Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Complexo Desportivo F.C. Alverca where Alverca play Partick Thistle in this friendly game. A crowd of 10,285 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Both Alverca and Partick Thistle are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
The pitch is in great condition.
Both Alverca and Partick Thistle are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Partick Thistle kick off and get the first half underway!
3.35
0-0Ruben Alves threads the ball through to Egbert Hilgerink. Egbert Hilgerink runs straight at the defence! Egbert Hilgerink side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. He makes it look easy!
4.22
Nico Höfer changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Nico Höfer plays a quick one-two with Silvio Castro and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Nico Höfer provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
16.40
Stuart Gemmill flicks a high pass forward to Colin Morrison who brings the ball under control. Colin Morrison lofts in a cross ball towards Maurits de Boer. Maurits de Boer finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Eduardo Sousa!
18.18
Stuart Gemmill kicks a strong pass forward to Uwe Will. Uwe Will knocks in a cross ball towards Dominic Liddell. Dominic Liddell flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Great keeping!
22.26
0-0Paul Campbell kicks a strong pass forward to Dominic Liddell. Without breaking stride, Dominic Liddell plays the ball forward to Richard Watson. Richard Watson tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
24.59
Silvio Castro chips the ball to his team mate, Marc Hamann. Marc Hamann shoots from outside the area but it slams into the crowd!
26.30
Paul Campbell flicks a high ball forward to Richard Watson who takes it down. Richard Watson shoots from distance. Eduardo Sousa comfortably gets down and covers it.
27.13
0-0Colin Morrison makes a simple pass to Maurits de Boer. Maurits de Boer makes a pass forward but Richard Watson is yards offside!
30.16
John Matteo chips the ball to his team mate, Uwe Will. Uwe Will shoots from distance but is denied by Eduardo Sousa. Excellent save.
33.54
Stuart Gemmill knocks the ball to his team mate, Maurits de Boer. Maurits de Boer shoots from long range but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
36.31
Silvio Castro flicks a high ball forward to Marc Hamann who takes it down. Marc Hamann knocks in a cross ball towards Nico Höfer. Nico Höfer outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
39.09
Stuart Gemmill flicks a high pass forward. Maurits de Boer collects the pass. Maurits de Boer plays a one-two with Richard Watson and advances towards the goal... Maurits de Boer cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal but it flies well off target!
40.16
0-0With a delightful solo run, Marc Hamann stretches the opposition's defence. Marc Hamann whips in a cross ball towards Egbert Hilgerink. Egbert Hilgerink beats his man to it with a header. Garry Burley clears it off the line with his head!
44.48
Colin Morrison makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Uwe Will. Uwe Will finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
45.00
0-0Leon Houtman controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ruben Alves. Ruben Alves flicks the ball to his team mate, Alexandre Barbosa. Alexandre Barbosa knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Colin Morrison.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Alverca appear unchanged since the first half. Partick Thistle also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Alverca kicking off!
47.04
Ruben Alves kicks a strong pass forward to Alexandre Barbosa. Alexandre Barbosa knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Colin Morrison.
49.24
Silvio Castro threads a neat ball through to Alexandre Barbosa. Alexandre Barbosa knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Paul Campbell.
53.34
Nico Höfer hits a low pass to Egbert Hilgerink. Egbert Hilgerink sees Alexandre Barbosa just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Alexandre Barbosa shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
57.51
0-0Marc Hamann catches Dominic Liddell on the ankles. Marc Hamann is shown the yellow card! Dominic Liddell stretches but gets up unharmed.
59.03
1-0Sergio Neves makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ruben Alves. Ruben Alves threads a neat ball through to Alexandre Barbosa. Alexandre Barbosa whips in a cross ball towards Marc Hamann. Marc Hamann knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Kevin Cleland is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
61.03
1-0Alverca have made 2 substitutions with Adam Potts replacing Alexandre Barbosa and Ivan Zoppetti replacing Leon Houtman .
63.46
Ivan Zoppetti hits a low pass to Adam Potts. Adam Potts puts a great ball through. Egbert Hilgerink runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
67.21
Sebastian Thielemann advances with the ball. Sebastian Thielemann skips past John Matteo! Sebastian Thielemann makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Kevin Cleland.
68.33
1-0Corner kick to Alverca. Nico Höfer plays it to the near post. Kevin Cleland drops low and scoops up the ball.
69.06
Egbert Hilgerink knocks the ball forward to Adam Potts. Adam Potts finds some space and shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
75.55
John Matteo passes the ball forward to Colin Morrison. Colin Morrison knocks the ball forward to Uwe Will. Uwe Will finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
77.18
Alverca have made a substitution with Alberto Fernandes replacing Sebastian Thielemann .
79.09
Stuart Gemmill makes a simple pass to Uwe Will. Uwe Will lofts in a cross ball towards Maurits de Boer. Maurits de Boer rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
81.21
Scott Elliott passes the ball forward to Maurits de Boer. Maurits de Boer whips in a cross ball towards Garry Burley. Garry Burley makes a looping header on goal but slams it into the crowd!
83.19
Showing composure, Scott Elliott laces a weighted ball forward to John Matteo. John Matteo chips the ball to his team mate, Maurits de Boer. Maurits de Boer knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ruben Alves.
84.09
Colin Morrison makes a simple pass to Uwe Will. Uwe Will tries a spectacular long range effort but is denied by Eduardo Sousa. Excellent save.
89.59
Scott Elliott knocks the ball to his team mate, Garry Burley. Garry Burley threads a neat ball through to Richard Watson. Richard Watson tries a spectacular long range effort but it rises well off target!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Marc Hamann 59 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Eduardo Sousa (GK)
9
2. Leon Houtman (DEF)
6
3. Ruben Lima (DEF)
6
4. Sergio Neves (DEF)
7
5. Nico Höfer (MID)
8
6. Ruben Alves (DEF)
7
7. Silvio Castro (GK)
7
8. Sebastian Thielemann (MID)
7
9. Egbert Hilgerink (ATT)
7
10. Alexandre Barbosa (ATT)
7
11. Marc Hamann (ATT)
9
12. Ivan Zoppetti (DEF)
6
13. Adam Potts (ATT)
6
14. Alberto Fernandes (MID)
6
1. Kevin Cleland (GK)
9
2. John Matteo (DEF)
7
3. Paul Campbell (DEF)
7
4. Scott Elliott (DEF)
7
5. Garry Burley (MID)
6
6. Colin Morrison (MID)
7
7. Stuart Gemmill (MID)
7
8. Dominic Liddell (MID)
6
9. Richard Watson (ATT)
6
10. Maurits de Boer (ATT)
7
11. Uwe Will (ATT)
7
12. Jakob Morlock (DEF)
0
13. Richard Bremner (DEF)
0
14. Don Caldwell (DEF)
0