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Match Report

Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Estádio Municipal where F.C. Arouca play host to C.D. Feirense. A crowd of 19,317 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
F.C. Arouca are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while C.D. Feirense appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Luis Bento.


0.00
F.C. Arouca kick off!
2.16
Scott Greig darts forward. Scott Greig flicks the ball to his team mate, Matthias Dehm. Matthias Dehm controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Samir Babbel!
3.30
Carl King controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, George Brand. George Brand makes a probing pass to Stefan Böhm. Stefan Böhm knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Roland Fortes who gathers it comfortably.
4.03
Paolo Dichio flicks a high ball forward to Fernando Alves who takes it down. Fernando Alves plays a one-two with Dominic Mccall and advances towards the goal... Fernando Alves comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball comes in low, but Samir Babbel comfortably smothers it!
6.18
Helder Alves flicks the ball to his team mate, Jason Joachim. Jason Joachim tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Nice keeping!
9.37
With vision, George Brand laces a through ball forward to Stefan Böhm. Stefan Böhm whips in a cross ball towards Jason Joachim. Jason Joachim connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
22.37
Scott Greig sees a break and surges forward. Scott Greig threads a neat ball through to Frederico Hidalgo. Frederico Hidalgo whips in a cross ball towards Fernando Alves. With a superhuman jump, Fernando Alves connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it's a woeful effort!
26.01
Jorge Rego flicks a high pass forward. Gavin Morrison collects the pass. Gavin Morrison makes a simple pass to Dominic Mccall. Dominic Mccall finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Samir Babbel smothers it!
32.10
Malte Ahrens makes a probing pass to Alfredo Roman. Alfredo Roman hits a low pass to George Brand. George Brand skips past Scott Greig! George Brand tries a spectacular strike. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
33.40
Gavin Morrison flicks a high pass forward. Dominic Mccall controls it well on his chest. Dominic Mccall shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
38.32
Carl Campbell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Wayne Moss. Wayne Moss controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alfredo Roman. Alfredo Roman knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Pierre-Yves De Palmas.
40.07
Jason Joachim picks a pass forward to Stefan Böhm. Stefan Böhm lofts in a cross ball towards Jose Neves. Jose Neves gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it goes wide for a goal kick.
42.55
Gavin Morrison sees Frederico Hidalgo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Frederico Hidalgo lofts in a cross ball towards Fernando Alves. Fernando Alves connects with a diving header but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
44.21
Pierre-Yves De Palmas knocks the ball to his team mate, Matthias Dehm. Matthias Dehm sees a break and surges forward. Matthias Dehm knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Carl Campbell.
45.00
Matthias Dehm flicks a high ball forward to Fernando Alves who takes it down. Fernando Alves shoots from 25 yards. Samir Babbel gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. F.C. Arouca appear unchanged since the first half. C.D. Feirense also appear unchanged since the first half. The C.D. Feirense players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
C.D. Feirense kick off and get the second half underway!
47.40
Seeing a gap ahead, Alfredo Roman plays the ball forward to George Brand. George Brand sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
48.47
Jason Joachim passes the ball forward to Jose Neves. Jose Neves lofts in a cross ball towards Wayne Moss. Wayne Moss beats his man to it with a header. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
49.49
Scott Greig threads a neat ball through to Antonio Quaresma. Antonio Quaresma makes a simple pass to Gavin Morrison. Gavin Morrison shoots from 20 yards but it flies just off target!
51.58
Carl Campbell sees Jason Joachim in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jason Joachim surges forward with the ball. Jason Joachim whips in a cross ball towards Stefan Böhm. Stefan Böhm makes a looping header on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Roland Fortes with no chance!! Goal for C.D. Feirense! The new signing has certainly settled in well.
54.56
Helder Alves makes a probing pass to George Brand. George Brand deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alfredo Roman. Alfredo Roman knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Pierre-Yves De Palmas.
55.39
George Brand kicks a strong pass forward to Alfredo Roman. Alfredo Roman knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Pierre-Yves De Palmas.
59.39
Jorge Rego laces a through ball forward to Gavin Morrison. Gavin Morrison flicks a high pass forward. Antonio Quaresma holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Antonio Quaresma knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.16
F.C. Arouca have made a substitution with George Eadie replacing Frederico Hidalgo .
63.30
Scott Greig takes it forward alone. Scott Greig shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
65.46
Gavin Morrison chips the ball to his team mate, George Eadie. George Eadie plays a one-two with Dominic Mccall and advances towards the goal... George Eadie muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it flies just off target!
69.58
With vision, Malte Ahrens picks a pass forward to Wayne Moss. Wayne Moss knocks the ball to his team mate, Jose Neves. Jose Neves knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Roland Fortes who gathers it comfortably.
73.48
Stefan Böhm changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Stefan Böhm shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
78.47
Scott Greig threads a neat ball through to Gavin Morrison. Gavin Morrison lofts in a cross ball towards Fernando Alves. Fernando Alves heads the ball goalwards but Samir Babbel reads it well. Fabulous save!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 0 vs 1
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 5 vs 2
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 6 vs 6
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 0 vs 0
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 47.5609756097561 vs 52.4390243902439
Play Area
Home team third: 26.83%, Midfield: 45.12%, Away team third: 28.05%

Scorers

Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Stefan Böhm of C.D. Feirense

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
6
2. Jorge Rego (DEF)
6
3. Scott Greig (DEF)
8
5. Matthias Dehm (MID)
7
7
8. Paolo Dichio (MID)
6
6
10. Fernando Alves (ATT)
7

0
13. Peter Schaap (DEF)
0
14. George Eadie (ATT)
6

1. Samir Babbel (GK)
8
2. Helder Alves (DEF)
6
3. Carl King (DEF)
7
4. Malte Ahrens (DEF)
6
5. Carl Campbell (DEF)
6
6. Alfredo Roman (MID)
7
7. George Brand (MID)
7
8. Jason Joachim (MID)
8
9. Wayne Moss (ATT)
6
10. Jose Neves (ATT)
6
11. Stefan Böhm (ATT)
9

12. Matthew Vieira (DEF)
0
0
14. Warren Dodd (ATT)
0