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20/08/2028, Estádio Municipal Vale do Romeiro, Castelo Branco, Portugal, Live on National TV
Taça de Portugal, Round Q1

Castelo Branco Vs Vilaverdense

Castelo Branco play in a 4-4-2 Diamond formation, and line up with: J Netto (GK) , A Novo (CB) , F Gale (CB) , R Ines (RB) , J Salgado (LB) , J Carlos (CDM) , D Nolasco (CAM) , S Reveles (RM) , J Danca (LM) , V Mangas (ST) , G Solomon (ST) And the subs are: F Parente (GK) , V Mendonca (CB) , R Alegria (CM) , A Martel (CM) , C Horta (ST)

Vilaverdense play in a 4-4-2 Diamond formation, and line up with: S Nuno (GK) , G Merlos (CB) , L Trindade (CB) , R Cava (RB) , R Apolinar (LB) , E Almodovar (CDM) , N Antonio (CAM) , M Martines (RM) , J Nazario (LM) , M Barcellos (ST) , R Abreu (ST) And the subs are: L Bastos (CB) , S Marroquin (CB) , S Nave (CM) , J Camisa (CM) , N Haaghe (ST)

Welcome to Estádio Municipal Vale do Romeiro in Castelo Branco, Portugal where Benfica e Castelo Branco will face Vilaverdense FC.  This is round Q1 of the Taça de Portugal.  The attendance is 4015.

1' - Castelo Branco kick the ball off for the start of the game.  

5' - Manuel Martines slides the ball to Jeraldo Nazario.  Seferino Reveles tackles Jeraldo Nazario and takes possession.  Emilio Almodovar dispossesses Seferino Reveles and takes the ball.  Emilio Almodovar sees a run from Nemesio Antonio.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but Nemesio Antonio is unable to control the ball!  

9' - Rodrigo Ines passes to Joaquin Salgado.  Joaquin Salgado passes to Desiderio Nolasco.  Desiderio Nolasco plays a long pass to Juan Carlos.  Juan Carlos sees a run from Guido Solomon.  He attempts to dink the ball to send his teammate through, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

17' - Joaquin Danca attempts a shot from outside the area towards goal...but the keeper manages to tip the shot round the post!  The linesman flags for a corner for  Castelo Branco.  Desiderio Nolasco gets ready to take the corner.  He sends the ball into the box and finds Juan Carlos.  Juan Carlos gets above the defence and heads the ball hoping to beat the keeper...but the shot is offtarget!

20' - Santiago Nuno spots a run from Reyes Abreu.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Reyes Abreu runs on to the ball.  Reyes Abreu tries to hit the ball past the keeper...but Juan Netto gets down to stop the shot!  

23' - With a turn of pace, Manuel Martines beats Desiderio Nolasco, but is then fouled.    The referee has no hesitation in showing Desiderio Nolasco the yellow card. That will be a freekick for Vilaverdense.  

30' - Emilio Almodovar finds Nemesio Antonio with a short pass.  Nemesio Antonio passes to Jeraldo Nazario.  Jeraldo Nazario tries to beat Angel Novo using his ball skills.  The opposing player is unable to stop Jeraldo Nazario who takes the ball forward!  

32' - Jeraldo Nazario sees a run from Manuel Barcellos.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Manuel Barcellos runs on to the ball.  Manuel Barcellos looks to place the ball past the keeper...but the shot is tipped around the post by Juan Netto!  The linesman flags for a corner for  Vilaverdense.  Roman Cava will take the corner.  He curves the ball into the box, but opposing player Desiderio Nolasco takes possession.  

36' - Angel Novo successfully tackles Manuel Barcellos and gains possession for his team.  Angel Novo passes a long ball to Joaquin Salgado.  Joaquin Salgado crosses the ball into the box, finding Desiderio Nolasco.  Desiderio Nolasco is brought down by Gonzalo Merlos...and the referee blows his whistle and signals a penalty!  Desiderio Nolasco steps up to take the penalty.  He attempts  to strike the ball down the middle...but Santiago Nuno manages to stop the shot!  

