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Match Report

Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Estádio do Bessa where Boavista Futebol Clube play host to F.C. Arouca. A crowd of 19,228 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Boavista Futebol Clube and F.C. Arouca are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Sergio Sousa.


0.00
F.C. Arouca kick off the first half!
2.59
Marinus Hilgerink chips the ball to his team mate, Otávio Cardoso. Otávio Cardoso threads a neat ball through to Rui Cervantes. Rui Cervantes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ivan Mazzei but he's offside!
3.05
Jaime Reis knocks the ball forward to Rodrigo Santos. Rodrigo Santos knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marc Beckerman who gathers it comfortably.
4.53
Simon Sammer hits a low pass to Jaime Reis. Jaime Reis runs straight at the opposition's defence. Jaime Reis makes a probing pass to David Postiga but he's offside!
8.30
David Postiga threads the ball through to Bruno Quaresma. Bruno Quaresma tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
14.15
Jorge Monteiro comes in with a late challenge on Marinus Hilgerink. The referee calls over Jorge Monteiro and shows him a yellow card! Marinus Hilgerink runs off the knock.
16.21
Marinus Hilgerink flicks a high pass forward to Otávio Cardoso who brings the ball under control. Otávio Cardoso makes a probing pass between the defence to Martijn Dijkstra. Martijn Dijkstra makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Martijn Dijkstra!
21.55
Paulo Jardim makes an attacking run forward. Paulo Jardim whips in a cross ball towards Rodrigo Santos. Rodrigo Santos makes a looping header on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
24.20
Jorge Faria deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jaime Reis. Jaime Reis knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
26.28
Paulo Jardim knocks the ball to his team mate, David Postiga. David Postiga shoots from long range. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Great save!
30.27
Pierre-Yves De Palmas sees Martijn Dijkstra in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Martijn Dijkstra whips in a cross ball towards Ivan Mazzei. Ivan Mazzei knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
33.33
Otávio Cardoso makes a probing pass to Francisco Jesus. Francisco Jesus knocks in a cross ball towards Otávio Cardoso. Otávio Cardoso gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
39.05
Jaime Reis makes a simple pass to Jorge Monteiro. Jorge Monteiro controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
42.10
Rui Cervantes runs straight at the opposition's defence. Rui Cervantes controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Well saved!
44.19
Marinus Hilgerink flicks a high pass forward. Ivan Mazzei controls it well on his chest. These players appear to think like one. Ivan Mazzei threads a neat ball through to Fernando Alves. Fernando Alves knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
Joao Semedo flicks the ball to his team mate, Jaime Reis. Jaime Reis chips the ball to his team mate, Rodrigo Santos. Rodrigo Santos shoots from 25 yards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Rodrigo Santos!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Boavista Futebol Clube appear unchanged since the first half. F.C. Arouca also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Boavista Futebol Clube kick off the second half!
48.40
Simon Sammer makes a simple pass to Jorge Monteiro. Jorge Monteiro knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Pierre-Yves De Palmas.
49.14
Seeing a gap ahead, Bruno Quaresma laces a weighted ball forward to Jorge Monteiro. Jorge Monteiro advances inside the box! Some silky footwork from Jorge Monteiro provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!
51.09
Bruno Moreira knocks the ball to his team mate, Martijn Dijkstra. Martijn Dijkstra knocks in a cross ball towards Francisco Jesus. Francisco Jesus outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!! That brings them level!
57.43
David Postiga sees a break and surges forward. David Postiga knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marc Beckerman who gathers it comfortably.
59.00
Simon Sammer hacks Rui Cervantes from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Rui Cervantes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.11
F.C. Arouca have made 2 substitutions with Edmundo Ramos replacing Luis Sousa and Fernando Crucet replacing Martijn Dijkstra .
65.55
Pierre-Yves De Palmas barges into Simon Sammer. The referee warns Pierre-Yves De Palmas to calm down! Simon Sammer stretches but gets up unharmed.
66.25
Marinus Hilgerink makes a probing pass to Bruno Moreira. With vision, Bruno Moreira plays the ball forward to Fernando Crucet. Fernando Crucet threads a neat ball through to Fernando Alves. Fernando Alves shoots from just inside the box. Andre Ribeiro is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
72.31
Edmundo Ramos deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rui Cervantes. Rui Cervantes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jaime Reis.
73.15
Bruno Moreira makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ivan Mazzei. Ivan Mazzei hits a low pass to Fernando Crucet. Fernando Crucet knocks in a cross ball towards Francisco Jesus. Francisco Jesus rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it's well over the bar!
77.46
Jaime Reis runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Jaime Reis tries a spectacular long range effort but it rises well off target!
78.52
Marinus Hilgerink deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pierre-Yves De Palmas. Seeing a gap ahead, Pierre-Yves De Palmas plays the ball forward to Francisco Jesus. Francisco Jesus lofts in a cross ball towards Fernando Alves. Fernando Alves jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it's a woeful effort!
79.05
Bruno Moreira flicks a high pass forward. Marinus Hilgerink holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Marinus Hilgerink brings the ball forward. Marinus Hilgerink controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Andre Ribeiro reads it well. Fabulous stop!
89.14
Jorge Faria deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paulo Jardim. Paulo Jardim kicks a strong pass forward to Bruno Quaresma. Bruno Quaresma shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
90.00
Quim Semedo flicks a high pass forward. Jorge Faria holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jorge Faria flicks a high pass forward. Rodrigo Santos controls it well on his chest. Rodrigo Santos lofts in a cross ball towards Bruno Quaresma. Bruno Quaresma connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it flies just off target!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 3 vs 4
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 4 vs 6
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 5 vs 3
Offsides
Offsides: 1 vs 1
Fouls
Fouls: 2 vs 1
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 2 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 57.8313253012048 vs 42.1686746987952
Play Area
Home team third: 27.71%, Midfield: 40.96%, Away team third: 31.33%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Rodrigo Santos of Boavista Futebol Clube

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
6
2. Simon Sammer (DEF)
6
3. Quim Semedo (DEF)
6
4. Joao Semedo (DEF)
6
5. David Postiga (MID)
7
6. Jaime Reis (MID)
8
7. Jorge Faria (MID)
6
8. Paulo Jardim (MID)
7
7
10. Jorge Monteiro (ATT)
5
11. Rodrigo Santos (ATT)
9

0
13. Tiago Jesus (ATT)
0

2. Bruno Moreira (DEF)
6
5. Ivan Mazzei (MID)
6
8
7. Luis Sousa (MID)
6
8. Rui Cervantes (MID)
6
10. Fernando Alves (ATT)
7
11. Francisco Jesus (ATT)
8

0
13. Edmundo Ramos (MID)
6
14. Fernando Crucet (ATT)
6