Match Report


Sporting CovilhaSporting Covilha     AlvercaAlverca
Computer Player Computer Player Abdouelillah Lounici Abdouelillah Lounici
Jose RamosJ. Ramos61
G
captain1
G
56Rafael NunesR. Nunes
Rodolfo Del SolR. Del Sol61
D
2
D
71Ricardo JesusR. Jesus
Martin MarcelinoM. Marcelino61
D
3
M
48Hugo CarvalhoH. Carvalho
Tom Van Den BerghT. Van Den Bergh60
D
4
D
31Wes AndertonW. Anderton
Hugo OliveiraH. Oliveira50
D
5
D
61Filipe VianaF. Viana
Frederico GomesF. Gomes74
M
6
M
83Samuel PinheiroS. Pinheiro
Quim AlmeidaQ. Almeida60
M
7
M
61Artur NascimentoA. Nascimento
Abel PintoA. Pinto58
M
8
M
61Cesar NascimentoC. Nascimento
Mario SousaM. Sousa56
M
9
A
51Des BeckhamD. Beckham
Graziano FranceschettiG. Franceschetti66
A
10
A
47Morris ShieldsM. Shields
Sergio PostigaS. Postiga60
A
11captain
A
55Guilherme FernandesG. Fernandes
 
Miguel BarkeroM. Barkero60
A
12
D
26Glynn CarterG. Carter
Rodolfo RodriguezR. Rodriguez56
G
13
M
53Cristiano CastroC. Castro
Roberto RegoR. Rego56
M
14
A
45Jamie EvansJ. Evans

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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Complexo Desportivo da Covilhã where Sporting Covilha play host to Alverca. A crowd of 8,560 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Sporting Covilha are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Alverca appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Alverca looks especially fired up for this match.
Today's match is refereed by Ricardo Ramos.


