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Match Report

Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Estadio Dr. Machado de Matos where Felgueiras play host to Sporting Covilha. A crowd of 18,021 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Felgueiras are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Sporting Covilha appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jose Pauleta.


0.00
Sporting Covilha get the match underway!
3.39
Roberto Barbosa flicks a high pass forward. Callum McNeill holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Callum McNeill makes an attacking run forward. Callum McNeill knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
8.46
Ben Jacobs makes a probing pass to Andre Pinheiro. Andre Pinheiro chips the ball to his team mate, Filipe Mendes. Filipe Mendes shoots from outside the area but it rises well off target!
10.49
Ben Jacobs threads a neat ball through to Andre Pinheiro. Andre Pinheiro flicks a high ball forward to Alfredo Pirri who takes it down. Without breaking stride, Alfredo Pirri plays the ball forward to Andre Martins who has made a great run into the box. Andre Martins looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
16.30
Artur Vieira threads a neat ball through to Filipe Costa. Seeing a gap ahead, Filipe Costa plays the ball forward to Eduardo Pinheiro. Eduardo Pinheiro knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Darren Drake who gathers it comfortably.
18.48
Ben Jacobs knocks the ball to his team mate, Alfredo Pirri. Alfredo Pirri lofts in a cross ball towards Paulo Campos. Paulo Campos rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Abel Costa gathers the ball up comfortably. Great keeping!
21.37
Paulo Campos controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alfredo Pirri. Alfredo Pirri knocks in a cross ball towards Andre Martins. Andre Martins makes a convincing header but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
22.04
With vision, Callum McNeill laces a weighted ball forward to Andre Pinheiro. Andre Pinheiro advances with the ball. Andre Pinheiro cuts inside the box! Some silky footwork from Andre Pinheiro provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
24.33
Roberto Barbosa plays the ball forward to Filipe Mendes. Filipe Mendes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
30.38
Aaron Beelenkamp hacks Miguel Barbosa from behind! The referee calls over Aaron Beelenkamp and shows him a yellow card! Miguel Barbosa hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.11
Callum McNeill takes the throw-in. Paulo Campos flicks a high pass forward to Alfredo Pirri who brings the ball under control. Alfredo Pirri lofts in a cross ball towards Callum McNeill. Callum McNeill is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is tipped over by Abel Costa.
34.17
Callum McNeill takes the corner, driving a low ball to the near post. Andre Pinheiro shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but Silvio Campos is standing on the goal line and blocks what would otherwise have been a goal!
36.29
Andre Pinheiro catches Jorge Pinheiro on the ankles. The referee calls over Andre Pinheiro and shows him a yellow card! Jorge Pinheiro runs off the knock.
40.24
Paulo Campos knocks the ball forward to Filipe Mendes. Filipe Mendes knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Andre Martins is offside!
42.47
Paulo Campos barges into Helder Ferreira. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Helder Ferreira stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
Mirco Dicara catches Callum McNeill on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Callum McNeill grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Felgueiras have changed their lineup with Miguel Pinheiro replacing Stuart McGrory. Sporting Covilha appear unchanged since the first half. The Felgueiras players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Felgueiras kick off the second half!
49.21
Riad Ghazi threads a neat ball through to Andre Pinheiro. Andre Pinheiro chips the ball to his team mate, Alfredo Pirri. Alfredo Pirri knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Miguel Pinheiro.
51.51
Seeing a gap ahead, Silvio Campos plays the ball forward to Mirco Dicara. Mirco Dicara finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
57.56
Alfredo Pirri hits a low pass to Filipe Mendes. Filipe Mendes shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Abel Costa.
60.32
Felgueiras have made a substitution with Paul Ritchie replacing Jorge Pinheiro .
61.36
Paulo Campos threads the ball through to Alfredo Pirri. Alfredo Pirri knocks the ball forward to Filipe Mendes but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
66.10
Miguel Pinheiro barges into Andre Pinheiro. The referee brings Miguel Pinheiro to one side and gives him a warning! Andre Pinheiro hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
69.30
Callum McNeill passes the ball forward to Paulo Campos. Paulo Campos makes a probing pass to Filipe Mendes but he's offside!
78.13
Silvio Campos advances with the ball. Silvio Campos tries a spectacular long range effort but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
79.18
Sporting Covilha are keeping the ball well. They need to convert this possession into goals.
83.35
Paul Ritchie catches Riad Ghazi on the ankles. The referee calls over Paul Ritchie and shows him a yellow card! Riad Ghazi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
84.47
With some swift thinking, Callum McNeill plays the ball forward to Paulo Campos. Paulo Campos shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
85.48
Andre Pinheiro makes a simple pass to Paulo Campos. Paulo Campos flicks a high pass forward to Alfredo Pirri who brings the ball under control. Alfredo Pirri kicks a strong pass forward to Paulo Campos but the referee indicates it's offside!
89.20
Filipe Costa threads the ball through to Paul Ritchie. Paul Ritchie knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 1 vs 0
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 1 vs 5
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 1 vs 4
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 5
Fouls
Fouls: 3 vs 3
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 2 vs 3
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 27.5 vs 72.5
Play Area
Home team third: 30.00%, Midfield: 45.00%, Away team third: 25.00%

Scorers

Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Abel Costa of Felgueiras

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
1. Abel Costa (GK)
8
2. Filipe Costa (DEF)
7
3. Artur Vieira (DEF)
6
4. Don Dalglish (DEF)
6
5. Silvio Campos (MID)
8
6. Mirco Dicara (MID)
7
6
6
6
6
11. Miguel Barbosa (ATT)
6

12. David Barbosa (MID)
0
13. Miguel Pinheiro (DEF)
5
14. Paul Ritchie (MID)
5

1. Darren Drake (GK)
6
6
4. Ben Jacobs (DEF)
7
5. Riad Ghazi (DEF)
6
6. Paulo Campos (MID)
7
8
8
9. Alfredo Pirri (ATT)
7
10. Filipe Mendes (ATT)
6
11. Andre Martins (ATT)
6

12. Eduardo Gomes (DEF)
0
0
14. Eduardo Moreira (ATT)
0