Match Report
| C.D. Feirense | C.D. Feirense |  |  | Alverca | Alverca | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Matt Stokes | Matt Stokes | |||||||||||||||||
| David Santos | D. Santos |  | 68 | G |  | 1 | |  | G | 68 |  | Craig Davidson | C. Davidson | ||||||||
| Paolo Murrin | P. Murrin |  | 66 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 57 |  | Alfonso Cudini | A. Cudini | |||||||||
| Cristiano Semedo | C. Semedo | | 65 | D | | 3 | | D | 60 |  | Reginald Crucet | R. Crucet | |||||||||
| Andy Young | A. Young | | 64 | D | | 4 | | D | 61 | | Quim Gomes | Q. Gomes | |||||||||
| Fernando Faria | F. Faria | | 66 | M | | 5 | | D | 66 | | Artur Campos | A. Campos | |||||||||
| Pedro Lopes | P. Lopes | | 66 | M | | 6 | | M | 64 |  | Hauke Helmer | H. Helmer | |||||||||
| David Fonseca | D. Fonseca | | 65 | M | | 7 | | M | 61 | | Alexandre Andrade | A. Andrade | |||||||||
| Benito Guana | B. Guana | | 64 | M | | 8 | | A | 66 | | Alec Morrison | A. Morrison | |||||||||
| Ljubisa Possanzini | L. Possanzini | | 74 | A | | | 9 | | A | 64 | | Duarte Teixeira | D. Teixeira | ||||||||
| Pierre-Yves Diomede | P. Diomede | | 59 | A | | 10 | | A | 68 | | Oleg Heskey | O. Heskey | |||||||||
| Ruggiero Italiano | R. Italiano | | 58 | A | | 11 | | A | 61 | | Helder Veloso | H. Veloso | |||||||||
| Toni Baret | T. Baret | | 63 | D | | 12 | | M | 55 | | Nico Köpke | N. Köpke | |||||||||
| Samuel Nunes | S. Nunes | | 56 | D | | 13 | | M | 57 | | Helder Vieira | H. Vieira | |||||||||
| Edgar Gomes | E. Gomes | | 56 | M | | 14 | | M | 65 | | Alec Law | A. Law | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Estádio Marcolino de Castro where C.D. Feirense play host to Alverca. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
C.D. Feirense are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Alverca appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Christian Martino.
The pitch is in poor condition.
C.D. Feirense are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Alverca appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Christian Martino.
0.00
0-0Alverca start the match!
2.10
0-0David Fonseca flicks a high pass forward. Ruggiero Italiano controls it well on his chest. Ruggiero Italiano whips in a cross ball towards Pedro Lopes. Pedro Lopes connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Good keeping from Craig Davidson as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
3.08
0-0Corner kick to C.D. Feirense. Benito Guana plays it to the far post. Ruggiero Italiano rockets a shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
6.42
1-0With great vision, Benito Guana plays the ball forward to Ruggiero Italiano. Ruggiero Italiano edges inside the box! Some silky footwork from Ruggiero Italiano provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
15.27
1-0Reginald Crucet pushes mid-way up the pitch. Reginald Crucet controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alec Morrison. Alec Morrison controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just wide!
22.31
David Fonseca flicks a high ball forward to Benito Guana who takes it down. Benito Guana lofts in a cross ball towards Pierre-Yves Diomede. Pierre-Yves Diomede powers a header at goal. Craig Davidson didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
27.31
1-0C.D. Feirense are in full control of this game.
30.42
1-0Alexandre Andrade barges into Paolo Murrin. The referee brings Alexandre Andrade to one side and gives him a warning! Paolo Murrin gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
34.16
1-0Reginald Crucet flicks a high pass forward. Artur Campos holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Artur Campos chips the ball to his team mate, Helder Veloso. Helder Veloso knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Paolo Murrin.
