Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Complexo Desportivo F.C. Alverca where Alverca play host to Freamunde. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Alverca are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Freamunde appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Alverca are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Freamunde appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Alverca start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.40
0-0Sean Allsopp deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Cristiano Pinheiro. Cristiano Pinheiro passes the ball forward to Carl Atherton. Carl Atherton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
4.44
0-0Filipe Lopes threads the ball through to Edgar Bento. Edgar Bento plays a perfect one-two with Pedro Varela and rushes in on goal... Edgar Bento takes a shot at goal. Yuriy Shukhovtsev easily smothers it.
9.10
1-0Sean Allsopp knocks the ball to his team mate, Jurek Bak. Jurek Bak sees a break and surges forward. Jurek Bak plays a perfect one-two with Branko Van Himst and rushes in on goal... Jurek Bak takes a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
14.07
Pedro Moreira chips the ball to his team mate, Ruby Abbas. Ruby Abbas finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Matt Hutchison!
22.42
1-0Gaspar Barros makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Julian Venus. Julian Venus shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
28.01
Steven Brooks controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ruby Abbas. Ruby Abbas shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
32.28
Jurek Bak makes a simple pass to Carl Atherton. Carl Atherton sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
33.14
1-0Linus Kneissl barges into Steven Brooks. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Steven Brooks gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
34.53
Jooseppi Arctopolitanus makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jurek Bak. Jurek Bak makes a simple pass to Ruby Abbas. Ruby Abbas whips in a cross ball towards Carl Atherton. Carl Atherton flicks the ball with his head. Matt Hutchison easily picks it out of the air!
38.05
1-0Cristiano Pinheiro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ruby Abbas. Ruby Abbas makes a probing pass to Branko Van Himst but he's offside!
44.41
John Morrison knocks the ball to his team mate, Pedro Varela. Pedro Varela shoots from distance but Yuriy Shukhovtsev is on top of it.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
Freamunde kick off and get the second half underway!
48.10
1-0Freamunde are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Alverca's defence.
53.56
Jooseppi Arctopolitanus threads the ball through to Steven Brooks. Steven Brooks threads the ball through to Carl Atherton. Carl Atherton plays a perfect one-two with Branko Van Himst and rushes in on goal... Carl Atherton makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Matt Hutchison is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
60.48
Steven Brooks deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ruby Abbas. Ruby Abbas goes all the way! Ruby Abbas shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
63.21
Cristiano Pinheiro kicks a strong pass forward to Carl Atherton. Carl Atherton sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
65.02
Lars Haaland makes a simple pass to Pedro Moreira. Pedro Moreira advances with the ball. Pedro Moreira shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
67.57
3-0John Morrison barges into Pedro Moreira. John Morrison is given a warning by the referee! Pedro Moreira runs off the knock.
72.25
Cristiano Pinheiro kicks a strong pass forward to Carl Atherton. Carl Atherton makes a probing pass to Branko Van Himst but he's offside!
73.34
Gaspar Barros chips the ball to his team mate, Julian Venus. Julian Venus knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Yuriy Shukhovtsev who gathers it comfortably.
77.20
Linus Kneissl threads the ball through to John Morrison. John Morrison knocks the ball forward to Julian Venus. Julian Venus shoots from 25 yards. What a cracker!! Yuriy Shukhovtsev had no chance!! Goal for Freamunde!
84.04
Frederico Carvalho passes the ball forward to Filipe Lopes. Filipe Lopes makes a simple pass to Julian Venus. Julian Venus whips in a cross ball towards Pedro Varela. Pedro Varela connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
89.40
John Morrison knocks the ball forward to Julian Venus. Julian Venus sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
90.00
Steven Brooks controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ruby Abbas. Ruby Abbas lofts in a cross ball towards Branko Van Himst. Branko Van Himst connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
7
3
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
57.1%
42.9%
Play Area
19.5%
49.4%
31.2%
Scorers
| Jurek Bak 9 Carl Atherton 54 Ruby Abbas 60 | Julian Venus 77 |