Match Report
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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Estádio Municipal where F.C. Arouca play host to Portimonense Sporting Clube. A crowd of 19,131 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
F.C. Arouca are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Portimonense Sporting Clube appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Rodrigo Oliveira.
The pitch is in great condition.
F.C. Arouca are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Portimonense Sporting Clube appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Rodrigo Oliveira.
0.00
F.C. Arouca kick off!
4.56
Edmundo Ramos makes a probing pass to Fernando Crucet. Fernando Crucet knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Fernando Nunez.
8.32
David Hutchison makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Roberto Moutinho. Roberto Moutinho makes an attacking run forward. Roberto Moutinho knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Carlos Garcia.
12.31
Sergio Bento passes the ball forward to Ricardo Martins. Ricardo Martins knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by David Hutchison.
14.29
With some swift thinking, Fernando Crucet plays the ball forward to Ricardo Martins. Ricardo Martins whips in a cross ball towards Fernando Crucet. Fernando Crucet connects with a diving header. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
18.22
Sergio Bento threads a neat ball through to Ricardo Martins. Ricardo Martins knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
21.20
Devanir Courtois hacks Kubilay Türkyilmaz from behind! Devanir Courtois is warned by the referee! Kubilay Türkyilmaz stretches but gets up unharmed.
26.40
Tiago Varela flicks a high pass forward to Roberto Moutinho who brings the ball under control. Roberto Moutinho brings the ball forward. Roberto Moutinho knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marc Beckerman who gathers it comfortably.
27.14
Kubilay Türkyilmaz chips the ball to his team mate, Luis Sousa. Luis Sousa makes a simple pass to Edmundo Ramos. Edmundo Ramos plays a scrappy one-two with Fernando Crucet and advances towards the goal... Edmundo Ramos takes a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
34.22
Jorge Santos slams into Edmundo Ramos with his studs up. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a red card!! Edmundo Ramos runs off the knock.
38.23
Carlos Garcia sees Sergio Bento in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sergio Bento threads the ball through to Fernando Alves. Fernando Alves finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
39.03
David Hutchison controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ruggero Radice. Ruggero Radice knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marc Beckerman who gathers it comfortably.
40.53
Luis Sousa flicks a high pass forward. Fernando Crucet controls it well on his chest. Fernando Crucet knocks the ball to his team mate, Fernando Alves. Some awkward footwork from Fernando Alves provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Alexandre Alves!
44.32
Kubilay Türkyilmaz deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Edmundo Ramos. Edmundo Ramos passes the ball forward to Ricardo Martins. Ricardo Martins sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
45.00
Tiago Varela catches Edmundo Ramos on the ankles. The referee calls over Tiago Varela and warns him to calm down! Edmundo Ramos gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. F.C. Arouca appear unchanged since the first half. Portimonense Sporting Clube also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Portimonense Sporting Clube kick off!
47.52
Edmundo Ramos changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Edmundo Ramos knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alexandre Alves who gathers it comfortably.
49.07
Tiago Varela catches Sergio Bento on the ankles. Tiago Varela is warned by the referee again! Sergio Bento runs off the knock.
51.05
Luis Sousa flicks a high ball forward to Ricardo Martins who takes it down. Ricardo Martins knocks in a cross ball towards Fernando Alves. Fernando Alves powers a header at goal but is denied by Alexandre Alves. Excellent save.
54.07
Seeing a gap ahead, Sergio Bento plays the ball forward to Ricardo Martins. Ricardo Martins whips in a cross ball towards Fernando Crucet. Fernando Crucet flicks the ball with his head but it flies wide!
57.08
Sergio Bento threads the ball through to Fernando Alves. Fernando Alves lofts in a cross ball towards Fernando Crucet. Fernando Crucet powers a header at goal. Alexandre Alves manages to gather it.
60.35
F.C. Arouca have made a substitution with Nick Thirlwell replacing Fernando Alves .
73.33
Ivan Mazzei clumsily knocks into Kai Hanssen. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Kai Hanssen grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
75.19
Nick Thirlwell makes a probing pass to Ricardo Martins. Ricardo Martins knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Hugo Pinto.
78.25
Carlos Garcia takes it forward alone. Carlos Garcia sees Ricardo Martins in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ricardo Martins tries a spectacular long range effort. Superb reactions from Alexandre Alves. What a save!
87.46
Ivan Mazzei makes a probing pass to Luis Sousa. Luis Sousa shoots from long range but slams it into the crowd!
89.05
Marinus Hilgerink sees Sergio Bento in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sergio Bento sees space and advances. Sergio Bento shoots from long range. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
90.00
Luis Sousa flicks a high pass forward. Fernando Crucet collects the pass. Fernando Crucet whips in a cross ball towards Ricardo Martins. Ricardo Martins whips the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Alexandre Alves has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
9
0
Shots off Target
3
0
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
4
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
1
Possession
72.2%
27.8%
Play Area
22.2%
47.2%
30.6%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Fernando Crucet of F.C. Arouca |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Marc Beckerman (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Kubilay Türkyilmaz (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Marinus Hilgerink (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Carlos Garcia (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Ivan Mazzei (MID) | ![]() | 5 |
| 6. | Edmundo Ramos (MID) | ![]() | 7 |
| 7. | Luis Sousa (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Sergio Bento (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Fernando Crucet (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
| 10. | Fernando Alves (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Ricardo Martins (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
| 12. | Garry Burley (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Otávio Cardoso (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Nick Thirlwell (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Alexandre Alves (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Fernando Nunez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Hugo Pinto (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | David Hutchison (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Kai Hanssen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Roberto Moutinho (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Tiago Varela (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Jorge Santos (MID) | ![]() | 3 |
| 9. | Duarte Veloso (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Ruggero Radice (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Devanir Courtois (ATT) | 5 | |
| 12. | Gaspar Bento (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Carlos Fonseca (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Vinicio E. Scoponi (ATT) | 0 | |















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