Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Complexo Desportivo da Covilhã where Sporting Covilha play host to Clube Desportivo das Aves. A crowd of 11,222 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Sporting Covilha and Clube Desportivo das Aves are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Rodrigo Oliveira.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Sporting Covilha and Clube Desportivo das Aves are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Rodrigo Oliveira.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Clube Desportivo das Aves get the match underway!
6.58
0-0David Riemann makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jonathan Kirkland. Jonathan Kirkland passes the ball forward but David Riemann is offside!
10.19
0-0Artur Loureiro hacks David Riemann from behind! Artur Loureiro is warned by the referee! David Riemann carries on, but is struggling a bit.
12.20
0-0Sebastiao Fonseca catches Rodrigo Martins on the ankles. The referee warns Sebastiao Fonseca to calm down! Rodrigo Martins hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
15.10
Jaime Teixeira barges into Artur Loureiro. Jaime Teixeira is warned by the referee! Artur Loureiro stretches but gets up unharmed.
16.46
0-1Miguel Faria sees Nuno Ramos in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nuno Ramos brings the ball forward. Nuno Ramos whips in a cross ball towards Paulo Reis. Paulo Reis jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
20.03
0-1Cesar Santos threads a neat ball through to David Riemann. Seeing a gap ahead, David Riemann plays the ball forward to Jonathan Kirkland. Jonathan Kirkland runs straight at the defence! Daniel Castro hacks Jonathan Kirkland from behind! That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
21.56
0-1Miguel Faria threads a neat ball through to Artur Loureiro. Artur Loureiro chips the ball to his team mate, Hugo Pinheiro. Hugo Pinheiro knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Eddie Higginbotham who gathers it comfortably.
26.04
0-1Antonio Carvalho flicks a high pass forward. Alberto Jardim collects the pass. Alberto Jardim controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pedro Vieira. Pedro Vieira plays a quick one-two with David Riemann and rushes in on goal... Pedro Vieira looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
30.01
Pedro Vieira brings the ball forward. Pedro Vieira plays a quick one-two with David Riemann and rushes in on goal... Pedro Vieira muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Sporting Covilha appear unchanged since the first half. Clube Desportivo das Aves also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Sporting Covilha get the second half underway!
47.03
Joao Nascimento hits a low pass to Hugo Pinheiro. Hugo Pinheiro knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alberto Jardim.
48.06
Sebastiao Fonseca controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jonathan Kirkland. Jonathan Kirkland runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from Jonathan Kirkland provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It's there!! Bruno Moreira has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
51.22
2-1Pedro Vieira flicks a high pass forward. David Riemann controls it well on his chest. David Riemann shoots from outside the area but somehow Bruno Moreira manages to keep it out.
57.26
Antonio Carvalho sees Jonathan Kirkland in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jonathan Kirkland sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
60.00
Daniel Castro makes a beautiful solo run. Daniel Castro chips the ball to his team mate, Duarte Teixeira. Duarte Teixeira knocks in a cross ball towards Hugo Pinheiro. Hugo Pinheiro is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it flies just wide!
67.13
Artur Loureiro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Artur Semedo. Artur Semedo lofts in a cross ball towards Hugo Pinheiro. Hugo Pinheiro connects with a diving header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
72.36
Antonio Carvalho flicks the ball to his team mate, Pedro Vieira. Pedro Vieira sees a break and surges forward. Pedro Vieira passes the ball forward but Jonathan Kirkland is offside!
75.46
Artur Loureiro threads a neat ball through to Artur Semedo. Artur Semedo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
85.01
Artur Loureiro makes a probing pass to Hugo Pinheiro. Hugo Pinheiro knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alberto Jardim.
87.41
Alberto Jardim runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Alberto Jardim tries a spectacular long range effort but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
89.34
Sebastiao Fonseca passes the ball forward to Jaime Teixeira. Jaime Teixeira runs straight at the defence! Some good footwork from Jaime Teixeira provides some space. He shoots at goal but is denied by Bruno Moreira. Excellent save.
90.00
3-1Artur Loureiro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Joao Nascimento. Joao Nascimento lofts in a cross ball towards Artur Semedo. Cesar Santos barges into Artur Semedo. Artur Semedo appeals for a penalty! No!! Unbelievable!!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Pedro Vieira 30 Jonathan Kirkland 48, 57 | Paulo Reis 16 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Jonathan Kirkland of Sporting Covilha |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Eddie Higginbotham (GK)
6
2. Cesar Santos (DEF)
6
3. Antonio Carvalho (DEF)
7
4. Alberto Jardim (DEF)
6
5. Andre Vieira (DEF)
6
6. Bruno Barbosa (MID)
6
7. Sebastiao Fonseca (MID)
7
8. Pedro Vieira (MID)
9
9. Jaime Teixeira (MID)
6
10. Jonathan Kirkland (ATT)
9
11. David Riemann (ATT)
7
12. Silvio Fonseca (ATT)
0
13. Vitor Sousa (DEF)
0
14. Steffen Schacht (MID)
0
1. Bruno Moreira (GK)
6
2. Nuno Ramos (DEF)
7
3. Daniel Castro (DEF)
6
4. Miguel Faria (DEF)
6
5. Rodrigo Martins (DEF)
6
6. Duarte Teixeira (MID)
6
7. Artur Loureiro (MID)
6
8. Paulo Reis (MID)
7
9. Joao Nascimento (MID)
6
10. Artur Semedo (ATT)
6
11. Hugo Pinheiro (ATT)
6
12. Ruben Oliveira (GK)
0
13. Nuno Bento (GK)
0
14. Bruno Barbosa (DEF)
0