Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Complexo Desportivo F.C. Alverca where Alverca play Shrewsbury Town in this friendly game. A crowd of 11,319 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Alverca are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Shrewsbury Town appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
The pitch is in good condition.
Alverca are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Shrewsbury Town appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Shrewsbury Town kick off and get the first half underway!
2.26
0-0Morris Cooper runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Morris Cooper knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
4.48
0-0Morris Cooper barges into Steffen Helmer. The referee warns Morris Cooper to calm down! Steffen Helmer runs off the knock.
21.52
0-0Paul Simonsen passes the ball forward to Spencer Sinclair. Without breaking stride, Spencer Sinclair plays the ball forward to Alun Huckerby. Alun Huckerby whips in a cross ball towards Spencer Sinclair. Jose Carvalho clumsily knocks into Spencer Sinclair. Spencer Sinclair appeals for a penalty! No!! Unbelievable!!
26.35
1-0Pedro Almeida threads a neat ball through to Nico Höfer. Nico Höfer makes a beautiful solo run. Nico Höfer plays a scrappy one-two with Ruben Valente and advances towards the goal... Nico Höfer side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Alverca!
34.14
1-0Morris Cooper kicks a strong pass forward to Carl Patterson. Carl Patterson takes it forward alone. Carl Patterson knocks in a cross ball towards Jan-Willem Opschoor. Jan-Willem Opschoor directs the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Alexandru Ovidiu!
38.40
1-0Lennart Matthäus controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Steffen Helmer. Steffen Helmer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eric Wilke. Eric Wilke shoots from 25 yards. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Alverca are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
40.36
Jan-Willem Opschoor kicks a strong pass forward to Spencer Sinclair. Spencer Sinclair knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
44.48
Pedro Almeida chips the ball to his team mate, Eric Wilke. Eric Wilke shoots from 25 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Alverca appear unchanged since the first half. Shrewsbury Town also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Alverca kicking off!
47.26
Matt Strachan deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jan-Willem Opschoor. Jan-Willem Opschoor knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
49.47
Adam Batty flicks a high pass forward. Jan-Willem Opschoor controls it well on his chest. Jan-Willem Opschoor knocks in a cross ball towards Spencer Sinclair. Spencer Sinclair makes a convincing header. Alexandru Ovidiu punches it away to safety.
51.12
Matt Strachan clumsily knocks into Steffen Helmer. Matt Strachan is warned by the referee! Steffen Helmer stretches but gets up unharmed.
53.01
Arno Wieczorek makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Cesare Susic. With a delightful solo run, Cesare Susic stretches the opposition's defence. Cesare Susic knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Steffen Helmer.
57.45
Matt Strachan flicks a high ball forward to Spencer Sinclair who gracefully takes it down. Spencer Sinclair knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
59.22
Lennart Matthäus makes a simple pass to Abel Lima. Abel Lima flicks a high pass forward. Corentin Chelle controls it well on his chest. Corentin Chelle cuts inside the box! Corentin Chelle shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
67.20
Pedro Almeida sees Ruben Valente in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ruben Valente knocks in a cross ball towards Pedro Almeida. Pedro Almeida is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Alverca!
71.26
With some swift thinking, Pedro Almeida plays the ball forward to Nico Höfer. Nico Höfer knocks the ball to his team mate, Ruben Valente. Ruben Valente shoots from 25 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
77.43
Ruben Valente takes it forward alone. Ruben Valente shoots from long range but slams it into the crowd!
79.12
Cesare Susic flicks a high ball forward to Spencer Sinclair who takes it down. Spencer Sinclair knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nico Höfer.
83.58
Pedro Almeida kicks a strong pass forward to Nico Höfer. Nico Höfer makes a probing pass to Ruben Valente. Ruben Valente knocks in a cross ball towards Corentin Chelle. With a superhuman jump, Corentin Chelle connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
87.36
Paul Simonsen knocks the ball to his team mate, Morris Cooper. Morris Cooper chips the ball to his team mate, Alun Huckerby. Alun Huckerby knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Cesare Susic kicks a strong pass forward to Spencer Sinclair. Spencer Sinclair whips in a cross ball towards Alun Huckerby. Alun Huckerby connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but Alexandru Ovidiu is on top of it.
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
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Alexandru Ovidiu (GK)
7
2. Lennart Matthäus (DEF)
7
3. Steffen Helmer (DEF)
7
4. Jose Carvalho (DEF)
6
5. Abel Lima (DEF)
6
6. Nico Höfer (MID)
9
7. Pedro Almeida (MID)
9
8. Ruben Valente (GK)
9
9. Corentin Chelle (GK)
8
10. Niccolo Kahn (GK)
6
11. Eric Wilke (ATT)
6
12. Nicky Cutler (MID)
0
13. Nuno Bento (ATT)
0
14. Tiago Andrade (ATT)
0
1. Jose Lassiter (GK)
6
2. Arno Wieczorek (DEF)
6
3. Matt Strachan (DEF)
6
4. Paul Simonsen (DEF)
6
5. Adam Batty (MID)
6
6. Morris Cooper (MID)
7
7. Carl Patterson (MID)
6
8. Cesare Susic (MID)
7
9. Jan-Willem Opschoor (ATT)
6
10. Spencer Sinclair (ATT)
6
11. Alun Huckerby (ATT)
6
12. Bruno Zamboni (GK)
0
13. Yoximar Guerra (DEF)
0
14. Ralph Vieira (MID)
0