Match Report


AlvercaAlverca     Futebol Clube do MarcoFutebol Clube do Marco
Matt StokesMatt Stokes Computer Player Computer Player
Cristiano BarrosC. Barros72
G
captain1
G
71Harry WardH. Ward
Alfonso CudiniA. Cudini57
D
2
D
63Arjen MatthijsA. Matthijs
Quim GomesQ. Gomes61
D
3
D
63Helder NascimentoH. Nascimento
Artur CamposA. Campos66
D
4
D
61Andre AlvesA. Alves
Alec LawA. Law65
M
5
D
60Barket Ferreira-LeiteB. Ferreira-Leite
Jaime CarvalhoJ. Carvalho64
M
6
M
70Cesar SoaresC. Soares
Alexandre AndradeA. Andrade61
M
7
M
66Aziz BiancarelliA. Biancarelli
Augusto LeboeufA. Leboeuf62
M
8
M
64Luis OliveiraL. Oliveira
Alec MorrisonA. Morrison66
A
9
M
63Antonio MonteiroA. Monteiro
Oleg HeskeyO. Heskey67
A
10captain
A
72Jaime MendesJ. Mendes
Helder VelosoH. Veloso61
A
11
A
60Marino Van Der MeydeM. Van Der Meyde
 
Datti Mohamed BonfantiD. Bonfanti56
D
12
G
60Vasco VelosoV. Veloso
Helder VieiraH. Vieira57
M
13
A
58Hugo NevesH. Neves
Duarte TeixeiraD. Teixeira63
A
14
D
57Torsten ZiegeT. Ziege

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Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at Complexo Desportivo F.C. Alverca where Alverca play host to Futebol Clube do Marco. A crowd of 19,999 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Alverca are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Futebol Clube do Marco appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Eduardo Marques.


0.00
Alverca start the game by kicking off the first half!
4.49
Arjen Matthijs kicks a strong pass forward to Marino Van Der Meyde. Marino Van Der Meyde threads a neat, attacking ball through to Jaime Mendes. Jaime Mendes shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
9.12
Luis Oliveira kicks a strong pass forward to Marino Van Der Meyde. Marino Van Der Meyde knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Artur Campos.
12.42
Artur Campos chips the ball to his team mate, Jaime Carvalho. Jaime Carvalho flicks a high ball forward to Helder Veloso who takes it down. Helder Veloso edges inside the box! Helder Nascimento clumsily knocks into Helder Veloso. Helder Veloso appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
15.45
Alfonso Cudini sees Alexandre Andrade in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alexandre Andrade makes a probing pass to Oleg Heskey. Oleg Heskey shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Harry Ward!
16.35
Aziz Biancarelli flicks a high ball forward to Marino Van Der Meyde who gracefully takes it down. Marino Van Der Meyde knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alfonso Cudini.
18.56
Augusto Leboeuf flicks the ball to his team mate, Alec Morrison. Alec Morrison shoots from 20 yards but it's a lousy effort!
20.11
Cesar Soares flicks a high pass forward. Marino Van Der Meyde collects the pass. Marino Van Der Meyde sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
21.49
Andre Alves flicks a high pass forward. Luis Oliveira holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Luis Oliveira makes a beautiful solo run. Luis Oliveira knocks in a cross ball towards Marino Van Der Meyde. Marino Van Der Meyde knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it flies wide!
30.02
Helder Nascimento threads the ball through to Luis Oliveira. Luis Oliveira flicks a high pass forward to Cesar Soares who brings the ball under control. Cesar Soares knocks in a cross ball towards Marino Van Der Meyde. With a superhuman jump, Marino Van Der Meyde connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball takes a deflection leaving Cristiano Barros with no chance!! Goal for Futebol Clube do Marco!
33.48
Oleg Heskey catches Aziz Biancarelli on the ankles. Oleg Heskey is warned by the referee! Aziz Biancarelli gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
42.11
Jaime Carvalho surges forward with the ball. Jaime Carvalho tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Harry Ward manages to gather it.
44.28
Jaime Mendes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marino Van Der Meyde. Marino Van Der Meyde knocks in a cross ball towards Luis Oliveira. Luis Oliveira heads the ball goalwards. The keeper is on top of it. Nice keeping!
45.00
Andre Alves flicks a high pass forward. Luis Oliveira easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Luis Oliveira deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jaime Mendes but the linesman indicates offside!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Alverca 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
The whistle blows and Futebol Clube do Marco kick off!
48.10
Alfonso Cudini comes in with a late challenge on Antonio Monteiro. The referee brings Alfonso Cudini to one side and gives him a warning! Antonio Monteiro stretches but gets up unharmed.
55.34
Cesar Soares sees Marino Van Der Meyde in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Marino Van Der Meyde knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Cristiano Barros who gathers it comfortably.
60.15
Alverca have made a substitution with Duarte Teixeira replacing Alec Morrison .
61.18
Alexandre Andrade hacks Luis Oliveira from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Luis Oliveira hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
65.18
Luis Oliveira chips the ball to his team mate, Jaime Mendes. Jaime Mendes knocks in a cross ball towards Aziz Biancarelli. Aziz Biancarelli finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
75.25
Aziz Biancarelli brings the ball forward. Aziz Biancarelli edges inside the box! Aziz Biancarelli takes a shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
77.31
Alverca have made a substitution with Helder Vieira replacing Alec Law .
78.33
Aziz Biancarelli flicks a high pass forward. Jaime Mendes collects the pass. Jaime Mendes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Cristiano Barros who gathers it comfortably.
87.17
Alexandre Andrade hits a low pass to Duarte Teixeira. Duarte Teixeira plays a scrappy one-two with Augusto Leboeuf and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Duarte Teixeira provides some space. He shoots at goal but it slams into the crowd!
89.19
Antonio Monteiro takes a quick throw-in, which Luis Oliveira takes on the chest. Luis Oliveira chips the ball to his team mate, Jaime Mendes. Jaime Mendes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Artur Campos.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Alverca

Futebol Clube do Marco
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
2
4
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
30.2%
69.8%
Play Area
33.3%
44.4%
22.2%

Scorers
Jaime Mendes 4
Marino Van Der Meyde 30

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Marino Van Der Meyde of Futebol Clube do Marco

Match Ratings
1.Cristiano Barros (GK)
6
2.Alfonso Cudini (DEF)
6
3.Quim Gomes (DEF)
6
4.Artur Campos (DEF)
6
5.Alec Law (MID)
6
6.Jaime Carvalho (MID)
7
7.Alexandre Andrade (MID)yellow card
5
8.Augusto Leboeuf (MID)
6
9.Alec Morrison (ATT)
6
10.Oleg Heskey (ATT)
6
11.Helder Veloso (ATT)
6
 
12.Datti Mohamed Bonfanti (DEF)
0
13.Helder Vieira (MID)
6
14.Duarte Teixeira (ATT)
6

1.Harry Ward (GK)
6
2.Arjen Matthijs (DEF)
6
3.Helder Nascimento (DEF)
6
4.Andre Alves (DEF)
7
5.Barket Ferreira-Leite (DEF)
6
6.Cesar Soares (MID)
7
7.Aziz Biancarelli (MID)
7
8.Luis Oliveira (MID)
8
9.Antonio Monteiro (MID)
6
10.Jaime Mendes (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Marino Van Der Meyde (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Vasco Veloso (GK)
0
13.Hugo Neves (ATT)
0
14.Torsten Ziege (DEF)
0