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Match Report

Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Joaquim Freitas where Moreirense play host to Desportivo Nacional. A crowd of 16,759 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Moreirense and Desportivo Nacional are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Edgar Costa.


0.00
Desportivo Nacional start the game by kicking off the first half!
4.10
Yacine Belaiz flicks a high ball forward to Paulo Antunes who takes it down. Paulo Antunes knocks in a cross ball towards Pedro Campos. Pedro Campos is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
9.08
Pedro Ramos flicks a high pass forward. Paulo Antunes collects the pass. Paulo Antunes passes the ball forward to Pedro Ramos. Pedro Ramos muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Artur Pinto easily gets down and covers it.
10.34
Mario Vieira makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Duarte Lopes. Duarte Lopes flicks a high pass forward. Sergio Fernandes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Sergio Fernandes shoots from outside the area but Andre Andrade is on top of it.
12.21
Pedro Ramos threads the ball through to Ricardo Guardiola. Ricardo Guardiola threads a neat, attacking ball through to Paulo Antunes. Some silky footwork from Paulo Antunes provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Well saved!
15.17
Frederico Marques catches Sergio Fernandes on the ankles. Frederico Marques is given a warning by the referee! Sergio Fernandes stretches but gets up unharmed.
16.11
Pedro Campos sees space and advances. Pedro Campos makes a probing pass between the defence to Paulo Antunes. Paulo Antunes strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but it flies just wide!
20.47
Pedro Campos controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paulo Antunes. Paulo Antunes controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Desportivo Nacional are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
22.46
Mario Vieira flicks a high pass forward. Gouki Nakamura holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gouki Nakamura flicks a high ball forward to Sergio Fernandes who takes it down. Sergio Fernandes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Andre Andrade who gathers it comfortably.
24.07
Neil Shaw makes a beautiful solo run. Neil Shaw controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Yacine Belaiz. Yacine Belaiz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
26.37
Craig Philips hacks Pedro Campos from behind! Craig Philips is given a warning by the referee! Pedro Campos carries on, but is struggling a bit.
30.35
Mario Vieira receives the ball from a throw-in from Eduardo Jardim. Mario Vieira controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Francisco Pinheiro. Francisco Pinheiro brings the ball forward. Francisco Pinheiro knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Frederico Marques.
32.55
Paulo Antunes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Yacine Belaiz. Yacine Belaiz shoots from long range. Artur Pinto gathers the ball up comfortably. Well saved!
45.00
Eduardo Barbosa flicks the ball to his team mate, Craig Philips. Craig Philips shoots from 25 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

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

45.00
The second half starts with Moreirense kicking off!
47.41
Pedro Campos flicks a high ball forward to Tiago Santos who takes it down. Tiago Santos puts a great ball through. Pedro Campos runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
48.06
Mario Vieira flicks a high pass forward to Gouki Nakamura who brings the ball under control. Gouki Nakamura threads the ball through to Francisco Costa. Francisco Costa lofts in a cross ball towards Craig Philips. Craig Philips is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
51.22
Alfons Lurling sees Pedro Campos in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Pedro Campos sees Yacine Belaiz in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Yacine Belaiz whips in a cross ball towards Tiago Santos. Tiago Santos is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Great save!
57.19
Eduardo Jardim flicks a high pass forward. Craig Law easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Craig Law decides to run forward with the ball. Craig Law whips in a cross ball towards Duarte Lopes. Duarte Lopes flicks the ball with his head but it whistles just wide of the post!
60.36
Desportivo Nacional have made a substitution with Jorge Monteiro replacing Pedro Campos .
61.42
Eduardo Jardim flicks a high pass forward. Gouki Nakamura controls it well on his chest. Seeing a gap ahead, Gouki Nakamura plays the ball forward to Francisco Costa. Francisco Costa knocks in a cross ball towards Gouki Nakamura. Gouki Nakamura whips the ball goalwards with his head but Alfons Lurling is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
63.06
Gouki Nakamura changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Gouki Nakamura shoots from 20 yards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
66.08
Craig Law passes the ball forward to Gouki Nakamura. Gouki Nakamura knocks the ball forward to Eduardo Barbosa. Eduardo Barbosa lofts in a cross ball towards Craig Philips. Craig Philips powers a header at goal. The ball comes off Cesar Campos and the loose ball is cleared up field.
67.27
Jorge Monteiro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tiago Santos. Tiago Santos kicks a strong pass forward to Ricardo Guardiola but the referee indicates it's offside!
69.10
Ricardo Guardiola comes in with a late challenge on Duarte Lopes. The referee warns Ricardo Guardiola to calm down! Duarte Lopes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
71.51
Mario Vieira makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Francisco Costa. Francisco Costa knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
73.34
Yacine Belaiz knocks the ball to his team mate, Pedro Ramos. Pedro Ramos shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Artur Pinto manages to gather it.
75.23
Cesar Campos threads a neat ball through to Tiago Santos. Tiago Santos plays a one-two with Pedro Ramos and advances towards the goal... Tiago Santos makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but somehow Artur Pinto manages to keep it out.
77.16
Craig Philips sees Gouki Nakamura in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gouki Nakamura knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
78.13
Neil Shaw decides to run forward with the ball. Neil Shaw threads the ball through to Tiago Santos. Tiago Santos plays a scrappy one-two with Paulo Antunes and stumbles forward towards the goal... Tiago Santos shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Artur Pinto gathers the ball up comfortably. He makes it look easy!
90.00
Alfons Lurling passes the ball forward to Ricardo Guardiola. Ricardo Guardiola changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Ricardo Guardiola threads the ball through into the box. Pedro Ramos rockets a shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 2 vs 1
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 5 vs 8
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 2 vs 3
Offsides
Offsides: 1 vs 2
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 2
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 51.6483516483517 vs 48.3516483516484
Play Area
Home team third: 32.97%, Midfield: 42.86%, Away team third: 24.18%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Gouki Nakamura of Moreirense

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
1. Artur Pinto (GK)
9
6
3. Mario Vieira (DEF)
7
4. Craig Law (DEF)
6
9
7. Duarte Lopes (MID)
6
8. Craig Philips (MID)
8
6
6
11. Francisco Costa (ATT)
7

12. Antonio Ribeiro (MID)
0
13. Vitor Andrade (MID)
0
0

6
6
4. Neil Shaw (DEF)
7
5. Cesar Campos (DEF)
6
6. Pedro Campos (MID)
7
8. Yacine Belaiz (MID)
7
9. Tiago Santos (ATT)
7
10. Pedro Ramos (ATT)
9
11. Paulo Antunes (ATT)
6

12. Bruno Antunes (GK)
0
13. Jorge Monteiro (ATT)
6
14. Ruben Loureiro (DEF)
0