Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Ground Estádio da Madeira where Desportivo Nacional play host to Felgueiras. A crowd of 19,829 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Desportivo Nacional and Felgueiras are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Fernando Ferreira.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Desportivo Nacional and Felgueiras are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Fernando Ferreira.
0.00
0-0Felgueiras get the match underway!
2.54
0-0Jose Gomes sees Eben Dugbatey in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Eben Dugbatey knocks in a cross ball towards Sergio Almeida. Sergio Almeida outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Good keeping!
6.20
Quim Antunes kicks a strong pass forward to Jorge Ribeiro. Jorge Ribeiro knocks in a cross ball towards Pedro Rego. Pedro Rego outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but somehow Oscar Aguilar manages to keep it out.
15.23
0-0Nuno Monteiro hits a low pass to Luis Monteiro. Luis Monteiro plays the ball forward to Sverrir Hermannsson. Sverrir Hermannsson lofts in a cross ball towards Jose Varela. Jose Varela whips the ball goalwards with his head but it misses the target by a large margin!
16.54
Nuno Monteiro makes a simple pass to Jose Gomes. Jose Gomes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eben Dugbatey. Eben Dugbatey shoots from 20 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
20.05
1-0Artur Soares changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Artur Soares plays a one-two with Pedro Rego and rushes in on goal... Artur Soares comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. What a cracker!! Oscar Aguilar had no chance!! Goal for Desportivo Nacional!
30.39
Samuel Faria flicks a high pass forward. Silvio Campos collects the pass. Silvio Campos lofts in a cross ball towards Sebastiao Costa. Sebastiao Costa outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
32.02
1-0Nuno Monteiro catches Silvio Campos on the ankles. Nuno Monteiro is warned by the referee! Silvio Campos stretches but gets up unharmed.
33.02
1-0Jorge Ribeiro launches a long ball forward into the other half. Samuel Faria knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nuno Monteiro.
39.13
Jose Varela knocks the ball forward to Eben Dugbatey. Eben Dugbatey finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Thomas Martino!
40.10
Rodrigo Castro knocks the ball forward to Eben Dugbatey. Eben Dugbatey lofts in a cross ball towards Jose Varela. Jose Varela powers a header at goal. Superb reactions from Thomas Martino. What a save!
42.21
Vasco Gomes threads a neat ball through to Artur Soares. Artur Soares threads a neat ball through to Silvio Campos. Silvio Campos whips in a cross ball towards Sebastiao Costa. Sebastiao Costa flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent save by Oscar Aguilar!
44.54
Manuel Sousa decides to run forward with the ball. Manuel Sousa plays a scrappy one-two with Silvio Campos and stumbles forward towards the goal... Manuel Sousa rockets a shot on goal. It's there!! Oscar Aguilar has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Desportivo Nacional have changed their lineup with Antonio Nascimento replacing Silvio Campos. Felgueiras appear unchanged since the first half. The Felgueiras players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Desportivo Nacional get the second half underway!
47.40
Artur Soares threads the ball through to Jorge Ribeiro. Jorge Ribeiro lofts in a cross ball towards Sebastiao Costa. Sebastiao Costa knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
59.54
Jose Gomes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sverrir Hermannsson. Sverrir Hermannsson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Manuel Sousa.
60.28
3-0Desportivo Nacional have made a substitution with Vasco Monteiro replacing Quim Antunes .Felgueiras have made a substitution with Abel Loureiro replacing Nuno Monteiro .
61.36
Abel Loureiro hits a low pass to Eben Dugbatey. Eben Dugbatey flicks a high pass forward. Rodrigo Castro controls it well on his chest. Rodrigo Castro finds some space and shoots from distance but Thomas Martino reads it well. Well saved!
69.50
Jose Varela changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Jose Varela sees Eben Dugbatey just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Eben Dugbatey provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
72.09
Jose Gomes hits a low pass to Jose Varela. Jose Varela lofts in a cross ball towards Sverrir Hermannsson. Sverrir Hermannsson directs the ball goalwards with his head but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
73.45
Jose Varela knocks the ball forward to Rodrigo Castro. Rodrigo Castro flicks a high ball forward to Sverrir Hermannsson who takes it down. Sverrir Hermannsson whips in a cross ball towards Sergio Almeida. Sergio Almeida makes a convincing header but Thomas Martino reads it well. Excellent save!
75.39
Vasco Gomes hits a low pass to Manuel Sousa. Manuel Sousa controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Antonio Nascimento. Antonio Nascimento shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
77.39
Desportivo Nacional have made a substitution with Vasco Pinheiro replacing Vasco Gomes .
79.58
Sverrir Hermannsson hits a low pass to Rodrigo Castro. Rodrigo Castro lofts in a cross ball towards Eben Dugbatey. Eben Dugbatey connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it slams into the crowd!
85.11
Gaspar Oliveira knocks the ball to his team mate, Jose Gomes. Jose Gomes threads a neat ball through to Sverrir Hermannsson. Sverrir Hermannsson shoots from long range but it's drastically wayward!
87.04
3-0Rodrigo Castro flicks a high pass forward to Sverrir Hermannsson who brings the ball under control. Sverrir Hermannsson whips in a cross ball towards Sergio Almeida. Sergio Almeida finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Tiago Costa steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
90.00
Jose Varela flicks a high ball forward to Sverrir Hermannsson who takes it down. Sverrir Hermannsson whips in a cross ball towards Sylvain Brooking. Sylvain Brooking is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
5
6
Shots off Target
2
7
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
36.2%
63.8%
Play Area
31%
43.1%
25.9%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Artur Soares of Desportivo Nacional |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Thomas Martino (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Vasco Gomes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Manuel Sousa (DEF) |  | 9 |
| 4. | Tiago Costa (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jorge Ribeiro (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Samuel Faria (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Artur Soares (MID) | | 9 |
| 8. | Quim Antunes (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Sebastiao Costa (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Pedro Rego (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Silvio Campos (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Vasco Pinheiro (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Vasco Monteiro (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Antonio Nascimento (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Oscar Aguilar (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Luis Monteiro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Nuno Monteiro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Gaspar Oliveira (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Rodrigo Castro (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Jose Varela (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Sergio Almeida (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Jose Gomes (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Eben Dugbatey (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Sverrir Hermannsson (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Sylvain Brooking (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Abel Loureiro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Matthieu Malicki (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Rafael Jardim (ATT) | 0 | |