Match Report


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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Joaquim Freitas where Moreirense play host to Penafiel. A crowd of 17,754 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Moreirense are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Penafiel appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Samuel Barros.


0.00
The whistle blows and Penafiel get the match underway!
2.59
Andy Hall flicks a high pass forward to Hugo Loureiro who brings the ball under control. Hugo Loureiro rushes past Mario Vieira! Some good footwork from Hugo Loureiro provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
6.22
From the throw-in, Francisco Pinheiro picks out Craig Law. Craig Law launches a long ball forward into the other half. Diogo Alves lofts in a cross ball towards Sergio Fernandes. Sergio Fernandes outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but somehow Stefano Agliardi happens to be in the right place to block it.
8.38
Seeing a gap ahead, Carlton Mercer plays the ball forward to Tomas Tavares. Tomas Tavares sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
14.10
Andy Hall threads a neat ball through to Alejandro Campos. Alejandro Campos whips in a cross ball towards Tomas Tavares. Tomas Tavares heads the ball goalwards. Medhi Ferreira-Leite comfortably punches it away to safety.
15.35
Kevin Walker threads the ball through to Julian Jimenez. Julian Jimenez knocks in a cross ball towards Tomas Tavares. Tomas Tavares finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Tomas Tavares!
22.08
Carlton Mercer makes an attacking run forward. Carlton Mercer whips in a cross ball towards Hugo Loureiro. Hugo Loureiro rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Medhi Ferreira-Leite gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice save!
32.30
Gouki Nakamura kicks a strong pass forward to Diogo Alves. Diogo Alves controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
33.04
Duarte Lopes brings the ball forward. Duarte Lopes knocks in a cross ball towards Sergio Fernandes. Sergio Fernandes whips the ball goalwards with his head. Kevin Walker steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
36.54
Carlton Mercer flicks a high pass forward to Tomas Tavares who brings the ball under control. Tomas Tavares flicks a high pass forward. Andy Hall collects the pass. Andy Hall rushes past Craig Law! Some silky footwork from Andy Hall provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!
38.28
Craig Philips flicks the ball to his team mate, Diogo Alves. Diogo Alves lofts in a cross ball towards Francisco Costa. Francisco Costa connects with a diving header but somehow David Charlton manages to keep it out.
39.41
Stefano Agliardi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tomas Tavares. Tomas Tavares makes a probing pass to Alejandro Campos. Alejandro Campos knocks the ball forward to Tomas Tavares but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
44.05
Craig Philips threads the ball through to Sergio Fernandes. Sergio Fernandes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

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

45.00
Moreirense kick off!
47.09
Gouki Nakamura flicks a high pass forward to Diogo Alves who brings the ball neatly under control. Diogo Alves knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
48.57
Tomas Tavares makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alejandro Campos. Alejandro Campos shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Medhi Ferreira-Leite manages to gather it.
60.18
Diogo Alves flicks the ball to his team mate, Francisco Costa. Francisco Costa knocks in a cross ball towards Gouki Nakamura. With a superhuman jump, Gouki Nakamura connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. David Charlton didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
63.07
Gouki Nakamura knocks the ball to his team mate, Francisco Costa. Francisco Costa knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
65.59
Tomas Tavares threads a neat ball through to Hugo Loureiro. Hugo Loureiro threads the ball through to Alejandro Campos but he's offside!
71.34
Carlton Mercer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tomas Tavares. Tomas Tavares knocks the ball forward to Julian Jimenez. Julian Jimenez advances inside the box! Julian Jimenez side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
72.37
Craig Philips threads a neat ball through to Gouki Nakamura. Gouki Nakamura lofts in a cross ball towards Diogo Alves. Diogo Alves gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. David Charlton punches it away to safety.
73.22
Kevin Walker deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Andy Hall. Andy Hall chips the ball to his team mate, Tomas Tavares. Tomas Tavares knocks in a cross ball towards Andy Hall. Andy Hall makes a convincing header but Medhi Ferreira-Leite is on top of it.
75.04
Francisco Pinheiro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Duarte Lopes. With great vision, Duarte Lopes plays the ball forward to Francisco Costa. Francisco Costa knocks in a cross ball towards Sergio Fernandes. Sergio Fernandes powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by David Charlton!
78.44
Duarte Lopes threads a neat ball through to Craig Philips. Craig Philips shoots from 20 yards but it's a lousy effort!
79.07
Stefano Agliardi flicks a high pass forward. Ricardo Montero holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ricardo Montero sees a break and surges forward. Ricardo Montero knocks in a cross ball towards Hugo Loureiro. Hugo Loureiro knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
83.52
Hugo Loureiro hits a low pass to Julian Jimenez. Julian Jimenez shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
90.00
Kevin Walker knocks the ball to his team mate, Tomas Tavares. Tomas Tavares cuts inside the box! Tomas Tavares muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Medhi Ferreira-Leite gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
6
7
Shots off Target
2
5
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
40%
60%
Play Area
30%
47.1%
22.9%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Tomas Tavares of Penafiel

Match Ratings
1.Medhi Ferreira-Leite (GK)
7
2.Edgar Castro (DEF)
6
3.Mario Vieira (DEF)
6
4.Craig Law (DEF)
6
5.Francisco Pinheiro (DEF)
6
6.Gouki Nakamura (MID)
6
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.David Charlton (GK)
7
2.Stefano Agliardi (DEF)
6
3.Carlton Mercer (DEF)
7
4.Kevin Walker (DEF)
6
5.Ricardo Montero (MID)
7
6.Tomas Tavares (MID)goal scored
9
7.Andy Hall (MID)
7
8.Denny Kromkamp (MID)
6
9.Hugo Loureiro (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Alejandro Campos (ATT)
6
11.Julian Jimenez (ATT)
7
 
12.Edmundo Guerrero (MID)
0
13.Vasco Loureiro (DEF)
0
14.Gary Strachan (GK)
0