Match Report
| Alverca | Alverca |  |  | Santa Clara | Santa Clara | ||||||||||||||||
| Abdouelillah Lounici | Abdouelillah Lounici | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Rafael Nunes | R. Nunes |  | 56 | G |  | 1 | | G | 67 |  | Dominic Ritchie | D. Ritchie | |||||||||
| Filipe Viana | F. Viana | | 61 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 69 |  | Warren Roberts | W. Roberts | |||||||||
| Del Stockdale | D. Stockdale | | 27 | D |  | | 3 | | D | 68 |  | Sebastian Galadames | S. Galadames | ||||||||
| Ricardo Jesus | R. Jesus | | 71 | D | | 4 | | D | 65 | | Miguel Campos | M. Campos | |||||||||
| Glynn Carter | G. Carter | | 26 | D | | 5 | | M | 62 | | Rafael Ferreira | R. Ferreira | |||||||||
| Artur Nascimento | A. Nascimento | | 61 | M | | 6 | | | M | 61 | | Manuel Jardim | M. Jardim | ||||||||
| Antonio Ferreira | A. Ferreira | | 66 | M | | 7 | | M | 60 |  | P. Gilberto Polonia | P. Polonia | |||||||||
| Jamie Evans | J. Evans | | 45 | A | | 8 | | M | 56 | | Jaime Oliveira | J. Oliveira | |||||||||
| Morris Shields | M. Shields | | 47 | A | | 9 | | A | 70 | | Pablo Arias | P. Arias | |||||||||
| Des Beckham | D. Beckham | | 51 | A | | 10 | | A | 62 |  | Ferdinand Ginola | F. Ginola | |||||||||
| Guilherme Fernandes | G. Fernandes | | 55 | A | | 11 | | A | 62 | | Gaspar Rego | G. Rego | |||||||||
| Cesar Nascimento | C. Nascimento | | 61 | M | | 12 | | G | 66 | | Francisco Nascimento | F. Nascimento | |||||||||
| Samuel Pinheiro | S. Pinheiro | | 83 | M | | 13 | | D | 64 | | Ledley Lowe | L. Lowe | |||||||||
| Matt McCoist | M. McCoist | | 44 | A | | 14 | | D | 62 | | Rui Martins | R. Martins | |||||||||
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Complexo Desportivo F.C. Alverca where Alverca play host to Santa Clara. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Alverca are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Santa Clara appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Fernando Jesus.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Alverca are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Santa Clara appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Fernando Jesus.
0.00
0-0Santa Clara kick off and get the first half underway!
2.54
0-0Sebastian Galadames knocks the ball forward to Manuel Jardim. Manuel Jardim sees P. Gilberto Polonia in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. P. Gilberto Polonia knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Del Stockdale.
3.47
0-0Ricardo Jesus threads the ball through to Antonio Ferreira. Antonio Ferreira makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Guilherme Fernandes. Guilherme Fernandes whips in a cross ball towards Des Beckham. Des Beckham rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it flies just off target!
4.50
P. Gilberto Polonia flicks a high pass forward. Gaspar Rego holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gaspar Rego rushes past Ricardo Jesus! Gaspar Rego rockets a shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
9.07
1-0Antonio Ferreira flicks a high pass forward. Morris Shields controls it well on his chest. Morris Shields whips in a cross ball towards Antonio Ferreira. Antonio Ferreira knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Dominic Ritchie has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
12.33
Guilherme Fernandes threads a neat ball through to Jamie Evans. Jamie Evans knocks in a cross ball towards Morris Shields. Morris Shields makes a convincing header but it goes wide for a goal kick.
14.47
Del Stockdale sees Des Beckham in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Des Beckham hits a low pass to Artur Nascimento. Artur Nascimento knocks in a cross ball towards Guilherme Fernandes. Guilherme Fernandes makes a deft header but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
15.01
Des Beckham runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Des Beckham lofts in a cross ball towards Jamie Evans. Jamie Evans powers a header at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
22.21
Miguel Campos sees Sebastian Galadames in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sebastian Galadames chips the ball to his team mate, Ferdinand Ginola. Ferdinand Ginola whips in a cross ball towards P. Gilberto Polonia. P. Gilberto Polonia whips the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for P. Gilberto Polonia!
26.03
Warren Roberts flicks a high pass forward. Manuel Jardim holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Manuel Jardim threads a neat, attacking ball through to Gaspar Rego. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Gaspar Rego provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Rafael Nunes with no chance!! Goal for Santa Clara!
30.45
2-2Sebastian Galadames comes in with a late challenge on Artur Nascimento. Sebastian Galadames is given a warning by the referee! Artur Nascimento stretches but gets up unharmed.
32.38
Del Stockdale kicks a strong pass forward to Artur Nascimento. Artur Nascimento knocks the ball forward to Guilherme Fernandes. Guilherme Fernandes shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
40.54
2-2Antonio Ferreira comes in with a late challenge on Gaspar Rego. Antonio Ferreira is shown the yellow card! Gaspar Rego stretches but gets up unharmed.
