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Match Report
Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Ground Estádio da Madeira where Desportivo Nacional play host to Portimonense Sporting Clube. A crowd of 17,881 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Desportivo Nacional are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Portimonense Sporting Clube appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Luis Moutinho.
The pitch is in good condition.
Desportivo Nacional are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Portimonense Sporting Clube appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Luis Moutinho.
0.00
0-0Portimonense Sporting Clube kick off!
9.35
0-0Fernando Monteiro flicks the ball to his team mate, Cristiano Nascimento. Cristiano Nascimento knocks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Quaresma. Daniel Quaresma whips in a cross ball towards Uwe Höfer. Uwe Höfer makes a convincing header but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
15.53
0-0Artur Quaresma threads the ball through to Cristiano Nascimento. Cristiano Nascimento controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Daniel Quaresma. Daniel Quaresma knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Manuel Rego.
20.28
Luis Ferreira chips the ball to his team mate, Fernando Monteiro. Fernando Monteiro runs straight at the opposition's defence. Fernando Monteiro knocks in a cross ball towards Fabian Natale Alessi. Fabian Natale Alessi shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just off target!
21.30
0-0Artur Quaresma knocks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Quaresma. Daniel Quaresma lofts in a cross ball towards Artur Quaresma. Artur Quaresma rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The keeper is on top of it. Great keeping!
26.48
Andre Carvalho controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eduardo Nunes. Eduardo Nunes shoots from 20 yards. Dominic Strachan gathers the ball up comfortably. He makes it look easy!
27.52
Artur Quaresma sees Fabian Natale Alessi in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Fabian Natale Alessi shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Ruben Varela easily smothers it!
28.38
Manuel Rego makes a probing pass to Alexandre Semedo. Alexandre Semedo plays the ball forward to Eduardo Nunes. Eduardo Nunes shoots from long range but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
33.03
Artur Quaresma makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Cristiano Nascimento. Cristiano Nascimento shoots from outside the area. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
36.15
1-0Andre Carvalho flicks a high pass forward to Colin Dryden who brings the ball under control. Colin Dryden tries a spectacular long range effort. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Colin Dryden!
39.43
Artur Quaresma makes a simple pass to Luis Ferreira. Luis Ferreira flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Quaresma controls it well on his chest. Daniel Quaresma knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Eduardo Nunes.
42.34
Eduardo Nunes threads a neat ball through to Pablo Prieto. Pablo Prieto flicks a high ball forward to Andre Carvalho who takes it down. Andre Carvalho sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Good keeping from Dominic Strachan as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
43.49
1-0Andre Carvalho takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Dominic Strachan drops low and scoops up the ball.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Desportivo Nacional appear unchanged since the first half. Portimonense Sporting Clube also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Desportivo Nacional kick off!
48.19
Seeing a gap ahead, Anthony Keegan plays the ball forward to Pablo Prieto. Pablo Prieto sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Dominic Strachan is on top of it.
57.03
Uwe Höfer flicks a high pass forward. Luis Ferreira collects the pass. Luis Ferreira brings the ball forward. Luis Ferreira knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
59.22
Vitor Valente threads a neat ball through to Vasco Pinheiro. Vasco Pinheiro knocks the ball forward to Andre Carvalho. Andre Carvalho shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
60.25
1-0Desportivo Nacional have made a substitution with Reynald Silva replacing Alexandre Semedo .
63.33
Vasco Pinheiro sees a break and surges forward. Vasco Pinheiro shoots from outside the area. The keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
67.06
Jorge Vieira threads a neat ball through to Artur Quaresma. Artur Quaresma kicks a strong pass forward to Daniel Quaresma. Daniel Quaresma controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
71.09
1-0Nuno Moutinho makes a simple pass to Uwe Höfer. Uwe Höfer takes it forward alone. Uwe Höfer whips in a cross ball towards Daniel Quaresma. Daniel Quaresma flicks the ball with his head. Vitor Valente steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
77.44
Desportivo Nacional have made a substitution with Nuno Nunes replacing Manuel Rego .
81.06
Artur Quaresma flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Quaresma collects the pass. Daniel Quaresma controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
83.44
With vision, Colin Dryden picks a pass forward to Vasco Pinheiro. Vasco Pinheiro shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
85.16
Luis Ferreira sees space and advances. Luis Ferreira knocks in a cross ball towards Daniel Quaresma. Daniel Quaresma finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Colin Dryden 36 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Colin Dryden of Desportivo Nacional |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Ruben Varela (GK)
8
2. Vitor Valente (DEF)
6
3. Manuel Rego (DEF)
6
4. Eduardo Nunes (DEF)
7
5. Alexandre Semedo (DEF)
6
6. Andre Carvalho (MID)
8
7. Vasco Pinheiro (MID)
7
8. Colin Dryden (MID)
9
9. Anthony Keegan (ATT)
6
10. Pablo Prieto (ATT)
6
11. Eduardo Nunes (ATT)
6
12. Reynald Silva (DEF)
6
13. Nuno Nunes (DEF)
6
14. Johnny Bakari (ATT)
0
1. Dominic Strachan (GK)
8
2. Jorge Vieira (DEF)
6
3. Fernando Monteiro (DEF)
7
4. Nuno Moutinho (DEF)
6
5. Rodrigo Jardim (DEF)
6
6. Cristiano Nascimento (MID)
6
7. Luis Ferreira (MID)
8
8. Artur Quaresma (MID)
8
9. Uwe Höfer (MID)
7
10. Fabian Natale Alessi (ATT)
6
11. Daniel Quaresma (ATT)
7
12. Carlos Rego (GK)
0
13. Carlos Sousa (ATT)
0
14. Cesar Quaresma (GK)
0