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18/08/2030, Estádio João Soares Vieira, Merelim, Portugal, Live on National TV
Taça de Portugal, Round Q1

Merelinense Vs Castelo Branco

Merelinense play in a 4-3-3 Def formation, and line up with: O Villella (GK) , S Interiano (CB) , J Fraga (CB) , H Brazil (RB) , C Cerda (LB) , E Grande (CM) , R Montalvo (CDM) , D Lomba (CDM) , A Canto (RW) , R Camisa (LW) , R Cordeiro (ST) And the subs are: H Portanova (CB) , R Salome (CB) , G Napoles (CM) , S Frausto (CM) , R Sago (ST)

Castelo Branco play in a 4-4-2 Diamond formation, and line up with: B Signoret (GK) , A Novo (CB) , A Van Haelwyt (CB) , R Ines (RB) , J Salgado (LB) , J Carlos (CDM) , D Nolasco (CAM) , A Martel (RM) , D Telles (LM) , V Mangas (ST) , D Azevedo (ST) And the subs are: S Portal (CB) , D Soares (CB) , C Jacome (CM) , X Narciso (CM) , S Cobian (ST)

Welcome to Estádio João Soares Vieira in Merelim, Portugal where Merelinense FC will face Benfica e Castelo Branco.  This is round Q1 of the Taça de Portugal.  The attendance is 2793.

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

3' - Ramirez Montalvo finds Senon Interiano with a short pass.  Senon Interiano passes the ball to Hernan Brazil.  Hernan Brazil takes the ball past Juan Carlos with a turn of pace.  

5' - Hernan Brazil spots a run from Ramirez Montalvo.  He attempts a quick throughball, but Ramirez Montalvo is unable to control the ball!  

11' - Rodrigo Ines passes to Desiderio Nolasco.  Desiderio Nolasco plays a short pass to Rodrigo Ines.  Rodrigo Ines passes to Desiderio Nolasco.  Desiderio Nolasco whips in a cross, and manages to find Dario Azevedo.  Dario Azevedo flicks a header towards the top corner...and its in! It's an exquisite goal from Dario Azevedo for Castelo Branco!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but couldn't stop the shot!

11' - Merelinense kick the ball off for the restart.  

16' - Diego Lomba plays the ball to Jose Fraga.  Jose Fraga passes to Diego Lomba.  Diego Lomba finds Ramirez Montalvo with a long ball.  Ramirez Montalvo passes the ball to Esteban Grande.  Rodrigo Ines successfully tackles Esteban Grande and the ball goes loose.  Esteban Grande attempts to beat Joaquin Salgado using his skills.  The opposing player is unable to stop Esteban Grande who takes the ball forward!  

17' - Esteban Grande shoots from outside the area, aiming for the corner of the net...but the shot is saved by the keeper!  

25' - Andries Van Haelwyt passes to Angel Novo.  Angel Novo slides the ball to Joaquin Salgado.  Hernan Brazil successfully tackles Joaquin Salgado and gains possession for his team.  Hernan Brazil sees Rodrigo Cordeiro making a run.  He attempts a quick throughball, and Rodrigo Cordeiro takes the ball.  Rodrigo Cordeiro attempts a shot...but its wide!

27' - Bellamy Signoret sees a run from Desiderio Nolasco.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Desiderio Nolasco is able to take the ball.  Desiderio Nolasco hits a shot towards goal...but the keeper manages to tip the shot round the post!  That will be a corner for  Castelo Branco.  Desiderio Nolasco places the ball to take the corner.  He hits the ball into the box, and manages to find Dario Azevedo.  Dario Azevedo heads the ball hoping to beat Ora Villella...and its in! It's a brilliant goal from Dario Azevedo for Castelo Branco!  The ball flew past the helpless goalkeeper!

28' - Merelinense kick the ball off for the restart.  

31' - Juan Carlos tries to use ball skills to beat Diego Lomba, and is able to dribble past his opponent!  

37' - Angel Novo plays a long pass to Rodrigo Ines.  Rodrigo Ines passes to Antonio Martel.  Antonio Martel crosses the ball into the box, but Jose Fraga intercepts and takes possession.  

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

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

48' - Rodrigo Cordeiro uses his pace to beat Joaquin Salgado.  

54' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Diego Lomba will come off.  Hilario Portanova is brought on from the bench.  

54' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Antonio Martel is going to be taken off.  Cipriano Jacome is brought on from the bench.  

58' - Ramirez Montalvo passes to Rodrigo Camisa.  Rodrigo Camisa plays the ball to Esteban Grande.  Esteban Grande sees Rodrigo Cordeiro making a run.  He attempts to play a throughball, but Rodrigo Cordeiro is caught offside!  

60' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Jose Fraga is going to be taken off.  Rafael Salome is going to be brought on.  

60' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Angel Novo is going to be taken off.  Santiago Portal joins the game from the bench.  

64' - Hilario Portanova passes the ball to Ramirez Montalvo.  Ramirez Montalvo runs with the ball, beating Desiderio Nolasco.  

65' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Alejandro Canto will come off.  Rodrigo Sago is going to be brought on.  

65' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Andries Van Haelwyt is going to be taken off.  Diego Soares joins the game from the bench.  

81' - Diego Soares passes a long ball to Santiago Portal.  Santiago Portal sees Desiderio Nolasco making a run.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Desiderio Nolasco takes the ball.  Desiderio Nolasco tries to strike the ball into the top of the net...but the shot is deflected out of play by the keeper!  The linesman flags for a corner for  Castelo Branco.  Desiderio Nolasco places the ball to take the corner.  He sends the ball into the box, but the ball goes over everyone.  

82' - Hernan Brazil tries to shoot from distance into the corner of the net...but the shot goes wide!

85' - Bellamy Signoret sees a run from Vicente Mangas.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and Vicente Mangas takes the ball.  Vicente Mangas tries to slide the ball past the keeper...and its in! It's an excellent goal from Vicente Mangas for Castelo Branco!  The keeper got a touch but it wasn't enough!

85' - Merelinense kick the ball off for the restart.  

87' - Ramirez Montalvo passes to Rafael Salome.  Rafael Salome passes to Carlos Cerda.  Vicente Mangas successfully tackles Carlos Cerda and takes possession.  Castelo Branco try to launch a quick counter attack.  Vicente Mangas tries to beat Rafael Salome using his ball skills, and manages to slip past his opponent!  

88' - Vicente Mangas spots a run from Desiderio Nolasco.  He attempts a long ball over the top, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

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



The match has ended Merelinense FC 0 - 3 Benfica e Castelo Branco.