Match Report
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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Complexo Desportivo F.C. Alverca where Alverca play host to Penafiel. A crowd of 19,554 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Alverca are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Penafiel appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Eduardo Gomes.
The pitch is in great condition.
Alverca are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Penafiel appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Eduardo Gomes.
0.00
0-0Alverca kick off and get the match underway!
4.58
0-0Paul Souness deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Silvio Viana. Silvio Viana makes a simple pass to Tiago Jesus. Tiago Jesus knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alexandre Andrade.
6.30
0-0Alexandre Andrade barges into Emile Forbes. The referee warns Alexandre Andrade to calm down! Emile Forbes stretches but gets up unharmed.
9.25
0-0Quim Gomes threads the ball through to Helder Vieira. Helder Vieira advances with the ball. Helder Vieira shoots from outside the area but it's a woeful effort!
10.50
Oleg Heskey hacks Alberto Monteiro from behind! The referee brings Oleg Heskey to one side and gives him a warning! Alberto Monteiro hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.13
1-0Alfonso Cudini flicks a high pass forward. Artur Campos holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Artur Campos knocks the ball forward to Helder Veloso. Helder Veloso finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball takes a deflection leaving Andy Burley with no chance!! Goal for Alverca!
22.34
1-0Vasco Sousa decides to run forward with the ball. Vasco Sousa advances with the ball. Vasco Sousa makes a great pass forward. Tiago Jesus runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
32.45
1-0With a delightful solo run, Alexandre Andrade stretches the opposition's defence. Alexandre Andrade edges inside the box! Alexandre Andrade rockets a shot on goal. Andy Burley gets down and covers it.
34.47
Quim Gomes flicks a high pass forward. Artur Campos collects the pass. Artur Campos knocks the ball forward to Oleg Heskey. Oleg Heskey shoots from 25 yards but it flies just wide!
36.03
Alfonso Cudini flicks a high pass forward. Oleg Heskey holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Oleg Heskey flicks the ball to his team mate, Helder Veloso. Helder Veloso edges inside the box! Helder Veloso looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Helder Veloso scores for Alverca!!
39.18
Alfonso Cudini brings the ball forward. Alfonso Cudini makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Duarte Teixeira but he's offside!
44.41
Alexandre Andrade barges into Roberto Almeida. Alexandre Andrade is given another warning by the referee! Roberto Almeida runs off the knock.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Alverca appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation. Penafiel appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Penafiel kick off and get the second half underway!
53.45
Jaime Carvalho deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Helder Veloso. Helder Veloso controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
55.37
2-0Alfonso Cudini surges forward with the ball. Alfonso Cudini flicks the ball to his team mate, Helder Veloso. Helder Veloso knocks in a cross ball towards Helder Vieira. Paul Souness clumsily knocks into Helder Vieira. Helder Vieira appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
63.54
2-0Alverca are in full control of this game.
75.04
Alexandre Andrade chips the ball to his team mate, Helder Vieira. Helder Vieira makes a pass forward but Helder Veloso is yards offside!
77.54
2-0Alverca have made 2 substitutions with Datti Mohamed Bonfanti replacing Helder Vieira and Nico Köpke replacing Alexandre Andrade .
84.14
Jaime Carvalho flicks a high pass forward. Oleg Heskey holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Oleg Heskey cuts inside the box! Oleg Heskey tries a spectacular strike but it flies wide!
90.00
Augusto Leboeuf runs up as Artur Campos takes the throw-in, skillfully chesting the ball down to his feet. With imagination, Augusto Leboeuf plays the ball forward to Duarte Teixeira. Duarte Teixeira sees Helder Veloso just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Helder Veloso takes a shot at goal but Andy Burley is on top of it.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
4
0
Shots off Target
4
0
Offsides
2
3
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
67.6%
32.4%
Play Area
21.6%
43.2%
35.1%
Scorers
| Helder Veloso 18, 36 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Helder Veloso of Alverca |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Cristiano Barros (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Alfonso Cudini (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Quim Gomes (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Artur Campos (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Helder Vieira (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Alexandre Andrade (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Jaime Carvalho (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Augusto Leboeuf (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Duarte Teixeira (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Oleg Heskey (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Helder Veloso (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 12. | Datti Mohamed Bonfanti (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Nico Köpke (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Stefan Bierhoff (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Andy Burley (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Jaime Pinheiro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Vasco Sousa (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Emile Forbes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Alberto Monteiro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Tomas Monteiro (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Nick Lawton (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Roberto Almeida (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Paul Souness (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Tiago Jesus (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Silvio Viana (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Antonio Reis (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Rodrigo Santos (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Tomas Fernandes (ATT) | 0 | |