Match Report
| Sp. Espinho | Sp. Espinho | | | Desportivo Nacional | Desportivo Nacional | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Valentino Pinzi | V. Pinzi | ![]() | 76 | G | ![]() | 1 | ![]() | G | 73 | ![]() | Helder Neves | H. Neves | |||||||||
| Sebastiao Fonseca | S. Fonseca | ![]() | 75 | D | ![]() | 2 | ![]() | D | 67 | ![]() | Oscar De Angelis | O. De Angelis | |||||||||
| Sebastiao Reis | S. Reis | ![]() | 74 | D | ![]() | 3 | ![]() | D | 67 | ![]() | Tiago Santos | T. Santos | |||||||||
| Gary Liddell | G. Liddell | ![]() | 65 | D | ![]() | 4 | ![]() | D | 59 | ![]() | Adel Djetou | A. Djetou | |||||||||
| Rafael Viana | R. Viana | ![]() | 76 | M | ![]() | 5 | ![]() | D | 52 | ![]() | Neil Elliott | N. Elliott | |||||||||
| Pedro Moreira | P. Moreira | ![]() | 66 | M | ![]() | 6 | ![]() | M | 74 | ![]() | Cristiano Moreira | C. Moreira | |||||||||
| Mitchell Cairo | M. Cairo | ![]() | 65 | M | ![]() | 7 | ![]() | M | 73 | ![]() | Rodrigo Viana | R. Viana | |||||||||
| Patrick Beresford | P. Beresford | ![]() | 64 | M | ![]() | 8 | ![]() | M | 71 | ![]() | Daniel Ribeiro | D. Ribeiro | |||||||||
| Patricio Perron | P. Perron | ![]() | 78 | A | ![]() | 9 | ![]() | A | 78 | ![]() | Arturo Gento | A. Gento | |||||||||
| Vitor Andrade | V. Andrade | ![]() | 70 | A | ![]() | 10 | ![]() | A | 72 | ![]() | Hugo Loureiro | H. Loureiro | |||||||||
| Silvio Veloso | S. Veloso | ![]() | 65 | A | ![]() | 11 | ![]() | A | 68 | ![]() | Artur Jesus | A. Jesus | |||||||||
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| Albert Wiekens | A. Wiekens | ![]() | 66 | G | ![]() | 12 | ![]() | M | 69 | ![]() | Craig Priestley | C. Priestley | |||||||||
| Joao Sousa | J. Sousa | ![]() | 64 | D | ![]() | 13 | ![]() | A | 68 | ![]() | Cataldo Ginestra | C. Ginestra | |||||||||
| Daniel Barbosa | D. Barbosa | ![]() | 63 | D | ![]() | 14 | ![]() | M | 62 | ![]() | Roberto Vieira | R. Vieira | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Estadio Manuel de Oliveira Violas where Sp. Espinho play host to Desportivo Nacional. A crowd of 18,280 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sp. Espinho are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Desportivo Nacional appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Paulo Costa.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sp. Espinho are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Desportivo Nacional appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Paulo Costa.
0.00
Sp. Espinho kick off and get the match underway!
2.37
Rafael Viana hits a low pass to Patricio Perron. Patricio Perron lofts in a cross ball towards Vitor Andrade. Vitor Andrade whips the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Excellent keeping!
4.14
Gary Liddell passes the ball forward to Mitchell Cairo. Mitchell Cairo threads the ball through to Vitor Andrade. Without breaking stride, Vitor Andrade plays the ball forward to Patricio Perron who has made a great run into the box. Patricio Perron cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Solid save from Helder Neves.
10.27
Mitchell Cairo sees Vitor Andrade in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Vitor Andrade knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Helder Neves who gathers it comfortably.
15.39
Cristiano Moreira makes a probing pass to Hugo Loureiro. Hugo Loureiro sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but is denied by Valentino Pinzi. Excellent save.
16.34
With imagination, Cristiano Moreira plays the ball forward to Arturo Gento. Arturo Gento advances inside the box! Arturo Gento muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Valentino Pinzi.
17.25
Corner kick to Desportivo Nacional. Daniel Ribeiro chips it to the near post. Oscar De Angelis side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
20.16
Mitchell Cairo flicks a high pass forward. Silvio Veloso holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Silvio Veloso shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Helder Neves!
22.03
Tiago Santos makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Daniel Ribeiro. Daniel Ribeiro makes a probing pass to Arturo Gento. Arturo Gento knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
24.22
Rafael Viana hacks Daniel Ribeiro from behind! The referee calls over Rafael Viana and shows him a yellow card! Daniel Ribeiro runs off the knock.