45.00
1-0Alexandre Andrade threads the ball through to Oleg Heskey. Oleg Heskey makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alexandre Andrade but he's offside!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. C.D. Feirense appear unchanged since the first half. Alverca also appear unchanged since the first half. The Alverca players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and C.D. Feirense get the second half underway!
47.22
Reginald Crucet makes a simple pass to Alexandre Andrade. Alexandre Andrade flicks a high ball forward to Helder Veloso who takes it down. Helder Veloso shoots from outside the area but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
53.16
Reginald Crucet comes in with a late challenge on David Fonseca. The referee warns Reginald Crucet to calm down! David Fonseca runs off the knock.
55.27
Cristiano Semedo makes an attacking run forward. Cristiano Semedo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ruggiero Italiano but the linesman indicates offside!
57.36
Reginald Crucet hits a low pass to Oleg Heskey. Oleg Heskey passes the ball forward to Helder Veloso. Helder Veloso shoots from 25 yards but it slams into the crowd!
59.33
Paolo Murrin runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Paolo Murrin plays a one-two with Ljubisa Possanzini and rushes in on goal... Paolo Murrin muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
65.40
1-0Fernando Faria makes a run forward as Paolo Murrin takes the throw-in. Fernando Faria skillfully chests the ball down. Fernando Faria sees Ljubisa Possanzini in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ljubisa Possanzini rushes past Reginald Crucet! Ljubisa Possanzini makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but somehow Artur Campos happens to be in the right place to block it.
66.04
Andy Young clumsily knocks into Alexandre Andrade. Andy Young is given a warning by the referee! Alexandre Andrade hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
69.01
Pedro Lopes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Fernando Faria. Fernando Faria plays a quick one-two with Pedro Lopes and rushes in on goal... Fernando Faria shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is tipped over by Craig Davidson.
70.59
1-0Benito Guana takes the corner, chipping the ball into the box. Helder Veloso jumps high to head the ball out to safety!
71.08
Hauke Helmer chips the ball to his team mate, Oleg Heskey. Oleg Heskey tries a spectacular long range effort but is denied by David Santos. Excellent save.
79.29
Paolo Murrin makes a simple pass to Pierre-Yves Diomede. Pierre-Yves Diomede plays a scrappy one-two with Ruggiero Italiano and advances towards the goal... Pierre-Yves Diomede muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Fantastic reaction save from Craig Davidson!
85.24
Reginald Crucet controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alexandre Andrade. Alexandre Andrade flicks a high pass forward. Oleg Heskey controls it well on his chest. Oleg Heskey shoots from 20 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
90.00
Hauke Helmer receives the ball from a throw-in from Alexandre Andrade. With vision, Hauke Helmer plays the ball forward to Helder Veloso. Helder Veloso knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to David Santos who gathers it comfortably.
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
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Ruggiero Italiano of C.D. Feirense |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. David Santos (GK)
6
2. Paolo Murrin (DEF)
8
3. Cristiano Semedo (DEF)
7
4. Andy Young (DEF)
6
5. Fernando Faria (MID)
7
6. Pedro Lopes (MID)
7
7. David Fonseca (MID)
7
8. Benito Guana (MID)
7
9. Ljubisa Possanzini (ATT)
6
10. Pierre-Yves Diomede (ATT)
7
11. Ruggiero Italiano (ATT)
9
12. Toni Baret (DEF)
0
13. Samuel Nunes (DEF)
0
14. Edgar Gomes (MID)
0
1. Craig Davidson (GK)
8
2. Alfonso Cudini (DEF)
6
3. Reginald Crucet (DEF)
7
4. Quim Gomes (DEF)
6
5. Artur Campos (DEF)
7
6. Hauke Helmer (MID)
6
7. Alexandre Andrade (MID)
7
8. Alec Morrison (ATT)
6
9. Duarte Teixeira (ATT)
6
10. Oleg Heskey (ATT)
6
11. Helder Veloso (ATT)
6
12. Nico Köpke (MID)
0
13. Helder Vieira (MID)
0
14. Alec Law (MID)
0