Match Report


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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Estádio Municipal where Beira Mar play Alverca in this friendly game. A crowd of 16,370 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Beira Mar are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Alverca appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.


0.00
The whistle blows and Alverca kick off!
2.57
Jose Campos flicks a high ball forward to Claudio Ferrer who takes it down. Claudio Ferrer knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ricardo Jesus.
6.10
Gaspar Oliveira flicks the ball to his team mate, Helder Valente. Helder Valente knocks the ball forward to Silvio Almeida. Silvio Almeida sees Des Beckham just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Des Beckham shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
10.37
Tim Beresford flicks a high pass forward. Jose Campos holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jose Campos flicks the ball to his team mate, Paul Hendry. Paul Hendry finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
12.20
Jose Campos controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alfredo Izquierdo. Alfredo Izquierdo makes a probing pass to Claudio Ferrer but he's offside!
18.47
Cesar Nascimento takes it forward alone. Cesar Nascimento shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Great keeping!
24.22
Filipe Viana sees Cesar Nascimento in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Cesar Nascimento brings the ball forward. Cesar Nascimento plays a one-two with Francisco Vieira and advances towards the goal... Cesar Nascimento side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
30.47
Helder Valente threads the ball through to Cesar Nascimento. Cesar Nascimento flicks the ball to his team mate, Des Beckham. Des Beckham edges inside the box! Des Beckham muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
32.49
Neil Wetherall hits a low pass to Leon Borchard. Leon Borchard hits a low pass to Alfredo Izquierdo. Alfredo Izquierdo sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent save!
33.32
Helder Valente threads a neat ball through to Francisco Vieira. Francisco Vieira knocks the ball to his team mate, Des Beckham. Des Beckham knocks the ball to his team mate, Samuel Pinheiro. Samuel Pinheiro shoots from just inside the box. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
36.50
Helder Valente makes a probing pass to Francisco Vieira. Francisco Vieira knocks the ball to his team mate, Cesar Nascimento. Cesar Nascimento plays the ball forward to Des Beckham who has made a great run into the box. Des Beckham shoots from just inside the box. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
42.47
Helder Valente plays the ball forward to Samuel Pinheiro. Samuel Pinheiro shoots from long range. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Quality keeping!
45.00
Jose Campos breaks forward. Jose Campos kicks a strong pass forward to Alfredo Izquierdo. Alfredo Izquierdo shoots from outside the area his aim is horrendously poor!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Beira Mar appear unchanged since the first half. Alverca also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Beira Mar kick off!
49.12
Antonio Ferreira catches Miguel Lopes on the ankles. The referee brings Antonio Ferreira to one side and gives him a warning! Miguel Lopes stretches but gets up unharmed.
59.38
Antonio Ferreira flicks a high pass forward. Des Beckham collects the pass. Des Beckham threads the ball through into the box. Tim Beresford comes in with a late challenge on Samuel Pinheiro. Samuel Pinheiro appeals for a penalty! No!! Unbelievable!!
60.11
Alverca have made a substitution with Wes Anderton replacing Francisco Vieira .
65.50
Cesar Nascimento flicks a high pass forward. Des Beckham holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Des Beckham passes the ball forward but Silvio Almeida is offside!
67.08
Neil Wetherall flicks the ball to his team mate, Francisco Diez. Francisco Diez makes a probing pass to Jose Campos. Jose Campos shoots from distance. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
71.48
Tim Beresford flicks a high pass forward. Francisco Diez collects the pass. Francisco Diez knocks the ball forward to Claudio Ferrer. Claudio Ferrer advances inside the box! Claudio Ferrer muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Magnificent block by Helder Valente!
77.43
Alverca have made 2 substitutions with Ian Marshall replacing Filipe Viana and Matt McCoist replacing Silvio Almeida .
85.35
Alex Gargo threads the ball through to Paul Hendry. Paul Hendry whips in a cross ball towards Claudio Ferrer. Claudio Ferrer makes a convincing header but is denied by Rafael Nunes. Excellent save.
87.37
Neil Wetherall makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paul Hendry. Paul Hendry makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Claudio Ferrer. Claudio Ferrer shoots from long range but it whistles just wide of the post!
89.01
Alfredo Izquierdo flicks a high pass forward. Paul Hendry controls it well on his chest. Paul Hendry kicks a strong pass forward to Francisco Diez but the referee indicates it's offside!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

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

Possession
58%
42%
Play Area
27.2%
39.5%
33.3%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Samuel Pinheiro of Alverca

Match Ratings
1.Leon Wüthrich (GK)
7
2.Miguel Lopes (DEF)
6
3.Neil Wetherall (DEF)
7
4.Tim Beresford (DEF)
6
5.Leon Borchard (MID)
6
6.Francisco Diez (MID)
7
7.Jose Campos (MID)
8
8.Alex Gargo (MID)
6
9.Paul Hendry (ATT)
6
10.Claudio Ferrer (ATT)
6
11.Alfredo Izquierdo (ATT)
7
 
12.Tomislav Rukavina (DEF)
0
13.Rafael Varela (MID)
0
14.Steve Tolley (ATT)
0

1.Rafael Nunes (GK)
7
2.Ricardo Jesus (DEF)
6
3.Helder Valente (DEF)
8
4.Gaspar Oliveira (DEF)
6
5.Filipe Viana (DEF)
6
6.Francisco Vieira (MID)
6
7.Cesar Nascimento (MID)
9
8.Antonio Ferreira (MID)
6
9.Samuel Pinheiro (MID)goal scored
9
10.Des Beckham (ATT)
8
11.Silvio Almeida (ATT)
6
 
12.Wes Anderton (DEF)
6
13.Ian Marshall (MID)
6
14.Matt McCoist (ATT)
6