Match Report


Desportivo NacionalDesportivo Nacional     MaiaMaia
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Filipe VarelaF. Varela79
G
1
G
66Adilson DrentA. Drent
Jean-Christophe LarrieuJ. Larrieu67
D
2
D
74Tobias SchnoorT. Schnoor
Alberto CastroA. Castro62
D
3
D
72Ralph MayR. May
Michelangelo RicchiutiM. Ricchiuti61
D
4
D
68Phil CampbellP. Campbell
Paulo TeixeiraP. Teixeira58
D
5
D
64Artur PinheiroA. Pinheiro
Alex LawA. Law67
M
6
M
68Guilherme MartinsG. Martins
Anthony GranttA. Grantt66
M
7captain
M
66Kemal RedknappK. Redknapp
Cristiano SoaresC. Soares66
M
8
M
66Frederico SantosF. Santos
Jaime FonsecaJ. Fonseca71
A
captain9
M
62Luigi CarparelliL. Carparelli
Jose Javier VergesJ. Verges66
A
10
A
72Miguel SoudanM. Soudan
Diogo CamposD. Campos66
A
11
A
71Francis EhioguF. Ehiogu
 
Mauro StelloneM. Stellone66
G
12
A
70Vitor BarrosV. Barros
Samuel CarvalhoS. Carvalho64
G
13
A
59Rodrigo NascimentoR. Nascimento
Vasco JesusV. Jesus57
A
14
D
59Antonio VieiraA. Vieira

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Ground Estádio da Madeira where Desportivo Nacional play host to Maia. A crowd of 18,514 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Desportivo Nacional are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Maia appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Christian Helder.


0.00
Maia get the match underway!
8.54
Cristiano Soares sees Diogo Campos in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Diogo Campos knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Tobias Schnoor.
10.29
Ralph May comes in with a late challenge on Diogo Campos. The referee calls over Ralph May and warns him to calm down! Diogo Campos stretches but gets up unharmed.
12.35
Alex Law passes the ball forward to Jose Javier Verges. Jose Javier Verges whips in a cross ball towards Diogo Campos. Diogo Campos whips the ball goalwards with his head but it's a lousy effort!
14.33
Guilherme Martins barges into Cristiano Soares. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Cristiano Soares stretches but gets up unharmed.
15.30
Ralph May flicks a high pass forward. Kemal Redknapp controls it well on his chest. Kemal Redknapp threads the ball through to Miguel Soudan. Miguel Soudan rushes past Alberto Castro! Miguel Soudan shows great control and tries a shot on goal but Filipe Varela reads it well. Great keeping!
18.55
Alberto Castro makes a probing pass to Alex Law. With a delightful solo run, Alex Law stretches the opposition's defence. Alex Law knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Adilson Drent who gathers it comfortably.
21.02
Cristiano Soares flicks a high pass forward to Jose Javier Verges who brings the ball under control. Jose Javier Verges knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Tobias Schnoor.
27.01
Kemal Redknapp makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Francis Ehiogu. Francis Ehiogu lofts in a cross ball towards Miguel Soudan. Miguel Soudan is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but slams it into the crowd!
28.37
Guilherme Martins makes a simple pass to Francis Ehiogu. Francis Ehiogu plays a scrappy one-two with Miguel Soudan and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some good footwork from Francis Ehiogu provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
33.51
Kemal Redknapp receives the ball from a throw-in from Guilherme Martins. Kemal Redknapp flicks a high pass forward. Francis Ehiogu controls it well on his chest. Francis Ehiogu knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Filipe Varela who gathers it comfortably.
38.14
Showing great composure, Alberto Castro laces a weighted ball forward to Cristiano Soares. Cristiano Soares threads a neat ball through to Diogo Campos. Diogo Campos lofts in a cross ball towards Jaime Fonseca. Jaime Fonseca makes a looping header on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
40.41
Alex Law flicks a high pass forward to Jaime Fonseca who brings the ball under control. Jaime Fonseca shoots from distance. Adilson Drent effortlessly gets down and covers it.
44.47
Seeing a gap ahead, Guilherme Martins plays the ball forward to Miguel Soudan. Miguel Soudan knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Filipe Varela who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Desportivo Nacional appear unchanged since the first half. Maia also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Desportivo Nacional kick off the second half!
48.14
Miguel Soudan hacks Alberto Castro from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alberto Castro stretches but gets up unharmed.
49.25
Paulo Teixeira knocks the ball forward to Alex Law. Alex Law flicks a high pass forward. Jaime Fonseca holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jaime Fonseca plays a quick one-two with Diogo Campos and rushes in on goal... Jaime Fonseca rockets a shot on goal. What a cracker!! Adilson Drent had no chance!! Goal for Desportivo Nacional!
53.42
Ralph May hacks Jaime Fonseca from behind! Ralph May is warned by the referee again! Jaime Fonseca stretches but gets up unharmed.
55.36
With vision, Kemal Redknapp picks a pass forward to Francis Ehiogu. Francis Ehiogu knocks in a cross ball towards Miguel Soudan. Miguel Soudan whips the ball goalwards with his head. Filipe Varela manages to gather it comfortably.
65.07
Artur Pinheiro advances with the ball. Artur Pinheiro sees a break and surges forward. Artur Pinheiro whips in a cross ball towards Miguel Soudan. Miguel Soudan rises majestically and gets a header on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
67.53
Jean-Christophe Larrieu comes in with a late challenge on Miguel Soudan. Jean-Christophe Larrieu is given a warning by the referee! Miguel Soudan runs off the knock.
71.57
Frederico Santos flicks a high ball forward to Francis Ehiogu who takes it down. Francis Ehiogu knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
73.42
Jaime Fonseca catches Phil Campbell on the ankles. Jaime Fonseca is given a warning by the referee! Phil Campbell hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
73.42
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
78.34
Alberto Castro hits a low pass to Anthony Grantt. Seeing a gap ahead, Anthony Grantt plays the ball forward to Diogo Campos. Diogo Campos knocks in a cross ball towards Jose Javier Verges. With a superhuman jump, Jose Javier Verges connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Desportivo Nacional!
83.29
Luigi Carparelli threads a neat ball through to Miguel Soudan. Miguel Soudan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Desportivo Nacional

Maia
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
4
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
54.8%
45.2%
Play Area
28.8%
49.3%
21.9%

Scorers
Jaime Fonseca 49
Jose Javier Verges 78
Francis Ehiogu 28

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Francis Ehiogu of Maia

Match Ratings