Match Report


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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Estadio Marques da Silva where AD Ovarense play host to Belenenses. A crowd of 9,421 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
AD Ovarense are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Belenenses appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Manuel De Franceschi.


0.00
Belenenses kick off!
2.39
With great vision, Miguel Tavares plays the ball forward to Titus Brooking. Titus Brooking surges forward with the ball. Titus Brooking knocks the ball forward to Stephen Matteo but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
3.14
Titus Brooking makes a probing pass to Stephen Matteo. Stephen Matteo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
9.47
Miguel Tavares barges into Eduardo Ramos. The referee calls over Miguel Tavares and shows him a yellow card! Eduardo Ramos hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
14.24
Jorge Soares barges into Paul George. Jorge Soares is shown the yellow card! Paul George runs off the knock.
20.01
Guilherme Quaresma catches Jorge Gomes on the ankles. Guilherme Quaresma is shown the yellow card! Jorge Gomes carries on, but is struggling a bit.
22.33
Mario Lopes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stephen Matteo. Stephen Matteo shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Mauricio Gutierrez effortlessly smothers it!
24.55
Sebastiao Barros laces a through ball forward to Guilherme Quaresma. Guilherme Quaresma knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
27.37
Titus Brooking changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Titus Brooking knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
32.36
Jorge Soares breaks forward. Jorge Soares plays the ball forward to Eduardo Ramos. Eduardo Ramos knocks in a cross ball towards Guilherme Quaresma. Guilherme Quaresma jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but Bruno Alves is on top of it.
33.29
Miguel Tavares advances with the ball. Miguel Tavares sees space and advances. Miguel Tavares shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Mauricio Gutierrez!
34.52
Jorge Soares breaks forward. Jorge Soares makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eduardo Ramos. Eduardo Ramos lofts in a cross ball towards Guilherme Quaresma. Guilherme Quaresma jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it whistles just wide of the post!
36.43
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
39.03
Sebastiao Barros takes it forward alone. Sebastiao Barros whips in a cross ball towards Eduardo Ramos. Eduardo Ramos directs the ball goalwards with his head his aim is horrendously poor!
44.09
Titus Brooking surges forward with the ball. Titus Brooking cuts inside the box! Titus Brooking cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. AD Ovarense appear unchanged since the first half. Belenenses also appear unchanged since the first half. The Belenenses players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The second half starts with AD Ovarense kicking off!
47.27
Stephen Glass runs straight at the opposition's defence. Stephen Glass whips in a cross ball towards Eduardo Ramos. Eduardo Ramos connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
48.33
Frederico Jesus decides to run forward with the ball. Frederico Jesus lofts in a cross ball towards Guilherme Quaresma. Guilherme Quaresma directs the ball goalwards with his head but slams it into the crowd!
53.01
Antonio Barbosa makes a simple pass to Frederico Jesus. Frederico Jesus flicks a high pass forward. Guilherme Quaresma holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Guilherme Quaresma knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
55.12
Stephen Glass threads a neat ball through to Guilherme Quaresma. Guilherme Quaresma skips past Miguel Tavares! Guilherme Quaresma tries a spectacular strike. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
59.55
Miguel Tavares sweeps the ball long. Stephen Matteo makes a probing pass to Paul George but he's offside!
60.26
Belenenses have made a substitution with Rui Bento replacing Eduardo Ramos .
63.03
Silvio Mendes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sebastiao Barros. With vision, Sebastiao Barros laces a weighted ball forward to Rui Bento. Rui Bento knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Bruno Alves who gathers it comfortably.
65.41
Frederico Barros controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stephen Matteo. Stephen Matteo advances inside the box! Stephen Matteo takes a shot at goal. It's miles wide!
66.35
Sebastiao Barros hacks Frederico Barros from behind! The referee calls over Sebastiao Barros and shows him a yellow card! Frederico Barros hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
71.10
Sebastiao Barros barges into Mario Santos. Sebastiao Barros is given a warning by the referee! Mario Santos hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.27
Duarte Fernandes chips the ball to his team mate, Francisco Nascimento. Francisco Nascimento flicks a high pass forward. Guilherme Quaresma controls it well on his chest. Guilherme Quaresma shoots from long range but it's a lousy effort!
81.29
Duarte Fernandes chips the ball to his team mate, Frederico Jesus. Frederico Jesus passes the ball forward to Guilherme Quaresma. Guilherme Quaresma knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

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

Possession
51.2%
48.8%
Play Area
28%
45.1%
26.8%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Titus Brooking of AD Ovarense

Match Ratings
1.Bruno Alves (GK)
7
2.Jorge Gomes (DEF)
6
3.Miguel Tavares (DEF)yellow card
7
4.Gaspar Semedo (DEF)
7
5.Mario Santos (MID)
6
6.Frederico Barros (MID)
6
7.Titus Brooking (MID)goal scored
9
8.Mario Lopes (MID)
6
9.Jose Nascimento (ATT)
6
10.Paul George (ATT)
6
11.Stephen Matteo (ATT)
6
 
12.Tomas Jesus (MID)
0
13.Hugo Quaresma (MID)
0
14.Paolo Salvatori (MID)
0