Match Report
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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Estádio Municipal de Portimão, where Portimonense Sporting Clube play host to Desportivo Nacional. A crowd of 20,076 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Portimonense Sporting Clube are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Desportivo Nacional appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Luis Moutinho.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Portimonense Sporting Clube are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Desportivo Nacional appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Luis Moutinho.
0.00
0-0Portimonense Sporting Clube kick off the first half!
2.08
0-0Pedro Rego threads the ball through to Sebastiao Costa. Sebastiao Costa shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Alexandre Alves!
3.54
0-0Fernando Nunez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Roberto Moutinho. Roberto Moutinho changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Roberto Moutinho whips in a cross ball towards Devanir Courtois. Devanir Courtois whips the ball goalwards with his head his aim is horrendously poor!
8.31
1-0Jorge Santos makes a simple pass to Garcia Duque Pellicori. Garcia Duque Pellicori lofts in a cross ball towards Gaspar Bento. Gaspar Bento heads the ball goalwards. What a cracker!! Cristiano Lopes had no chance!! Goal for Portimonense Sporting Clube!
16.53
1-0Showing composure, Roberto Moutinho laces a weighted ball forward to Jorge Santos. Jorge Santos knocks in a cross ball towards Devanir Courtois. Tiago Costa barges into Devanir Courtois. Devanir Courtois appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
22.42
1-0Alistair Middleton flicks a high pass forward. Artur Soares collects the pass. Artur Soares kicks a strong pass forward to Sebastiao Costa. Sebastiao Costa knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by David Hutchison.
26.25
Vasco Gomes makes a simple pass to Artur Soares. Artur Soares chips the ball to his team mate, Edgar Mendes. Edgar Mendes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
32.57
1-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
34.38
With some swift thinking, Gaspar Bento plays the ball forward to Garcia Duque Pellicori. Garcia Duque Pellicori whips in a cross ball towards Devanir Courtois. Devanir Courtois connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Devanir Courtois scores for Portimonense Sporting Clube!!
39.39
Tiago Costa flicks a high pass forward. Vasco Gomes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Showing composure, Vasco Gomes plays the ball forward to Edgar Mendes. Edgar Mendes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
40.46
Artur Soares sees Sebastiao Costa in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sebastiao Costa flicks the ball to his team mate, Pedro Rego. Some silky footwork from Pedro Rego provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but somehow Alexandre Alves manages to keep it out.
42.18
Samuel Faria kicks a strong pass forward to Pedro Rego. Pedro Rego finds some space and shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Portimonense Sporting Clube appear unchanged since the first half. Desportivo Nacional also appear unchanged since the first half. The Desportivo Nacional players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Desportivo Nacional kick off and get the second half underway!
48.06
Fernando Nunez flicks a high pass forward. David Hutchison collects the pass. David Hutchison makes a probing pass to Roberto Moutinho. Roberto Moutinho knocks in a cross ball towards Gaspar Bento. Gaspar Bento makes a convincing header but it misses the target by a large margin!
51.42
Roberto Moutinho advances with the ball. Roberto Moutinho shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
54.03
2-0Artur Soares catches Tiago Varela on the ankles. The referee calls over Artur Soares and shows him a yellow card! Tiago Varela grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
55.14
Tiago Varela catches Vasco Gomes on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Vasco Gomes grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
60.20
Jorge Santos deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Garcia Duque Pellicori. Garcia Duque Pellicori knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Vasco Gomes.
63.18
Artur Soares makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Pedro Rego. Pedro Rego knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
65.21
2-0Alistair Middleton flicks a high pass forward to Artur Soares who brings the ball under control. Artur Soares knocks the ball forward to Pedro Rego. Pedro Rego kicks a strong pass forward to Edgar Mendes but the referee indicates it's offside!
66.59
Roberto Moutinho passes the ball forward to Gaspar Bento. Gaspar Bento knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
69.41
Roberto Moutinho flicks a high pass forward to Gaspar Bento who brings the ball under control. Gaspar Bento finds some space and shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
72.45
Tiago Varela threads the ball through to Devanir Courtois. Devanir Courtois knocks in a cross ball towards Gaspar Bento. Gaspar Bento connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
73.42
Jorge Santos receives the ball from a throw-in from Roberto Moutinho. Jorge Santos flicks the ball to his team mate, Garcia Duque Pellicori. Garcia Duque Pellicori tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Cristiano Lopes smothers it!
77.28
Artur Soares controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pedro Rego. Pedro Rego shoots from 20 yards but it slams into the crowd!
83.33
Tiago Varela flicks a high pass forward. Jorge Santos controls it well on his chest. Jorge Santos whips in a cross ball towards Devanir Courtois. Devanir Courtois finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Wonderful reactions from Cristiano Lopes keeps it out!
84.09
With imagination, David Hutchison plays the ball forward to Jorge Santos. Jorge Santos darts forward. Jorge Santos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
85.14
Jorge Santos deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tiago Varela. Tiago Varela lofts in a cross ball towards Gaspar Bento. Gaspar Bento is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
Alistair Middleton flicks a high pass forward. Samuel Faria collects the pass. Samuel Faria threads a neat ball through to Edgar Mendes. Edgar Mendes kicks a strong pass forward to Pedro Rego but the referee indicates it's offside!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
4
2
Shots off Target
6
2
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
55.6%
44.4%
Play Area
25%
45.8%
29.2%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Devanir Courtois of Portimonense Sporting Clube |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Alexandre Alves (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Hugo Pinto (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Fernando Nunez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | David Hutchison (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Kai Hanssen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Roberto Moutinho (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Tiago Varela (MID) |  | 6 |
| 8. | Jorge Santos (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Devanir Courtois (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Gaspar Bento (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Garcia Duque Pellicori (ATT) | 8 | |
| 12. | Ricardo Santos (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Carlos Fonseca (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Vinicio E. Scoponi (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Cristiano Lopes (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Tiago Costa (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Vasco Gomes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Alistair Middleton (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Jorge Ribeiro (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Samuel Faria (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Artur Soares (MID) | | 7 |
| 8. | Vasco Monteiro (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Sebastiao Costa (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Edgar Mendes (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Pedro Rego (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Quim Antunes (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Silvio Campos (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Sebastiao Carvalho (GK) | 0 | |