Match Report


AlvercaAlverca     F.C. AroucaF.C. Arouca
Matt StokesMatt Stokes Noel Sliney Noel Sliney
Eduardo SousaE. Sousa77
G
1
G
81Marc BeckermanM. Beckerman
Ivan ZoppettiI. Zoppetti72
D
2
D
80Gaspar LoureiroG. Loureiro
Chris KiekensC. Kiekens76
D
3
D
81Garry BurleyG. Burley
Sergio NevesS. Neves70
D
4
D
76Pascal MahanP. Mahan
Nico HöferN. Höfer74
M
5
D
79Carlos GarciaC. Garcia
Jason JoachimJ. Joachim73
M
captain6
M
82Ivan MazzeiI. Mazzei
Jo NormannJ. Normann71
M
7captain
M
90Luis SousaL. Sousa
Sebastian ThielemannS. Thielemann72
M
8
M
79Otávio CardosoO. Cardoso
Clinton StewartC. Stewart75
A
9
A
80Vasco FariaV. Faria
Jocelyn AllibertJ. Allibert74
A
10
A
84Fernando AlvesF. Alves
Marc HamannM. Hamann75
A
11
A
81Ricardo MartinsR. Martins
 
Jean Evrard LobouéJ. Loboué71
D
12
D
83Meziane KlouchiM. Klouchi
Oscar SanzO. Sanz75
M
13
M
88Edmundo RamosE. Ramos
Willington RochaW. Rocha73
A
14
A
83Fernando CrucetF. Crucet

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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Complexo Desportivo F.C. Alverca where Alverca play host to F.C. Arouca. A crowd of 19,537 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Alverca 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 Fernando Lima.


0.00
F.C. Arouca kick off and get the match underway!
2.50
Sergio Neves chips the ball to his team mate, Clinton Stewart. Clinton Stewart sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
3.18
Jason Joachim flicks a high pass forward. Jo Normann controls it well on his chest. Jo Normann controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Quality keeping!
4.11
Jo Normann takes it forward alone. Jo Normann shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Marc Beckerman manages to gather it effortlessly.
8.52
Ivan Mazzei flicks the ball to his team mate, Vasco Faria. Vasco Faria finds some space and shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
10.36
Luis Sousa passes the ball forward to Vasco Faria. Vasco Faria knocks in a cross ball towards Luis Sousa. Luis Sousa is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The keeper is on top of it. Great keeping!
12.14
Garry Burley threads the ball through to Carlos Garcia. Carlos Garcia controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Otávio Cardoso. Otávio Cardoso knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ivan Zoppetti.
14.53
Ivan Mazzei flicks a high pass forward. Otávio Cardoso holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Otávio Cardoso lofts in a cross ball towards Ivan Mazzei. Ivan Mazzei powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Eduardo Sousa!
16.42
Garry Burley decides to run forward with the ball. Garry Burley chips the ball to his team mate, Vasco Faria. Vasco Faria knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ivan Zoppetti.
18.41
Otávio Cardoso flicks the ball to his team mate, Ivan Mazzei. Ivan Mazzei knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Eduardo Sousa who gathers it comfortably.
20.36
Fernando Alves barges into Jo Normann. The referee calls over Fernando Alves and shows him a yellow card! Jo Normann stretches but gets up unharmed.
22.21
Chris Kiekens threads a neat ball through to Jo Normann. Jo Normann flicks a high pass forward to Sebastian Thielemann who brings the ball under control. Sebastian Thielemann sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but is denied by Marc Beckerman. Excellent save.
24.35
Otávio Cardoso changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Otávio Cardoso knocks in a cross ball towards Vasco Faria. Vasco Faria powers a header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
26.43
Garry Burley laces a weighted ball forward to Otávio Cardoso. Otávio Cardoso chips the ball to his team mate, Vasco Faria. Vasco Faria lofts in a cross ball towards Fernando Alves. Fernando Alves heads the ball goalwards. The ball takes a deflection leaving Eduardo Sousa with no chance!! Goal for F.C. Arouca!
32.30
Gaspar Loureiro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Luis Sousa. Luis Sousa plays a quick one-two with Ivan Mazzei and rushes in on goal... Luis Sousa muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but Eduardo Sousa is on top of his game. Nice keeping!
33.53
Sergio Neves makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sebastian Thielemann. Sebastian Thielemann sees Clinton Stewart in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Clinton Stewart sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but is denied by Marc Beckerman. Excellent save.
36.47
Luis Sousa flicks a high pass forward. Fernando Alves collects the pass. Fernando Alves plays a scrappy one-two with Otávio Cardoso and advances towards the goal... Ivan Zoppetti catches Fernando Alves on the ankles. Fernando Alves appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
38.09
Gaspar Loureiro launches a long ball forward into the other half. Luis Sousa knocks in a cross ball towards Ricardo Martins. Ricardo Martins connects with a diving header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
44.47
Garry Burley flicks the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Martins. Ricardo Martins makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ivan Mazzei. Ivan Mazzei knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Sergio Neves.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Alverca have changed their lineup with Jean Evrard Loboué replacing Jo Normann and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation. F.C. Arouca appear unchanged since the first half. The F.C. Arouca players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.

