Match Report


FelgueirasFelgueiras     F.C. AroucaF.C. Arouca
Chris FrostChris Frost Noel Sliney Noel Sliney
Oscar AguilarO. Aguilar77
G
1
G
81Marc BeckermanM. Beckerman
Abel LoureiroA. Loureiro71
D
2
D
81Garry BurleyG. Burley
Chaabane KermaliC. Kermali76
D
3
D
76Pascal MahanP. Mahan
Nuno MonteiroN. Monteiro71
D
4
D
83Meziane KlouchiM. Klouchi
Mick HarrisonM. Harrison79
M
5
D
79Manuele CoralloM. Corallo
Vadim KorkishkoV. Korkishko82
M
6
M
82Ivan MazzeiI. Mazzei
Jose VarelaJ. Varela84
M
7captain
M
90Luis SousaL. Sousa
Callum HendersonC. Henderson82
M
captain8
M
88Edmundo RamosE. Ramos
Eben DugbateyE. Dugbatey79
A
9
A
80Vasco FariaV. Faria
Sverrir HermannssonS. Hermannsson83
A
10
A
83Fernando CrucetF. Crucet
Sylvain BrookingS. Brooking84
A
11
A
81Ricardo MartinsR. Martins
 
Luis MonteiroL. Monteiro72
D
12
M
75Timothy MooseT. Moose
Jose GomesJ. Gomes77
M
13
M
79Otávio CardosoO. Cardoso
Rafael JardimR. Jardim75
A
14
A
84Fernando AlvesF. Alves

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Estadio Dr. Machado de Matos where Felgueiras play host to F.C. Arouca. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Felgueiras are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while F.C. Arouca appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Luis Fernandes.


