Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Ground Estádio da Madeira where Desportivo Nacional 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.
Desportivo Nacional 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 Samuel Barros.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Desportivo Nacional 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 Samuel Barros.
0.00
Desportivo Nacional start the game by kicking off the first half!
4.29
Frederico Ferreira hacks Gaspar Santos from behind! Frederico Ferreira is shown the red card!! Gaspar Santos stretches but gets up unharmed.
10.08
Djimi Meriem threads the ball through to Yann Magnenat. Yann Magnenat shoots from 25 yards. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Clube Desportivo das Aves are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
12.33
Tiago Santos clumsily knocks into Djimi Meriem. The referee calls over Tiago Santos and shows him a yellow card! Djimi Meriem runs off the knock.
15.06
Yacine Belaiz changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Yacine Belaiz controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
16.46
Seeing a gap ahead, Neil Boertien plays the ball forward to Paolo Den Turk. Paolo Den Turk knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Andre Andrade who gathers it comfortably.
22.58
Neil Shaw hacks Neil Boertien from behind! Neil Shaw is warned by the referee! Neil Boertien hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
26.32
Yacine Belaiz makes a probing pass to Pedro Campos. Pedro Campos whips in a cross ball towards Tiago Jardim. Tiago Jardim outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Albrecht Widmann manages to gather it.
27.45
Leonardo Cabrera takes it forward alone. Leonardo Cabrera flicks a high pass forward to Eugenio Storari who brings the ball under control. Eugenio Storari threads a neat ball through to Yann Magnenat. Yann Magnenat tries a spectacular strike but he balloons it over the crossbar!
34.51
Djimi Meriem knocks the ball forward to Neil Boertien. Neil Boertien skips past Alberto Jesus! Neil Boertien muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Clube Desportivo das Aves!
42.36
Paolo Den Turk changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Paolo Den Turk whips in a cross ball towards Neil Boertien. Neil Boertien makes a looping header on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Desportivo Nacional appear unchanged since the first half. Clube Desportivo das Aves also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Clube Desportivo das Aves kick off the second half!
54.25
Nuno Martins flicks the ball to his team mate, Djimi Meriem. Djimi Meriem deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Yann Magnenat. Yann Magnenat whips in a cross ball towards Neil Boertien. Neil Boertien connects with a diving header but it is miles over!
55.07
Paolo Den Turk flicks a high pass forward to Eugenio Storari who brings the ball neatly under control. Eugenio Storari lofts in a cross ball towards Gaspar Santos. Gaspar Santos is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it flies just wide!
60.12
Desportivo Nacional have made a substitution with Luis Semedo replacing Pedro Campos .
63.36
Regi Buffel flicks a high ball forward to Nuno Martins who takes it down. Nuno Martins controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gaspar Santos. Gaspar Santos shoots from outside the area but it flies well off target!
66.26
Tiago Jardim sees space and advances. Tiago Jardim knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Edgar Ramos.
67.49
Neil Boertien clumsily knocks into Neil Shaw. The referee calls over Neil Boertien and warns him to calm down! Neil Shaw runs off the knock.
69.12
Paolo Den Turk comes in with a late challenge on Luis Semedo. The referee warns Paolo Den Turk to calm down! Luis Semedo runs off the knock.
78.24
Paolo Den Turk threads the ball through to Eugenio Storari. Eugenio Storari knocks in a cross ball towards Djimi Meriem. Djimi Meriem powers a header at goal. The ball comes off Frederico Marques and the loose ball is cleared up field.
83.46
Djimi Meriem makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eugenio Storari. Eugenio Storari whips in a cross ball towards Paolo Den Turk. Paolo Den Turk connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
Edgar Ramos flicks a high pass forward. Paolo Den Turk holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Paolo Den Turk deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Yann Magnenat. Yann Magnenat whips in a cross ball towards Eugenio Storari. Eugenio Storari powers a header at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
1
5
Shots off Target
1
5
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
1
0
Possession
44.6%
55.4%
Play Area
28.4%
44.6%
27%
Scorers
| Neil Boertien 35, 42 Paolo Den Turk 83 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Neil Boertien of Clube Desportivo das Aves |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Andre Andrade (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Frederico Marques (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Frederico Ferreira (DEF) | ![]() | 3 |
| 4. | Alberto Jesus (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Neil Shaw (DEF) | 5 | |
| 6. | Pedro Campos (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Ricardo Guardiola (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Yacine Belaiz (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Tiago Santos (ATT) | ![]() | 5 |
| 10. | Tiago Jardim (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Pedro Ramos (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Bruno Antunes (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Luis Semedo (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Ruben Loureiro (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Albrecht Widmann (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Edgar Ramos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Regi Buffel (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Leonardo Cabrera (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Nuno Martins (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Djimi Meriem (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Paolo Den Turk (MID) | ![]() | 8 |
| 8. | Eugenio Storari (ATT) | 7 | |
| 9. | Yann Magnenat (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Gaspar Santos (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Neil Boertien (ATT) | ![]() ![]() | 8 |
| 12. | David Andrade (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jose Javier Suarez (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Ronnie Adams (MID) | 0 | |













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