Match Report


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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Estádio Avelino Ferreira Torres where Futebol Clube do Marco play host to Desportivo Nacional. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Futebol Clube do Marco are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Desportivo Nacional appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Mario Castro.


0.00
The whistle blows and Desportivo Nacional get the match underway!
3.56
Luis Oliveira flicks a high pass forward. Jaime Mendes collects the pass. Jaime Mendes knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Regillio Chivu.
14.01
Regillio Chivu takes a long throw-in. Vasco Semedo knocks the ball forward to Ruben Lima. With imagination, Ruben Lima plays the ball forward to Pedro Reis. Pedro Reis runs straight at the defence! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Pedro Reis provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but slams it into the crowd!
16.46
Vasco Semedo flicks a high pass forward to Callum White who brings the ball neatly under control. Callum White makes a probing pass to Fabrice Andenas. Fabrice Andenas shoots from 20 yards but it's a lousy effort!
18.07
Andre Alves makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Aziz Biancarelli. Aziz Biancarelli makes a beautiful solo run. Aziz Biancarelli knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ruben Lima.
21.35
Andre Alves knocks the ball to his team mate, Aziz Biancarelli. Aziz Biancarelli threads a neat ball through to Jaime Mendes. Jaime Mendes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Bruno Monteiro who gathers it comfortably.
22.17
Ruben Lima sees Roberto Barbosa in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Roberto Barbosa knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
24.19
Ruben Lima chips the ball to his team mate, Tomas Santos. Tomas Santos controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Callum White. Callum White tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Harry Ward.
27.36
Luis Oliveira threads the ball through to Marino Van Der Meyde. Marino Van Der Meyde knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
36.04
Luis Oliveira deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Antonio Monteiro. Antonio Monteiro knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Bruno Monteiro who gathers it comfortably.
39.01
Ruben Lima kicks a strong pass forward to Tomas Santos. Tomas Santos shoots from outside the area but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
45.00
Under pressure, Vasco Semedo clears the ball far upfield. Callum White knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Futebol Clube do Marco appear unchanged since the first half. Desportivo Nacional also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Futebol Clube do Marco kick off the second half!
47.19
Roberto Barbosa flicks a high pass forward. Callum White holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Callum White whips in a cross ball towards Pedro Reis. Pedro Reis flicks the ball with his head but slams it into the crowd!
51.42
Aziz Biancarelli threads a neat ball through to Jaime Mendes. Jaime Mendes finds some space and shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
53.50
Cesar Soares pushes mid-way up the pitch. Cesar Soares decides to run forward with the ball. Cesar Soares knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Luis Guerrero Lopez.
60.04
Pedro Reis knocks the ball to his team mate, Roberto Barbosa. Roberto Barbosa lofts in a cross ball towards Pedro Reis. Luis Oliveira catches Pedro Reis on the ankles. Pedro Reis appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
63.16
Ruben Lima makes a simple pass to Tomas Santos. Tomas Santos flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Barbosa collects the pass. Roberto Barbosa knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Harry Ward who gathers it comfortably.
71.38
Cesar Soares sees Jaime Mendes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jaime Mendes sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies well off target!
73.49
Luis Guerrero Lopez knocks the ball to his team mate, Roberto Barbosa. Roberto Barbosa lofts in a cross ball towards Callum White. Callum White beats his man to it with a header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
78.13
Aziz Biancarelli threads a neat ball through to Marino Van Der Meyde. Marino Van Der Meyde knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ruben Lima.
79.42
Luis Oliveira flicks a high pass forward. Jaime Mendes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jaime Mendes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Luis Guerrero Lopez.
81.01
Without breaking stride, Ruben Lima plays the ball forward to Callum White. Callum White knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
89.32
Luis Oliveira flicks a high ball forward to Jaime Mendes who takes it down. Jaime Mendes shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
1
2
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
58.6%
41.4%
Play Area
21.8%
47.1%
31%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Callum White of Desportivo Nacional

Match Ratings
1.Bruno Monteiro (GK)
6
2.Regillio Chivu (DEF)
6
3.Vasco Semedo (DEF)
7
4.Jaime Valente (DEF)
6
5.Luis Guerrero Lopez (DEF)
6
6.Tomas Santos (MID)
6
7.Ruben Lima (MID)
7
8.Fabrice Andenas (ATT)
6
9.Callum White (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Roberto Barbosa (ATT)
7
11.Pedro Reis (ATT)
6
 
12.Martijn Abidallah (DEF)
0
13.Andre Nascimento (DEF)
0
14.Joao Santos (ATT)
0