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Match Report

Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Complexo Desportivo F.C. Alverca where Alverca play host to Grupo Desportivo de Chaves. A crowd of 15,147 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Alverca are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Grupo Desportivo de Chaves appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Ribeiro SergioconceiƧao.


0.00
Alverca kick off and get the first half underway!
3.47
Komian Chimbonda flicks the ball to his team mate, Ian Izzet. Ian Izzet knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Paulo Moreira who gathers it comfortably.
10.49
Fernando Vieira kicks a strong pass forward to Rafael Vieira. Rafael Vieira plays the ball forward to Paulo Viana. Paulo Viana lofts in a cross ball towards Silvio Andrade. Silvio Andrade connects with a diving header but it is shockingly off target!
12.26
Rafael Vieira decides to run forward with the ball. Rafael Vieira whips in a cross ball towards Guilherme Gomes. Guilherme Gomes heads the ball goalwards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
15.05
Oliver Maier controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, David McCoist. David McCoist flicks a high pass forward. Helder Varela collects the pass. Helder Varela tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
16.02
Daniel Marques knocks the ball to his team mate, Artur Bento. Artur Bento makes a simple pass to Ian Izzet. Ian Izzet knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
20.25
Rafael Vieira flicks a high pass forward. Paulo Viana controls it well on his chest. Paulo Viana sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
24.39
Fernando Ramos knocks the ball to his team mate, Guilherme Gomes. Guilherme Gomes edges inside the box! Guilherme Gomes cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
27.16
Antonio Sousa threads a neat ball through to Fernando Ramos. Fernando Ramos controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Silvio Andrade. Silvio Andrade knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stephen Mccall.
33.27
Komian Chimbonda flicks a high pass forward. Helder Varela collects the pass. Helder Varela shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
34.23
Komian Chimbonda passes the ball forward to Ian Izzet. Ian Izzet shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
42.14
Artur Bento threads the ball through to Helder Varela. Helder Varela knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
Daniel Marques barges into Paulo Viana. Daniel Marques is given a warning by the referee! Paulo Viana hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Alverca appear unchanged since the first half. Grupo Desportivo de Chaves also appear unchanged since the first half. The Grupo Desportivo de Chaves players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Grupo Desportivo de Chaves kick off the second half!
48.03
Oliver Maier flicks a high pass forward. David McCoist collects the pass. David McCoist knocks the ball forward to Helder Varela. Helder Varela finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
49.37
Paulo Viana comes in with a late challenge on Stephen Mccall. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Stephen Mccall hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
59.14
Showing wonderful composure, Daniel Marques plays the ball forward to David McCoist. David McCoist kicks a strong pass forward to Ian Izzet. Ian Izzet whips in a cross ball towards Helder Varela. Helder Varela rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
61.14
Alverca have made a substitution with Rodrigo Varela replacing Paulo Moreira .
63.22
Helder Varela hacks Rui Gomes from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Rui Gomes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
67.50
Grupo Desportivo de Chaves are keeping the ball well. They need to convert this possession into goals.
69.14
Colin Campbell makes a simple pass to Guilherme Gomes. Guilherme Gomes knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Oliver Maier.
71.05
Seeing a gap ahead, Artur Bento laces a weighted ball forward to Helder Varela. Helder Varela plays a quick one-two with Ian Izzet and rushes in on goal... Helder Varela shoots from just inside the box. Rodrigo Varela is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
77.34
Alverca have made a substitution with Pedro Barbosa replacing Fernando Ramos .
78.43
Komian Chimbonda flicks a high ball forward to Helder Varela who takes it down. Helder Varela plays a one-two with Ian Izzet and rushes in on goal... Helder Varela side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It's there!! Rodrigo Varela has to pick the ball from the back of the net! That's the equaliser! What a way to get his hattrick!
84.31
Stephen Mccall makes a probing pass to David McCoist. David McCoist chips the ball to his team mate, Ian Izzet. Ian Izzet shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Rodrigo Varela manages to gather it easily.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 3 vs 3
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 3 vs 4
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 1 vs 4
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 1
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 2
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 1 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 40.6779661016949 vs 59.3220338983051
Play Area
Home team third: 32.20%, Midfield: 45.76%, Away team third: 22.03%

Scorers

Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Helder Varela of Grupo Desportivo de Chaves

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
6
2. Antonio Sousa (DEF)
6
3. Rui Gomes (DEF)
6
6
5. Andy Ferguson (DEF)
6
6
6
8. Rafael Vieira (MID)
7
8
10. Paulo Viana (ATT)
7
11. Silvio Andrade (ATT)
6

12. Pedro Barbosa (MID)
6
13. Rodrigo Varela (MID)
6
14. Bill Proctor (GK)
0

2. Artur Moreira (DEF)
6
3. Oliver Maier (DEF)
6
6
6
6. Artur Bento (MID)
6
7. David McCoist (MID)
6
6
10. Helder Varela (ATT)
9
11. Ian Izzet (ATT)
7

13. Cristiano Faria (ATT)
0
14. Duarte Campos (MID)
0