Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Est˜ dio do Restelo where Belenenses play host to Desportivo Nacional. A crowd of 19,663 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Belenenses are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Desportivo Nacional appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Luis Xavier.


0.00
The first half starts with Desportivo Nacional kicking off!
2.15
With fabulous imagination, Jorge Moreira picks a pass forward to David Alves. David Alves knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
6.32
Filipe Veloso makes a simple pass to Jorge Moreira. Jorge Moreira chips the ball to his team mate, Antonio Viana. Antonio Viana knocks in a cross ball towards Oleg Wallwork. Oleg Wallwork fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but it is miles over!
10.39
Jean-Christophe Larrieu makes a probing pass to Spencer Vickers. Spencer Vickers flicks the ball to his team mate, Jose Javier Verges. Jose Javier Verges knocks in a cross ball towards Vasco Jesus. Vasco Jesus is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's miles wide!
15.22
Jean-Christophe Larrieu arcs the ball upfield. Jose Javier Verges shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
18.04
Mike Zijm knocks the ball to his team mate, Oleg Wallwork. Oleg Wallwork knocks in a cross ball towards David Alves. With a superhuman jump, David Alves connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it whistles just wide of the post!
26.20
Anthony Grantt hits a low pass to Jaime Fonseca. Jaime Fonseca threads a neat, attacking ball through to Vasco Jesus. Vasco Jesus looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
27.47
Filipe Veloso sees a break and surges forward. Filipe Veloso chips the ball to his team mate, Oleg Wallwork. Oleg Wallwork sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Filipe Varela gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
30.12
Michelangelo Ricchiuti plays the ball forward to Spencer Vickers. Spencer Vickers threads a neat ball through to Jose Javier Verges. Jose Javier Verges knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Francisco Jardim who gathers it comfortably.
32.56
Sebastiao Viana flicks a high pass forward. David Alves controls it well on his chest. David Alves knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Michelangelo Ricchiuti.
38.16
Jean-Christophe Larrieu sees a break and surges forward. Jean-Christophe Larrieu hits a low pass to Jaime Fonseca. Jaime Fonseca lofts in a cross ball towards Jose Javier Verges. Jose Javier Verges gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
39.21
Jean-Christophe Larrieu makes a beautiful solo run. Jean-Christophe Larrieu chips the ball to his team mate, Jaime Fonseca. Jaime Fonseca knocks in a cross ball towards Vasco Jesus. With a superhuman jump, Vasco Jesus connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it curls horrendously wide!
40.58
Niccol˜ Tarozzi darts forward. Niccol˜ Tarozzi knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Michelangelo Ricchiuti.
44.08
Mike Zijm threads a neat ball through to David Alves. David Alves knocks in a cross ball towards Oleg Wallwork. With a superhuman jump, Oleg Wallwork connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The keeper is on top of it. Nice keeping!
45.00
Anthony Grantt flicks a high pass forward. Jaime Fonseca holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jaime Fonseca knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Belenenses appear unchanged since the first half. Desportivo Nacional also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Belenenses start the second half!
47.58
Spencer Vickers threads a neat ball through to Jaime Fonseca. Jaime Fonseca knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Fabio Frezza.
48.24
Miguel Sousa advances with the ball. Miguel Sousa sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
49.16
Jorge Moreira darts forward. Jorge Moreira shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
55.33
Sebastiao Viana flicks a high pass forward. David Alves controls it well on his chest. David Alves knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Filipe Varela who gathers it comfortably.
57.18
Anthony Grantt makes a simple pass to Vasco Jesus. Vasco Jesus knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Filipe Veloso.
59.57
Anthony Grantt kicks a strong pass forward to Jose Javier Verges. Jose Javier Verges whips in a cross ball towards Jaime Fonseca. Jaime Fonseca makes a deft header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
63.30
Anthony Grantt surges forward with the ball. Anthony Grantt whips in a cross ball towards Jose Javier Verges. Jose Javier Verges gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Francisco Jardim effortlessly picks it out of the air!
65.50
Jorge Moreira makes an attacking run forward. Jorge Moreira whips in a cross ball towards David Alves. David Alves is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
69.23
Paulo Teixeira catches Oleg Wallwork on the ankles. Paulo Teixeira is shown the yellow card! Oleg Wallwork stretches but gets up unharmed.
72.02
Mike Zijm knocks the ball to his team mate, Antonio Viana. Antonio Viana advances inside the box! Some silky footwork from Antonio Viana provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Antonio Viana!
79.30
Jose Javier Verges catches Fabio Frezza on the ankles. Jose Javier Verges is given a warning by the referee! Fabio Frezza stretches but gets up unharmed.
83.41
Niccol˜ Tarozzi flicks the ball to his team mate, Oleg Wallwork. Oleg Wallwork tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Filipe Varela.
85.33
Kemal Vernazza catches Jaime Fonseca on the ankles. The referee warns Kemal Vernazza to calm down! Jaime Fonseca runs off the knock.
89.37
Jorge Moreira threads a neat ball through to Oleg Wallwork. Oleg Wallwork lofts in a cross ball towards Antonio Viana. Antonio Viana makes a looping header on goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 3 vs 1
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 6 vs 3
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 3 vs 5
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 2
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 50.6329113924051 vs 49.3670886075949
Play Area
Home team third: 26.58%, Midfield: 37.97%, Away team third: 35.44%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Antonio Viana of Belenenses

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
2. Fabio Frezza (DEF)
6
5
4. Filipe Veloso (DEF)
7
6. Jorge Moreira (MID)
8
6
8. Mike Zijm (MID)
7
9. David Alves (ATT)
8
10. Oleg Wallwork (ATT)
7
11. Antonio Viana (ATT)
9

12. Jorge Pinto (DEF)
0
13. Johnny Bomers (ATT)
0
14. Silvio Nunes (DEF)
0