Match Report


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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Joaquim Freitas where Moreirense play host to Clube Desportivo das Aves. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Moreirense are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Clube Desportivo das Aves appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Sebastiao Bento.


0.00
The first half starts with Clube Desportivo das Aves kicking off!
2.26
Leonardo Cabrera flicks a high pass forward to Nuno Martins who brings the ball under control. Nuno Martins hits a low pass to Djimi Meriem. Djimi Meriem whips in a cross ball towards Paolo Den Turk. Paolo Den Turk makes a deft header which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
6.33
Paolo Den Turk flicks a high pass forward. Yann Magnenat holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Yann Magnenat knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mario Vieira.
10.34
Diogo Alves threads the ball through to Sergio Fernandes. Sergio Fernandes knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Edgar Ramos.
14.05
Nuno Martins breaks forward. Nuno Martins threads the ball through to Paolo Den Turk. Paolo Den Turk sees Gaspar Santos just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Some silky footwork from Gaspar Santos provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
18.34
Gouki Nakamura threads a neat ball through to Sergio Fernandes. Sergio Fernandes shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Albrecht Widmann manages to gather it.
21.08
Francisco Pinheiro hits a low pass to Gouki Nakamura. Gouki Nakamura hits a low pass to Francisco Costa. Francisco Costa whips in a cross ball towards Gouki Nakamura. Gouki Nakamura powers a header at goal. What a cracker!! Albrecht Widmann had no chance!! Goal for Moreirense!
26.45
Edgar Castro makes a simple pass to Gouki Nakamura. Gouki Nakamura threads a neat ball through to Duarte Lopes. Duarte Lopes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Regi Buffel.
27.35
Leonardo Cabrera sees Paolo Den Turk in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. With great vision, Paolo Den Turk plays the ball forward to Yann Magnenat. Yann Magnenat lofts in a cross ball towards Djimi Meriem. Djimi Meriem is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
30.01
Paolo Den Turk sees space and advances. Paolo Den Turk knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mario Vieira.
32.15
Craig Law comes in with a late challenge on Paolo Den Turk. The referee calls over Craig Law and warns him to calm down! Paolo Den Turk stretches but gets up unharmed.
39.19
Edgar Ramos knocks the ball forward to Paolo Den Turk. Paolo Den Turk deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Neil Boertien. Neil Boertien finds some space and shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
42.28
Francisco Pinheiro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Craig Philips. Craig Philips tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
44.51
Paolo Den Turk surges forward with the ball. Paolo Den Turk knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
Yann Magnenat flicks a high pass forward. Paolo Den Turk holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Paolo Den Turk whips in a cross ball towards Djimi Meriem. Djimi Meriem makes a convincing header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
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. Clube Desportivo das Aves also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Moreirense kick off!
48.14
With some swift thinking, Craig Law plays the ball forward to Duarte Lopes. Duarte Lopes makes a beautiful solo run. Duarte Lopes whips in a cross ball towards Sergio Fernandes. Sergio Fernandes jumps high and flicks the ball with his head his aim is horrendously poor!
49.12
Leonardo Cabrera makes a strong solo run forward. Leonardo Cabrera controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gaspar Santos. Gaspar Santos sees Yann Magnenat just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Yann Magnenat rockets a shot on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
53.32
Leonardo Cabrera clumsily knocks into Francisco Costa. The referee calls over Leonardo Cabrera and shows him a yellow card! Francisco Costa runs off the knock.
57.10
Gouki Nakamura knocks the ball to his team mate, Francisco Costa. Francisco Costa lofts in a cross ball towards Diogo Alves. Diogo Alves connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it's a woeful effort!
60.45
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
65.52
Regi Buffel knocks the ball forward to Paolo Den Turk. Paolo Den Turk makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gaspar Santos. Gaspar Santos whips in a cross ball towards Eugenio Storari. Eugenio Storari flicks the ball with his head but is denied by Edgar Castro. Excellent block.
67.47
Duarte Lopes flicks a high ball forward to Gouki Nakamura who takes it down. Gouki Nakamura shoots from 25 yards but is denied by Albrecht Widmann. Excellent save.
69.12
Craig Law advances with the ball. Craig Law surges forward with the ball. Craig Law knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
73.31
Craig Law threads a neat ball through to Duarte Lopes. Duarte Lopes runs straight at the opposition's defence. Duarte Lopes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Leonardo Cabrera.
77.17
Leonardo Cabrera advances with the ball. Leonardo Cabrera deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paolo Den Turk. Paolo Den Turk plays a one-two with Yann Magnenat and rushes in on goal... Paolo Den Turk side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
81.58
Paolo Den Turk flicks a high pass forward to Yann Magnenat who brings the ball neatly under control. Yann Magnenat lofts in a cross ball towards Gaspar Santos. Gaspar Santos rises majestically and gets a header on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
84.08
Djimi Meriem takes a quick throw-in, which Paolo Den Turk takes on the chest. Paolo Den Turk flicks a high pass forward. Eugenio Storari holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Eugenio Storari finds some space and shoots from distance. Medhi Ferreira-Leite comfortably gets down and covers it.
85.13
Gouki Nakamura flicks a high pass forward. Sergio Fernandes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Sergio Fernandes lofts in a cross ball towards Diogo Alves. Diogo Alves directs the ball goalwards with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
87.48
Djimi Meriem advances with the ball. Djimi Meriem flicks a high pass forward. Neil Boertien holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Neil Boertien finds some space and shoots from distance but is denied by Medhi Ferreira-Leite. Excellent save.
90.00
Francisco Costa takes a quick throw-in, which Duarte Lopes takes on the chest. Duarte Lopes flicks a high pass forward. Diogo Alves holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Diogo Alves knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Regi Buffel.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
6
Shots on Target
4
9
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
48.8%
51.2%
Play Area
29.3%
42.7%
28%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Paolo Den Turk of Clube Desportivo das Aves

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

1.Albrecht Widmann (GK)
6
2.Edgar Ramos (DEF)
6
3.Regi Buffel (DEF)
6
4.Leonardo Cabrera (DEF)yellow card
6
5.Nuno Martins (DEF)
6
6.Djimi Meriem (MID)goal scoredgoal scored
8
7.Paolo Den Turk (MID)goal scoredgoal scored
10
8.Eugenio Storari (ATT)
6
9.Yann Magnenat (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Gaspar Santos (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Neil Boertien (ATT)
6
 
12.David Andrade (DEF)
0
13.Jose Javier Suarez (MID)
0
14.Ronnie Adams (MID)
0