Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Ground Estádio da Madeira where Desportivo Nacional play host to C.S Maritimo. A crowd of 16,624 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Desportivo Nacional are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while C.S Maritimo appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Desportivo Nacional are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while C.S Maritimo appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Desportivo Nacional get the match underway!
2.12
0-1Tiago Veloso chips the ball to his team mate, Bruno Varela. Bruno Varela kicks a strong pass forward to Diogo Quaresma. Diogo Quaresma shoots from 20 yards. Kevin Kreek is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
8.16
0-1Jose Carvalho knocks the ball to his team mate, Ragnar Hallfredsson. Ragnar Hallfredsson shoots from long range but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
14.12
0-1Jose Carvalho surges forward with the ball. Jose Carvalho tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Jorge Nascimento!
15.41
Frederico Ramos knocks the ball forward to Luis Varela. Luis Varela whips in a cross ball towards Ragnar Hallfredsson. Ragnar Hallfredsson powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
18.18
Fernando Viana advances with the ball. Fernando Viana knocks the ball to his team mate, Ragnar Hallfredsson. Ragnar Hallfredsson plays a perfect one-two with Luis Varela and rushes in on goal... Ragnar Hallfredsson tries a spectacular strike but it flies wide!
21.48
0-1Luis Varela catches Sven Kuzorra on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Sven Kuzorra stretches but gets up unharmed.
24.30
0-1Sven Kuzorra chips the ball to his team mate, Bruno Varela. Bruno Varela deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Roberto Ribeiro. Roberto Ribeiro kicks a strong pass forward to Diogo Quaresma but the referee indicates it's offside!
34.14
Eduardo Monteiro decides to run forward with the ball. Eduardo Monteiro shoots from distance. It's there!! Kevin Kreek has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
38.35
Bruno Varela chips the ball to his team mate, Tiago Quaresma. Tiago Quaresma controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
39.06
Eduardo Monteiro knocks the ball to his team mate, Diogo Quaresma. Diogo Quaresma shoots from long range but it flies wide!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
The second half starts with C.S Maritimo kicking off!
47.38
Bruno Varela sees space and advances. Bruno Varela shoots from long range but Kevin Kreek is on top of it.
55.58
Daniel Barros makes a simple pass to Romain Maoulida. Romain Maoulida makes a simple pass to Ragnar Hallfredsson. Ragnar Hallfredsson takes a shot at goal but it flies wide!
57.16
0-2Bruno Varela makes a probing pass to Tiago Quaresma. Tiago Quaresma knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Kevin Kreek who gathers it comfortably.
60.56
Sergio Vieira deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Daniel Barros. Daniel Barros chips the ball to his team mate, Romain Maoulida. Romain Maoulida knocks the ball forward to Luis Varela but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
61.23
Bruno Varela kicks a strong pass forward to Diogo Quaresma. Diogo Quaresma controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
65.41
Sergio Vieira kicks a strong pass forward to Daniel Barros. Daniel Barros chips the ball to his team mate, Romain Maoulida. Romain Maoulida sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Jorge Nascimento manages to gather it comfortably.
69.53
Daniel Barros takes it forward alone. Daniel Barros shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
77.16
Sergio Vieira passes the ball forward to Daniel Barros. Daniel Barros makes a probing pass to Luis Varela. Luis Varela sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Jorge Nascimento manages to gather it comfortably.
79.52
Daniel Barros passes the ball forward to Luis Varela. Luis Varela shoots from long range but Jorge Nascimento is on top of it.
89.49
Tiago Veloso takes it forward alone. Tiago Veloso chips the ball to his team mate, Diogo Quaresma. Diogo Quaresma goes all the way! Diogo Quaresma makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Kevin Kreek.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
5
4
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
57.5%
42.5%
Play Area
31.5%
43.8%
24.7%
Scorers