32.05
Sebastiao Reis hits a low pass to Rafael Viana. Rafael Viana flicks the ball to his team mate, Silvio Veloso. Silvio Veloso edges inside the box! Silvio Veloso comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball takes a deflection leaving Helder Neves with no chance!! Goal for Sp. Espinho!
38.13
Daniel Ribeiro passes the ball forward to Hugo Loureiro. Hugo Loureiro lofts in a cross ball towards Artur Jesus. With a superhuman jump, Artur Jesus connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
42.00
Mitchell Cairo flicks a high pass forward. Vitor Andrade collects the pass. Vitor Andrade knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Adel Djetou.
44.50
Sebastiao Reis threads a neat ball through to Pedro Moreira. Pedro Moreira knocks the ball to his team mate, Silvio Veloso. Silvio Veloso shoots from 25 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Sp. Espinho appear unchanged since the first half. Desportivo Nacional also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Desportivo Nacional get the second half underway!
49.28
Rafael Viana threads the ball through to Patricio Perron. Patricio Perron shoots from 20 yards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
53.20
Gary Liddell knocks the ball forward to Patrick Beresford. Showing wonderful composure, Patrick Beresford picks a pass forward to Vitor Andrade. Vitor Andrade sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Helder Neves manages to keep it out.
55.33
Mitchell Cairo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Patricio Perron. Patricio Perron whips in a cross ball towards Silvio Veloso. Silvio Veloso rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it's a woeful effort!
57.22
Pedro Moreira flicks a high ball forward to Patricio Perron who takes it down. Patricio Perron sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
61.10
Oscar De Angelis flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Ribeiro holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Daniel Ribeiro sees Artur Jesus in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Artur Jesus knocks in a cross ball towards Hugo Loureiro. Hugo Loureiro shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
67.58
Sebastiao Fonseca catches Daniel Ribeiro on the ankles. The referee calls over Sebastiao Fonseca and shows him a yellow card! Daniel Ribeiro runs off the knock.
69.08
Sebastiao Reis flicks a high pass forward to Pedro Moreira who brings the ball under control. Pedro Moreira kicks a strong pass forward to Vitor Andrade. Vitor Andrade shoots from 25 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
71.58
Sebastiao Fonseca laces a weighted ball forward to Pedro Moreira. Pedro Moreira flicks the ball to his team mate, Silvio Veloso. Silvio Veloso knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Adel Djetou.
77.24
Desportivo Nacional have made 3 substitutions with Craig Priestley replacing Hugo Loureiro, Cataldo Ginestra replacing Cristiano Moreira and Roberto Vieira replacing Oscar De Angelis .
79.06
Showing composure, Patrick Beresford laces a through ball forward to Patricio Perron. Patricio Perron shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
84.23
Sebastiao Reis threads the ball through to Mitchell Cairo. Mitchell Cairo flicks a high pass forward to Silvio Veloso who brings the ball under control. Silvio Veloso controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
85.42
Sp. Espinho are in full control of this game.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
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 Hugo Loureiro of Desportivo Nacional |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Valentino Pinzi (GK)
6
2. Sebastiao Fonseca (DEF)
5
3. Sebastiao Reis (DEF)
6
4. Gary Liddell (DEF)
6
5. Rafael Viana (MID)
7
6. Pedro Moreira (MID)
6
7. Mitchell Cairo (MID)
7
8. Patrick Beresford (MID)
6
9. Patricio Perron (ATT)
8
10. Vitor Andrade (ATT)
6
11. Silvio Veloso (ATT)
8
12. Albert Wiekens (GK)
0
13. Joao Sousa (DEF)
0
14. Daniel Barbosa (DEF)
0
1. Helder Neves (GK)
7
2. Oscar De Angelis (DEF)
6
3. Tiago Santos (DEF)
6
4. Adel Djetou (DEF)
6
5. Neil Elliott (DEF)
6
6. Cristiano Moreira (MID)
6
7. Rodrigo Viana (MID)
6
8. Daniel Ribeiro (MID)
7
9. Arturo Gento (ATT)
6
10. Hugo Loureiro (ATT)
9
11. Artur Jesus (ATT)
8
12. Craig Priestley (MID)
6
13. Cataldo Ginestra (ATT)
6
14. Roberto Vieira (MID)
6











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