0.00
F.C. Arouca kick off and get the match underway!
3.24
With imagination, Ivan Mazzei laces a weighted ball forward to Vasco Faria. Vasco Faria shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Oscar Aguilar manages to gather it effortlessly.
4.05
Abel Loureiro makes a probing pass to Sverrir Hermannsson. Seeing a gap ahead, Sverrir Hermannsson plays the ball forward to Mick Harrison. Mick Harrison knocks in a cross ball towards Eben Dugbatey. Eben Dugbatey knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
9.40
Luis Sousa knocks the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Martins. Ricardo Martins knocks in a cross ball towards Vasco Faria. With a superhuman jump, Vasco Faria connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for F.C. Arouca!
16.06
Callum Henderson threads a neat ball through to Jose Varela. Jose Varela lofts in a cross ball towards Callum Henderson. Callum Henderson powers a header at goal. Marc Beckerman manages to gather it effortlessly.
18.29
Abel Loureiro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Vadim Korkishko. Vadim Korkishko sees Jose Varela in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jose Varela knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Pascal Mahan.
24.47
Edmundo Ramos sees Luis Sousa in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Luis Sousa makes a defence splitting pass to Ricardo Martins. Ricardo Martins muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Abel Loureiro sticks out a leg. His wonderful reaction block keeps it out!
26.25
Luis Sousa flicks a high pass forward. Vasco Faria controls it well on his chest. Vasco Faria knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
30.34
Nuno Monteiro threads the ball through to Callum Henderson. Callum Henderson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sverrir Hermannsson. Sverrir Hermannsson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
32.41
Pascal Mahan threads a neat ball through to Ivan Mazzei. Ivan Mazzei knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
34.29
Fernando Crucet controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ricardo Martins. Ricardo Martins flicks a high pass forward. Vasco Faria controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Some good footwork from Vasco Faria provides some space. He shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Oscar Aguilar manages to gather it.
39.32
Pascal Mahan catches Chaabane Kermali on the ankles. Pascal Mahan is shown the yellow card! Chaabane Kermali hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
40.11
Meziane Klouchi flicks a high pass forward. Manuele Corallo controls it well on his chest. Manuele Corallo flicks the ball to his team mate, Fernando Crucet. Fernando Crucet lofts in a cross ball towards Ivan Mazzei. Ivan Mazzei heads the ball goalwards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Felgueiras appear unchanged since the first half. F.C. Arouca also appear unchanged since the first half. The Felgueiras players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The second half starts with Felgueiras kicking off!
47.13
Vasco Faria barges into Abel Loureiro. Vasco Faria is warned by the referee! Abel Loureiro runs off the knock.
51.13
Mick Harrison flicks a high pass forward. Sylvain Brooking collects the pass. Sylvain Brooking plays a one-two with Vadim Korkishko and rushes in on goal... Sylvain Brooking comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out but it's drastically wayward!
55.19
Callum Henderson kicks a strong pass forward to Sylvain Brooking. Sylvain Brooking knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Garry Burley.
59.08
Garry Burley flicks a high pass forward. Luis Sousa controls it well on his chest. Luis Sousa flicks a high pass forward. Ricardo Martins collects the pass. Ricardo Martins knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Chaabane Kermali.
60.22
Felgueiras have made a substitution with Rafael Jardim replacing Eben Dugbatey .F.C. Arouca have made a substitution with Otávio Cardoso replacing Edmundo Ramos .
63.37
Jose Varela surges forward with the ball. Jose Varela plays a one-two with Sylvain Brooking and rushes in on goal... Jose Varela comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Well saved!
69.16
Garry Burley knocks the ball forward to Ivan Mazzei. Ivan Mazzei controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Vasco Faria. Vasco Faria cuts inside the box! Vasco Faria comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It curls slightly but Oscar Aguilar manages to gather it comfortably.
71.03
Pascal Mahan knocks the ball to his team mate, Otávio Cardoso. Otávio Cardoso passes the ball forward to Vasco Faria. Vasco Faria makes a great pass forward. Fernando Crucet runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
72.11
Fernando Crucet knocks the ball to his team mate, Ivan Mazzei. Ivan Mazzei knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nuno Monteiro.
73.53
With a delightful solo run, Jose Varela stretches the opposition's defence. Jose Varela whips in a cross ball towards Sverrir Hermannsson. Sverrir Hermannsson makes a convincing header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent keeping!
75.57
Chaabane Kermali catches Vasco Faria on the ankles. The referee brings Chaabane Kermali to one side and gives him a warning! Vasco Faria hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
83.43
Otávio Cardoso passes the ball forward to Luis Sousa. Luis Sousa kicks a strong pass forward to Ricardo Martins but the referee indicates it's offside!
84.54
Jose Varela controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sverrir Hermannsson. Sverrir Hermannsson finds some space and shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
85.31
Pascal Mahan threads the ball through to Otávio Cardoso. Otávio Cardoso knocks the ball to his team mate, Ivan Mazzei. Ivan Mazzei knocks in a cross ball towards Vasco Faria. Nuno Monteiro clumsily knocks into Vasco Faria. Vasco Faria appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
89.49
Pascal Mahan advances with the ball. With great vision, Pascal Mahan plays the ball forward to Ivan Mazzei. Ivan Mazzei shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
90.00
Without breaking stride, Nuno Monteiro plays the ball forward to Callum Henderson. Callum Henderson knocks the ball to his team mate, Rafael Jardim. Rafael Jardim shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Felgueiras

F.C. Arouca
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
5
6
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
45.1%
54.9%
Play Area
31.7%
41.5%
26.8%

Scorers
Eben Dugbatey 4
Vasco Faria 9
Ivan Mazzei 40

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Vasco Faria of F.C. Arouca

Match Ratings
1.Oscar Aguilar (GK)
7
2.Abel Loureiro (DEF)
6
3.Chaabane Kermali (DEF)
6
4.Nuno Monteiro (DEF)
7
5.Mick Harrison (MID)
7
6.Vadim Korkishko (MID)
6
7.Jose Varela (MID)
8
8.Callum Henderson (MID)
7
9.Eben Dugbatey (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Sverrir Hermannsson (ATT)
6
11.Sylvain Brooking (ATT)
6
 
12.Luis Monteiro (DEF)
0
13.Jose Gomes (MID)
0
14.Rafael Jardim (ATT)
6

1.Marc Beckerman (GK)
8
2.Garry Burley (DEF)
6
3.Pascal Mahan (DEF)yellow card
7
4.Meziane Klouchi (DEF)
6
5.Manuele Corallo (DEF)
6
6.Ivan Mazzei (MID)goal scored
9
7.Luis Sousa (MID)
7
8.Edmundo Ramos (MID)
6
9.Vasco Faria (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Fernando Crucet (ATT)
7
11.Ricardo Martins (ATT)
7
 
12.Timothy Moose (MID)
0
13.Otávio Cardoso (MID)
7
14.Fernando Alves (ATT)
0