Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Complexo Desportivo da Covilhã where Sporting Covilha play host to Paços de Ferreira. A crowd of 20,523 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Sporting Covilha are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Paços de Ferreira appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Paulo Sergioconceiçao.
The pitch is in good condition.
Sporting Covilha are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Paços de Ferreira appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Paulo Sergioconceiçao.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Sporting Covilha kicking off!
4.12
0-0Cesar Santos flicks a high pass forward. Eoin Ferdinand holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Eoin Ferdinand makes a great pass forward. Hennie Vonk runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
6.33
0-0Cesar Santos flicks a high pass forward. Steffen Rohrschneider collects the pass. With great vision, Steffen Rohrschneider plays the ball forward to Eoin Ferdinand who has made a great run into the box. Eoin Ferdinand shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it flies well off target!
10.02
0-0Gregorio Peiro threads the ball through to Danny Edwards. Danny Edwards shoots from 20 yards but is denied by Kevin Eberle. Excellent save.
16.47
Marc Meyer flicks the ball to his team mate, Filipe Alfaro. Filipe Alfaro sees Danny Edwards in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Danny Edwards shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
18.08
Artur Quaresma chips the ball to his team mate, Richard Mckinlay. Richard Mckinlay flicks a high ball forward to Rui Soares who takes it down. Rui Soares tries a spectacular long range effort but Kevin Eberle reads it well. Great keeping!
22.30
Artur Quaresma makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Richard Mckinlay. Richard Mckinlay deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pontus Thern. Pontus Thern makes a probing pass to Danny Edwards but he's offside!
28.02
0-1James Croft knocks the ball to his team mate, Pontus Thern. Pontus Thern shoots from 20 yards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
32.29
0-1Cesar Nunes threads a neat ball through to Cesar Santos. Cesar Santos threads the ball through to Hennie Vonk. Hennie Vonk knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by John Mcallister.
33.13
0-1Filipe Alfaro hacks Arno Emmerlich from behind! The referee warns Filipe Alfaro to calm down! Arno Emmerlich grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
38.04
Marc Meyer flicks a high pass forward to James Croft who brings the ball under control. James Croft threads a neat ball through to Danny Edwards. Danny Edwards tries a spectacular long range effort but it slams into the crowd!
39.20
James Croft makes a simple pass to Pontus Thern. Pontus Thern knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nuno Veloso.
40.19
James Croft chips the ball to his team mate, Rui Soares. Rui Soares lofts in a cross ball towards Pontus Thern. Pontus Thern rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
44.18
James Croft flicks the ball to his team mate, Pontus Thern. Pontus Thern rushes past Fernando Costa! Pontus Thern looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It curls slightly but Kevin Eberle manages to gather it.
45.00
With vision, Fernando Costa plays the ball forward to Arno Emmerlich. Arno Emmerlich sees a break and surges forward. Arno Emmerlich advances inside the box! Arno Emmerlich makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Emanuele Passoni.
45.00
0-2It's a corner kick which Cesar Santos takes quickly, playing the ball short to Jerome Fabrie. Jerome Fabrie flicks the ball across the goal. John Mcallister reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Sporting Covilha have changed their lineup with Guilherme Marques replacing Steffen Rohrschneider and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation. Paços de Ferreira appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Paços de Ferreira start the second half!
49.03
Richard Mckinlay plays the ball forward to Rui Soares. Rui Soares finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Paços de Ferreira!
53.38
Cesar Santos threads the ball through to Guilherme Marques. Guilherme Marques plays a one-two with Hennie Vonk and advances towards the goal... Guilherme Marques takes a shot at goal but it slams into the crowd!
54.09
Gregorio Peiro knocks the ball forward to Danny Edwards. Danny Edwards shoots from long range. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
55.43
Seeing a gap ahead, Leonardo Stendardo plays the ball forward to Guilherme Marques. Guilherme Marques plays a scrappy one-two with Eoin Ferdinand and advances towards the goal... Guilherme Marques side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
60.33
0-3Paços de Ferreira have made 2 substitutions with Fernando Teixeira replacing James Croft and Abraham Montano replacing Pontus Thern .
66.35
Arno Emmerlich controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eoin Ferdinand. Eoin Ferdinand makes a simple pass, allowing Hennie Vonk to run into the box. Hennie Vonk cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
69.05
Artur Quaresma plays the ball forward to Filipe Alfaro. Filipe Alfaro passes the ball forward to Abraham Montano. Abraham Montano tries a spectacular long range effort but Kevin Eberle is on top of it.
73.51
1-3Cesar Nunes catches Rui Soares on the ankles. The referee warns Cesar Nunes to calm down! Rui Soares hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.40
Gregorio Peiro makes an attacking run forward. Gregorio Peiro knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jerome Fabrie.
78.37
Gregorio Peiro sees a break and surges forward. Gregorio Peiro whips in a cross ball towards Danny Edwards. Danny Edwards makes a deft header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. He makes it look easy!
83.40
Leonardo Stendardo hits a low pass to Guilherme Marques. Guilherme Marques advances inside the box! Guilherme Marques tries a spectacular strike. The ball takes a deflection leaving Emanuele Passoni with no chance!! Goal for Sporting Covilha!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Hennie Vonk 66 Guilherme Marques 83 | Pontus Thern 28, 40 Rui Soares 49 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Pontus Thern of Paços de Ferreira |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Kevin Eberle (GK)
7
2. Nuno Veloso (DEF)
6
3. Cesar Nunes (DEF)
6
4. Fernando Costa (DEF)
6
5. Jerome Fabrie (DEF)
6
6. Leonardo Stendardo (MID)
6
7. Arno Emmerlich (MID)
7
8. Cesar Santos (MID)
6
9. Steffen Rohrschneider (ATT)
6
10. Eoin Ferdinand (ATT)
6
11. Hennie Vonk (ATT)
7
12. Ellery Versteeg (DEF)
0
13. Guilherme Marques (ATT)
8
14. Martin Delgado (GK)
0
1. Emanuele Passoni (GK)
6
2. John Mcallister (DEF)
6
3. Marc Meyer (DEF)
6
4. Artur Quaresma (DEF)
6
5. James Croft (MID)
7
6. Gregorio Peiro (MID)
7
7. Filipe Alfaro (MID)
6
8. Richard Mckinlay (MID)
7
9. Danny Edwards (ATT)
6
10. Pontus Thern (ATT)
9
11. Rui Soares (ATT)
8
12. Albrecht Bartsch (DEF)
0
13. Fernando Teixeira (MID)
6
14. Abraham Montano (ATT)
6