Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Ground Estádio da Madeira where Desportivo Nacional play host to G.D. Estoril Praia. A crowd of 8,561 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Both Desportivo Nacional and G.D. Estoril Praia are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Both Desportivo Nacional and G.D. Estoril Praia are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
0.00
0-0Desportivo Nacional get the match underway!
6.19
0-0Andre Costa threads the ball through to Helder Alves. Helder Alves lofts in a cross ball towards Andre Veloso. Andre Veloso powers a header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
9.02
Luis-Clemente Marchand makes a probing pass to Andre Veloso. Andre Veloso whips in a cross ball towards Helder Alves. Helder Alves directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is miles over!
20.45
0-0Cristiano Barros surges forward with the ball. Cristiano Barros makes a probing pass to Helder Alves. Helder Alves knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
28.18
Cristiano Barros makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Luis-Clemente Marchand. Luis-Clemente Marchand kicks a strong pass forward to Andre Veloso. Andre Veloso knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Paul Hitzlsperger.
32.17
Tomas Valente knocks the ball to his team mate, Alberto Andrade. Alberto Andrade knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
44.05
Pedro Barros flicks the ball to his team mate, Helder Alves. Helder Alves controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
45.00
0-0Desportivo Nacional are easily keeping G.D. Estoril Praia at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
The whistle blows and G.D. Estoril Praia get the second half underway!
47.53
Cristiano Barros chips the ball to his team mate, Andre Costa. Andre Costa chips the ball to his team mate, Helder Alves. Helder Alves lofts in a cross ball towards Andre Veloso. Andre Veloso is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it flies wide!
49.52
Samuel Sousa knocks the ball forward to Hugo Quaresma. Hugo Quaresma finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
53.48
0-1Daniel Alves sees space and advances. Daniel Alves kicks a strong pass forward to Alberto Andrade. Alberto Andrade cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
57.48
Pedro Barros threads the ball through to Helder Alves. Helder Alves knocks in a cross ball towards Andre Veloso. Andre Veloso flicks the ball with his head but it is miles over!
67.53
0-1Sergio Martins comes in with a late challenge on Helder Alves. Sergio Martins is warned by the referee! Helder Alves hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
69.30
Luis-Clemente Marchand controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Helder Alves. Helder Alves knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Helder Costa.
71.11
Helder Costa deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Daniel Alves. Daniel Alves makes a beautiful solo run. Daniel Alves sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
72.47
0-1Andre Costa brings the ball forward. Andre Costa passes the ball forward but Helder Alves is offside!
75.47
G.D. Estoril Praia are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Desportivo Nacional's defence.
78.09
0-1Pedro Barros knocks the ball forward to Helder Alves. Helder Alves plays a perfect one-two with Andre Veloso and rushes in on goal... Helder Alves rockets a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Rafael Oliveira manages to gather it comfortably.
83.13
Alberto Andrade comes in with a late challenge on Cristiano Barros. The referee calls over Alberto Andrade and warns him to calm down! Cristiano Barros stretches but gets up unharmed.
84.31
Vasco Valente makes a probing pass to Luis-Clemente Marchand. Luis-Clemente Marchand sees a break and surges forward. Luis-Clemente Marchand knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Sergio Martins.
90.00
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
1
1
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
72%
28%
Play Area
29.3%
45.1%
25.6%
Scorers