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. Santa Clara also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Alverca kick off the second half!
47.29
Manuel Jardim catches Antonio Ferreira on the ankles. Manuel Jardim is shown the yellow card! Antonio Ferreira hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
49.47
Miguel Campos sweeps the ball up the wings. Ferdinand Ginola knocks in a cross ball towards Pablo Arias. Pablo Arias makes a deft header but it's a woeful effort!
53.24
Antonio Ferreira passes the ball forward to Des Beckham. Des Beckham knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Dominic Ritchie who gathers it comfortably.
54.49
P. Gilberto Polonia hacks Antonio Ferreira from behind! P. Gilberto Polonia is shown the yellow card! Antonio Ferreira runs off the knock.
55.52
2-2Rafael Ferreira receives the ball from a throw-in from P. Gilberto Polonia. With great vision, Rafael Ferreira plays the ball forward to Ferdinand Ginola. Ferdinand Ginola lofts in a cross ball towards Jaime Oliveira. Del Stockdale comes in with a late challenge on Jaime Oliveira. That's got to be a penalty! Yes!!
55.52
2-2The referee points to the spot..
57.26
Ferdinand Ginola steps up. The keeper has read the penalty correctly. He gets his fingers to it, but the shot is too strong and edges inside the post. Goal!
59.24
2-3Sebastian Galadames deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jaime Oliveira. Jaime Oliveira flicks a high ball forward to Manuel Jardim who takes it down. Manuel Jardim rushes past Glynn Carter! Manuel Jardim cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Rafael Nunes manages to gather it effortlessly.
60.36
2-3Santa Clara have made a substitution with Rui Martins replacing Ferdinand Ginola .
63.00
Antonio Ferreira controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Des Beckham. Des Beckham shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
66.03
Warren Roberts controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Manuel Jardim. Manuel Jardim sees space and advances. Manuel Jardim lofts in a cross ball towards Rui Martins. Rui Martins connects with a diving header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent save!
69.12
Ricardo Jesus barges into Gaspar Rego. The referee calls over Ricardo Jesus and shows him a yellow card! Gaspar Rego stretches but gets up unharmed.
69.12
Free kick to Santa Clara just outside the area...
70.50
Pablo Arias slowly runs up but the ball is driven straight into the wall.
71.53
Miguel Campos barges into Morris Shields. The referee calls over Miguel Campos and warns him to calm down! Morris Shields runs off the knock.
73.09
Miguel Campos flicks the ball to his team mate, Pablo Arias. Pablo Arias knocks in a cross ball towards Rafael Ferreira. Rafael Ferreira powers a header at goal. It's miles wide!
75.20
Antonio Ferreira catches Warren Roberts on the ankles. Antonio Ferreira is given a warning by the referee! Warren Roberts runs off the knock.
78.53
Glynn Carter plays the ball forward to Antonio Ferreira. Antonio Ferreira flicks the ball to his team mate, Artur Nascimento. Artur Nascimento plays a scrappy one-two with Des Beckham and stumbles forward towards the goal... Artur Nascimento takes a shot at goal but it flies just off target!
79.20
Artur Nascimento flicks a high pass forward. Morris Shields controls it well on his chest. Morris Shields edges inside the box! Morris Shields tries a spectacular strike. Wonderful reactions from Dominic Ritchie keeps it out!
87.53
Antonio Ferreira comes in with a late challenge on P. Gilberto Polonia. The referee brings Antonio Ferreira to one side and gives him another warning! P. Gilberto Polonia runs off the knock.
89.59
Del Stockdale decides to run forward with the ball. Del Stockdale controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jamie Evans. Jamie Evans whips in a cross ball towards Antonio Ferreira. Antonio Ferreira outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
2
3
Shots on Target
3
5
Shots off Target
7
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
5
4
Yellow Cards
2
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
48.7%
51.3%
Play Area
28.9%
42.1%
28.9%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Gaspar Rego of Santa Clara |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Rafael Nunes (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Filipe Viana (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Del Stockdale (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Ricardo Jesus (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 5. | Glynn Carter (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Artur Nascimento (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Antonio Ferreira (MID) |  | 8 |
| 8. | Jamie Evans (ATT) | | 8 |
| 9. | Morris Shields (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Des Beckham (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Guilherme Fernandes (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Cesar Nascimento (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Samuel Pinheiro (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Matt McCoist (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Dominic Ritchie (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Warren Roberts (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Sebastian Galadames (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Miguel Campos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Rafael Ferreira (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Manuel Jardim (MID) | | 8 |
| 7. | P. Gilberto Polonia (MID) | | 8 |
| 8. | Jaime Oliveira (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Pablo Arias (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Ferdinand Ginola (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Gaspar Rego (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Francisco Nascimento (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Ledley Lowe (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Rui Martins (DEF) | 6 | |