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Match Report

Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Estádio Municipal where F.C. Arouca play host to U Madeira. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
F.C. Arouca are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while U Madeira appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.


0.00
F.C. Arouca start the match!
4.57
David Ferguson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Patricio Alonso. Patricio Alonso knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Rafael Ferreira.
6.33
Artur Jesus passes the ball forward to Ruben Nascimento. Ruben Nascimento whips in a cross ball towards Roberto Lima. Roberto Lima flicks the ball with his head. Gaspar Almeida manages to gather it comfortably.
9.08
Frederico Pinto deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Diogo Teixeira. Diogo Teixeira controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Giancarlo Vignaroli manages to keep it out.
10.10
Jorge Fonseca threads the ball through to Clyde Ward. Clyde Ward knocks the ball forward to Diogo Teixeira. Diogo Teixeira tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
14.15
Dietmar Hanke makes a probing pass to Roberto Lima. Roberto Lima chips the ball to his team mate, Ruben Nascimento. Ruben Nascimento tries a spectacular strike. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Ruben Nascimento!
18.22
David Mendes chips the ball to his team mate, Roberto Ramos. Roberto Ramos knocks the ball forward to Patricio Alonso. Patricio Alonso makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ruben Nascimento but he's offside!
20.38
David Faria controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Craig Gemmill. Craig Gemmill knocks the ball to his team mate, Mario Martins. Mario Martins goes all the way! Mario Martins takes a shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
21.40
Duarte Pinto takes it forward alone. Duarte Pinto lofts in a cross ball towards Diogo Teixeira. Diogo Teixeira is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. What a cracker!! Giancarlo Vignaroli had no chance!! Goal for U Madeira!
24.20
Fernando Valente kicks a strong pass forward to Artur Jesus. Artur Jesus knocks the ball forward to Roberto Lima. Roberto Lima knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jorge Fonseca.
26.45
Roberto Ramos decides to run forward with the ball. Roberto Ramos shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
28.28
Jorge Fonseca kicks a strong pass forward to Duarte Pinto. Duarte Pinto surges forward with the ball. Duarte Pinto deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Diogo Teixeira but the linesman indicates offside!
36.21
Duarte Pinto threads the ball through to Mario Martins. Mario Martins shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Giancarlo Vignaroli.
39.23
Jorge Fonseca makes a simple pass to Frederico Pinto. Frederico Pinto kicks a strong pass forward to Diogo Teixeira. Diogo Teixeira shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Giancarlo Vignaroli!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half


45.00
The whistle blows and U Madeira kick off!
48.29
Frederico Pinto makes a simple pass to Diogo Teixeira. Diogo Teixeira sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
63.09
Artur Jesus makes a beautiful solo run. Artur Jesus passes the ball forward but Ruben Nascimento is offside!
69.32
Franois Kanoute deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Frederico Pinto. Frederico Pinto chips the ball to his team mate, Diogo Teixeira. Diogo Teixeira sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
71.44
Frederico Pinto makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Diogo Teixeira. Diogo Teixeira shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
72.56
Rafael Ferreira deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Frederico Pinto. Frederico Pinto deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Diogo Teixeira. Diogo Teixeira goes all the way! Diogo Teixeira cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Giancarlo Vignaroli easily smothers it.
73.51
David Mendes knocks the ball to his team mate, Dietmar Hanke. Dietmar Hanke makes a beautiful solo run. Dietmar Hanke knocks in a cross ball towards Ruben Nascimento. Ruben Nascimento is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but Gaspar Almeida is on top of it.
78.13
David Faria makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Frederico Pinto. Frederico Pinto makes a probing pass to Mario Martins. Mario Martins controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
81.36
Artur Jesus knocks the ball forward to Patricio Alonso. Patricio Alonso shoots from distance. Gaspar Almeida easily smothers it.
83.13
Frederico Pinto passes the ball forward to Mario Martins. Mario Martins knocks in a cross ball towards Diogo Teixeira. Diogo Teixeira heads the ball goalwards. It's miles wide!
85.11
Craig Gemmill makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mario Martins. Mario Martins shoots from distance but it flies wide!
90.00
Jorge Fonseca flicks the ball to his team mate, Duarte Pinto. Duarte Pinto threads the ball through to Mario Martins. Mario Martins whips in a cross ball towards Diogo Teixeira. Diogo Teixeira directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Giancarlo Vignaroli.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!


The man of the match was awarded to Diogo Teixeira of U Madeira

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 1 vs 1
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 4 vs 6
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 1 vs 8
Offsides
Offsides: 2 vs 1
Fouls
Fouls: 0 vs 0
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 44.6808510638298 vs 55.3191489361702
Play Area
Home team third: 28.72%, Midfield: 44.68%, Away team third: 26.60%