Match Report
| Naval | Naval |  |  | Sp. Espinho | Sp. Espinho | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Rui Ramos | R. Ramos |  | 85 | G |  | 1 | | G | 84 | | Bruno Alves | B. Alves | |||||||||
| Ruben Rego | R. Rego | | 69 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 70 | | Hugo Semedo | H. Semedo | |||||||||
| Eugenio Santos | E. Santos |  | 69 | D | | 3 | |  | D | 67 | | Carlos Monteiro | C. Monteiro | ||||||||
| Carl Merson | C. Merson |  | 68 | D | | 4 | | D | 63 | | Ruel Lineker | R. Lineker | |||||||||
| Jose Pascual | J. Pascual | | 66 | D | | 5 | | M | 79 | | Jorge Fonseca | J. Fonseca | |||||||||
| Paulo Campos | P. Campos | | 78 | M | | 6 | | M | 60 | | Vitor Ramos | V. Ramos | |||||||||
| Bernardo César | B. César |  | 71 | M | | 7 | | M | 58 | | Cesar Reis | C. Reis | |||||||||
| Rodrigo Almeida | R. Almeida | | 71 | M | | | 8 | | M | 57 | | Cristiano Moreira | C. Moreira | ||||||||
| Alberto Nunes | A. Nunes | | 77 | A | | 9 | | A | 83 | | Gaspar Bento | G. Bento | |||||||||
| Paolo Milligan | P. Milligan | | 70 | A | | 10 | | A | 73 |  | Garry Ferguson | G. Ferguson | |||||||||
| Edgar Marques | E. Marques | | 63 | A | | 11 | | A | 70 | | Eduardo Antunes | E. Antunes | |||||||||
| Nicky Rodgers | N. Rodgers | | 66 | D | | 12 | | A | 67 | | Ian Lisbie | I. Lisbie | |||||||||
| Jorge Jardim | J. Jardim | | 65 | M | | 13 | | D | 63 | | Quim Ramos | Q. Ramos | |||||||||
| Yacine Pedros | Y. Pedros |  | 64 | D | | 14 | | D | 59 | | Gaspar Castro | G. Castro | |||||||||
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Match Report
Snow flakes fill the overcast sky here at Est˜dio Mun. Jos Bento Pessoa where Naval play host to Sp. Espinho. A crowd of 19,544 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Naval are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Sp. Espinho appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Abel Boa Morte.
The pitch is in great condition.
Naval are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Sp. Espinho appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Abel Boa Morte.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Naval kick off!
12.50
0-0Paulo Campos deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alberto Nunes. Alberto Nunes finds some space and shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
15.44
0-1Cristiano Moreira threads a neat ball through to Garry Ferguson. Garry Ferguson hits a low pass to Eduardo Antunes. Eduardo Antunes strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Sp. Espinho!
21.06
Ruben Rego flicks a high pass forward. Paulo Campos controls it well on his chest. Paulo Campos flicks a high ball forward to Paolo Milligan who takes it down. Paolo Milligan sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
22.07
0-1Eugenio Santos makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rodrigo Almeida. Rodrigo Almeida flicks the ball to his team mate, Alberto Nunes. Alberto Nunes cuts inside the box! Alberto Nunes comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 10 yards out but somehow Bruno Alves manages to keep it out.
24.35
Carl Merson sees space and advances. Carl Merson advances with the ball. Carl Merson whips in a cross ball towards Edgar Marques. Edgar Marques beats his man to it with a header. Bruno Alves manages to gather it easily.
26.51
Cesar Reis deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gaspar Bento. Gaspar Bento edges inside the box! Gaspar Bento takes a shot at goal. Solid save from Rui Ramos. What a great pair of hands!
33.05
0-1Cesar Reis changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Cesar Reis kicks a strong pass forward to Gaspar Bento but the referee indicates it's offside!
36.34
Ruben Rego flicks a high pass forward. Paulo Campos collects the pass. Paulo Campos flicks a high pass forward to Edgar Marques who brings the ball under control. Edgar Marques lofts in a cross ball towards Paolo Milligan. Paolo Milligan heads the ball goalwards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Naval appear unchanged since the first half. Sp. Espinho have changed their lineup with Ian Lisbie replacing Vitor Ramos, Quim Ramos replacing Eduardo Antunes and Gaspar Castro replacing Cristiano Moreira.
45.00
Sp. Espinho kick off the second half!
47.58
Cesar Reis passes the ball forward to Garry Ferguson. Garry Ferguson knocks the ball to his team mate, Quim Ramos. Quim Ramos comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out his aim is horrendously poor!
