
Diogo AlvesD. Alves73
A
9
M
58Daniel CamposD. Campos
Sergio FernandesS. Fernandes64
A
10
A
64Roberto PinheiroR. Pinheiro
Francisco CostaF. Costa62
A
captain11
A
63Gennaro SmainoG. Smaino
 
Artur PintoA. Pinto66
G
12
G
66Antonio SoaresA. Soares
Vitor AndradeV. Andrade64
M
13
D
64Alec GallacherA. Gallacher
Antonio SoaresA. Soares62
G
14
G
64Melchior LurlingM. Lurling

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Match Report
The weather is mixed here at Joaquim Freitas where Moreirense play host to Belenenses. A crowd of 18,908 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Moreirense are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Belenenses appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Mario Jardim.


0.00
The whistle blows and Belenenses kick off!
2.45
Matt Dickov runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Matt Dickov knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Medhi Ferreira-Leite who gathers it comfortably.
20.37
Craig Law flicks a high pass forward. Duarte Lopes collects the pass. Duarte Lopes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sergio Fernandes. Sergio Fernandes knocks in a cross ball towards Francisco Costa. With a superhuman jump, Francisco Costa connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it's a lousy effort!
21.27
Francisco Pinheiro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Craig Philips. Craig Philips kicks a strong pass forward to Gouki Nakamura. Gouki Nakamura knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nuno Pinheiro.
22.50
Under pressure, Craig Law clears the ball far upfield. Francisco Costa finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
24.28
Craig Philips decides to run forward with the ball. Craig Philips whips in a cross ball towards Francisco Costa. Francisco Costa directs the ball goalwards with his head. Pedro Medina effortlessly punches it away to safety.
26.15
Craig Law hits a low pass to Duarte Lopes. Duarte Lopes threads a neat ball through to Diogo Alves. Diogo Alves knocks in a cross ball towards Craig Philips. Craig Philips beats his man to it with a header. The ball is well placed but Silvio Alves blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
28.28
Luis Moutinho flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Ribeiro comfortably collects the pass. Daniel Ribeiro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Roberto Pinheiro. Roberto Pinheiro knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Medhi Ferreira-Leite who gathers it comfortably.
39.53
Matt Dickov changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Matt Dickov whips in a cross ball towards Roberto Pinheiro. Roberto Pinheiro rises majestically and gets a header on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
42.16
Daniel Ribeiro flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Pinheiro easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Roberto Pinheiro lofts in a cross ball towards Francisco Jardim. Francisco Jardim finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but Medhi Ferreira-Leite is on top of it.
44.35
Gouki Nakamura makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Duarte Lopes. Duarte Lopes chips the ball to his team mate, Francisco Costa. Francisco Costa looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It curls slightly but Pedro Medina manages to gather it effortlessly.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Moreirense appear unchanged since the first half. Belenenses also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Moreirense kick off!
48.39
With great vision, Edgar Castro plays the ball forward to Francisco Costa. Francisco Costa hits a low pass to Sergio Fernandes. Sergio Fernandes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Pedro Medina who gathers it comfortably.
59.07
Mario Vieira threads a neat ball through to Diogo Alves. Diogo Alves threads a neat ball through to Duarte Lopes. Duarte Lopes whips in a cross ball towards Diogo Alves. Diogo Alves gets a glancing touch on the cross ball which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
71.25
Francisco Jardim knocks the ball forward to Matt Dickov. Matt Dickov threads a neat ball through to Roberto Pinheiro. Roberto Pinheiro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
72.14
Daniel Ribeiro kicks a strong pass forward to Francisco Jardim. Francisco Jardim threads a neat ball through to Daniel Campos. Daniel Campos knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Medhi Ferreira-Leite who gathers it comfortably.
73.12
Craig Law chips the ball to his team mate, Francisco Costa. Francisco Costa runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Francisco Costa knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
78.09
Gouki Nakamura passes the ball forward to Craig Philips. Craig Philips whips in a cross ball towards Sergio Fernandes. Sergio Fernandes is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Pedro Medina with no chance!! Goal for Moreirense!
84.01
Matt Dickov flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Pinheiro holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Roberto Pinheiro whips in a cross ball towards Gennaro Smaino. Gennaro Smaino flicks the ball with his head but Medhi Ferreira-Leite reads it well. He makes it look easy!
85.22
Craig Philips makes an attacking run forward. Craig Philips lofts in a cross ball towards Francisco Costa. Francisco Costa whips the ball goalwards with his head. Daniel Ribeiro steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
87.47
Gennaro Smaino receives the ball from a throw-in from Daniel Ribeiro. Gennaro Smaino hits a low pass to Roberto Pinheiro. Roberto Pinheiro knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Francisco Pinheiro.
89.24
Mario Vieira threads a neat ball through to Francisco Pinheiro. Francisco Pinheiro flicks a high pass forward. Gouki Nakamura controls it well on his chest. Gouki Nakamura shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Great keeping!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Moreirense

Belenenses
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
7
2
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
59.7%
40.3%
Play Area
30.6%
41.7%
27.8%

Scorers
Diogo Alves 59
Sergio Fernandes 78

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Craig Philips of Moreirense

Match Ratings
1.Medhi Ferreira-Leite (GK)
7
2.Edgar Castro (DEF)
6
3.Mario Vieira (DEF)
6
4.Craig Law (DEF)
8
5.Francisco Pinheiro (DEF)
6
6.Gouki Nakamura (MID)
6
7.Duarte Lopes (MID)
8
8.Craig Philips (MID)
9
9.Diogo Alves (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Sergio Fernandes (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Francisco Costa (ATT)
7
 
12.Artur Pinto (GK)
0
13.Vitor Andrade (MID)
0
14.Antonio Soares (GK)
0

1.Pedro Medina (GK)
7
2.Ian Rowett (DEF)
6
3.Luis Moutinho (DEF)
6
4.Silvio Alves (DEF)
6
5.Nuno Pinheiro (DEF)
6
6.Francisco Jardim (MID)
6
7.Matt Dickov (MID)
8
8.Daniel Ribeiro (MID)
7
9.Daniel Campos (MID)
6
10.Roberto Pinheiro (ATT)
6
11.Gennaro Smaino (ATT)
6
 
12.Antonio Soares (GK)
0
13.Alec Gallacher (DEF)
0
14.Melchior Lurling (GK)
0