Match Report
 today's match is sponsored by Red Cross |
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Complexo Desportivo F.C. Alverca where Alverca play host to Futebol Clube do Marco. A crowd of 16,568 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Alverca are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Futebol Clube do Marco appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Luis Moutinho.
The pitch is in good condition.
Alverca are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Futebol Clube do Marco appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Luis Moutinho.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Futebol Clube do Marco kicking off!
2.12
0-0Jorge Lopes catches Chris Kiekens on the ankles. Jorge Lopes is shown the yellow card! Chris Kiekens hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
3.11
0-1Albrecht Bierhoff flicks a high pass forward. Jorge Lopes collects the pass. Jorge Lopes edges inside the box! Jorge Lopes looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
6.54
Alex Greig catches Clinton Stewart on the ankles. The referee calls over Alex Greig and shows him a yellow card! Clinton Stewart runs off the knock.
8.34
0-1Jakob Wendel flicks a high pass forward. Nicholas Goldberg collects the pass. Nicholas Goldberg sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
10.13
0-1Jakob Wendel takes it forward alone. Jakob Wendel threads a neat ball through to Nicholas Goldberg. Nicholas Goldberg knocks in a cross ball towards Jorge Lopes. Jorge Lopes gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but is denied by Eduardo Sousa. Excellent save.
12.48
Sergio Neves makes a high pass forward. Sebastian Thielemann shows exceptional athleticism as he brings the ball under control. With great vision, Sebastian Thielemann plays the ball forward to Willington Rocha. Willington Rocha controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Alexandru Ovidiu manages to keep it out.
14.29
Jo Normann sees a break and surges forward. Jo Normann shoots from long range but somehow Alexandru Ovidiu manages to keep it out.
16.51
Pedro Perez flicks a high pass forward. Antonio Zubizarreta controls it well on his chest. Antonio Zubizarreta makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Albrecht Bierhoff. Albrecht Bierhoff shoots from long range but Eduardo Sousa is on top of his game. Fabulous stop!
18.58
Pedro Perez pushes up the pitch. Pedro Perez threads the ball through to Nicholas Goldberg. Nicholas Goldberg sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
20.52
Albrecht Bierhoff threads the ball through to Jorge Lopes. Jorge Lopes plays a perfect one-two with Robert Deguerville and rushes in on goal... Jorge Lopes rockets a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Eduardo Sousa!
21.30
Pedro Perez brings the ball forward. Pedro Perez plays the ball forward to Albrecht Bierhoff. Albrecht Bierhoff rushes past Jo Normann! Some good footwork from Albrecht Bierhoff provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent keeping!
27.16
0-1Jorge Lopes hacks Ivan Zoppetti from behind! The referee calls over Jorge Lopes and warns him to calm down! Ivan Zoppetti hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
28.22
Colin Law threads a neat ball through to Jorge Lopes. Jorge Lopes shoots from 20 yards but Eduardo Sousa is on top of it.
32.02
Antonio Zubizarreta brings the ball forward. Antonio Zubizarreta flicks a high pass forward. Nicholas Goldberg controls it well on his chest. Nicholas Goldberg lofts in a cross ball towards Colin Law. Colin Law is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Colin Law!
39.55
0-2Jorge Lopes hits a low pass to Nicholas Goldberg. Nicholas Goldberg knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Eduardo Sousa who gathers it comfortably.
40.32
Sebastian Thielemann flicks a high pass forward. Clinton Stewart controls it well on his chest. Clinton Stewart shoots from outside the area but it slams into the crowd!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Alverca have changed their lineup with Phil Clapham replacing Willington Rocha and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation. Futebol Clube do Marco appear unchanged since the first half. The Alverca players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Alverca start the second half!
47.12
Robert Deguerville flicks a high pass forward. Pedro Perez controls it well on his chest. Pedro Perez knocks the ball forward to Nicholas Goldberg. Nicholas Goldberg shoots from long range. Eduardo Sousa is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
54.58
Robert Deguerville flicks a high pass forward. Albrecht Bierhoff collects the pass. Albrecht Bierhoff finds some space and shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
59.49
0-3Jakob Wendel sees a break and surges forward. Jakob Wendel threads the ball through to Nicholas Goldberg but he's offside!
60.54
0-3Alverca have made a substitution with Oscar Sanz replacing Jo Normann .
71.41
Jakob Wendel catches Oscar Sanz on the ankles. Jakob Wendel is given a warning by the referee! Oscar Sanz stretches but gets up unharmed.
72.58
Robert Deguerville flicks a high pass forward. Colin Law collects the pass. Colin Law controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent keeping!
75.00
Jason Joachim threads a neat ball through to Sebastian Thielemann. Sebastian Thielemann knocks in a cross ball towards Jason Joachim. Jason Joachim flicks the ball with his head. Alexandru Ovidiu easily picks it out of the air!
77.24
Robert Deguerville controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Albrecht Bierhoff. Albrecht Bierhoff tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a lousy effort!
79.40
Jason Joachim knocks the ball to his team mate, Oscar Sanz. Oscar Sanz makes a great pass forward. Sebastian Thielemann runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
85.46
Sergio Neves catches Robert Deguerville on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Robert Deguerville hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
87.27
Jason Joachim flicks a high pass forward to Marc Hamann who brings the ball under control. Marc Hamann plays a quick one-two with Jason Joachim and rushes in on goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Marc Hamann provides some space. He unleashes a blazing shot at goal. Wonderful reactions from Alexandru Ovidiu keeps it out!
90.00
Jason Joachim hits a low pass to Phil Clapham. Phil Clapham tries a spectacular long range effort but it is shockingly off target!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
4
9
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
4
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
31.6%
68.4%
Play Area
32.9%
42.1%
25%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Nicholas Goldberg of Futebol Clube do Marco |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Eduardo Sousa (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Ivan Zoppetti (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Chris Kiekens (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Sergio Neves (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 5. | Nico Höfer (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jo Normann (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Jason Joachim (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Sebastian Thielemann (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Clinton Stewart (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Willington Rocha (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Marc Hamann (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Phil Clapham (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Oscar Sanz (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Jocelyn Allibert (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Alexandru Ovidiu (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Saidu A. Yekini (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Alex Greig (DEF) | | 5 |
| 4. | Pedro Perez (DEF) | 8 | |
| 5. | Antonio Zubizarreta (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Robert Deguerville (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Colin Law (MID) |  | 8 |
| 8. | Jakob Wendel (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Jorge Lopes (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Nicholas Goldberg (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Albrecht Bierhoff (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Jonathan Misso (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Gerhard Birkwald (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Linus Linke (DEF) | 0 | |