Match Report


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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Est˜dio Prof. Dr. Vieira de Carvalho where Maia play host to Vitoria Setúbal. A crowd of 18,421 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Maia are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Vitoria Setúbal appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ribeiro Carrera.


0.00
Maia start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.12
Danny Moncur knocks the ball forward to Luciano Soligo. Luciano Soligo flicks a high pass forward. Micha‘l Goussé controls it well on his chest. Micha‘l Goussé shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Dale Barrett manages to gather it effortlessly.
4.44
Marco Strada knocks the ball to his team mate, Pedro Nascimento. Pedro Nascimento knocks the ball to his team mate, Jaime Veloso. Jaime Veloso kicks a strong pass forward to Graham Redknapp but the referee indicates it's offside!
6.07
Carlos Sousa flicks a high pass forward to Sebastiao Neves who brings the ball under control. Sebastiao Neves sees John Greig in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. John Greig sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
8.11
Danny Moncur deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Thibault Gourvennec. Thibault Gourvennec threads a neat ball through to Graham Redknapp. Graham Redknapp plays a quick one-two with Jaime Veloso and rushes in on goal... Philipp Ziegler catches Graham Redknapp on the ankles. Graham Redknapp appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
9.01
Thibault Gourvennec takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Pedro Nascimento. Pedro Nascimento passes the ball forward to Jaime Veloso. Jaime Veloso knocks in a cross ball towards Graham Redknapp. Graham Redknapp is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it flies just wide!
16.49
Pedro Nascimento threads the ball through to Graham Redknapp. Graham Redknapp lofts in a cross ball towards Jaime Veloso. Jaime Veloso flicks the ball with his head but slams it into the crowd!
18.02
Leonardo Dominguez kicks a strong pass forward to Thibault Gourvennec. Thibault Gourvennec threads a neat ball through to Jaime Veloso. Jaime Veloso shoots from outside the area but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
20.01
Carlos Ferreira flicks a high pass forward to John Greig who brings the ball under control. John Greig shoots from 20 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
22.40
Carlos Ferreira picks a pass forward to Moritz Heiser. Moritz Heiser lofts in a cross ball towards Quim Postiga. Quim Postiga outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
24.48
Paulo Carvalho advances with the ball. Paulo Carvalho hits a low pass to Quim Postiga. Quim Postiga knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Leonardo Dominguez.
30.06
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
32.21
Philipp Ziegler flicks the ball to his team mate, Sebastiao Neves. Sebastiao Neves plays the ball forward to Nuno Soares. Nuno Soares knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Piotr Pol who gathers it comfortably.
33.46
Carlos Sousa flicks a high pass forward. Carlos Ferreira controls it well on his chest. Carlos Ferreira flicks a high ball forward to Quim Postiga who takes it down. Quim Postiga whips in a cross ball towards Moritz Heiser. Moritz Heiser beats his man to it with a header but it flies well off target!
34.33
Carlos Sousa flicks a high pass forward. Carlos Ferreira collects the pass. Carlos Ferreira flicks a high pass forward to Quim Postiga who brings the ball under control. Quim Postiga knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Marco Strada.
36.39
Carlos Ferreira runs straight at the opposition's defence. Carlos Ferreira whips in a cross ball towards Moritz Heiser. Moritz Heiser makes a convincing header but it's a lousy effort!
45.00
Leonardo Dominguez kicks a strong pass forward to Thibault Gourvennec. Thibault Gourvennec controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Micha‘l Goussé. Micha‘l Goussé shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Dale Barrett manages to gather it comfortably.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Maia appear unchanged since the first half. Vitoria Setúbal also appear unchanged since the first half. The Maia players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Vitoria Setúbal kick off!
47.18
Carlos Sousa flicks a high pass forward. Carlos Ferreira holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Carlos Ferreira threads a neat ball through to John Greig. John Greig shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
51.15
Filipe Marques flicks a high pass forward. Carlos Ferreira holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Carlos Ferreira changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Carlos Ferreira whips in a cross ball towards Moritz Heiser. Moritz Heiser gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but Piotr Pol is on top of it.
59.54
Carlos Ferreira makes a probing pass to Quim Postiga. Quim Postiga knocks in a cross ball towards John Greig. John Greig is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Maia are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
61.38
Carlos Sousa flicks a high pass forward to Carlos Ferreira who brings the ball under control. Carlos Ferreira threads the ball through to John Greig. John Greig knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Richard Youds.
66.33
Luciano Soligo knocks the ball forward to Jaime Veloso. Jaime Veloso knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Dale Barrett who gathers it comfortably.
69.21
John Greig barges into Leonardo Dominguez. John Greig is shown the yellow card! Leonardo Dominguez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.47
Marco Strada clumsily knocks into Quim Postiga. The referee brings Marco Strada to one side and gives him a warning! Quim Postiga hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
79.37
Carlos Ferreira runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Carlos Ferreira knocks in a cross ball towards Moritz Heiser. Moritz Heiser is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
2
2
Shots off Target
7
3
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
55.4%
44.6%
Play Area
30.4%
42.4%
27.2%
 

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Carlos Ferreira of Maia

Match Ratings
1.Dale Barrett (GK)
6
2.Philipp Ziegler (DEF)
6
3.Carlos Sousa (DEF)
7
4.Filipe Marques (DEF)
6
5.Paulo Carvalho (DEF)
7
6.Sebastiao Neves (MID)
6
7.Carlos Ferreira (MID)
10
8.John Greig (ATT)yellow card
5
9.Nuno Soares (ATT)
6
10.Moritz Heiser (ATT)
6
11.Quim Postiga (ATT)
6
 
12.Leonardo Diaz (MID)
0
13.Diogo Nascimento (DEF)
0
14.Diogo Monteiro (MID)
0