0.00
The whistle blows and Alverca kick off!
2.14
Hugo Carvalho flicks a high pass forward. Cesar Nascimento holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Cesar Nascimento makes a simple pass to Des Beckham. Des Beckham knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jose Ramos who gathers it comfortably.
6.53
Hugo Carvalho passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Morris Shields. Morris Shields sees Des Beckham in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Des Beckham shoots from 25 yards but it's a lousy effort!
9.55
Cesar Nascimento hacks Quim Almeida from behind! Cesar Nascimento is shown the yellow card! Quim Almeida runs off the knock.
14.02
Morris Shields hacks Martin Marcelino from behind! Morris Shields is shown the yellow card! Martin Marcelino stretches but gets up unharmed.
16.26
Wes Anderton makes a strong solo run forward. Wes Anderton threads the ball through to Guilherme Fernandes. Guilherme Fernandes knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Rodolfo Del Sol.
26.30
Hugo Carvalho passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Guilherme Fernandes. Guilherme Fernandes shoots from long range but somehow Jose Ramos manages to keep it out.
27.46
Artur Nascimento runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Artur Nascimento knocks in a cross ball towards Guilherme Fernandes. Guilherme Fernandes gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it is miles over!
28.10
Frederico Gomes hits a low pass to Graziano Franceschetti. Graziano Franceschetti shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
32.30
Wes Anderton comes in with a late challenge on Sergio Postiga. The referee warns Wes Anderton to calm down! Sergio Postiga stretches but gets up unharmed.
34.02
Ricardo Jesus passes the ball forward to Cesar Nascimento. Cesar Nascimento knocks the ball to his team mate, Des Beckham. Des Beckham lofts in a cross ball towards Samuel Pinheiro. Samuel Pinheiro finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Jose Ramos didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
40.31
Samuel Pinheiro flicks a high ball forward to Guilherme Fernandes who takes it down. Guilherme Fernandes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
42.30
Samuel Pinheiro catches Abel Pinto on the ankles. Samuel Pinheiro is shown the yellow card! Abel Pinto runs off the knock.
44.04
Frederico Gomes passes the ball forward to Graziano Franceschetti. Graziano Franceschetti sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but is denied by Rafael Nunes. Excellent save.
45.00
Quim Almeida flicks a high pass forward. Graziano Franceschetti controls it well on his chest. Graziano Franceschetti shoots from outside the area. The ball skims nastily along the wet ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Sporting Covilha appear unchanged since the first half. Alverca also appear unchanged since the first half. The Alverca players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and Sporting Covilha kick off!
49.19
Rodolfo Del Sol flicks the ball to his team mate, Quim Almeida. With great vision, Quim Almeida plays the ball forward to Graziano Franceschetti. Graziano Franceschetti whips in a cross ball towards Sergio Postiga. Sergio Postiga makes a looping header on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
59.35
Filipe Viana sees Artur Nascimento in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Artur Nascimento threads a neat ball through to Guilherme Fernandes. Guilherme Fernandes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
60.27
Mario Sousa plays the ball forward to Abel Pinto. Abel Pinto tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
61.13
Hugo Carvalho flicks a high pass forward. Morris Shields controls it well on his chest. Morris Shields threads a neat ball through to Artur Nascimento. Artur Nascimento knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Tom Van Den Bergh.
63.14
Filipe Viana passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Wes Anderton. Wes Anderton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Des Beckham. Des Beckham whips in a cross ball towards Guilherme Fernandes. Guilherme Fernandes flicks the ball with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
67.43
Wes Anderton pushes mid-way up the pitch. Wes Anderton flicks a high pass forward. Samuel Pinheiro holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Samuel Pinheiro knocks in a cross ball towards Des Beckham. Des Beckham knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Jose Ramos picks it out of the air!
69.12
Cesar Nascimento knocks the ball to his team mate, Artur Nascimento. Artur Nascimento knocks in a cross ball towards Morris Shields. With a superhuman jump, Morris Shields connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Jose Ramos picks it out of the air!
71.55
Artur Nascimento sees a break and surges forward. Artur Nascimento chips the ball to his team mate, Samuel Pinheiro. Samuel Pinheiro tries a spectacular strike which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
77.27
Sergio Postiga flicks a high pass forward. Abel Pinto holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Abel Pinto knocks in a cross ball towards Sergio Postiga. Sergio Postiga gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Magnificent save by Rafael Nunes!
78.18
Quim Almeida knocks the ball to his team mate, Graziano Franceschetti. Graziano Franceschetti changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Graziano Franceschetti knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
81.08
Wes Anderton catches Graziano Franceschetti on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Graziano Franceschetti stretches but gets up unharmed.
83.30
Tom Van Den Bergh flicks a high ball forward to Abel Pinto who takes it down. Abel Pinto threads a neat ball through to Sergio Postiga. Sergio Postiga knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ricardo Jesus.
84.14
Under pressure, Tom Van Den Bergh clears the ball far upfield. Sergio Postiga whips in a cross ball towards Graziano Franceschetti. Graziano Franceschetti directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
87.50
Quim Almeida comes in with a late challenge on Artur Nascimento. Quim Almeida is given a warning by the referee! Artur Nascimento gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
89.19
Frederico Gomes flicks a high pass forward to Sergio Postiga who brings the ball under control. Sergio Postiga finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Sporting Covilha

Alverca
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
6
5
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
5
Yellow Cards
0
4
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
28.9%
42.1%
28.9%

Scorers
Graziano Franceschetti 45, 84
Sergio Postiga 49
Samuel Pinheiro 72

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Graziano Franceschetti of Sporting Covilha

Match Ratings
1.Jose Ramos (GK)
7
2.Rodolfo Del Sol (DEF)
6
3.Martin Marcelino (DEF)
6
4.Tom Van Den Bergh (DEF)
6
5.Hugo Oliveira (DEF)
6
6.Frederico Gomes (MID)
6
7.Quim Almeida (MID)
7
8.Abel Pinto (MID)
6
9.Mario Sousa (MID)
6
10.Graziano Franceschetti (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Sergio Postiga (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Miguel Barkero (ATT)
0
13.Rodolfo Rodriguez (GK)
0
14.Roberto Rego (MID)
0

1.Rafael Nunes (GK)
6
2.Ricardo Jesus (DEF)
6
3.Hugo Carvalho (MID)
6
4.Wes Anderton (DEF)yellow card
6
5.Filipe Viana (DEF)
6
6.Samuel Pinheiro (MID)goal scoredyellow card
7
7.Artur Nascimento (MID)
7
8.Cesar Nascimento (MID)yellow card
6
9.Des Beckham (ATT)
6
10.Morris Shields (ATT)yellow card
6
11.Guilherme Fernandes (ATT)
6
 
12.Glynn Carter (DEF)
0
13.Cristiano Castro (MID)
0
14.Jamie Evans (ATT)
0