Sunday, 1 September 2013

Match 4. Lagos v Cova Piedade

Sunday 25th August 2013 @5pm
Portugal Campeonato Nacional Group H
LAGOS 1-1 COVA PIEDADE
Estadio Municipal Fernando Cabrita, Lagos
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Admission: Euro 7
Attendance: 225 (h/c)
Drink: Small Super Bock 1 Euro
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The set up in Portugal this season has changed at Level 3 where below the Primeira Liga and Liga de Honra is the revamped Campeonato Nacional Level split into 8 Groups, A-H.  Lagos find themselves in Group H with 2 other Algarve sides, Louletano and Quarteirense. The ground is located to the North of the Lagos Marina and Train/Bus stations.  A McDonalds is on the roundabout about 200 metres from the Ground.

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I was holidaying in Alvor and as matches are usually played on a Sunday, the Bus and Train Services are scarce and I had to pay for a Taxi (33 Euros) on the trip back.  The bus ticket there however was only around 4 Euros. The last bus back is 6pm so when the league reverts to 3pm kick offs in October there should be no problem.

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As it was very warm, the game started at a slow pace but after 12 minutes, Lagos went ahead when the number 22 headed in at the far post.  Both teams played a 4-2-3-1 formation until the No17 needed to be substituted after falling badly with what looked like a dislocated shoulder on 33 mins. The away side then played with 2 up front and were awarded a penalty on 40 minutes for handball by the left back (no29) as he tried to chest a cross clear.  The no10 fired the penalty into the top of the net.

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The second half was an even affair with the best chance from the away header from a free kick hitting the crossbar with 20 minutes left.  The home keeper also flicked a shot onto and over the bar and from the corner made a double save, one at close range.  A reaction save right at the end kept the scores level at full time.
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