Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Ground Estádio da Madeira where Desportivo Nacional play host to C.F. Estrela da Amadora. A crowd of 16,777 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Desportivo Nacional are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while C.F. Estrela da Amadora appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.


0.00
Desportivo Nacional start the game by kicking off the first half!
4.04
Manuel Ramos makes a simple pass to Jorge Semedo. Jorge Semedo kicks a strong pass forward to Romain Maoulida. Romain Maoulida lofts in a cross ball towards Ragnar Hallfredsson. Ragnar Hallfredsson connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
8.13
Jorge Semedo threads the ball through to Romain Maoulida. Romain Maoulida shoots from distance but somehow Jorge Barros manages to keep it out.
10.30
Manuel Ramos threads the ball through to Jorge Semedo. Jorge Semedo chips the ball to his team mate, Angelo Cannarsa. Angelo Cannarsa plays a perfect one-two with Ragnar Hallfredsson and rushes in on goal... Angelo Cannarsa shoots from just inside the box but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
12.34
Joao Antunes surges forward with the ball. Joao Antunes tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
18.22
Paulo Ramos passes the ball forward to Jorge Semedo. Jorge Semedo chips the ball to his team mate, Ragnar Hallfredsson. Ragnar Hallfredsson shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
21.32
Mario Ribeiro barges into Daniel Barros. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Daniel Barros runs off the knock.
24.07
Mario Ribeiro flicks the ball to his team mate, Neil Mason. Neil Mason sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
34.04
Pedro Antunes barges into Mario Lopes. Pedro Antunes is shown the yellow card! Mario Lopes runs off the knock.
40.15
Jose Carvalho chips the ball to his team mate, Ragnar Hallfredsson. Ragnar Hallfredsson shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Jorge Barros easily smothers it!
42.48
Andy McStay kicks a strong pass forward to Mario Semedo. Mario Semedo sees space and advances. Mario Semedo shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!


45.00
C.F. Estrela da Amadora start the second half!
47.29
Mario Ribeiro comes in with a late challenge on Jose Carvalho. Mario Ribeiro is warned by the referee! Jose Carvalho runs off the knock.
48.25
Manuel Ramos passes the ball forward to Jorge Semedo. Jorge Semedo makes a simple pass to Ragnar Hallfredsson. Ragnar Hallfredsson chips the ball to his team mate, Angelo Cannarsa. Angelo Cannarsa rockets a shot on goal. What a cracker!! Jorge Barros had no chance!! Goal for Desportivo Nacional!
59.14
Daniel Gomes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Joao Antunes. Joao Antunes chips the ball to his team mate, Neil Mason. Neil Mason makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Pedro Antunes but he's offside!
60.25
Jorge Semedo chips the ball to his team mate, Ragnar Hallfredsson. Ragnar Hallfredsson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jorge Barros who gathers it comfortably.
61.53
Mario Semedo knocks the ball to his team mate, Neil Mason. Neil Mason lofts in a cross ball towards Pedro Antunes. Pedro Antunes is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Rui Soares.
66.58
Roberto Alves kicks a strong pass forward to Neil Mason. Neil Mason knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Roberto Nunes.
71.51
Daniel Barros kicks a strong pass forward to Ragnar Hallfredsson. Ragnar Hallfredsson shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
73.25
Jose Carvalho clumsily knocks into Mario Ribeiro. Jose Carvalho is warned by the referee! Mario Ribeiro stretches but gets up unharmed.
84.20
Jose Carvalho catches Mario Ribeiro on the ankles. Jose Carvalho is given another warning by the referee! Mario Ribeiro runs off the knock.
89.44
Paulo Ramos hacks Pedro Antunes from behind! The referee calls over Paulo Ramos and shows him a yellow card! Pedro Antunes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Manuel Ramos chips the ball to his team mate, Jose Carvalho. Jose Carvalho decides to run forward with the ball. Jose Carvalho shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time


The man of the match was awarded to Neil Mason of C.F. Estrela da Amadora

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 1 vs 1
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 3 vs 2
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 5 vs 2
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 2
Fouls
Fouls: 3 vs 3
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 1 vs 2
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 47.2972972972973 vs 52.7027027027027
Play Area
Home team third: 31.08%, Midfield: 47.30%, Away team third: 21.62%