Match Report


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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Estádio do Bessa where Boavista Futebol Clube play host to Maia. A crowd of 8,498 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Boavista Futebol Clube are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Maia appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Samuel Quaresma.


0.00
Boavista Futebol Clube kick off and get the first half underway!
6.20
Gaspar Jardim hacks Mario Fernandes from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Mario Fernandes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
8.03
Andre Semedo sees Mario Fernandes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mario Fernandes kicks a strong pass forward to Alberto Teixeira. Alberto Teixeira controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's there!! Piero Pivotto has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
12.47
Gianluigi Maniero runs forward with the ball. Gianluigi Maniero threads the ball through to Daniel Vieira. Daniel Vieira tries a spectacular long range effort. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
20.53
Gaspar Jardim hacks Andre Semedo from behind! The referee brings Gaspar Jardim to one side and gives him a warning! Andre Semedo stretches but gets up unharmed.
24.59
Cristiano Pinto receives the ball from a throw-in from Mario Fernandes. With a delightful solo run, Cristiano Pinto stretches the opposition's defence. Cristiano Pinto makes a probing pass to Hugo Neves but he's offside!
26.41
Ruben Lopes clumsily knocks into Cristiano Pinto. Ruben Lopes is warned by the referee! Cristiano Pinto stretches but gets up unharmed.
28.09
Gianluigi Maniero makes a probing pass to Gaspar Jardim. Gaspar Jardim makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mario Fernandes. Mario Fernandes shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
30.12
Miguel Tavares decides to run forward with the ball. Miguel Tavares knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
34.46
Alberto Teixeira threads a neat ball through to Hugo Neves. Hugo Neves knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gianluigi Maniero.
39.34
With a delightful solo run, Andre Semedo stretches the opposition's defence. Andre Semedo lofts in a cross ball towards Alberto Teixeira. Alberto Teixeira makes a convincing header but Piero Pivotto is on top of it.
42.32
Ruben Lopes surges forward with the ball. Ruben Lopes rushes past Miguel Mendes! Some silky footwork from Ruben Lopes provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Boavista Futebol Clube appear unchanged since the first half. Maia also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Maia kick off the second half!
49.39
Miguel Tavares kicks a strong pass forward to Hugo Neves. Hugo Neves makes a great pass forward. Cristiano Pinto sprints clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside! That was very close!
57.46
Daniel Vieira clumsily knocks into Miguel Mendes. Daniel Vieira is warned by the referee! Miguel Mendes stretches but gets up unharmed.
63.26
Andre Semedo passes the ball forward to Mario Fernandes. Mario Fernandes passes the ball forward but Hugo Neves is offside!
65.13
Gaspar Jardim deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mario Fernandes. Mario Fernandes sees Daniel Vieira just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Daniel Vieira 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!!
71.22
Fernando Almeida kicks a strong pass forward to Gianluigi Maniero. Gianluigi Maniero threads a neat ball through to Mario Fernandes. Mario Fernandes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
72.57
Gianluigi Maniero makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Fernando Suarez. Fernando Suarez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Fernando Loureiro. Fernando Loureiro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.26
Mario Fernandes flicks a high ball forward to Hugo Neves who takes it down. Hugo Neves plays a scrappy one-two with Alberto Teixeira and advances towards the goal... Some awkward footwork from Hugo Neves provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball comes in low, but Piero Pivotto smothers it!
79.08
Miguel Mendes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alberto Teixeira. Alberto Teixeira shoots from long range. Piero Pivotto effortlessly gets down and covers it.
89.54
Joao Moutinho hacks Ruben Lopes from behind! The referee calls over Joao Moutinho and shows him a yellow card! Ruben Lopes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
2
4
Shots off Target
2
0
Offsides
1
3
Fouls
4
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
54.7%
45.3%
Play Area
32%
44%
24%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Alberto Teixeira of Maia

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