Match Report


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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Estádio do Clube Desportivo where Clube Desportivo das Aves play host to Grupo Desportivo de Chaves. A crowd of 20,003 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Clube Desportivo das Aves are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Grupo Desportivo de Chaves appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Vasco De Franceschi.


0.00
Clube Desportivo das Aves kick off and get the first half underway!
16.41
Sebastiao Carvalho takes it forward alone. Sebastiao Carvalho makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tomas Sousa. Tomas Sousa lofts in a cross ball towards Alberto Nieto. Alberto Nieto fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Great save!
18.46
Under pressure, Helder Oliveira clears the ball far upfield. Rui Lima knocks in a cross ball towards Tomas Sousa. Tomas Sousa powers a header at goal but it's well over the bar!
22.27
Rui Lima comes in with a late challenge on Christian Bierhoff. Rui Lima is warned by the referee! Christian Bierhoff grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
24.55
Daniel López threads the ball through to Carl Rabuel. Carl Rabuel whips in a cross ball towards David Naysmith. David Naysmith is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Miguel Castro with no chance!! Goal for Grupo Desportivo de Chaves!
28.54
Christian Bierhoff volleys a long ball forward. David Naysmith knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
30.30
Gaspar Monteiro passes the ball forward to Paulo Varela. Paulo Varela sees Rui Lima in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rui Lima lofts in a cross ball towards Alberto Nieto. Alberto Nieto finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Gerson Richardson manages to gather it effortlessly.
36.07
Volodymyr Kryvych powers a long ball forward. Marco Wilnis finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous save!
39.19
Christian Appiah deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marco Wilnis. Marco Wilnis finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Miguel Castro manages to keep it out.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Clube Desportivo das Aves appear unchanged since the first half. Grupo Desportivo de Chaves also appear unchanged since the first half. The Clube Desportivo das Aves players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The second half starts with Grupo Desportivo de Chaves kicking off!
47.12
Artur Tavares threads a neat ball through to Paulo Varela. Paulo Varela makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rui Lima. Rui Lima shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Gerson Richardson manages to gather it effortlessly.
51.33
Christian Appiah surges forward with the ball. Christian Appiah shoots from 20 yards. Fantastic reaction save from Miguel Castro!
54.37
Gaspar Monteiro makes a simple pass to Paulo Varela. Paulo Varela knocks the ball forward to Alberto Nieto. Alberto Nieto shoots from outside the area but it flies well off target!
60.15
Paulo Varela takes it forward alone. Paulo Varela threads a neat ball through to Tomas Sousa. Tomas Sousa shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Gerson Richardson manages to gather it.
63.04
Gaspar Monteiro runs forward with the ball. Gaspar Monteiro flicks a high pass forward. Adam Whelan controls it well on his chest. Adam Whelan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
66.48
Francisco Romero makes a probing pass to Carl Rabuel. Carl Rabuel shoots from 25 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
73.48
Christian Appiah sees Carl Rabuel in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Carl Rabuel controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
75.26
Paulo Varela sees Rui Lima in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rui Lima knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.39
Grupo Desportivo de Chaves have made 2 substitutions with Antonio Santos replacing Christian Bierhoff and Cristiano Campos replacing Daniel López .
79.23
Francisco Romero knocks the ball forward to Marco Wilnis. Marco Wilnis knocks in a cross ball towards David Naysmith. David Naysmith makes a looping header on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
83.02
Gaspar Monteiro knocks the ball forward to Paulo Varela. Paulo Varela flicks a high pass forward. Tomas Sousa controls it well on his chest. Tomas Sousa rushes past Torsten Lorenz! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Tomas Sousa provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but it flies wide!
84.06
Neil Dickov surges forward with the ball. Neil Dickov lofts in a cross ball towards Tomas Sousa. Tomas Sousa rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Torsten Lorenz clears it off the line with his head!
90.00
Paulo Varela flicks a high pass forward to Tomas Sousa who brings the ball under control. Tomas Sousa shoots from long range. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
5
5
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
50.7%
49.3%
Play Area
31%
42.3%
26.8%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to David Naysmith of Grupo Desportivo de Chaves

Match Ratings
1.Miguel Castro (GK)
7
2.Helder Oliveira (DEF)
6
3.Sebastiao Carvalho (DEF)
6
4.Gaspar Monteiro (DEF)
7
5.Artur Tavares (DEF)
6
6.Neil Dickov (MID)
6
7.Paulo Varela (MID)
8
8.Adam Whelan (ATT)
6
9.Rui Lima (ATT)
6
10.Tomas Sousa (ATT)
7
11.Alberto Nieto (ATT)
6
 
12.Paul Izzet (MID)
0
13.Jorge Carvalho (GK)
0
14.Aron Kool (MID)
0