Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Estádio do Bessa where Boavista Futebol Clube play host to Sporting Covilha. A crowd of 9,071 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Boavista Futebol Clube are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Sporting Covilha appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by David Martins.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Boavista Futebol Clube are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Sporting Covilha appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by David Martins.
0.00
Boavista Futebol Clube kick off!
4.05
Frederico Gomes sees Sergio Postiga in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sergio Postiga finds some space and shoots from distance but it misses the target by a large margin!
10.36
Graziano Franceschetti threads the ball through to Sergio Postiga. Sergio Postiga plays a scrappy one-two with Mario Sousa and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Sergio Postiga provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
21.25
Fernando Almeida boots it upfield. Ruben Lopes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Daniel Vieira but the linesman indicates offside!
28.31
Hugo Oliveira plays the ball forward to Quim Almeida. Quim Almeida flicks a high pass forward. Abel Pinto collects the pass. Abel Pinto shoots from 20 yards but it flies just wide!
30.54
Graziano Franceschetti barges into Tomas Quaresma. The referee calls over Graziano Franceschetti and shows him a yellow card! Tomas Quaresma stretches but gets up unharmed.
32.41
Fernando Fernandes barges into Martin Marcelino. The referee warns Fernando Fernandes to calm down! Martin Marcelino stretches but gets up unharmed.
38.41
Gaspar Jardim flicks a high pass forward to Daniel Vieira who brings the ball under control. Daniel Vieira plays a quick one-two with Fernando Loureiro and rushes in on goal... Daniel Vieira looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
42.54
Gianluigi Maniero knocks the ball forward to Gaspar Jardim. Gaspar Jardim runs straight at the opposition's defence. Gaspar Jardim makes a probing pass between the defence to Daniel Vieira. Some good footwork from Daniel Vieira provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Jose Ramos smothers it!
45.00
Abel Pinto threads a neat ball through to Graziano Franceschetti. Graziano Franceschetti shoots from long range but it's a woeful effort!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Boavista Futebol Clube appear unchanged since the first half. Sporting Covilha also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Sporting Covilha kick off and get the second half underway!
47.20
Ruben Lopes threads the ball through to Gaspar Jardim. Gaspar Jardim plays a scrappy one-two with Fernando Loureiro and advances towards the goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Gaspar Jardim provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but it rises well off target!
48.29
Frederico Gomes flicks the ball to his team mate, Graziano Franceschetti. Graziano Franceschetti shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
55.55
Mario Sousa comes in with a late challenge on Fernando Loureiro. The referee brings Mario Sousa to one side and gives him a warning! Fernando Loureiro gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
66.31
Quim Almeida threads a neat ball through to Graziano Franceschetti. Graziano Franceschetti shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Piero Pivotto smothers it!
77.39
Fernando Fernandes hacks Quim Almeida from behind! Fernando Fernandes is given another warning by the referee! Quim Almeida runs off the knock.
79.25
Abel Pinto hits a low pass to Graziano Franceschetti. Graziano Franceschetti knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Fernando Almeida.
83.39
Rodolfo Del Sol sees Sergio Postiga in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sergio Postiga knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Fernando Almeida.
87.19
Fernando Fernandes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mario Fernandes. Mario Fernandes controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
89.06
Graziano Franceschetti darts forward. Graziano Franceschetti knocks in a cross ball towards Sergio Postiga. Sergio Postiga connects with a diving header but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
90.00
Gaspar Jardim comes in with a late challenge on Tom Van Den Bergh. Gaspar Jardim is warned by the referee! Tom Van Den Bergh hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
2
2
Shots off Target
2
5
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
35.4%
64.6%
Play Area
35.4%
44.6%
20%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Daniel Vieira of Boavista Futebol Clube |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Piero Pivotto (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Hugo Fonseca (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Fernando Almeida (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Gianluigi Maniero (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Tomas Quaresma (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Gaspar Jardim (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Ruben Lopes (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Fernando Fernandes (MID) | 5 | |
| 9. | Daniel Vieira (ATT) | ![]() | 9 |
| 10. | Fernando Loureiro (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Mario Fernandes (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Jorge Jardim (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Andre Moutinho (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Marcus Fox (MID) | 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) | 6 | |
| 6. | Frederico Gomes (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Quim Almeida (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Abel Pinto (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Mario Sousa (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Graziano Franceschetti (ATT) | ![]() | 6 |
| 11. | Sergio Postiga (ATT) | ![]() | 9 |
| 12. | Miguel Barkero (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Roberto Rego (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Rodolfo Rodriguez (GK) | 0 | |









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