Match Report


Desportivo NacionalDesportivo Nacional     ImortalImortal
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Filipe VarelaF. Varela79
G
1
G
57Damir MaloudaD. Malouda
Jean-Christophe LarrieuJ. Larrieu67
D
2
D
73Vitor SousaV. Sousa
Alberto CastroA. Castro62
D
3captain
D
70Helder SousaH. Sousa
Michelangelo RicchiutiM. Ricchiuti61
D
4
D
69Frederico AlvesF. Alves
Paulo TeixeiraP. Teixeira58
D
5
M
62Dion MercerD. Mercer
Anthony GranttA. Grantt66
M
6
M
60Miguel AlvarezM. Alvarez
Cristiano SoaresC. Soares66
M
7
M
57David SemedoD. Semedo
Tomas CarvalhoT. Carvalho51
M
8
M
50Arno RaffA. Raff
Jaime FonsecaJ. Fonseca71
A
captain9
A
79John RobertsJ. Roberts
Jose Javier VergesJ. Verges66
A
10
A
70Frederico BarbosaF. Barbosa
Diogo CamposD. Campos66
A
11
A
67Cristiano FerreiraC. Ferreira
 
Mauro StelloneM. Stellone66
G
12
D
68Cristiano CamposC. Campos
Samuel CarvalhoS. Carvalho64
G
13
A
66Ignacio BergerI. Berger
Vasco JesusV. Jesus57
A
14
D
65Carlos CamposC. Campos

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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Ground Estádio da Madeira where Desportivo Nacional play host to Imortal. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Desportivo Nacional are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Imortal appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Manuel Teixeira.


0.00
Imortal kick off and get the first half underway!
3.28
David Semedo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Frederico Barbosa. Frederico Barbosa knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alberto Castro.
8.03
Vitor Sousa flicks a high ball forward to Miguel Alvarez who takes it down. Miguel Alvarez passes the ball forward to Frederico Barbosa. Frederico Barbosa whips in a cross ball towards Cristiano Ferreira. Cristiano Ferreira heads the ball goalwards. The keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
9.50
Miguel Alvarez plays the ball forward to Cristiano Ferreira. Cristiano Ferreira shoots from 20 yards but Filipe Varela is on top of it.
10.41
Helder Sousa catches Jaime Fonseca on the ankles. Helder Sousa is warned by the referee! Jaime Fonseca grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
14.53
With vision, Miguel Alvarez plays the ball forward to Frederico Barbosa. Frederico Barbosa knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Paulo Teixeira.
21.31
Alberto Castro chips the ball to his team mate, Tomas Carvalho. Tomas Carvalho chips the ball to his team mate, Jaime Fonseca. Jaime Fonseca knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Damir Malouda who gathers it comfortably.
24.53
Jean-Christophe Larrieu laces a through ball forward to Anthony Grantt. Anthony Grantt flicks a high ball forward to Diogo Campos who takes it down. Diogo Campos knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Vitor Sousa.
27.35
Cristiano Soares clumsily knocks into Miguel Alvarez. Cristiano Soares is shown the yellow card! Miguel Alvarez grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
28.31
Tomas Carvalho chips the ball to his team mate, Jaime Fonseca. Jaime Fonseca knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
32.17
Anthony Grantt takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Cristiano Soares. Cristiano Soares makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jaime Fonseca. Jaime Fonseca lofts in a cross ball towards Jose Javier Verges. Jose Javier Verges is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but somehow Damir Malouda manages to keep it out.
34.38
Anthony Grantt threads a neat ball through to Diogo Campos. Diogo Campos finds some space and shoots from distance. Damir Malouda gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
38.06
Arno Raff knocks the ball forward to John Roberts. John Roberts lofts in a cross ball towards Cristiano Ferreira. Jean-Christophe Larrieu clumsily knocks into Cristiano Ferreira. Cristiano Ferreira appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
39.09
Anthony Grantt threads a neat ball through to Diogo Campos. Diogo Campos lofts in a cross ball towards Jaime Fonseca. Jaime Fonseca outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Damir Malouda is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
42.36
Helder Sousa clumsily knocks into Jose Javier Verges. The referee brings Helder Sousa to one side and gives him another warning! Jose Javier Verges hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
44.11
Dion Mercer catches Michelangelo Ricchiuti on the ankles. Dion Mercer is given a warning by the referee! Michelangelo Ricchiuti runs off the knock.
45.00
Cristiano Soares makes a simple pass to Jaime Fonseca. Jaime Fonseca flicks the ball to his team mate, Jose Javier Verges. Jose Javier Verges shoots from just inside the box but it's well over the bar!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

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

45.00
Desportivo Nacional kick off!
48.38
Frederico Alves barges into Jaime Fonseca. Frederico Alves is given a warning by the referee! Jaime Fonseca stretches but gets up unharmed.
49.46
Tomas Carvalho kicks a strong pass forward to Diogo Campos. Diogo Campos knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Helder Sousa.
51.43
David Semedo flicks a high pass forward. Frederico Barbosa holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Frederico Barbosa knocks in a cross ball towards Cristiano Ferreira. Cristiano Ferreira is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
55.29
Helder Sousa breaks forward. Helder Sousa flicks a high pass forward. Frederico Barbosa controls it well on his chest. Frederico Barbosa whips in a cross ball towards John Roberts. John Roberts finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but Filipe Varela is on top of it.
59.18
Vitor Sousa deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Miguel Alvarez. Miguel Alvarez advances with the ball. Miguel Alvarez lofts in a cross ball towards John Roberts. John Roberts makes a convincing header. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
63.37
Anthony Grantt comes in with a very late challenge on David Semedo. Anthony Grantt is shown the red card!! David Semedo runs off the knock.
69.27
Dion Mercer sees Frederico Barbosa in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Frederico Barbosa knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Filipe Varela who gathers it comfortably.
71.37
Miguel Alvarez makes a simple pass to Frederico Barbosa. Frederico Barbosa tries a spectacular long range effort. Wonderful reactions from Filipe Varela keeps it out!
75.54
Diogo Campos threads a neat ball through to Jaime Fonseca. Jaime Fonseca lofts in a cross ball towards Jose Javier Verges. Jose Javier Verges directs the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Damir Malouda had no chance!! Goal for Desportivo Nacional!
81.00
Vitor Sousa makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Arno Raff. Arno Raff controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Cristiano Ferreira. Cristiano Ferreira whips in a cross ball towards Frederico Barbosa. Frederico Barbosa outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball takes a deflection leaving Filipe Varela with no chance!! Goal for Imortal!
87.04
Cristiano Soares takes it forward alone. Cristiano Soares makes a pass forward but Jose Javier Verges makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
89.52
Frederico Alves knocks the ball forward to Miguel Alvarez. Miguel Alvarez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, John Roberts. John Roberts knocks in a cross ball towards Frederico Barbosa. Frederico Barbosa outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Superb reactions from Filipe Varela. What a save!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Desportivo Nacional

Imortal
Goals
2
3
Shots on Target
4
8
Shots off Target
1
0
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
2
4
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
1
0

Possession
55.3%
44.7%
Play Area
26.3%
46.1%
27.6%

Scorers
Jaime Fonseca 39
Jose Javier Verges 76
Cristiano Ferreira 51
John Roberts 59
Frederico Barbosa 81

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Frederico Barbosa of Imortal

Match Ratings