Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Complexo Desportivo F.C. Alverca where Alverca play Southampton in this first of two leg MWF Europa Cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Alverca are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Southampton appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Alverca are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Southampton appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Alverca kick off!
4.36
0-0Paulo Fernandes knocks the ball to his team mate, Nicola Antonellini. Nicola Antonellini goes all the way! Nicola Antonellini shoots from just inside the box but it is miles over!
9.35
1-0Pedro Oliveira knocks the ball to his team mate, Roberto Ferreira. Roberto Ferreira controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Devanir Karwatt. Devanir Karwatt plays a perfect one-two with Nuno Lopes and rushes in on goal... Devanir Karwatt rockets a shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
12.31
1-0Paulo Fernandes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nicola Antonellini. Nicola Antonellini knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Richard McStay.
15.24
Roberto Ferreira controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nicola Antonellini. Nicola Antonellini whips in a cross ball towards Nuno Lopes. Nuno Lopes directs the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Patrick Thomson had no chance!! Goal for Alverca!
20.00
2-0Alistair Burgess comes in with a late challenge on Carmelo Bonfanti. The referee calls over Alistair Burgess and warns him to calm down! Carmelo Bonfanti gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
21.43
2-0Roberto Ferreira flicks the ball to his team mate, Nicola Antonellini. Nicola Antonellini makes a probing pass to Devanir Karwatt but he's offside!
27.26
Pedro Oliveira threads the ball through to Roberto Ferreira. Roberto Ferreira makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nicola Antonellini. Nicola Antonellini knocks in a cross ball towards Nuno Lopes. Nuno Lopes is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
30.05
Daniele Green advances with the ball. Daniele Green goes all the way! Daniele Green rockets a shot on goal. Duarte Santos is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
34.46
Rolf Müller chips the ball to his team mate, Daniele Green. Daniele Green kicks a strong pass forward to Erik Gerritsen. Erik Gerritsen tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
36.53
Jonathan Neville surges forward with the ball. Jonathan Neville goes all the way! Jonathan Neville takes a shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
39.13
Paulo Fernandes knocks the ball to his team mate, Devanir Karwatt. Devanir Karwatt lofts in a cross ball towards Nicola Antonellini. Nicola Antonellini flicks the ball with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Nicola Antonellini!
42.58
Antonio Andrade knocks the ball to his team mate, Nicola Antonellini. Nicola Antonellini knocks in a cross ball towards Nuno Lopes. Nuno Lopes powers a header at goal. It's miles wide!
44.45
Cesar Faria knocks the ball forward to Roberto Ferreira. Roberto Ferreira chips the ball to his team mate, Nicola Antonellini. Nicola Antonellini whips in a cross ball towards Nuno Lopes. Nuno Lopes is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
Southampton kick off!
48.26
5-1Roberto Ferreira comes in with a late challenge on Daniele Green. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Daniele Green runs off the knock.
49.54
Paulo Fernandes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Devanir Karwatt. Devanir Karwatt shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
60.06
Antonio Andrade catches Mario Bergkamp on the ankles. Antonio Andrade is given a warning by the referee! Mario Bergkamp grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
61.35
Antonio Andrade advances with the ball. Antonio Andrade controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
63.11
Torsten Nahrstedt kicks a strong pass forward to Alistair Burgess. Alistair Burgess finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
65.54
Antonio Andrade decides to run forward with the ball. Antonio Andrade knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
66.51
Torsten Nahrstedt sees space and advances. Torsten Nahrstedt knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
67.46
Cesar Faria threads the ball through to Roberto Ferreira. Roberto Ferreira deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Devanir Karwatt. Devanir Karwatt shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
77.50
Eben Amoah knocks the ball to his team mate, Erik Gerritsen. Erik Gerritsen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
78.22
Antonio Andrade makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nuno Lopes. Nuno Lopes shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
79.48
Antonio Andrade knocks the ball to his team mate, Nicola Antonellini. Nicola Antonellini makes a simple pass to Devanir Karwatt. Devanir Karwatt shoots from just inside the box. What a cracker!! Patrick Thomson had no chance!! Goal for Alverca!
83.01
6-1Paulo Fernandes passes the ball forward to Devanir Karwatt. Devanir Karwatt shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Patrick Thomson manages to gather it comfortably.
84.40
Carmelo Bonfanti kicks a strong pass forward to Roberto Ferreira. Roberto Ferreira knocks the ball to his team mate, Nicola Antonellini. Nicola Antonellini plays a perfect one-two with Devanir Karwatt and rushes in on goal... Nicola Antonellini rockets a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Patrick Thomson manages to gather it comfortably.
87.49
Richard McStay deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jonathan Neville. Jonathan Neville passes the ball forward to Erik Gerritsen. Erik Gerritsen finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
89.42
Carmelo Bonfanti chips the ball to his team mate, Roberto Ferreira. Roberto Ferreira knocks the ball to his team mate, Nuno Lopes. Nuno Lopes lofts in a cross ball towards Nicola Antonellini. Nicola Antonellini directs the ball goalwards with his head. Patrick Thomson easily picks it out of the air!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
6
1
Shots on Target
9
1
Shots off Target
6
4
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
59.5%
40.5%
Play Area
22.8%
48.1%
29.1%
Scorers
| Devanir Karwatt 9, 79 Nuno Lopes 15, 27, 44 Nicola Antonellini 39 | Daniele Green 30 |