Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Ground Estádio da Madeira where Desportivo Nacional play host to Penafiel. A crowd of 19,646 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Desportivo Nacional are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Penafiel appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Nuno Tavares.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Desportivo Nacional are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Penafiel appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Nuno Tavares.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Desportivo Nacional kicking off!
2.23
0-0Yacine Belaiz flicks a high ball forward to Paulo Antunes who takes it down. Paulo Antunes threads a neat ball through to Tiago Santos. Tiago Santos muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Solid save from David Charlton.
3.28
1-0Pedro Campos makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Pedro Ramos. Pedro Ramos sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Pedro Ramos scores for Desportivo Nacional!!
6.06
Ricardo Guardiola threads a neat ball through to Tiago Santos. Tiago Santos flicks a high pass forward. Paulo Antunes controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Paulo Antunes looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. What a cracker!! David Charlton had no chance!! Goal for Desportivo Nacional!
12.10
2-0Ricardo Guardiola hacks Andy Hall from behind! The referee calls over Ricardo Guardiola and warns him to calm down! Andy Hall hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
14.31
2-0Ian Kanu controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Julian Jimenez. Julian Jimenez lofts in a cross ball towards Richard James. Richard James makes a deft header. It's miles wide!
20.08
2-0Ian Kanu threads a neat ball through to Alejandro Campos. Alejandro Campos puts a great ball through. Richard James runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
21.51
Ian Kanu hits a low pass to Alejandro Campos. Alejandro Campos whips in a cross ball towards Julian Jimenez. Julian Jimenez powers a header at goal but is denied by Andre Andrade. Excellent save.
24.22
Kevin Walker hits a low pass to Andy Hall. Andy Hall passes the ball forward to Richard James. Richard James plays a one-two with Alejandro Campos and advances towards the goal... Richard James looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
28.25
Jose Assou threads the ball through to Ian Kanu. Ian Kanu knocks the ball to his team mate, Denny Kromkamp. Denny Kromkamp controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
32.39
Denny Kromkamp flicks a high pass forward. Alejandro Campos collects the pass. Alejandro Campos shoots from long range but is denied by Andre Andrade. Excellent save.
34.13
Yacine Belaiz passes the ball forward to Pedro Campos. Pedro Campos skips past Kevin Walker! Pedro Campos strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
40.28
Andy Hall sees space and advances. Andy Hall shoots from 25 yards. Solid save from Andre Andrade. What a great pair of hands!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Desportivo Nacional appear unchanged since the first half. Penafiel also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Penafiel start the second half!
47.35
Carlton Mercer knocks the ball forward to Jose Assou. Jose Assou flicks a high pass forward. Ian Kanu collects the pass. Ian Kanu lofts in a cross ball towards Alejandro Campos. Alejandro Campos connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
55.06
3-1Carlton Mercer flicks a high pass forward to Ian Kanu who brings the ball under control. Ian Kanu makes a probing pass to Andy Hall. Andy Hall knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
59.26
3-1Penafiel are keeping the ball well. They need to convert this possession into goals.
60.14
3-1Desportivo Nacional have made a substitution with Cesar Campos replacing Pedro Campos .
66.43
Frederico Marques boots it upfield. Pedro Ramos finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
73.11
Frederico Marques knocks the ball forward to Yacine Belaiz. Yacine Belaiz makes a beautiful solo run. Yacine Belaiz tries a spectacular long range effort but it whistles just wide of the post!
75.10
Yacine Belaiz flicks a high pass forward. Cesar Campos collects the pass. Cesar Campos shoots from 20 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
81.38
Ian Kanu flicks a high pass forward. Denny Kromkamp holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Denny Kromkamp makes a probing pass to Andy Hall but he's offside!
87.18
Andy Hall flicks a high pass forward to Alejandro Campos who brings the ball under control. Alejandro Campos makes a defence splitting pass to Denny Kromkamp. Denny Kromkamp cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
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
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Pedro Campos of Desportivo Nacional |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Andre Andrade (GK)
7
2. Frederico Marques (DEF)
6
3. Alfons Lurling (DEF)
6
4. Alberto Jesus (DEF)
6
5. Neil Shaw (DEF)
6
6. Pedro Campos (MID)
9
7. Ricardo Guardiola (MID)
6
8. Yacine Belaiz (MID)
7
9. Tiago Santos (ATT)
7
10. Pedro Ramos (ATT)
7
11. Paulo Antunes (ATT)
8
12. Bruno Antunes (GK)
0
13. Cesar Campos (DEF)
6
14. Ruben Loureiro (DEF)
0
1. David Charlton (GK)
6
2. Carlton Mercer (DEF)
6
3. Kevin Walker (DEF)
6
4. Jose Assou (DEF)
6
5. Ricardo Montero (MID)
6
6. Ian Kanu (MID)
8
7. Andy Hall (MID)
7
8. Denny Kromkamp (MID)
7
9. Richard James (ATT)
6
10. Alejandro Campos (ATT)
8
11. Julian Jimenez (ATT)
6
12. Stefano Agliardi (DEF)
0
13. Colin Dalglish (ATT)
0
14. Tomas Tavares (MID)
0