Match Report


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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Estádio da Mata Real where Paços de Ferreira play host to Beira Mar. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Paços de Ferreira and Beira Mar are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Alberto Carvalho.


0.00
Paços de Ferreira kick off!
4.11
With vision, Christophe Jacquesson plays the ball forward to Helder Ribeiro. Helder Ribeiro threads a neat ball through to Silvio Teixeira. Silvio Teixeira knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
10.30
David Castro hits a low pass to Duarte Semedo. Duarte Semedo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
14.48
Vasco Pinheiro gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. Helder Ribeiro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
15.54
Fernando Castro flicks a high pass forward. Luis Postiga collects the pass. Luis Postiga threads a neat ball through to Duarte Semedo. Duarte Semedo sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
16.58
Cristiano Bento controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Cesar Antunes. With imagination, Cesar Antunes plays the ball forward to Silvio Teixeira. Silvio Teixeira whips in a cross ball towards Helder Ribeiro. Helder Ribeiro directs the ball goalwards with his head but it's a lousy effort!
28.10
Cesar Antunes flicks a high pass forward to Hugo Moreira who brings the ball under control. Hugo Moreira controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Silvio Teixeira. Silvio Teixeira puts a great ball through. Helder Ribeiro runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
38.01
David Castro darts forward. David Castro threads the ball through to Luis Postiga. Luis Postiga whips in a cross ball towards Cesar Almeida. With a superhuman jump, Cesar Almeida connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Vasco Pinheiro steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
42.32
Showing composure, Sergio Postiga laces a through ball forward to David Castro. David Castro threads a neat ball through to Albert Medina. Albert Medina shoots from outside the area. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Paços de Ferreira appear unchanged since the first half. Beira Mar also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Beira Mar kick off the second half!
54.50
Cristiano Bento controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Hugo Moreira. Hugo Moreira flicks the ball to his team mate, Silvio Teixeira. Silvio Teixeira knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Cedric van der Meer who gathers it comfortably.
63.05
With some swift thinking, Fernando Castro plays the ball forward to Patricio Maurel. Patricio Maurel flicks a high pass forward to Cesar Almeida who brings the ball under control. Cesar Almeida knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Pedro Valente who gathers it comfortably.
66.12
Luis Postiga flicks the ball to his team mate, Patricio Maurel. Patricio Maurel lofts in a cross ball towards Duarte Semedo. Duarte Semedo beats his man to it with a header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
75.32
Helder Teixeira knocks the ball forward to Silvio Teixeira. Silvio Teixeira advances inside the box! Silvio Teixeira rockets a shot on goal. Good keeping from Cedric van der Meer as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
76.56
It's a corner kick. Pedro Marques kicks a low ball in to towards the near post. Helder Ribeiro shoots from just inside the box but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
78.40
Duarte Semedo passes the ball forward to Cesar Almeida. Cesar Almeida lofts in a cross ball towards Duarte Semedo. Duarte Semedo gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Fantastic reactions from Pedro Marques blocks the shot!
79.38
Christophe Jacquesson flicks the ball to his team mate, Helder Ribeiro. Helder Ribeiro sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
81.50
Cesar Antunes flicks a high pass forward. Silvio Teixeira holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Silvio Teixeira finds some space and shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
83.11
With a delightful solo run, Sergio Postiga stretches the opposition's defence. Sergio Postiga shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Pedro Valente easily smothers it!
85.59
David Castro takes it forward alone. David Castro lofts in a cross ball towards Albert Medina. Albert Medina knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it's a lousy effort!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
5
1
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
63.4%
36.6%
Play Area
26.8%
43.9%
29.3%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Duarte Semedo of Paços de Ferreira

Match Ratings