Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Est˜dio Mun. Jos Bento Pessoa where Naval play Maia in this league cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Naval are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Maia appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Ribeiro Figo.


0.00
The first half starts with Naval kicking off!
3.58
Sergio Veloso flicks the ball to his team mate, Wilfred Pothuizen. Wilfred Pothuizen shoots from outside the area which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
9.40
Samuel Fonseca makes an attacking run forward. Samuel Fonseca makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Hugo Quaresma but he's offside!
12.35
Ellery Corstanje makes a simple pass to Mark Meerdink. Mark Meerdink shoots from distance but it flies wide!
15.40
Carlos Marques flicks a high pass forward. Mark Meerdink collects the pass. Mark Meerdink knocks in a cross ball towards Hugo Quaresma. Hugo Quaresma beats his man to it with a header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
18.58
Jorge Andrade brings the ball forward. Jorge Andrade makes an attacking run forward. Jorge Andrade plays a scrappy one-two with Wilfred Pothuizen and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some superb footwork from Jorge Andrade provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
34.37
Sergio Veloso flicks the ball to his team mate, Moritz Breitner. Moritz Breitner controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
38.14
Hugo Barros knocks the ball forward to Sergio Veloso. Sergio Veloso kicks a strong pass forward to Wilfred Pothuizen. Wilfred Pothuizen edges inside the box! Wilfred Pothuizen looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but Leonardo Marcelino is on top of it.
39.28
Hugo Barros flicks a high ball forward to Cesar Valente who takes it down. Cesar Valente makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Hannes Sparwasser. Hannes Sparwasser whips in a cross ball towards Jose Fortes Serrano. Jose Fortes Serrano makes a deft header but Leonardo Marcelino is on top of it.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

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

45.00
The whistle blows and Maia get the second half underway!
47.35
Sergio Veloso threads a neat ball through to Jose Fortes Serrano. Jose Fortes Serrano makes a defence splitting pass to Hannes Sparwasser. Hannes Sparwasser cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Hannes Sparwasser scores for Maia!!
53.56
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
55.58
Cesar Valente kicks a strong pass forward to Wilfred Pothuizen. Wilfred Pothuizen deftly passes the ball to Hannes Sparwasser, releasing him through on goal. Hannes Sparwasser makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it's drastically wayward!
69.53
Sergio Pinheiro flicks a high pass forward. Cesar Valente collects the pass. Cesar Valente flicks a high pass forward to Moritz Breitner who brings the ball under control. Moritz Breitner deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Hannes Sparwasser but the linesman indicates offside!
75.45
Cesar Valente sees a break and surges forward. Cesar Valente whips in a cross ball towards Wilfred Pothuizen. Wilfred Pothuizen powers a header at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
78.55
Jose Ferreira deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mark Meerdink. Mark Meerdink knocks in a cross ball towards Hugo Quaresma. Hugo Quaresma rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Jorge Andrade steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
81.25
Sergio Veloso takes a long throw-in. Cesar Valente surges forward with the ball. Cesar Valente knocks in a cross ball towards Moritz Breitner. Moritz Breitner gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but Leonardo Marcelino is on top of it.
83.17
Samuel Fonseca makes an attacking run forward. Samuel Fonseca knocks in a cross ball towards Mark Meerdink. Mark Meerdink heads the ball goalwards but Artur Gomes is on top of it.
89.37
Jorge Andrade makes a simple pass to Cesar Valente. Cesar Valente makes a simple pass to Hannes Sparwasser. Hannes Sparwasser threads a neat ball through to Jose Fortes Serrano. Jose Fortes Serrano strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Leonardo Marcelino with no chance!! Goal for Maia!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 1 vs 5
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 3 vs 9
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 1 vs 1
Offsides
Offsides: 2 vs 1
Fouls
Fouls: 0 vs 0
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 44.1176470588235 vs 55.8823529411765
Play Area
Home team third: 27.94%, Midfield: 44.12%, Away team third: 27.94%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Wilfred Pothuizen of Maia

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
2. Paulo Vieira (DEF)
6
3. Matt Strachan (DEF)
6
5. Alberto Jesus (DEF)
6
6
7
9. Jose Ferreira (MID)
6
10. Hugo Quaresma (ATT)
7
11. Mark Meerdink (ATT)
7

12. Duarte Rego (ATT)
0
13. Alec Campbell (GK)
0
14. Uwe Palumbo (MID)
0

1. Artur Gomes (GK)
6
6
3. Jorge Andrade (DEF)
8
4. Hugo Barros (DEF)
6
6
6. Sergio Veloso (MID)
7
7. Cesar Valente (MID)
8
11. Moritz Breitner (ATT)
6

12. Ronald Evers (MID)
0
0
14. Luis Santos (GK)
0