Match Report
| Alverca | Alverca |  |  | Maia | Maia | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Graham Campbell | G. Campbell |  | 68 | G |  | 1 | | G | 66 |  | Artur Gomes | A. Gomes | |||||||||
| Silvio Lima | S. Lima | | 65 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 69 | | Vasco Viana | V. Viana | |||||||||
| Roberto Viana | R. Viana | | 65 | D |  | | 3 | | D | 65 | | Sergio Pinheiro | S. Pinheiro | ||||||||
| Brian Konchesky | B. Konchesky | | 63 | D | | 4 | | D | 62 | | Jorge Andrade | J. Andrade | |||||||||
| Tomas Soares | T. Soares | | 76 | M | | 5 | | D | 55 | | Hugo Barros | H. Barros | |||||||||
| Ruben Oliveira | R. Oliveira | | 70 | M | | 6 | | M | 68 | | Cesar Valente | C. Valente | |||||||||
| Stephen McNeill | S. McNeill |  | 66 | M | | 7 | | M | 66 |  | Ronald Evers | R. Evers | |||||||||
| Samuel Castro | S. Castro | | 60 | M | | 8 | | A | 68 | | Wilfred Pothuizen | W. Pothuizen | |||||||||
| Duarte Varela | D. Varela | | 72 | A | | 9 | | A | 68 |  | Hannes Sparwasser | H. Sparwasser | |||||||||
| Rocco R. Corrent | R. Corrent |  | 64 | A | | 10 | | | A | 65 | | Moritz Breitner | M. Breitner | ||||||||
| Bruno Pinto | B. Pinto | | 62 | A | | 11 | | A | 60 | | Gaspar Santos | G. Santos | |||||||||
| Carlos Semedo | C. Semedo | | 63 | D | | 12 | | G | 65 | | Helder Carvalho | H. Carvalho | |||||||||
| Norman Impey | N. Impey | | 61 | G | | 13 | | G | 64 | | Luis Santos | L. Santos | |||||||||
| Antonio Reis | A. Reis | | 59 | G | | 14 | | G | 64 | | David Lima | D. Lima | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Complexo Desportivo F.C. Alverca where Alverca play host to Maia. A crowd of 16,995 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Alverca are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Maia appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Jose Hilario.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Alverca are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Maia appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Jose Hilario.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Alverca kicking off!
2.39
0-0Stephen McNeill passes the ball forward to Duarte Varela. Duarte Varela knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Artur Gomes who gathers it comfortably.
4.31
0-0Samuel Castro threads a neat ball through to Rocco R. Corrent. Rocco R. Corrent shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Artur Gomes!
8.50
0-0Ronald Evers hits a low pass to Gaspar Santos. Gaspar Santos knocks the ball forward to Wilfred Pothuizen but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
9.56
Ronald Evers makes a beautiful solo run. Ronald Evers deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Moritz Breitner but the linesman indicates offside!
10.22
0-0Cesar Valente comes in with a late challenge on Stephen McNeill. Cesar Valente is shown the yellow card! Stephen McNeill runs off the knock.
12.35
Brian Konchesky flicks a high pass forward. Samuel Castro controls it well on his chest. Showing intelligent composure, Samuel Castro laces a weighted ball forward to Bruno Pinto. Bruno Pinto knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jorge Andrade.
14.12
0-0Jorge Andrade makes a strong solo run forward. Jorge Andrade flicks a high pass forward to Hannes Sparwasser who brings the ball under control. Hannes Sparwasser cuts inside the box! Hannes Sparwasser looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
16.22
1-0Roberto Viana flicks a high pass forward. Stephen McNeill holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stephen McNeill threads the ball through to Bruno Pinto. Bruno Pinto shoots from long range. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
20.16
1-0Hugo Barros threads a neat ball through to Ronald Evers. Ronald Evers kicks a strong pass forward to Gaspar Santos. Gaspar Santos plays a one-two with Moritz Breitner and rushes in on goal... Silvio Lima barges into Gaspar Santos. Penalty not given!!
21.42
Jorge Andrade controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Cesar Valente. Cesar Valente deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Moritz Breitner. With some swift thinking, Moritz Breitner plays the ball forward to Hannes Sparwasser who has made a great run into the box. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Hannes Sparwasser provides some space. He unleashes a blazing shot at goal but it slams into the crowd!
