Match Report
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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Ground Estádio da Madeira where Desportivo Nacional play host to Naval. A crowd of 17,877 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Desportivo Nacional and Naval are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Massimo Nuno Gomes.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Desportivo Nacional and Naval are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Massimo Nuno Gomes.
0.00
0-0Naval kick off and get the first half underway!
3.38
0-0Paulo Teixeira chips the ball to his team mate, Anthony Grantt. Anthony Grantt makes a simple pass to Diogo Campos. Diogo Campos shoots from 25 yards but it flies just off target!
9.35
Bernardo César decides to run forward with the ball. Bernardo César tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just wide!
16.53
1-0Anthony Grantt sees space and advances. Anthony Grantt skips past Jose Pascual! Anthony Grantt muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
21.58
Rodrigo Almeida flicks a high pass forward. Edgar Marques controls it well on his chest. Edgar Marques whips in a cross ball towards Alberto Nunes. Alberto Nunes fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
26.10
1-1Diogo Campos clumsily knocks into Ruben Rego. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ruben Rego runs off the knock.
27.37
1-1Michelangelo Ricchiuti flicks a high pass forward to Anthony Grantt who brings the ball under control. Anthony Grantt makes an attacking run forward. Anthony Grantt knocks in a cross ball towards Diogo Campos. Diogo Campos connects with a diving header. Rui Ramos easily picks it out of the air!
28.26
1-1Anthony Grantt flicks a high pass forward. Jaime Fonseca controls it well on his chest. Jaime Fonseca knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ruben Rego.
32.55
Alex Law passes the ball forward to Diogo Campos. Diogo Campos knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Carl Merson.
38.36
Paulo Campos knocks the ball to his team mate, Paolo Milligan. Paolo Milligan skips past Michelangelo Ricchiuti! Some silky footwork from Paolo Milligan provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Filipe Varela effortlessly smothers it!
40.55
Anthony Grantt comes in with a late challenge on Bernardo César. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Bernardo César hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
44.58
Jose Pascual sees a break and surges forward. Jose Pascual kicks a strong pass forward to Paolo Milligan. Paolo Milligan edges inside the box! Paolo Milligan shoots from just inside the box but it flies well off target!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Desportivo Nacional appear unchanged since the first half. Naval also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Desportivo Nacional kick off and get the second half underway!
48.46
Bernardo César flicks a high pass forward. Paolo Milligan holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Paolo Milligan shoots from 20 yards. Solid save from Filipe Varela.
49.45
Bernardo César knocks the ball to his team mate, Paolo Milligan. Paolo Milligan advances inside the box! Paolo Milligan strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
55.58
Rodrigo Almeida flicks a high pass forward. Edgar Marques controls it well on his chest. Edgar Marques shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Filipe Varela.
57.52
1-2Paulo Campos takes the corner, chipping the ball into the box. Jose Pascual comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but somehow Alberto Castro happens to be in the right place to block it.
65.43
Paulo Campos flicks a high pass forward to Paolo Milligan who brings the ball neatly under control. Paolo Milligan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
72.13
Anthony Grantt controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jose Javier Verges. Jose Javier Verges knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
73.28
Bernardo César chips the ball to his team mate, Paolo Milligan. Paolo Milligan shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
77.26
Seeing a gap ahead, Bernardo César plays the ball forward to Alberto Nunes. Alberto Nunes shoots from 20 yards but it's a lousy effort!
78.53
Anthony Grantt passes the ball forward to Jaime Fonseca. Jaime Fonseca whips in a cross ball towards Diogo Campos. Diogo Campos jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
81.39
Alberto Castro advances with the ball. Alberto Castro makes a beautiful solo run. Alberto Castro knocks in a cross ball towards Diogo Campos. Diogo Campos gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Rui Ramos gathers the ball up comfortably. Good save!
83.57
Alex Law flicks a high pass forward. Jose Javier Verges collects the pass. Jose Javier Verges knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
84.11
Alberto Castro flicks a high pass forward. Cristiano Soares holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Cristiano Soares threads a neat ball through to Jose Javier Verges. Jose Javier Verges deftly passes the ball to Diogo Campos, releasing him through on goal. Diogo Campos tries a spectacular strike. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
89.55
2-2Jaime Fonseca clumsily knocks into Eugenio Santos. The referee brings Jaime Fonseca to one side and gives him a warning! Eugenio Santos stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
Alex Law knocks the ball forward to Jaime Fonseca. Jaime Fonseca makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Jose Javier Verges. Jose Javier Verges makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
6
7
Shots off Target
1
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
52.9%
47.1%
Play Area
30.9%
44.1%
25%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Paolo Milligan of Naval |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Filipe Varela (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Jean-Christophe Larrieu (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Alberto Castro (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Michelangelo Ricchiuti (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Paulo Teixeira (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Alex Law (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Anthony Grantt (MID) |   | 9 |
| 8. | Cristiano Soares (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Jaime Fonseca (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Jose Javier Verges (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Diogo Campos (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Mauro Stellone (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Samuel Carvalho (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Vasco Jesus (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Rui Ramos (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Ruben Rego (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Eugenio Santos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Carl Merson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jose Pascual (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Paulo Campos (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Bernardo César (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Rodrigo Almeida (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Alberto Nunes (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Paolo Milligan (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Edgar Marques (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Nicky Rodgers (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jorge Jardim (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Yacine Pedros (DEF) | 0 | |