Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Complexo Desportivo F.C. Alverca where Alverca play host to Salgueiros 08. A crowd of 20,168 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Alverca are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Salgueiros 08 appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Massimo Nuno Gomes.
The pitch is in good condition.
Alverca are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Salgueiros 08 appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Massimo Nuno Gomes.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Alverca get the match underway!
6.42
0-0Francisco Lopes knocks the ball to his team mate, Francisco Valente. Francisco Valente plays a one-two with Abel Antunes and rushes in on goal... Francisco Valente side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
14.39
0-0Alassandro Zauli kicks a strong pass forward to Jaime Sousa. Jaime Sousa knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Duarte Andrade who gathers it comfortably.
16.37
With great vision, Alberto Costa plays the ball forward to Jon Dichio. Jon Dichio knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
24.29
Rodrigo Castro flicks a high pass forward. David Thomson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. David Thomson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Tomas Semedo.
26.22
Fausto Maccarone kicks a strong pass forward to Helder Jardim. Helder Jardim threads a neat ball through to Nigel Clarke. Nigel Clarke shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
27.49
Alassandro Zauli kicks a strong pass forward to Jaime Sousa. Jaime Sousa shoots from outside the area but it's well over the bar!
32.10
0-0Bruno Carvalho pushes mid-way up the pitch. Bruno Carvalho advances with the ball. Bruno Carvalho rushes past Maksym Skachenko! Bruno Carvalho comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 10 yards out. It curls slightly but Duarte Andrade manages to gather it comfortably.
33.18
Antonio Manzo knocks the ball to his team mate, Francisco Lopes. Francisco Lopes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paulo Bento. Paulo Bento knocks in a cross ball towards Abel Antunes. Abel Antunes directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
34.36
Francisco Lopes knocks the ball to his team mate, Jaime Sousa. Jaime Sousa knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Maksym Skachenko.
36.23
Fausto Maccarone sees a break and surges forward. Fausto Maccarone makes a simple pass to Jon Dichio. Jon Dichio sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
39.24
Maksym Skachenko threads a neat ball through to Rodrigo Castro. Rodrigo Castro makes a simple pass to David Thomson. David Thomson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Antonio Manzo.
44.21
Alassandro Zauli surges forward with the ball. Alassandro Zauli lofts in a cross ball towards Francisco Valente. Francisco Valente directs the ball goalwards with his head. Wonderful reactions from Duarte Andrade keeps it out!
45.00
Francisco Lopes kicks a strong pass forward to Francisco Valente. Francisco Valente knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Helder Antunes.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Alverca appear unchanged since the first half. Salgueiros 08 also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Salgueiros 08 kicking off!
47.16
0-0Bruno Carvalho clumsily knocks into Nigel Clarke. Bruno Carvalho is warned by the referee! Nigel Clarke hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
49.27
Helder Jardim hits a low pass to David Thomson. David Thomson plays a scrappy one-two with Jon Dichio and stumbles forward towards the goal... David Thomson strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
53.21
Rodrigo Castro knocks the ball to his team mate, Nigel Clarke. Nigel Clarke shoots from outside the area but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
54.33
0-1Alassandro Zauli flicks the ball to his team mate, Paulo Bento. Paulo Bento whips in a cross ball towards Abel Antunes. Abel Antunes gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. What a cracker!! Duarte Andrade had no chance!! Goal for Salgueiros 08!
59.43
0-1Francisco Lopes barges into Rodrigo Castro. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Rodrigo Castro runs off the knock.
60.53
0-1Salgueiros 08 have made a substitution with Gaspar Mendes replacing Abel Antunes .
63.41
Rodrigo Castro knocks the ball to his team mate, Jon Dichio. Jon Dichio tries a spectacular long range effort. Solid save from Alexandre Andrade. What a great pair of hands!
65.48
Francisco Lopes threads a neat ball through to Gaspar Mendes. Gaspar Mendes finds some space and shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
69.22
Fausto Maccarone flicks a high pass forward to Helder Jardim who brings the ball under control. Helder Jardim flicks a high ball forward to Nigel Clarke who takes it down. Nigel Clarke knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
71.51
Tomas Semedo makes a probing pass to Alassandro Zauli. Alassandro Zauli makes a probing pass to Gaspar Mendes. Gaspar Mendes shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
77.59
Salgueiros 08 have made 2 substitutions with Sergio Varela replacing Tomas Semedo and Gaspar Fonseca replacing Francisco Lopes .
78.63
With vision, Alberto Costa laces a weighted ball forward to David Thomson. David Thomson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Sergio Varela.
81.37
Alberto Costa deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jon Dichio. Jon Dichio shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
85.41
Fausto Maccarone deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rodrigo Castro. Rodrigo Castro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nigel Clarke. Nigel Clarke shoots from 20 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
87.00
Alberto Costa flicks a high pass forward to Jon Dichio who brings the ball under control. Jon Dichio whips in a cross ball towards Nigel Clarke. Nigel Clarke jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Alexandre Andrade didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
89.26
Antonio Manzo catches David Thomson on the ankles. Antonio Manzo is warned by the referee! David Thomson runs off the knock.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
2
4
Shots off Target
6
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
54.3%
45.7%
Play Area
25.9%
42%
32.1%
Scorers
| Abel Antunes 54 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Abel Antunes of Salgueiros 08 |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Duarte Andrade (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Helder Antunes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Fausto Maccarone (DEF) | 8 | |
| 4. | Maksym Skachenko (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Alberto Costa (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Helder Jardim (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Rodrigo Castro (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Jorge Castro (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Jon Dichio (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | David Thomson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Nigel Clarke (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Fernando Jesus (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Hugo Campos (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Gaspar Neves (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Alexandre Andrade (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Antonio Manzo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Tomas Semedo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Bruno Carvalho (DEF) | 8 | |
| 5. | Pedro Varela (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Alassandro Zauli (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Francisco Lopes (MID) |  | 7 |
| 8. | Abel Antunes (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 9. | Paulo Bento (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Jaime Sousa (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Francisco Valente (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Sergio Varela (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Gaspar Fonseca (GK) | 6 | |
| 14. | Gaspar Mendes (GK) | 6 | |