Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Est˜dio Prof. Dr. Vieira de Carvalho where Maia play host to Alverca. A crowd of 18,292 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Maia are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Alverca appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Diogo Teixeira.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Maia are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Alverca appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Diogo Teixeira.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Maia get the match underway!
6.09
1-0Frederico Tavares makes an attacking run forward. Frederico Tavares flicks the ball to his team mate, Peter Deniaud. Peter Deniaud shoots from just inside the box. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
20.28
1-0Samuel Campos takes it forward alone. Samuel Campos knocks the ball forward to Peter Deniaud. Peter Deniaud sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Craig Davidson manages to keep it out.
24.34
1-0Frederico Tavares controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Bruno Jesus. Bruno Jesus makes a probing pass to Antonio Martins. Antonio Martins knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Craig Davidson who gathers it comfortably.
28.28
Samuel Campos flicks a high pass forward. Filipe Monteiro collects the pass. Filipe Monteiro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Hugo Mendes. Hugo Mendes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Artur Campos.
30.03
1-0Frederico Tavares deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Hugo Mendes. Hugo Mendes tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
40.39
1-0Alexandre Andrade clumsily knocks into Jason Scales. The referee calls over Alexandre Andrade and warns him to calm down! Jason Scales hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Maia appear unchanged since the first half. Alverca appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation. The Alverca players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Alverca kick off the second half!
47.47
Samuel Campos flicks a high ball forward to Frederico Tavares who takes it down. Frederico Tavares sees a break and surges forward. Frederico Tavares knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Craig Davidson who gathers it comfortably.
54.17
Alexandre Andrade deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Hauke Helmer. Hauke Helmer whips in a cross ball towards Helder Veloso. Helder Veloso beats his man to it with a header. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
57.43
Hauke Helmer threads a neat ball through to Helder Veloso. Helder Veloso shoots from 25 yards but it's a lousy effort!
59.29
Datti Mohamed Bonfanti hacks Bruno Jesus from behind! Datti Mohamed Bonfanti is given a warning by the referee! Bruno Jesus runs off the knock.
60.58
1-1Alverca have made a substitution with Duarte Teixeira replacing Helder Veloso .
66.08
1-1Hauke Helmer flicks a high pass forward to Alexandre Andrade who brings the ball under control. Alexandre Andrade makes a probing pass to Duarte Teixeira but he's offside!
67.09
Peter Deniaud brings the ball forward. Peter Deniaud knocks in a cross ball towards Frederico Tavares. Frederico Tavares connects with a diving header. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
71.45
Artur Campos flicks a high ball forward to Alexandre Andrade who takes it down. Alexandre Andrade deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Duarte Teixeira. Duarte Teixeira lofts in a cross ball towards Hauke Helmer. Hauke Helmer makes a looping header on goal. Adolfo Calvo is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
75.37
Hauke Helmer knocks the ball to his team mate, Duarte Teixeira. Duarte Teixeira knocks in a cross ball towards Augusto Leboeuf. Augusto Leboeuf is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
77.29
Alverca have made a substitution with Helder Vieira replacing Alec Law .
79.12
Marcus Pearson kicks a strong pass forward to Frederico Tavares. Frederico Tavares passes the ball forward to Peter Deniaud. Peter Deniaud shoots from 25 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
84.44
Artur Campos flicks a high pass forward to Alexandre Andrade who brings the ball under control. With imagination, Alexandre Andrade plays the ball forward to Alec Morrison. Alec Morrison lofts in a cross ball towards Augusto Leboeuf. Augusto Leboeuf is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it flies just wide!
85.10
With great vision, Datti Mohamed Bonfanti plays the ball forward to Duarte Teixeira. Duarte Teixeira knocks in a cross ball towards Alec Morrison. Alec Morrison is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
3
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
1
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
49.3%
50.7%
Play Area
27.5%
44.9%
27.5%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Frederico Tavares of Maia |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Adolfo Calvo (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Jason Scales (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Samuel Campos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Marcus Pearson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Hauke Bierhoff (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Antonio Martins (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Frederico Tavares (MID) |  | 9 |
| 8. | Filipe Monteiro (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Bruno Jesus (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Peter Deniaud (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Hugo Mendes (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Jan Vennegoor Karelse (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Joe Laver (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Ugo Wallwork (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Craig Davidson (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Alfonso Cudini (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Datti Mohamed Bonfanti (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Artur Campos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Alec Law (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Hauke Helmer (MID) | | 8 |
| 7. | Alexandre Andrade (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Augusto Leboeuf (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Alec Morrison (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Oleg Heskey (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Helder Veloso (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Nico Köpke (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Helder Vieira (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Duarte Teixeira (ATT) | 7 | |