Match Report
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Estádio do Clube Desportivo where Clube Desportivo das Aves play host to Alverca. A crowd of 16,656 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Clube Desportivo das Aves and Alverca are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Abel Boa Morte.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Clube Desportivo das Aves and Alverca are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Abel Boa Morte.
0.00
0-0Alverca kick off!
2.02
0-0Jose Prieto makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Luuk Van Dieren. Luuk Van Dieren flicks the ball to his team mate, Silvio Rego. Silvio Rego looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
3.25
0-0With great vision, Helder Jardim plays the ball forward to Nigel Clarke. Nigel Clarke kicks a strong pass forward to Gaspar Neves but the referee indicates it's offside!
4.53
Jose Prieto threads the ball through to Pablo Ramirez. Pablo Ramirez shoots from 20 yards. Solid save from Duarte Andrade.
8.02
1-0Chris Draper flicks a high pass forward. Luuk Van Dieren collects the pass. Luuk Van Dieren knocks in a cross ball towards Pablo Ramirez. Pablo Ramirez rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
18.06
1-0Chris Draper flicks the ball to his team mate, Luuk Van Dieren. Luuk Van Dieren chips the ball to his team mate, Silvio Rego. Silvio Rego looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but is denied by Helder Antunes. Excellent block.
33.54
Rodrigo Castro makes a probing pass to Nigel Clarke. Nigel Clarke edges inside the box! Nigel Clarke shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
36.03
1-1Alberto Costa hits a low pass to Gaspar Neves. Gaspar Neves knocks in a cross ball towards Nigel Clarke. Nigel Clarke heads the ball goalwards but it's a woeful effort!
39.02
Seeing a gap ahead, Helder Antunes plays the ball forward to Helder Jardim. Helder Jardim controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, David Thomson. David Thomson shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
42.36
1-1Jose Prieto takes a quick throw-in. Francisco Garrido chips the ball to his team mate, Pablo Ramirez. Pablo Ramirez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Helder Antunes.
44.45
1-1Fausto Maccarone clumsily knocks into Pablo Ramirez. The referee brings Fausto Maccarone to one side and gives him a warning! Pablo Ramirez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
1-1Alberto Costa receives the ball from a throw-in from Rodrigo Castro. Alberto Costa controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nigel Clarke. Nigel Clarke whips in a cross ball towards David Thomson. Abel Moutinho barges into David Thomson. Penalty for Alverca!!
45.00
1-1The referee points to the spot..
45.00
Gaspar Neves takes a stuttering run up but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Clube Desportivo das Aves appear unchanged since the first half. Alverca also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Clube Desportivo das Aves kick off!
54.13
With a delightful solo run, Rodrigo Castro stretches the opposition's defence. Rodrigo Castro lofts in a cross ball towards David Thomson. David Thomson powers a header at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Alverca!
57.30
Jose Prieto flicks a high pass forward. Silvio Rego controls it well on his chest. Silvio Rego shoots from long range. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Good save!
65.16
Abel Moutinho hits a low pass to Jose Prieto. Jose Prieto makes a simple pass to Luuk Van Dieren. Luuk Van Dieren shoots from 20 yards but it's well over the bar!
69.06
Maksym Skachenko sees Jorge Castro in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Seeing a gap ahead, Jorge Castro plays the ball forward to David Thomson. David Thomson knocks in a cross ball towards Gaspar Neves. Gaspar Neves directs the ball goalwards with his head but it's well over the bar!
71.19
Fausto Maccarone decides to run forward with the ball. Fausto Maccarone threads the ball through to David Thomson. David Thomson shoots from 20 yards. Wonderful reactions from Frits Denneboom keeps it out!
73.16
Rodrigo Castro chips the ball to his team mate, David Thomson. David Thomson sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
75.13
Without breaking stride, Rodrigo Castro plays the ball forward to Nigel Clarke. Nigel Clarke rushes past Antonio Ribeiro! Nigel Clarke rockets a shot on goal. Wonderful reactions from Frits Denneboom keeps it out!
77.49
1-2There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
78.15
Jorge Castro knocks the ball to his team mate, David Thomson. David Thomson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
79.45
Maksym Skachenko knocks the ball to his team mate, Rodrigo Castro. Rodrigo Castro sees Gaspar Neves in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gaspar Neves chips the ball to his team mate, David Thomson. David Thomson side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
81.21
Rodrigo Castro makes a simple pass to David Thomson. David Thomson edges inside the box! David Thomson tries a spectacular strike. It's in!! A beautiful goal for David Thomson!
84.43
Jose Prieto kicks a strong pass forward to Luuk Van Dieren. Luuk Van Dieren runs straight at the defence! Luuk Van Dieren tries a spectacular strike but somehow Duarte Andrade manages to keep it out.
87.23
Maksym Skachenko flicks a high pass forward. Jorge Castro holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jorge Castro threads a neat ball through to Gaspar Neves. Gaspar Neves makes a pass forward but Nigel Clarke makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
89.43
Chris Draper makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Pablo Ramirez. Pablo Ramirez puts a great ball through. Luuk Van Dieren runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
90.00
Helder Jardim makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gaspar Neves. Gaspar Neves runs straight at the defence! Gaspar Neves takes a shot at goal but somehow Frits Denneboom manages to keep it out.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
6
6
Shots off Target
1
7
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
39.7%
60.3%
Play Area
31.5%
43.8%
24.7%
Scorers
| Pablo Ramirez 8 | Nigel Clarke 34 David Thomson 54, 81 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to David Thomson of Alverca |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Frits Denneboom (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Abel Moutinho (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Antonio Ribeiro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Aziz Trapasso (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Rodolfo Carcedo (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Chris Draper (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Jose Prieto (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Francisco Garrido (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Luuk Van Dieren (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Silvio Rego (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Pablo Ramirez (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 12. | Duarte Campos (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Andre Fonseca (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Gaetano Baggio (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Duarte Andrade (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Helder Antunes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Fausto Maccarone (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Maksym Skachenko (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Helder Jardim (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Alberto Costa (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Rodrigo Castro (MID) | 9 | |
| 8. | Jorge Castro (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Gaspar Neves (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | David Thomson (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Nigel Clarke (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Fernando Jesus (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Hugo Campos (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Edgar Carvalho (MID) | 0 | |