Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Estádio Municipal where F.C. Arouca play host to Futebol Clube do Marco. A crowd of 19,378 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both F.C. Arouca and Futebol Clube do Marco are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Fernando Ferreira.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both F.C. Arouca and Futebol Clube do Marco are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Fernando Ferreira.
0.00
0-0F.C. Arouca kick off the first half!
2.32
0-0Garry Burley threads a neat ball through to Fernando Crucet. Fernando Crucet makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ricardo Martins but he's offside!
3.14
0-0Meziane Klouchi knocks the ball forward to Fernando Crucet. Fernando Crucet makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ricardo Martins. Ricardo Martins sees Timothy Moose just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Timothy Moose side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but Alexandru Ovidiu reads it well. Quality keeping!
9.06
Colin Law makes a simple pass to Albrecht Bierhoff. Albrecht Bierhoff whips in a cross ball towards Jorge Lopes. Jorge Lopes gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
14.47
Antonio Zubizarreta knocks the ball to his team mate, Pedro Perez. Pedro Perez makes a simple pass to Colin Law. Colin Law shoots from outside the area but somehow Marc Beckerman manages to keep it out.
21.03
0-0Colin Law passes the ball forward to Albrecht Bierhoff. Albrecht Bierhoff sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
24.53
Jakob Wendel controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Robert Deguerville. Robert Deguerville shoots from distance but Marc Beckerman reads it well. Good save!
33.15
0-0Colin Law comes in with a late challenge on Edmundo Ramos. Colin Law is given a warning by the referee! Edmundo Ramos runs off the knock.
36.34
Ivan Mazzei chips the ball to his team mate, Fernando Crucet. Fernando Crucet controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Alexandru Ovidiu.
40.25
Timothy Moose makes a probing pass to Edmundo Ramos. Edmundo Ramos makes a great pass forward. Ricardo Martins runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
44.39
0-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
45.00
Jakob Wendel flicks a high pass forward. Albrecht Bierhoff collects the pass. Albrecht Bierhoff tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies well off target!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. F.C. Arouca appear unchanged since the first half. Futebol Clube do Marco also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Futebol Clube do Marco get the second half underway!
51.51
Pedro Perez knocks the ball to his team mate, Antonio Zubizarreta. Antonio Zubizarreta flicks a high pass forward. Nicholas Goldberg collects the pass. Nicholas Goldberg shoots from 20 yards but somehow Marc Beckerman manages to keep it out.
53.06
0-0Garry Burley flicks a high pass forward. Timothy Moose controls it well on his chest. Timothy Moose flicks a high pass forward. Edmundo Ramos collects the pass. Edmundo Ramos knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Pedro Perez.
55.47
Meziane Klouchi flicks a high pass forward. Garry Burley collects the pass. Garry Burley knocks the ball forward to Ricardo Martins. Ricardo Martins knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
57.07
Edmundo Ramos passes the ball forward to Fernando Crucet. Fernando Crucet controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
59.50
Meziane Klouchi hits a low pass to Fernando Crucet. Fernando Crucet threads a neat ball through to Fernando Alves. Fernando Alves sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Alexandru Ovidiu reads it well. Great save!
60.33
0-0F.C. Arouca have made 2 substitutions with Luis Sousa replacing Ivan Mazzei and Otávio Cardoso replacing Timothy Moose .
61.37
Antonio Zubizarreta receives the ball from a throw-in from Alex Greig. Antonio Zubizarreta flicks a high pass forward to Albrecht Bierhoff who brings the ball under control. Albrecht Bierhoff knocks in a cross ball towards Jakob Wendel. Jakob Wendel makes a convincing header but it is tipped over by Marc Beckerman.
65.43
Pascal Mahan advances with the ball. Pascal Mahan knocks the ball forward to Fernando Crucet. Fernando Crucet knocks in a cross ball towards Edmundo Ramos. Edmundo Ramos connects with a diving header but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
66.56
Robert Deguerville barges into Otávio Cardoso. Robert Deguerville is given a warning by the referee! Otávio Cardoso hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
67.27
Colin Law comes in with a late challenge on Ricardo Martins. Colin Law is warned by the referee again! Ricardo Martins runs off the knock.
69.17
Edmundo Ramos hits a low pass to Fernando Alves. Fernando Alves knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
71.04
Pascal Mahan sees a break and surges forward. Pascal Mahan decides to run forward with the ball. Pascal Mahan whips in a cross ball towards Edmundo Ramos. Edmundo Ramos connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Alexandru Ovidiu gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
72.17
Alex Greig threads a neat ball through to Robert Deguerville. Robert Deguerville sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Marc Beckerman manages to keep it out.
73.35
Pascal Mahan threads the ball through to Edmundo Ramos. Edmundo Ramos flicks a high ball forward to Fernando Alves who takes it down. Fernando Alves shoots from 25 yards but it flies wide!
75.17
0-0Jorge Lopes clumsily knocks into Otávio Cardoso. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Otávio Cardoso grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
78.53
Saidu A. Yekini passes the ball forward to Jakob Wendel. Jakob Wendel shoots from 20 yards but it flies well off target!
83.03
Alex Greig passes the ball forward to Jakob Wendel. With a delightful solo run, Jakob Wendel stretches the opposition's defence. Jakob Wendel shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Marc Beckerman.
85.55
Luis Sousa threads a neat ball through to Edmundo Ramos. Edmundo Ramos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
87.13
Showing composure, Luis Sousa laces a through ball forward to Fernando Alves. Fernando Alves knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alex Greig.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
5
7
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
0
4
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
67%
33%
Play Area
27.5%
42.9%
29.7%
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Marc Beckerman of F.C. Arouca |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Marc Beckerman (GK) | 9 | |
| 2. | Garry Burley (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Pascal Mahan (DEF) | 8 | |
| 4. | Meziane Klouchi (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Carlos Garcia (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Ivan Mazzei (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Edmundo Ramos (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Timothy Moose (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Fernando Crucet (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Fernando Alves (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Ricardo Martins (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Luis Sousa (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Otávio Cardoso (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Nick Thirlwell (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Alexandru Ovidiu (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Saidu A. Yekini (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Alex Greig (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Pedro Perez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Antonio Zubizarreta (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Robert Deguerville (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Colin Law (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Jakob Wendel (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Jorge Lopes (ATT) |  | 5 |
| 10. | Nicholas Goldberg (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Albrecht Bierhoff (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Jonathan Misso (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Gerhard Birkwald (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Linus Linke (DEF) | 0 | |