Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Complexo Desportivo da Covilhã where Sporting Covilha play host to Maia. A crowd of 17,736 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sporting Covilha are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Maia appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Paulo Vidigal.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sporting Covilha are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Maia appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Paulo Vidigal.
0.00
0-0Maia kick off and get the first half underway!
6.25
0-1Sergio Veloso makes a simple pass to Moritz Breitner. Moritz Breitner shoots from 20 yards. Kevin Eberle is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
9.21
Hugo Barros makes a beautiful solo run. Hugo Barros hits a low pass to Hannes Sparwasser. Hannes Sparwasser edges inside the box! Some good footwork from Hannes Sparwasser provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
12.26
0-2Jerome Fabrie comes in with a late challenge on Hannes Sparwasser. Jerome Fabrie is given a warning by the referee! Hannes Sparwasser runs off the knock.
14.36
0-2Jorge Andrade controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Cesar Valente. Cesar Valente makes a simple pass to Jose Fortes Serrano. Jose Fortes Serrano knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Moritz Breitner is offside!
22.31
0-2Leonardo Stendardo laces a weighted ball forward to Steffen Rohrschneider. Steffen Rohrschneider plays a one-two with Hennie Vonk and advances towards the goal... Steffen Rohrschneider comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it goes wide for a goal kick.
26.45
0-2Cesar Santos receives the ball from a throw-in from Arno Emmerlich. Cesar Santos flicks a high pass forward to Steffen Rohrschneider who brings the ball under control. Steffen Rohrschneider knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jorge Andrade.
27.43
Cesar Valente comes in with a late challenge on Arno Emmerlich. The referee warns Cesar Valente to calm down! Arno Emmerlich stretches but gets up unharmed.
30.51
0-2Sergio Veloso barges into Cesar Santos. Sergio Veloso is given a warning by the referee! Cesar Santos gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
32.11
Sergio Veloso kicks a strong pass forward to Jose Fortes Serrano. Jose Fortes Serrano tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
33.40
Cesar Nunes kicks a strong pass forward to Arno Emmerlich. Arno Emmerlich deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Steffen Rohrschneider. Steffen Rohrschneider knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Artur Gomes who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Sporting Covilha have changed their lineup with Guilherme Marques replacing Steffen Rohrschneider and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation. Maia appear unchanged since the first half. The Maia players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The second half starts with Sporting Covilha kicking off!
48.55
0-2Jorge Andrade hits a low pass to Cesar Valente. With a delightful solo run, Cesar Valente stretches the opposition's defence. Cesar Valente controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Kevin Eberle smothers it!
49.13
Daniel Fonseca knocks the ball to his team mate, Cesar Valente. Cesar Valente plays the ball forward to Moritz Breitner. Moritz Breitner knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
53.11
Cesar Valente threads a neat ball through to Jose Fortes Serrano. Jose Fortes Serrano rushes past Jerome Fabrie! Jose Fortes Serrano cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
59.29
Arno Emmerlich flicks a high pass forward. Hennie Vonk controls it well on his chest. Hennie Vonk sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Solid save from Artur Gomes. What a great pair of hands!
60.16
Cesar Santos deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Hennie Vonk. Hennie Vonk runs straight at the defence! Hennie Vonk shoots from just inside the box but Artur Gomes is on top of it.
65.06
Sergio Veloso brings the ball forward. Sergio Veloso puts a great ball through. Wilfred Pothuizen runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
69.00
Cesar Nunes sees Arno Emmerlich in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Arno Emmerlich threads a neat ball through to Eoin Ferdinand. Eoin Ferdinand runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from Eoin Ferdinand provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Artur Gomes!
71.18
0-3Hennie Vonk clumsily knocks into Jorge Andrade. Hennie Vonk is shown the yellow card! Jorge Andrade runs off the knock.
72.53
Jerome Fabrie knocks the ball to his team mate, Leonardo Stendardo. Leonardo Stendardo darts forward. Leonardo Stendardo shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
73.27
0-3Ellery Versteeg makes a simple pass to Cesar Santos. Cesar Santos flicks a high pass forward. Hennie Vonk collects the pass. Hennie Vonk makes a defence splitting pass to Guilherme Marques. Guilherme Marques shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Magnificent block by Jorge Andrade!
78.08
Hugo Barros sees Cesar Valente in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Cesar Valente hits a low pass to Moritz Breitner. Moritz Breitner rushes past Nuno Veloso! Moritz Breitner makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it rises well off target!
81.15
Jerome Fabrie controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Leonardo Stendardo. Leonardo Stendardo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eoin Ferdinand. Eoin Ferdinand lofts in a cross ball towards Hennie Vonk. Hennie Vonk gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Magnificent block by Jorge Andrade!
84.17
Cesar Nunes sees Cesar Santos in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Cesar Santos threads the ball through to Guilherme Marques. Guilherme Marques knocks the ball forward to Eoin Ferdinand but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
85.18
Cesar Valente makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Hannes Sparwasser. Hannes Sparwasser cuts inside the box! Hannes Sparwasser cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Hannes Sparwasser scores for Maia!!
90.00
Cesar Santos flicks a high pass forward. Guilherme Marques collects the pass. Guilherme Marques controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
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Fouls
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Possession
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Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Kevin Eberle (GK)
6
2. Nuno Veloso (DEF)
6
3. Cesar Nunes (DEF)
6
4. Jerome Fabrie (DEF)
6
5. Ellery Versteeg (DEF)
6
6. Leonardo Stendardo (MID)
6
7. Arno Emmerlich (MID)
6
8. Cesar Santos (MID)
6
9. Steffen Rohrschneider (ATT)
6
10. Eoin Ferdinand (ATT)
6
11. Hennie Vonk (ATT)
6
12. Martin Delgado (GK)
0
13. Guilherme Marques (ATT)
6
14. Sebastiao Tavares (ATT)
0
1. Artur Gomes (GK)
7
2. Sergio Pinheiro (DEF)
6
3. Jorge Andrade (DEF)
7
4. Hugo Barros (DEF)
7
5. Daniel Fonseca (DEF)
6
6. Sergio Veloso (MID)
7
7. Cesar Valente (MID)
8
8. Wilfred Pothuizen (ATT)
6
9. Hannes Sparwasser (ATT)
9
10. Jose Fortes Serrano (ATT)
8
11. Moritz Breitner (ATT)
7
12. Ronald Evers (MID)
0
13. Helder Carvalho (GK)
0
14. Luis Santos (GK)
0