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Match Report
Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Ground Estádio da Madeira where Desportivo Nacional play host to Belenenses. A crowd of 17,179 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Desportivo Nacional are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Belenenses appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Luis Bento.
The pitch is in good condition.
Desportivo Nacional are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Belenenses appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Luis Bento.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Desportivo Nacional kick off!
14.57
0-0Vasco Barbosa picks a pass forward to Jaime Bento. Jaime Bento makes an attacking run forward. Jaime Bento shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
18.15
Jose Martins makes an attacking run forward. Jose Martins shoots from 25 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
21.43
Niccolo Dichio threads the ball through to Fernando Mendes. Fernando Mendes flicks a high ball forward to Gabriel Molina who takes it down. Gabriel Molina shoots from long range but it flies just wide!
22.25
0-0Colin Dryden threads a neat ball through to Anthony Keegan. Anthony Keegan shoots from long range. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
24.19
Jose Martins sees Damir Bradja in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Damir Bradja threads the ball through to Jaime Bento. Jaime Bento shoots from outside the area. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
27.35
0-0Under pressure, Alexandre Semedo clears the ball far upfield. Oberdan Pisanu knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
33.34
Jaime Bento threads the ball through to Willem Wilnis. Willem Wilnis shoots from 20 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
34.03
0-0Seeing a gap ahead, Anthony Keegan plays the ball forward to Pablo Prieto. Pablo Prieto kicks a strong pass forward to Colin Dryden but the referee indicates it's offside!
38.18
Alexandre Semedo threads a neat ball through to Pablo Prieto. Pablo Prieto knocks the ball forward to Oberdan Pisanu. Oberdan Pisanu shoots from 20 yards but it's well over the bar!
39.29
Seeing a gap ahead, Alexandre Semedo plays the ball forward to Vasco Pinheiro. Vasco Pinheiro flicks a high pass forward. Colin Dryden controls it well on his chest. Colin Dryden knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
40.27
Gabriel Molina knocks the ball forward to Willem Wilnis. Willem Wilnis knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
42.32
0-0Vasco Pinheiro comes in with a late challenge on Niccolo Dichio. Vasco Pinheiro is shown the yellow card! Niccolo Dichio stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Desportivo Nacional appear unchanged since the first half. Belenenses have changed their lineup with Alejandro Ortega replacing Willem Wilnis.
45.00
The whistle blows and Belenenses get the second half underway!
47.46
Vasco Pinheiro surges forward with the ball. Vasco Pinheiro threads a neat ball through to Oberdan Pisanu. Oberdan Pisanu tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
48.23
David Reis threads a neat ball through to Gabriel Molina. Gabriel Molina sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Ruben Varela is on top of it.
60.08
0-0Desportivo Nacional have made a substitution with Eduardo Nunes replacing Oberdan Pisanu .Belenenses have made a substitution with Abel Faria replacing Jose Martins and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation.
63.02
1-0Vasco Pinheiro threads a neat ball through to Eduardo Nunes. Eduardo Nunes flicks the ball to his team mate, Anthony Keegan. Anthony Keegan whips in a cross ball towards Eduardo Nunes. Eduardo Nunes knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Eduardo Nunes scores for Desportivo Nacional!!
66.09
Niccolo Dichio flicks a high pass forward. Gabriel Molina holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gabriel Molina finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Superb keeping!
69.48
1-0Andre Carvalho hacks Vasco Barbosa from behind! The referee brings Andre Carvalho to one side and gives him a warning! Vasco Barbosa stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.01
Desportivo Nacional have made 2 substitutions with Reynald Silva replacing Alexandre Semedo and Johnny Bakari replacing Anthony Keegan .Belenenses have made a substitution with Luis Ribeiro replacing Gabriel Molina .
79.21
Vasco Pinheiro plays the ball forward to Eduardo Nunes. Eduardo Nunes whips in a cross ball towards Johnny Bakari. Johnny Bakari gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
83.05
Andre Carvalho receives the ball from a throw-in from Colin Dryden. Andre Carvalho flicks a high pass forward to Vasco Pinheiro who brings the ball under control. Vasco Pinheiro tries a spectacular long range effort. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
85.07
Eduardo Nunes decides to run forward with the ball. Eduardo Nunes flicks a high pass forward. Pablo Prieto holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Pablo Prieto finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Don Ferguson manages to keep it out.
89.19
Pablo Prieto comes in with a late challenge on Abel Faria. The referee calls over Pablo Prieto and shows him a yellow card! Abel Faria stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The referee whistles 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 Eduardo Nunes of Desportivo Nacional |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Ruben Varela (GK)
7
2. Vitor Valente (DEF)
6
3. Manuel Rego (DEF)
6
4. Eduardo Nunes (DEF)
8
5. Alexandre Semedo (DEF)
7
6. Andre Carvalho (MID)
6
7. Vasco Pinheiro (MID)
7
8. Colin Dryden (MID)
6
9. Anthony Keegan (ATT)
8
10. Pablo Prieto (ATT)
5
11. Oberdan Pisanu (ATT)
6
12. Reynald Silva (DEF)
6
13. Johnny Bakari (ATT)
6
14. Eduardo Nunes (ATT)
9
1. Don Ferguson (GK)
7
2. Edgar Jardim (DEF)
6
3. Jose Martins (DEF)
7
4. Vasco Barbosa (DEF)
6
5. Jaime Bento (MID)
7
6. Niccolo Dichio (MID)
7
7. David Reis (MID)
6
8. Damir Bradja (MID)
6
9. Fernando Mendes (MID)
6
10. Willem Wilnis (ATT)
6
11. Gabriel Molina (ATT)
7
12. Abel Faria (DEF)
6
13. Alejandro Ortega (ATT)
6
14. Luis Ribeiro (ATT)
6