43' - Angel Novo tackles Manuel Barcellos and the ball goes loose.  Manuel Barcellos tries to use ball skills to beat Desiderio Nolasco, and is able to dribble past his opponent!  

45' - Manuel Barcellos sees Nemesio Antonio making a run.  He attempts to dink the ball to send his teammate through, and Nemesio Antonio runs on to the ball.  Nemesio Antonio strikes the ball...but its wide!

45' - The referee blows the whistle for half time. 

45' - Vilaverdense kick the ball off for the restart.  

50' - Nemesio Antonio runs with the ball, beating Fresco Gale.  

50' - Nemesio Antonio curls in a cross, but Angel Novo intercepts and makes a clearance.  

51' - Emilio Almodovar spots a run from Manuel Barcellos.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Manuel Barcellos is able to control the ball.  Manuel Barcellos attempts to slide the ball past the keeper...and Manuel Barcellos scores!  That's a wonderful goal from the Vilaverdense player!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but it wasn't enough!

52' - Castelo Branco kick the ball off for the restart.  

53' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Gonzalo Merlos is going to be taken off.  Larenzo Bastos is going to be brought on.  

54' - Desiderio Nolasco speeds past Reyes Abreu.  

54' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Leonardo Trindade is going to be taken off.  Santiago Marroquin is brought on from the bench.  

55' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Reyes Abreu will come off.  Nico Haaghe is brought on from the bench.  

56' - Manuel Barcellos uses his pace to beat Desiderio Nolasco.  

57' - Manuel Barcellos hits the ball from outside the area...but the keeper dives and manages to stop the shot!  

62' - Vilaverdense launch a counter attack.  Roman Cava hits the ball long to Emilio Almodovar.  Emilio Almodovar curls in a cross, finding Manuel Barcellos.  Angel Novo impedes Manuel Barcellos...and the referee immediately points to the spot!  Nico Haaghe stands over the ball, preparing to take the penalty.  He attempts  to strike the ball down the middle...but Juan Netto performs a diving save, to stop the shot!  

62' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Angel Novo is going to be taken off.  Vidal Mendonca joins the game from the bench.  

66' - Fresco Gale passes the ball to Desiderio Nolasco.  Desiderio Nolasco sees a run from Joaquin Danca.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but Joaquin Danca  is unable to take the ball down!  

68' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Guido Solomon will come off.  Carlos Horta is brought on from the bench.  

68' - Juan Carlos spots a run from Vicente Mangas.  He tries to split the defence with a throughball, but Vicente Mangas  is unable to take the ball down!  

68' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Seferino Reveles will come off.  Antonio Martel joins the game from the bench.  

72' - Desiderio Nolasco attempts to beat Larenzo Bastos using his skills and succeeds, sending his opponent the wrong way!  

72' - Desiderio Nolasco attempts a shot...but the shot is saved by Santiago Nuno!  

76' - Joaquin Danca attempts to use his skills to beat Emilio Almodovar and succeeds, sending his opponent the wrong way!  

77' - Joaquin Danca attempts to outskill Rodrigo Apolinar, but is illegally impeded.  That will be a freekick for Castelo Branco.  

79' - Joaquin Danca steps up to take the freekick.  He curves the ball into the box and finds Desiderio Nolasco.  Desiderio Nolasco flicks a header hoping to beat the keeper...but the shot is tipped around the post by Santiago Nuno!  That will be a corner for  Castelo Branco.  Desiderio Nolasco will take the corner.  He curves the ball into the box, but he only manages to find opposing player Rodrigo Apolinar.  

83' - Fresco Gale plays a long pass to Joaquin Danca.  Joaquin Danca whips in a cross, but opposing player Emilio Almodovar takes possession.  

90' - Carlos Horta crosses the ball, and manages to find Desiderio Nolasco.  Desiderio Nolasco flicks a header down towards the bottom corner...but the shot goes wide!

91' - The referee blows the whistle for full time. 



The match has ended Benfica e Castelo Branco 0 - 1 Vilaverdense FC.