Match Report
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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Complexo Desportivo da Covilhã where Sporting Covilha play host to Alverca. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sporting Covilha are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Alverca appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Artur Andrade.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sporting Covilha are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Alverca appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Artur Andrade.
0.00
0-0Alverca start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.24
0-0Sebastiao Fonseca threads a neat ball through to Tjalle Zuidam. Tjalle Zuidam knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
6.40
0-0Cesar Santos decides to run forward with the ball. Cesar Santos makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Pedro Vieira. Pedro Vieira puts a great ball through. Tjalle Zuidam runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
9.57
0-0Silvio Ramos comes in with a late challenge on Pedro Vieira. The referee calls over Silvio Ramos and shows him a yellow card! Pedro Vieira stretches but gets up unharmed.
10.54
0-0Silvio Ramos comes in with a late challenge on Sebastiao Fonseca. Silvio Ramos is given a warning by the referee! Sebastiao Fonseca stretches but gets up unharmed.
14.53
Lennart Matthäus catches Stefano Corrado on the ankles. The referee warns Lennart Matthäus to calm down! Stefano Corrado hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
20.09
Stefano Corrado changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Stefano Corrado knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Lennart Matthäus.
22.54
0-1Nicky Cutler threads the ball through to Warren Thatcher. Warren Thatcher lofts in a cross ball towards Edmundo Verges. Edmundo Verges outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Arjen Drent is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
26.27
Seeing a gap ahead, Antonio Carvalho plays the ball forward to Bruno Barbosa. Bruno Barbosa flicks a high pass forward. Stefano Corrado holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stefano Corrado plays a scrappy one-two with Tjalle Zuidam and advances towards the goal... Stefano Corrado shoots from just inside the box. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Stefano Corrado!
34.07
1-1Sergio Neves flicks a high pass forward. David Mcgovern controls it well on his chest. David Mcgovern flicks a high pass forward. Seth Tolley controls it well on his chest. Seth Tolley shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Arjen Drent.
35.49
1-1Sergio Neves takes the corner, driving a low ball out to the edge of the box. Antonio Carvalho gets to the ball and clears it up field.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Sporting Covilha appear unchanged since the first half. Alverca also appear unchanged since the first half. The Alverca players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Sporting Covilha get the second half underway!
48.13
Pedro Vieira comes in with a late challenge on Silvio Ramos. The referee calls over Pedro Vieira and shows him a yellow card! Silvio Ramos runs off the knock.
49.55
Cesar Santos laces a through ball forward to Stefano Corrado. Stefano Corrado sees Tjalle Zuidam in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Tjalle Zuidam lofts in a cross ball towards Sebastiao Fonseca. Sebastiao Fonseca powers a header at goal. Sebastiao Fonseca scores for Sporting Covilha!!
55.35
2-1Nicky Cutler barges into Pedro Vieira. Nicky Cutler is shown the yellow card! Pedro Vieira gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
57.36
Nicky Cutler flicks a high pass forward. Edmundo Verges holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Edmundo Verges knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Antonio Carvalho.
59.34
2-1Andre Vieira darts forward. Andre Vieira cuts inside the box! Some good footwork from Andre Vieira provides some space. He shoots at goal but it's a woeful effort!
60.26
2-1Alverca have made 2 substitutions with Nico Höfer replacing Nicky Cutler and Paulo Varela replacing Seth Tolley .
61.26
Abel Lima controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Edmundo Verges. Edmundo Verges threads a neat ball through to Nico Höfer. Nico Höfer finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
63.24
Silvio Ramos makes a run forward as Nico Höfer takes the throw-in. Silvio Ramos skillfully chests the ball down. Silvio Ramos makes a probing pass to Edmundo Verges. Edmundo Verges plays a quick one-two with Paulo Varela and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Edmundo Verges provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
66.48
Abel Lima comes in with a late challenge on Stefano Corrado. The referee calls over Abel Lima and warns him to calm down! Stefano Corrado hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
67.30
Bruno Barbosa surges forward with the ball. Bruno Barbosa tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Corentin Chelle manages to gather it effortlessly.
69.45
Andre Vieira catches Lennart Matthäus on the ankles. The referee brings Andre Vieira to one side and gives him a warning! Lennart Matthäus stretches but gets up unharmed.
72.28
Bruno Barbosa flicks a high ball forward to Jonathan Kirkland who takes it down. Jonathan Kirkland sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
73.22
Bruno Barbosa runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Bruno Barbosa shoots from distance. Bruno Barbosa scores for Sporting Covilha!!
78.08
Alberto Jardim makes a simple pass to Sebastiao Fonseca. Sebastiao Fonseca knocks the ball to his team mate, Jonathan Kirkland. Jonathan Kirkland finds some space and shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
79.37
Bruno Barbosa makes a probing pass to Pedro Vieira. Pedro Vieira runs straight at the defence! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Pedro Vieira provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Corentin Chelle with no chance!! Goal for Sporting Covilha!
89.48
Silvio Ramos flicks a high pass forward. Warren Thatcher controls it well on his chest. Warren Thatcher lofts in a cross ball towards David Mcgovern. David Mcgovern makes a convincing header. Magnificent save by Arjen Drent!
90.00
Bruno Barbosa flicks a high ball forward to Tjalle Zuidam who takes it down. Tjalle Zuidam knocks in a cross ball towards Jonathan Kirkland. Jonathan Kirkland outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
4
1
Shots on Target
5
4
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
5
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
68%
32%
Play Area
25.3%
46.7%
28%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Bruno Barbosa of Sporting Covilha |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Arjen Drent (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Antonio Carvalho (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Cesar Santos (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Alberto Jardim (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Andre Vieira (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Bruno Barbosa (MID) |  | 9 |
| 7. | Sebastiao Fonseca (MID) | | 8 |
| 8. | Stefano Corrado (MID) | | 8 |
| 9. | Pedro Vieira (MID) |  | 7 |
| 10. | Tjalle Zuidam (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Jonathan Kirkland (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | David Riemann (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Silvio Fonseca (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Dominic Inglis (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Corentin Chelle (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Lennart Matthäus (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Abel Lima (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Jose Carvalho (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Sergio Neves (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Silvio Ramos (MID) | | 5 |
| 7. | Nicky Cutler (MID) | | 6 |
| 8. | Edmundo Verges (ATT) | | 7 |
| 9. | Seth Tolley (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | David Mcgovern (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Warren Thatcher (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Paulo Varela (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Tiago Andrade (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Nico Höfer (MID) | 6 | |