Match Report

Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Joaquim Freitas where Moreirense play host to Gil Vicente in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Moreirense are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Gil Vicente appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Gaspar Martins.


0.00
The whistle blows and Gil Vicente kick off!
2.52
Ruben Moreira takes it forward alone. Ruben Moreira tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Diogo Gomes!
8.07
Noel Morris flicks a high pass forward to Manuel Moreira who brings the ball under control. With great vision, Manuel Moreira plays the ball forward to Eduardo Antunes. Eduardo Antunes shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
10.23
Luis Almeida sees Jaime Soares in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jaime Soares makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Antonio Martins. Antonio Martins makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
18.55
Manuel Moreira threads a neat ball through to Antonio Martins. Antonio Martins knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Edgar Barros who gathers it comfortably.
27.12
Daniel Reis flicks a high pass forward. Paul Caldwell holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Paul Caldwell flicks the ball to his team mate, Tomas Postiga. Tomas Postiga knocks in a cross ball towards Petri Polak. Petri Polak rises majestically and gets a header on goal but Diogo Gomes is on top of it.
33.54
Daniel Reis sees Patricio Fernandez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Patricio Fernandez makes a probing pass to Ruben Moreira. Ruben Moreira shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
39.36
Richard Caldwell threads a neat ball through to Ruben Moreira. Ruben Moreira knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Noel Morris.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Moreirense appear unchanged since the first half. Gil Vicente also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Moreirense kick off and get the second half underway!
53.29
Jaime Soares controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eduardo Antunes. Eduardo Antunes lofts in a cross ball towards Jaime Soares. Jaime Soares is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
57.56
Bruno Santos flicks a high pass forward. Jaime Soares controls it well on his chest. Jaime Soares lofts in a cross ball towards Eduardo Antunes. Eduardo Antunes directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but Edgar Fernandes blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
60.18
Seeing a gap ahead, Noel Morris plays the ball forward to David Varela. David Varela flicks a high pass forward to Antonio Martins who brings the ball under control. Antonio Martins knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Daniel Reis.
63.35
Noel Morris runs forward with the ball. Noel Morris sees Antonio Martins in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Antonio Martins plays a scrappy one-two with Eduardo Antunes and stumbles forward towards the goal... Antonio Martins makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it flies just wide!
66.05
Eugenio Vicente threads a neat ball through to Noel Morris. Noel Morris flicks a high ball forward to Antonio Martins who takes it down. Antonio Martins knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ricardo Carmona.
71.11
Daniel Reis plays the ball forward to Patricio Fernandez. Patricio Fernandez whips in a cross ball towards Ruben Moreira. With a superhuman jump, Ruben Moreira connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
72.58
David Varela flicks a high pass forward. Eugenio Vicente holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Eugenio Vicente deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jaime Soares. Jaime Soares knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Edgar Fernandes.
75.34
Eugenio Vicente flicks the ball to his team mate, Manuel Moreira. Manuel Moreira shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Edgar Barros manages to gather it easily.
79.38
Manuel Moreira flicks a high pass forward. David Varela controls it well on his chest. David Varela flicks a high pass forward. Jaime Soares controls it well on his chest. Jaime Soares advances inside the box! Jaime Soares shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Edgar Barros manages to gather it easily.
83.29
Manuel Moreira makes a probing pass to Eugenio Vicente. Eugenio Vicente threads a neat ball through to Antonio Martins. Antonio Martins knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Edgar Barros who gathers it comfortably.
89.11
Daniel Reis runs forward with the ball. Daniel Reis threads the ball through to Patricio Fernandez. Patricio Fernandez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Diogo Gomes who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
27%
41.9%
31.1%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jaime Soares of Moreirense

Match Ratings
1.Diogo Gomes (GK)
7
2.Luis Almeida (DEF)
6
3.Gaspar Pinheiro (DEF)
6
4.Noel Morris (DEF)
7
5.Bruno Santos (MID)
6
6.David Varela (MID)
6
7.Manuel Moreira (MID)
7
8.Eugenio Vicente (MID)
7
9.Jaime Soares (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Eduardo Antunes (ATT)
7
11.Antonio Martins (ATT)
6
 
12.Don Inglis (GK)
0
13.Ricardo Postiga (DEF)
0
14.Sergio Oliveira (ATT)
0

1.Edgar Barros (GK)
7
2.David Monteiro (DEF)
6
3.Daniel Reis (DEF)
8
4.Edgar Fernandes (DEF)
6
5.Ricardo Carmona (DEF)
6
6.Petri Polak (MID)
6
7.Paul Caldwell (MID)
8
8.Richard Caldwell (MID)
6
9.Tomas Postiga (MID)
6
10.Patricio Fernandez (ATT)
6
11.Ruben Moreira (ATT)
7
 
12.Juan Flores (DEF)
0
13.Dean Williamson (DEF)
0
14.Francisco Marques (GK)
0