Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Estádio Municipal de Chaves where Grupo Desportivo de Chaves play host to Naval. A crowd of 8,808 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Grupo Desportivo de Chaves are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Naval appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Fernando Jesus.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Grupo Desportivo de Chaves are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Naval appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Fernando Jesus.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Naval kick off!
3.06
0-0Carlos Quaresma breaks forward. Carlos Quaresma chips the ball to his team mate, Abel Teixeira. Abel Teixeira runs straight at the defence! Abel Teixeira muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
8.51
0-0Nick Taylor threads a neat ball through to Tomas Pinto. Tomas Pinto runs straight at the defence! Gaetano Parlato catches Tomas Pinto on the ankles. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
10.45
0-1Daniel Ritter flicks a high pass forward. Abel Teixeira comfortably collects the pass. Abel Teixeira lofts in a cross ball towards Tomas Pinto. Tomas Pinto shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
16.15
0-1Copain Van Dinteren hacks Abel Teixeira from behind! The referee brings Copain Van Dinteren to one side and gives him a warning! Abel Teixeira carries on, but is struggling a bit.
22.03
0-1Bruno Viana makes a simple pass to Copain Van Dinteren. Copain Van Dinteren sees a break and surges forward. Copain Van Dinteren knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alec Meiklejohn who gathers it comfortably.
24.40
Copain Van Dinteren threads a neat ball through to Ricardo Carmona. Ricardo Carmona lofts in a cross ball towards Bruno Bento. Bruno Bento connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is miles over!
27.50
Jaime Antunes makes a probing pass to Artur Viana. Artur Viana whips in a cross ball towards Bruno Bento. Bruno Bento makes a convincing header but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
28.47
0-1Nuno Moutinho plays the ball forward to Bruno Bento. Bruno Bento shoots from long range. Alec Meiklejohn gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
34.15
Pedro Oliveira knocks the ball to his team mate, Abel Teixeira. Abel Teixeira knocks the ball to his team mate, Tomas Pinto. Some world-class footwork from Tomas Pinto provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but is denied by Filipe Veloso. Excellent save.
36.25
Bruno Viana drives a long ball upfield. Bruno Bento advances inside the box! Bruno Bento muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
39.01
Abel Teixeira chips the ball to his team mate, Tomas Pinto. Tomas Pinto knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
44.51
With a delightful solo run, Rosario Baresi stretches the opposition's defence. Rosario Baresi controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Naval are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Grupo Desportivo de Chaves appear unchanged since the first half. Naval also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Grupo Desportivo de Chaves kick off!
47.56
Bruno Viana controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Copain Van Dinteren. Copain Van Dinteren makes an attacking run forward. Copain Van Dinteren tries a spectacular long range effort. Alec Meiklejohn gathers the ball up comfortably. Great keeping!
53.52
Thomas Dittrich kicks a strong pass forward to Abel Teixeira. Abel Teixeira flicks a high pass forward. Tomas Pinto holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Tomas Pinto knocks in a cross ball towards Abel Teixeira. Abel Teixeira gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Filipe Veloso gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent save!
54.42
With a delightful solo run, Jaime Antunes stretches the opposition's defence. Jaime Antunes knocks in a cross ball towards Bruno Bento. Bruno Bento is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Alec Meiklejohn didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
57.35
Daniel Ritter surges forward with the ball. Daniel Ritter whips in a cross ball towards Tomas Pinto. Tomas Pinto rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The keeper, Filipe Veloso, sees it late!! Goal for Naval!
66.35
Pedro Oliveira flicks a high pass forward. Tomas Pinto collects the pass. Tomas Pinto rushes past Louis Marche! Tomas Pinto muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it flies just off target!
71.06
Dave Hurst makes an attacking run forward. Dave Hurst tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
72.17
Louis Marche chips the ball to his team mate, Nikos De Romijn. Nikos De Romijn knocks the ball to his team mate, Copain Van Dinteren. Copain Van Dinteren lofts in a cross ball towards Jaime Antunes. Jaime Antunes knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
78.34
Abel Teixeira knocks the ball forward to Tomas Pinto. Tomas Pinto plays a one-two with Abel Teixeira and rushes in on goal... Tomas Pinto tries a spectacular strike. Superb reactions from Filipe Veloso. What a save!
79.22
Tomas Pinto flicks a high pass forward. Abel Teixeira controls it well on his chest. Abel Teixeira skips past Bruno Viana! Some silky footwork from Abel Teixeira provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
83.39
2-2Abel Teixeira clumsily knocks into Bruno Viana. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Bruno Viana stretches but gets up unharmed.
87.50
Louis Marche passes the ball forward to Nikos De Romijn. Nikos De Romijn sees space and advances. Nikos De Romijn skips past Thomas Dittrich! Nikos De Romijn comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. What a cracker!! Alec Meiklejohn had no chance!! Goal for Grupo Desportivo de Chaves!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
6
5
Shots off Target
2
5
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
45.9%
54.1%
Play Area
32.4%
44.6%
23%
Scorers
| Bruno Bento 36 Jaime Antunes 72 Nikos De Romijn 87 | Tomas Pinto 10, 57 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Tomas Pinto of Naval |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Filipe Veloso (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Gaetano Parlato (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Louis Marche (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Bruno Viana (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jaime Antunes (MID) |  | 8 |
| 6. | Copain Van Dinteren (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Nikos De Romijn (MID) | | 8 |
| 8. | Nuno Moutinho (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Ricardo Carmona (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Bruno Bento (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Artur Viana (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Eric Prantl (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jorge Lopes (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Tiago Campos (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Alec Meiklejohn (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Rosario Baresi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Carlos Quaresma (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Thomas Dittrich (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Daniel Ritter (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Nick Taylor (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Dave Hurst (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Pedro Oliveira (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Billy Hill (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Tomas Pinto (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Abel Teixeira (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 12. | Alfredo Montero (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Bill Beattie (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Mario Carvalho (ATT) | 0 | |