Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Estádio da Mata Real where Paços de Ferreira play host to Desportivo Nacional. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both Paços de Ferreira and Desportivo Nacional are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Both Paços de Ferreira and Desportivo Nacional are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
0.00
0-0Paços de Ferreira kick off and get the match underway!
2.17
0-0Roberto Pinheiro knocks the ball forward to Manuel Hervé. Manuel Hervé plays a perfect one-two with Alexandre Carvalho and rushes in on goal... Manuel Hervé rockets a shot on goal but it is tipped over by Marc-Vivien Silva.
15.54
0-0Nuno Tavares makes a beautiful solo run. Nuno Tavares chips the ball to his team mate, Manuel Hervé. Manuel Hervé knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jorge Loureiro.
16.03
Andre Soares makes a simple pass to Alexandre Carvalho. Alexandre Carvalho whips in a cross ball towards Manuel Hervé. Manuel Hervé powers a header at goal. Marc-Vivien Silva easily smothers it.
18.27
0-0Andre Soares chips the ball to his team mate, Manuel Hervé. Manuel Hervé lofts in a cross ball towards Alexandre Carvalho. Alexandre Carvalho connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
30.31
Tomas Lima advances with the ball. Tomas Lima kicks a strong pass forward to Marvin Bruggink. Marvin Bruggink knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nuno Tavares.
32.04
1-0Daniele Roberts controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mario Almeida. Mario Almeida whips in a cross ball towards Marvin Bruggink. Marvin Bruggink connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
Fernando Castro passes the ball forward to Mario Almeida. Mario Almeida controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Tomas Moreira manages to gather it comfortably.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
Desportivo Nacional kick off the second half!
47.42
1-0Noel Taylor clumsily knocks into Roberto Pinheiro. The referee calls over Noel Taylor and shows him a yellow card! Roberto Pinheiro hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
57.54
Fernando Castro comes in with a late challenge on Andre Soares. The referee calls over Fernando Castro and shows him a yellow card! Andre Soares stretches but gets up unharmed.
59.22
1-0Patricio Soler hacks Marvin Bruggink from behind! Patricio Soler is given a warning by the referee! Marvin Bruggink grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
60.48
Patricio Soler makes a simple pass to Andre Soares. Andre Soares knocks the ball to his team mate, Alexandre Carvalho. Alexandre Carvalho knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marc-Vivien Silva who gathers it comfortably.
65.05
Daniele Roberts sees a break and surges forward. Daniele Roberts knocks in a cross ball towards Mario Almeida. Mario Almeida is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Tomas Moreira manages to gather it comfortably.
71.42
Colin Ritchie clumsily knocks into Daniele Roberts. The referee calls over Colin Ritchie and shows him a yellow card! Daniele Roberts hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.20
Nuno Santos controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Colin Ritchie. Colin Ritchie deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alexandre Carvalho. Alexandre Carvalho knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
79.04
1-0Fernando Castro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marvin Bruggink. Marvin Bruggink makes a probing pass to Mario Almeida but he's offside!
87.12
Dave Van Den Brom flicks the ball to his team mate, Manuel Hervé. Manuel Hervé knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Tomas Lima.
90.00
Roberto Pinheiro comes in with a late challenge on Fernando Castro. The referee calls over Roberto Pinheiro and warns him to calm down! Fernando Castro carries on, but is struggling a bit.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
0
1
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
53.8%
46.2%
Play Area
29.5%
48.7%
21.8%
Scorers