Match Report


AlvercaAlverca     Sporting CovilhaSporting Covilha
Abdouelillah LouniciAbdouelillah Lounici Computer Player Computer Player
Rafael NunesR. Nunes56
G
1
G
62Jose RamosJ. Ramos
Ricardo JesusR. Jesus71
D
captain2
D
61Rodolfo Del SolR. Del Sol
Alun RufusA. Rufus68
D
3
D
61Martin MarcelinoM. Marcelino
Filipe VianaF. Viana61
D
4
D
60Tom Van Den BerghT. Van Den Bergh
Artur NascimentoA. Nascimento61
M
5captain
D
51Hugo OliveiraH. Oliveira
Francisco VieiraF. Vieira64
M
6
M
74Frederico GomesF. Gomes
Samuel PinheiroS. Pinheiro83
M
7
M
60Quim AlmeidaQ. Almeida
Antonio FerreiraA. Ferreira67
M
8
M
58Abel PintoA. Pinto
Des BeckhamD. Beckham51
A
9
M
57Mario SousaM. Sousa
Alfredo IzquierdoA. Izquierdo67
A
10
A
66Graziano FranceschettiG. Franceschetti
Morris ShieldsM. Shields47
A
11
A
60Sergio PostigaS. Postiga
 
Eoin YoungE. Young70
M
12
A
60Miguel BarkeroM. Barkero
Cesar NascimentoC. Nascimento61
M
13
G
56Rodolfo RodriguezR. Rodriguez
Vitor LimaV. Lima43
A
14
M
56Roberto RegoR. Rego

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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Complexo Desportivo F.C. Alverca where Alverca play host to Sporting Covilha. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Alverca are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Sporting Covilha appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Samuel Castro.


0.00
Alverca get the match underway!
8.27
Alun Rufus kicks a strong pass forward to Morris Shields. Morris Shields knocks in a cross ball towards Artur Nascimento. Artur Nascimento finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
9.43
Abel Pinto darts forward. Abel Pinto controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Rafael Nunes is on top of it.
10.21
Graziano Franceschetti flicks a high pass forward. Sergio Postiga holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Sergio Postiga knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Rafael Nunes who gathers it comfortably.
14.34
Tom Van Den Bergh threads a neat ball through to Frederico Gomes. Frederico Gomes passes the ball forward to Graziano Franceschetti. Graziano Franceschetti whips in a cross ball towards Sergio Postiga. Sergio Postiga directs the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just wide!
16.59
Frederico Gomes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Graziano Franceschetti. Graziano Franceschetti shoots from distance. It's there!! Rafael Nunes has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
20.43
Artur Nascimento deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Morris Shields. Morris Shields lofts in a cross ball towards Des Beckham. Des Beckham makes a deft header but it rises well off target!
24.54
Graziano Franceschetti flicks a high pass forward. Sergio Postiga controls it well on his chest. Sergio Postiga knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Rafael Nunes who gathers it comfortably.
26.36
Artur Nascimento flicks a high pass forward. Des Beckham collects the pass. Des Beckham threads a neat ball through to Francisco Vieira. Francisco Vieira looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it is shockingly off target!
27.01
Seeing a gap ahead, Ricardo Jesus plays the ball forward to Artur Nascimento. Showing composure, Artur Nascimento plays the ball forward to Morris Shields. Morris Shields tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
30.51
Antonio Ferreira passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Samuel Pinheiro. Samuel Pinheiro knocks the ball forward to Alfredo Izquierdo. Alfredo Izquierdo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
32.55
Under pressure, Hugo Oliveira clears the ball far upfield. Graziano Franceschetti tries a spectacular long range effort. Graziano Franceschetti scores for Sporting Covilha!!
36.32
Samuel Pinheiro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Morris Shields. Morris Shields knocks in a cross ball towards Samuel Pinheiro. Samuel Pinheiro makes a convincing header but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
39.27
Filipe Viana surges forward with the ball. Filipe Viana kicks a strong pass forward to Morris Shields. Morris Shields knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Quim Almeida.
42.13
Samuel Pinheiro threads the ball through to Antonio Ferreira. Antonio Ferreira passes the ball forward but Samuel Pinheiro is offside!
44.58
Quim Almeida receives the ball from a throw-in from Frederico Gomes. Quim Almeida threads a neat ball through to Graziano Franceschetti. Graziano Franceschetti knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
Rodolfo Del Sol comes in with a late challenge on Antonio Ferreira. The referee warns Rodolfo Del Sol to calm down! Antonio Ferreira grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Alverca appear unchanged since the first half. Sporting Covilha also appear unchanged since the first half. The Alverca players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Sporting Covilha kick off and get the second half underway!
51.40
Ricardo Jesus makes a simple pass to Morris Shields. Morris Shields shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Jose Ramos manages to gather it.
61.30
Abel Pinto plays the ball forward to Sergio Postiga. Sergio Postiga finds some space and shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
65.27
Quim Almeida flicks a high pass forward. Abel Pinto collects the pass. Abel Pinto knocks in a cross ball towards Graziano Franceschetti. With a superhuman jump, Graziano Franceschetti connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Rafael Nunes easily punches it away to safety.
66.59
Quim Almeida comes in with a late challenge on Samuel Pinheiro. The referee brings Quim Almeida to one side and gives him a warning! Samuel Pinheiro runs off the knock.
67.54
Samuel Pinheiro passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Antonio Ferreira. Antonio Ferreira lofts in a cross ball towards Morris Shields. Morris Shields makes a looping header on goal. The ball strikes Martin Marcelino's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
73.41
Without breaking stride, Francisco Vieira plays the ball forward to Des Beckham. Des Beckham knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.33
Samuel Pinheiro barges into Quim Almeida. Samuel Pinheiro is shown the yellow card! Quim Almeida hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
79.18
Frederico Gomes hacks Filipe Viana from behind! The referee calls over Frederico Gomes and shows him a yellow card! Filipe Viana stretches but gets up unharmed.
84.23
Ricardo Jesus makes a simple pass to Alun Rufus. Alun Rufus knocks the ball forward to Morris Shields. Morris Shields knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Tom Van Den Bergh.
89.42
Rodolfo Del Sol runs straight at the opposition's defence. Rodolfo Del Sol controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Alverca

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

Possession
59.3%
40.7%
Play Area
24.7%
44.4%
30.9%

Scorers
Graziano Franceschetti 17, 33

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

Match Ratings
1.Rafael Nunes (GK)
6
2.Ricardo Jesus (DEF)
6
3.Alun Rufus (DEF)
6
4.Filipe Viana (DEF)
7
5.Artur Nascimento (MID)
6
6.Francisco Vieira (MID)
6
7.Samuel Pinheiro (MID)yellow card
6
8.Antonio Ferreira (MID)
6
9.Des Beckham (ATT)
6
10.Alfredo Izquierdo (ATT)
6
11.Morris Shields (ATT)
6
 
12.Eoin Young (MID)
0
13.Cesar Nascimento (MID)
0
14.Vitor Lima (ATT)
0

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