Match Report


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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Estadio Cidade de Barcelos where Gil Vicente play host to Naval. A crowd of 20,958 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Gil Vicente and Naval are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.


0.00
The first half starts with Gil Vicente kicking off!
3.10
Diogo Campos deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Angelo Longhi. Angelo Longhi knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ricardo Ferreira who gathers it comfortably.
9.55
Rafael Postiga passes the ball forward to Tomas Postiga. Tomas Postiga whips in a cross ball towards Dami‘n Rijkaard. Dami‘n Rijkaard is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it flies wide!
15.34
Rafael Postiga knocks the ball to his team mate, Dami‘n Rijkaard. Dami‘n Rijkaard knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Diogo Varela.
16.17
Filipe Vieira sees a break and surges forward. Filipe Vieira kicks a strong pass forward to Tomas Postiga. Tomas Postiga makes a probing pass to Dami‘n Rijkaard. Dami‘n Rijkaard tries a spectacular strike. It curls slightly but Hugo Oliveira manages to gather it comfortably.
20.43
Vitor Moreira kicks a strong pass forward to Diogo Campos. Diogo Campos makes a probing pass to Manuel Mendes. Manuel Mendes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ricardo Ferreira who gathers it comfortably.
22.09
Filipe Vieira passes the ball forward to Oliver Netzer. Oliver Netzer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dami‘n Rijkaard. Dami‘n Rijkaard shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
27.31
Quim Antunes threads the ball through to Angelo Longhi. Angelo Longhi makes a simple pass to Manuel Mendes. Manuel Mendes shoots from just inside the box. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
30.39
Marco Negro Frer kicks a strong pass forward to Oliver Netzer. Oliver Netzer takes it forward alone. Oliver Netzer knocks in a cross ball towards Tomas Postiga. Tomas Postiga powers a header at goal. It's miles wide!
40.34
Cleto Caracciolo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Manuel Mendes. Manuel Mendes shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
42.56
Diogo Campos makes a simple pass to Angelo Longhi. Angelo Longhi whips in a cross ball towards Manuel Mendes. Manuel Mendes powers a header at goal. What a cracker!! Ricardo Ferreira had no chance!! Goal for Naval!
45.00
Jose Sousa knocks the ball forward to Carl Ball. Carl Ball chips the ball to his team mate, Tomas Postiga. Tomas Postiga shoots from long range but it is miles over!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!


45.00
Naval kick off and get the second half underway!
47.05
Jose Sousa hacks Manuel Mendes from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Manuel Mendes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
48.16
Kelvin Stewart flicks the ball to his team mate, Cleto Caracciolo. Cleto Caracciolo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Manuel Mendes. Manuel Mendes goes all the way! Manuel Mendes cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Manuel Mendes scores for Naval!!
53.43
Guilherme Oliveira threads the ball through to Lamberto Monza. Lamberto Monza sees space and advances. Lamberto Monza goes all the way! Lamberto Monza shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Hugo Oliveira easily smothers it.
71.53
Quim Antunes makes a simple pass to Manuel Mendes. Manuel Mendes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jose Sousa.
73.09
Manuel Mendes clumsily knocks into Filipe Vieira. The referee calls over Manuel Mendes and warns him to calm down! Filipe Vieira hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.38
Diogo Campos surges forward with the ball. Diogo Campos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
79.42
Marco Negro Frer lofts the ball long. Dami‘n Rijkaard shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
87.53
Carl Ball deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tomas Postiga. Tomas Postiga shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time


The man of the match was awarded to Manuel Mendes of Naval
Match Statistics
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
2
3
Shots off Target
6
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
51.4%
48.6%
Play Area
30.6%
44.4%
25%

Scorers
Manuel Mendes 27, 43, 48