24.31
Ruben Oliveira kicks a strong pass forward to Rocco R. Corrent. Rocco R. Corrent makes a great pass forward. Duarte Varela runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
34.28
Roberto Viana surges forward with the ball. Roberto Viana passes the ball forward to Duarte Varela. Duarte Varela shoots from outside the area. The keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
39.55
Cesar Valente hits a low pass to Hannes Sparwasser. Hannes Sparwasser controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
40.10
Stephen McNeill barges into Cesar Valente. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Cesar Valente stretches but gets up unharmed.
42.26
Ronald Evers flicks the ball to his team mate, Hannes Sparwasser. Hannes Sparwasser lofts in a cross ball towards Gaspar Santos. Gaspar Santos jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Alverca appear unchanged since the first half. Maia have changed their lineup with Helder Carvalho replacing Ronald Evers. The Maia players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Maia kick off!
48.46
Helder Carvalho kicks a strong pass forward to Hannes Sparwasser. Hannes Sparwasser deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Wilfred Pothuizen but the linesman indicates offside!
51.11
Helder Carvalho makes a simple pass to Moritz Breitner. Moritz Breitner knocks in a cross ball towards Wilfred Pothuizen. With a superhuman jump, Wilfred Pothuizen connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it misses the target by a large margin!
53.57
Brian Konchesky breaks forward. Brian Konchesky makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Bruno Pinto. Bruno Pinto cuts inside the box! Some good footwork from Bruno Pinto provides some space. He shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
60.14
2-0Maia have made a substitution with Luis Santos replacing Gaspar Santos .
63.04
2-0Helder Carvalho catches Stephen McNeill on the ankles. The referee calls over Helder Carvalho and warns him to calm down! Stephen McNeill runs off the knock.
71.59
Tomas Soares knocks the ball forward to Rocco R. Corrent. Rocco R. Corrent whips in a cross ball towards Bruno Pinto. Bruno Pinto knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Artur Gomes!
75.39
Ruben Oliveira plays the ball forward to Rocco R. Corrent. Rocco R. Corrent knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.54
Brian Konchesky chips the ball to his team mate, Tomas Soares. With imagination, Tomas Soares picks a pass forward to Rocco R. Corrent. Rocco R. Corrent shoots from distance but is denied by Artur Gomes. Excellent save.
78.59
Samuel Castro flicks a high ball forward to Duarte Varela who gracefully takes it down. Duarte Varela hits a low pass to Bruno Pinto. Bruno Pinto tries a spectacular strike. It's there!! Artur Gomes has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
83.12
Hugo Barros controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Cesar Valente. Cesar Valente changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Cesar Valente plays a scrappy one-two with Wilfred Pothuizen and advances towards the goal... Cesar Valente cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal but is denied by Graham Campbell. Excellent save.
87.36
Samuel Castro barges into Helder Carvalho. The referee calls over Samuel Castro and shows him a yellow card! Helder Carvalho runs off the knock.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Bruno Pinto 16, 54, 79 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Graham Campbell (GK)
6
2. Silvio Lima (DEF)
6
3. Roberto Viana (DEF)
7
4. Brian Konchesky (DEF)
7
5. Tomas Soares (MID)
6
6. Ruben Oliveira (MID)
6
7. Stephen McNeill (MID)
6
8. Samuel Castro (MID)
6
9. Duarte Varela (ATT)
6
10. Rocco R. Corrent (ATT)
6
11. Bruno Pinto (ATT)
9
12. Carlos Semedo (DEF)
0
13. Norman Impey (GK)
0
14. Antonio Reis (GK)
0
1. Artur Gomes (GK)
7
2. Vasco Viana (DEF)
6
3. Sergio Pinheiro (DEF)
6
4. Jorge Andrade (DEF)
6
5. Hugo Barros (DEF)
6
6. Cesar Valente (MID)
6
7. Ronald Evers (MID)
6
8. Wilfred Pothuizen (ATT)
6
9. Hannes Sparwasser (ATT)
6
10. Moritz Breitner (ATT)
6
11. Gaspar Santos (ATT)
6
12. Helder Carvalho (GK)
6
13. Luis Santos (GK)
6
14. David Lima (GK)
0