Match Report


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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Est˜dio Prof. Dr. Vieira de Carvalho where Maia play host to Naval. A crowd of 8,389 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Maia are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Naval appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Ricardo Ramos.


0.00
Maia start the game by kicking off the first half!
14.10
Thomas Dittrich barges into Mario Fernandes. Thomas Dittrich is warned by the referee! Mario Fernandes gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
15.53
Cristiano Pinto chips the ball to his team mate, Guilherme Faria. Guilherme Faria shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
18.29
Mario Fernandes makes a simple pass to Hugo Neves. Hugo Neves controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous stop!
27.35
Mario Fernandes clumsily knocks into Thomas Dittrich. The referee brings Mario Fernandes to one side and gives him a warning! Thomas Dittrich hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
38.23
Billy Hill knocks the ball forward to Abel Teixeira. Abel Teixeira knocks in a cross ball towards Tomas Pinto. Tomas Pinto is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

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

45.00
The whistle blows and Naval get the second half underway!
51.41
Miguel Mendes passes the ball forward to Mario Fernandes. Mario Fernandes plays the ball forward to Alberto Teixeira. Alberto Teixeira rushes past Dave Hurst! Some silky footwork from Alberto Teixeira provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
53.34
Miguel Mendes receives the ball from a throw-in from Guilherme Faria. Miguel Mendes flicks a high pass forward. Paolo Sbaccanti controls it well on his chest. Paolo Sbaccanti sees Guilherme Faria in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Guilherme Faria knocks in a cross ball towards Hugo Neves. Hugo Neves whips the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
57.42
Rosario Baresi pushes mid-way up the pitch. With vision, Rosario Baresi plays the ball forward to Abel Teixeira. Abel Teixeira puts a great ball through but Tomas Pinto is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. Offside!
60.30
Mario Fernandes knocks the ball forward to Hugo Neves. Hugo Neves knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alec Meiklejohn who gathers it comfortably.
63.33
Dave Hurst makes a probing pass to Abel Teixeira. Abel Teixeira knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
65.22
Miguel Mendes knocks the ball to his team mate, Paolo Sbaccanti. Paolo Sbaccanti flicks the ball to his team mate, Hugo Neves. Hugo Neves knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alec Meiklejohn who gathers it comfortably.
66.38
Joao Moutinho makes a probing pass to Guilherme Faria. Guilherme Faria flicks a high pass forward. Alberto Teixeira collects the pass. Alberto Teixeira knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
67.42
Dave Hurst clumsily knocks into Guilherme Faria. The referee warns Dave Hurst to calm down! Guilherme Faria gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
72.47
Diogo Veloso controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pedro Oliveira. Pedro Oliveira threads a neat ball through to Tomas Pinto. Tomas Pinto knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Paolo Sbaccanti.
73.52
Cristiano Pinto hacks Thomas Dittrich from behind! The referee calls over Cristiano Pinto and shows him a yellow card! Thomas Dittrich hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
75.11
Andre Semedo knocks the ball to his team mate, Guilherme Faria. With great vision, Guilherme Faria plays the ball forward to Paolo Sbaccanti. Paolo Sbaccanti knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
79.14
Carlos Quaresma makes a probing pass to Dave Hurst. Dave Hurst knocks the ball forward to Abel Teixeira. Abel Teixeira whips in a cross ball towards Tomas Pinto. Tomas Pinto beats his man to it with a header. Wonderful reactions from Samuel Almeida keeps it out!
81.49
Carlos Quaresma controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Billy Hill. Billy Hill threads a neat ball through to Abel Teixeira. Abel Teixeira knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alan Gascoigne.
89.21
Billy Hill makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dave Hurst. Dave Hurst plays a quick one-two with Abel Teixeira and rushes in on goal... Miguel Mendes hacks Dave Hurst from behind! Dave Hurst appeals for a penalty! Given!!
89.21
The referee points to the spot..
90.00
Tomas Pinto takes a long run up. It's there!! Samuel Almeida has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
2
2
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
67.4%
32.6%
Play Area
26.7%
46.5%
26.7%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Hugo Neves of Maia

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

1.Alec Meiklejohn (GK)
6
2.Rosario Baresi (DEF)
8
3.Carlos Quaresma (DEF)
6
4.Thomas Dittrich (DEF)
6
5.Daniel Ritter (MID)
6
6.Dave Hurst (MID)
6
7.Pedro Oliveira (MID)
7
8.Billy Hill (MID)
7
9.Diogo Veloso (MID)
6
10.Tomas Pinto (ATT)goal scored
6
11.Abel Teixeira (ATT)
6
 
12.Alfredo Montero (ATT)
0
13.Bill Beattie (ATT)
0
14.Mario Carvalho (ATT)
0