Match Report


AlvercaAlverca     MaiaMaia
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Rafael NunesR. Nunes56
G
1
G
77Samuel AlmeidaS. Almeida
Ricardo JesusR. Jesus71
D
2
D
69Joao MoutinhoJ. Moutinho
Hugo CarvalhoH. Carvalho48
M
3captain
D
65Andre SemedoA. Semedo
Wes AndertonW. Anderton32
D
4
D
65Miguel MendesM. Mendes
Filipe VianaF. Viana61
D
5
D
60Alan GascoigneA. Gascoigne
Samuel PinheiroS. Pinheiro83
M
6
M
73Cristiano PintoC. Pinto
Artur NascimentoA. Nascimento61
M
7
M
68Mario FernandesM. Fernandes
Cesar NascimentoC. Nascimento61
M
8
M
68Miguel TavaresM. Tavares
Morris ShieldsM. Shields47
A
9
M
57Guilherme FariaG. Faria
Des BeckhamD. Beckham51
A
10
A
59Hugo NevesH. Neves
Guilherme FernandesG. Fernandes55
A
captain11
A
58Alberto TeixeiraA. Teixeira
 
Glynn CarterG. Carter26
D
12
G
65Luis RegoL. Rego
Cristiano CastroC. Castro53
M
13
G
56Ricardo BarbosaR. Barbosa
Jamie EvansJ. Evans45
A
14
A
55Silvio FariaS. Faria

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Complexo Desportivo F.C. Alverca where Alverca play host to Maia. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Alverca are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Maia appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Alverca looks especially fired up for this match.
Today's match is refereed by Duarte Postiga.


0.00
The whistle blows and Alverca kick off!
4.11
Guilherme Faria advances with the ball. Guilherme Faria puts a great ball through. Miguel Tavares runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
6.13
Joao Moutinho flicks a high ball forward to Miguel Tavares who takes it down. Miguel Tavares darts forward. Miguel Tavares shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
8.43
Artur Nascimento hacks Mario Fernandes from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Mario Fernandes runs off the knock.
14.03
Miguel Mendes hacks Des Beckham from behind! Miguel Mendes is shown the yellow card! Des Beckham hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
20.13
Morris Shields advances with the ball. Morris Shields lofts in a cross ball towards Des Beckham. Des Beckham heads the ball goalwards. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
22.30
Andre Semedo clumsily knocks into Cesar Nascimento. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Cesar Nascimento carries on, but is struggling a bit.
24.07
Andre Semedo threads the ball through to Mario Fernandes. Mario Fernandes surges forward with the ball. Mario Fernandes lofts in a cross ball towards Alberto Teixeira. Alberto Teixeira rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it is shockingly off target!
26.08
Samuel Pinheiro surges forward with the ball. Samuel Pinheiro whips in a cross ball towards Morris Shields. Guilherme Faria catches Morris Shields on the ankles. Morris Shields appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
28.28
Samuel Pinheiro chips the ball to his team mate, Artur Nascimento. Artur Nascimento deftly passes the ball to Morris Shields, releasing him through on goal. Morris Shields muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it flies just wide!
30.36
Miguel Mendes hacks Guilherme Fernandes from behind! Miguel Mendes is warned by the referee! Guilherme Fernandes gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
33.45
Guilherme Faria threads a neat ball through to Alberto Teixeira. Alberto Teixeira shoots from 25 yards but it's well over the bar!
34.43
Miguel Tavares clumsily knocks into Wes Anderton. The referee warns Miguel Tavares to calm down! Wes Anderton runs off the knock.
36.06
Guilherme Fernandes hacks Hugo Neves from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Hugo Neves grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
39.28
With a delightful solo run, Alberto Teixeira stretches the opposition's defence. Alberto Teixeira cuts inside the box! Ricardo Jesus hacks Alberto Teixeira from behind! Penalty not given!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Alverca appear unchanged since the first half. Maia also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Maia kick off!
53.46
Mario Fernandes sees Alberto Teixeira in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alberto Teixeira deftly passes the ball to Hugo Neves, releasing him through on goal. Hugo Neves takes a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Rafael Nunes.
54.23
It's a corner kick. Cristiano Pinto loops the ball in to towards the near post. Joao Moutinho strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
57.36
Artur Nascimento flicks a high pass forward. Samuel Pinheiro collects the pass. Samuel Pinheiro knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Miguel Mendes.
59.01
Without breaking stride, Cesar Nascimento plays the ball forward to Morris Shields. Morris Shields sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Samuel Almeida gathers the ball up comfortably. Great keeping!
60.29
Artur Nascimento passes the ball forward to Samuel Pinheiro. Samuel Pinheiro plays a one-two with Des Beckham and rushes in on goal... Samuel Pinheiro makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but Samuel Almeida is on top of his game. Excellent save!
72.06
Ricardo Jesus chips the ball to his team mate, Samuel Pinheiro. Samuel Pinheiro knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Samuel Almeida who gathers it comfortably.
73.54
Hugo Carvalho flicks a high ball forward to Cesar Nascimento who takes it down. Cesar Nascimento controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Samuel Pinheiro. Samuel Pinheiro knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Samuel Almeida who gathers it comfortably.
75.18
Hugo Carvalho flicks a high ball forward to Artur Nascimento who takes it down. Artur Nascimento decides to run forward with the ball. Artur Nascimento lofts in a cross ball towards Des Beckham. Des Beckham finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
78.53
Alverca are in full control of this game.
79.13
Samuel Pinheiro flicks a high pass forward. Guilherme Fernandes collects the pass. Guilherme Fernandes knocks in a cross ball towards Samuel Pinheiro. Alan Gascoigne hacks Samuel Pinheiro from behind! Penalty not given!!
83.47
Miguel Tavares knocks the ball forward to Alberto Teixeira. Alberto Teixeira controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Hugo Neves through on goal. Hugo Neves looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
84.21
Guilherme Faria controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Hugo Neves. Hugo Neves knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
87.23
Alberto Teixeira sees Hugo Neves in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Hugo Neves controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Alverca

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

Possession
56.2%
43.8%
Play Area
28.7%
45%
26.2%
 

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Samuel Pinheiro of Alverca

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

1.Samuel Almeida (GK)
8
2.Joao Moutinho (DEF)
6
3.Andre Semedo (DEF)yellow card
5
4.Miguel Mendes (DEF)yellow card
5
5.Alan Gascoigne (DEF)
6
6.Cristiano Pinto (MID)
6
7.Mario Fernandes (MID)
7
8.Miguel Tavares (MID)
6
9.Guilherme Faria (MID)
7
10.Hugo Neves (ATT)
8
11.Alberto Teixeira (ATT)
8
 
12.Luis Rego (GK)
0
13.Ricardo Barbosa (GK)
0
14.Silvio Faria (ATT)
0