49.04
Cesar Reis sees a break and surges forward. Cesar Reis tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a woeful effort!
51.26
Ruben Rego flicks the ball to his team mate, Bernardo César. Bernardo César flicks a high pass forward. Edgar Marques controls it well on his chest. Edgar Marques knocks in a cross ball towards Alberto Nunes. Alberto Nunes makes a looping header on goal but somehow Bruno Alves manages to keep it out.
53.12
Ruel Lineker hits a low pass to Ian Lisbie. Ian Lisbie kicks a strong pass forward to Quim Ramos. Quim Ramos sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but is denied by Rui Ramos. Excellent save.
55.33
1-1Rodrigo Almeida threads a neat ball through to Alberto Nunes. Alberto Nunes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
57.17
Carlos Monteiro kicks a strong pass forward to Jorge Fonseca. Jorge Fonseca flicks a high pass forward. Quim Ramos collects the pass. Quim Ramos finds some space and shoots from distance. Solid save from Rui Ramos. What a great pair of hands!
59.45
With some swift thinking, Gaspar Castro plays the ball forward to Garry Ferguson. Garry Ferguson shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
63.55
Eugenio Santos kicks a strong pass forward to Bernardo César. Bernardo César knocks the ball forward to Paolo Milligan. Paolo Milligan knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Hugo Semedo.
66.49
Carl Merson breaks forward. Carl Merson brings the ball forward. Carl Merson whips in a cross ball towards Alberto Nunes. Alberto Nunes makes a convincing header. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
69.17
Jorge Fonseca makes a simple pass to Gaspar Bento. Gaspar Bento plays a scrappy one-two with Garry Ferguson and advances towards the goal... Gaspar Bento shoots from just inside the box but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
72.57
Hugo Semedo kicks a strong pass forward to Jorge Fonseca. Jorge Fonseca controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gaspar Bento. Gaspar Bento deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Garry Ferguson but the linesman indicates offside!
77.00
Jorge Fonseca makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Garry Ferguson. Garry Ferguson knocks in a cross ball towards Gaspar Bento. Gaspar Bento directs the ball goalwards with his head but it flies well off target!
79.52
2-1Bernardo César comes in with a late challenge on Ian Lisbie. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ian Lisbie hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
83.46
Cesar Reis runs straight at the opposition's defence. Cesar Reis plays a one-two with Quim Ramos and rushes in on goal... Cesar Reis cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
87.12
2-1Carlos Monteiro flicks a high pass forward to Jorge Fonseca who brings the ball under control. Jorge Fonseca passes the ball forward to Gaspar Bento. Gaspar Bento lofts in a cross ball towards Quim Ramos. Carl Merson barges into Quim Ramos. Quim Ramos appeals for a penalty! Given!!
87.12
2-1The referee points to the spot..
88.29
Garry Ferguson takes a cautious run up and powers a low shot which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
89.43
Eugenio Santos flicks a high pass forward. Paulo Campos controls it well on his chest. Paulo Campos deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alberto Nunes. Alberto Nunes flicks the ball to his team mate, Paolo Milligan. Paolo Milligan shoots from just inside the box. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
90.00
Jose Pascual flicks a high pass forward. Bernardo César controls it well on his chest. Bernardo César controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Edgar Marques. Edgar Marques knocks in a cross ball towards Paolo Milligan. Paolo Milligan is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but Bruno Alves is on top of it.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
6
6
Shots off Target
3
5
Offsides
0
3
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
49.5%
50.5%
Play Area
32%
41.2%
26.8%
Scorers
| Paolo Milligan 36 Alberto Nunes 66 | Eduardo Antunes 15 Garry Ferguson 88 (p) |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Carl Merson of Naval |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Rui Ramos (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Ruben Rego (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Eugenio Santos (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Carl Merson (DEF) | 9 | |
| 5. | Jose Pascual (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Paulo Campos (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Bernardo César (MID) |  | 6 |
| 8. | Rodrigo Almeida (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Alberto Nunes (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Paolo Milligan (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Edgar Marques (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Nicky Rodgers (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jorge Jardim (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Yacine Pedros (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Bruno Alves (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Hugo Semedo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Carlos Monteiro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Ruel Lineker (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jorge Fonseca (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Vitor Ramos (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Cesar Reis (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Cristiano Moreira (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Gaspar Bento (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Garry Ferguson (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Eduardo Antunes (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Ian Lisbie (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Quim Ramos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Gaspar Castro (DEF) | 6 | |