Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Est˜ dio do Restelo where Belenenses play Bristol Rovers in this first of two leg MWF Europa Cup game. A crowd of 20,662 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Belenenses are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Bristol Rovers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Belenenses are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Bristol Rovers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Belenenses start the match!
6.25
0-0Helder Fonseca kicks a strong pass forward to Rafael Andrade. Rafael Andrade flicks the ball to his team mate, Vasco Veloso. Vasco Veloso sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
9.42
0-0Jose Fortes Marquez clumsily knocks into Gerhard Krüger. Jose Fortes Marquez is given a warning by the referee! Gerhard Krüger gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
10.18
0-0Jean-Sebastien Espatero clumsily knocks into Rafael Andrade. Jean-Sebastien Espatero is given a warning by the referee! Rafael Andrade stretches but gets up unharmed.
12.15
Samuel Oliveira deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rafael Andrade. Rafael Andrade deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Hugo Nascimento. Hugo Nascimento finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
14.13
0-0Jean-Sebastien Espatero kicks a strong pass forward to Mark Addo. Mark Addo shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Helder Teixeira!
15.24
Amedeo Lorieri threads the ball through to Armand Ali Sangaré. Armand Ali Sangaré shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
16.50
0-0Joel Ahla controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Des Davies. Des Davies threads the ball through to Gavin Elliott. Gavin Elliott knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Helder Teixeira who gathers it comfortably.
18.41
Daniel Jesus makes a probing pass to Hugo Nascimento. Hugo Nascimento goes all the way! Hugo Nascimento shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
21.36
Helder Fonseca flicks the ball to his team mate, Rafael Andrade. Rafael Andrade knocks the ball forward to Gerhard Krüger. Gerhard Krüger goes all the way! Gerhard Krüger shows great control and tries a shot on goal but somehow René Friedli manages to keep it out.
24.34
Des Davies makes a probing pass to Mark Addo. Mark Addo shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Helder Teixeira!
27.01
Rafael Andrade hacks Jean-Sebastien Espatero from behind! Rafael Andrade is given a warning by the referee! Jean-Sebastien Espatero stretches but gets up unharmed.
28.30
Gerhard Krüger barges into Jose Fortes Marquez. Gerhard Krüger is given a warning by the referee! Jose Fortes Marquez runs off the knock.
30.17
0-0Amedeo Lorieri chips the ball to his team mate, Mark Addo. Mark Addo makes a probing pass to Gavin Elliott but he's offside!
32.21
Rafael Bento knocks the ball to his team mate, Hugo Nascimento. Hugo Nascimento shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
33.56
Jean-Sebastien Espatero threads the ball through to Mark Addo. Mark Addo knocks in a cross ball towards Gavin Elliott. Gavin Elliott flicks the ball with his head. Helder Teixeira easily picks it out of the air!
34.49
Jose Fortes Marquez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jean-Sebastien Espatero. Jean-Sebastien Espatero kicks a strong pass forward to Armand Ali Sangaré. Armand Ali Sangaré shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
36.50
Jose Fortes Marquez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Des Davies. Des Davies knocks the ball forward to Armand Ali Sangaré. Armand Ali Sangaré knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Helder Teixeira who gathers it comfortably.
39.41
Samuel Oliveira chips the ball to his team mate, Rafael Andrade. Rafael Andrade sees space and advances. Rafael Andrade goes all the way! Rafael Andrade cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
42.52
Helder Fonseca hacks Gavin Elliott from behind! Helder Fonseca is given a warning by the referee! Gavin Elliott hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
44.25
0-0Belenenses are easily keeping Bristol Rovers at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
45.00
Tiago Thome chips the ball to his team mate, Amedeo Lorieri. Amedeo Lorieri makes a probing pass to Armand Ali Sangaré. Armand Ali Sangaré tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
Bristol Rovers start the second half!
47.46
Samuel Oliveira takes it forward alone. Samuel Oliveira chips the ball to his team mate, Hugo Nascimento. Hugo Nascimento controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
67.33
Yoshito Ishigawa makes a simple pass to Mark Addo. Mark Addo goes all the way! Mark Addo cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but Helder Teixeira is on top of it.
69.58
Gerhard Krüger clumsily knocks into Joel Ahla. Gerhard Krüger is warned by the referee again! Joel Ahla hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
71.08
0-0Manuel Moutinho comes in with a high challenge, catching Armand Ali Sangaré with his studs. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a red card!! Armand Ali Sangaré hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.44
Rafael Bento passes the ball forward to Vasco Veloso. Vasco Veloso tries a spectacular long range effort. René Friedli easily smothers it.
75.55
Hugo Nascimento barges into Gavin Elliott. The referee calls over Hugo Nascimento and warns him to calm down! Gavin Elliott runs off the knock.
79.43
Rafael Andrade catches Jean-Sebastien Espatero on the ankles. Rafael Andrade is warned by the referee again! Jean-Sebastien Espatero stretches but gets up unharmed.
81.30
Jean-Sebastien Espatero knocks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Elliott. Gavin Elliott knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Helder Teixeira who gathers it comfortably.
87.59
Des Davies sees space and advances. Des Davies shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Helder Teixeira manages to gather it comfortably.
90.00
0-1Yoshito Ishigawa kicks a strong pass forward to Armand Ali Sangaré. Armand Ali Sangaré controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
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