45.00
Alverca kick off the second half!
47.05
Jason Joachim threads a neat ball through to Sebastian Thielemann. Sebastian Thielemann controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
48.58
Pascal Mahan flicks a high pass forward. Ivan Mazzei controls it well on his chest. Ivan Mazzei passes the ball forward to Ricardo Martins. Ricardo Martins shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
49.01
F.C. Arouca are dictating the run of play here today.
51.53
Ivan Mazzei flicks a high pass forward to Ricardo Martins who brings the ball under control. Ricardo Martins lofts in a cross ball towards Fernando Alves. Fernando Alves finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but Eduardo Sousa is on top of his game. Good save!
53.23
Ivan Zoppetti controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marc Hamann. Marc Hamann shoots from 20 yards. Solid save from Marc Beckerman.
54.25
Jean Evrard Loboué makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jocelyn Allibert. Jocelyn Allibert shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
59.56
Chris Kiekens comes in with a late challenge on Ricardo Martins. Chris Kiekens is shown the yellow card! Ricardo Martins hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.02
Alverca have made 2 substitutions with Oscar Sanz replacing Jocelyn Allibert and Willington Rocha replacing Marc Hamann .F.C. Arouca have made 2 substitutions with Meziane Klouchi replacing Pascal Mahan and Fernando Crucet replacing Vasco Faria .
61.05
Sergio Neves runs forward with the ball. Sergio Neves sees Oscar Sanz in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Oscar Sanz controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
63.10
Fernando Crucet kicks a strong pass forward to Fernando Alves. Fernando Alves whips in a cross ball towards Ricardo Martins. Ricardo Martins connects with a diving header. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
66.17
Garry Burley passes the ball forward to Luis Sousa. Luis Sousa makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Fernando Crucet. Fernando Crucet whips in a cross ball towards Fernando Alves. Fernando Alves is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Eduardo Sousa picks it out of the air!
69.50
Meziane Klouchi makes a probing pass to Ivan Mazzei. Ivan Mazzei flicks the ball to his team mate, Otávio Cardoso. Otávio Cardoso plays a sublime one-two with Ricardo Martins and races in on goal... Otávio Cardoso takes a shot at goal but it is miles over!
72.40
Otávio Cardoso makes a probing pass to Fernando Crucet. Fernando Crucet advances inside the box! Some silky footwork from Fernando Crucet provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball bounces but comes off Nico Höfer and goes wide.
73.31
Otávio Cardoso takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the far post. Eduardo Sousa drops low and scoops up the ball.
75.51
Fernando Alves runs straight at the opposition's defence. Fernando Alves lofts in a cross ball towards Fernando Crucet. Fernando Crucet fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. Eduardo Sousa effortlessly picks it out of the air!
77.46
Luis Sousa makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Fernando Alves. Fernando Alves tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Eduardo Sousa!
78.11
Carlos Garcia makes a beautiful solo run. Carlos Garcia flicks a high pass forward. Fernando Crucet controls it well on his chest. Fernando Crucet knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ivan Zoppetti.
79.56
Meziane Klouchi threads the ball through to Fernando Alves. Fernando Alves plays a scrappy one-two with Ivan Mazzei and stumbles forward towards the goal... Fernando Alves comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
83.52
Luis Sousa makes a simple pass to Otávio Cardoso. Otávio Cardoso shoots from 25 yards but it is shockingly off target!
84.03
Fernando Alves deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Fernando Crucet. Fernando Crucet plays a one-two with Ricardo Martins and advances towards the goal... Fernando Crucet makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Nice keeping!
87.24
Meziane Klouchi makes a probing pass to Otávio Cardoso. Otávio Cardoso hits a low pass to Fernando Alves. Fernando Alves shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Alverca

F.C. Arouca
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
5
13
Shots off Target
4
6
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
36%
64%
Play Area
36%
42%
22%

Scorers
Fernando Alves 26
Ricardo Martins 38, 63

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Ricardo Martins of F.C. Arouca

Match Ratings
1.Eduardo Sousa (GK)
8
2.Ivan Zoppetti (DEF)
6
3.Chris Kiekens (DEF)yellow card
6
4.Sergio Neves (DEF)
7
5.Nico Höfer (MID)
6
6.Jason Joachim (MID)
6
7.Jo Normann (MID)
6
8.Sebastian Thielemann (MID)
6
9.Clinton Stewart (ATT)
6
10.Jocelyn Allibert (ATT)
6
11.Marc Hamann (ATT)
6
 
12.Jean Evrard Loboué (DEF)
6
13.Oscar Sanz (MID)
6
14.Willington Rocha (ATT)
6

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