Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Complexo Desportivo da Covilhã where Sporting Covilha play host to C.F. Estrela da Amadora. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Sporting Covilha and C.F. Estrela da Amadora are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Paulo Sergioconceiçao.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Sporting Covilha and C.F. Estrela da Amadora are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Paulo Sergioconceiçao.
0.00
0-0Sporting Covilha kick off and get the match underway!
3.13
0-1Danny Okon decides to run forward with the ball. Danny Okon knocks in a cross ball towards Guilherme Moutinho. Guilherme Moutinho whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Kevin Eberle with no chance!! Goal for C.F. Estrela da Amadora!
12.41
0-1Alexandre Fernandes flicks a high pass forward. Guilherme Moutinho collects the pass. Guilherme Moutinho controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Kevin Eberle reads it well. Great save!
14.11
Danny Okon threads a neat ball through to Patrick Beutler. Patrick Beutler controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great keeping!
18.56
0-1Maximilian Happel flicks a high ball forward to Alexandre Fernandes who takes it down. Alexandre Fernandes sees Sieme van den Heuvel in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sieme van den Heuvel knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Fernando Costa.
22.37
0-1Danny Okon receives the ball from a throw-in from Farid Amrani. Danny Okon flicks a high pass forward. Sieme van den Heuvel collects the pass. Sieme van den Heuvel cuts inside the box! Cesar Nunes comes in with a late challenge on Sieme van den Heuvel. Penalty not given!!
26.43
Alexandre Fernandes runs straight at the opposition's defence. Alexandre Fernandes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
28.17
0-1Farid Amrani makes an attacking run forward. Farid Amrani threads the ball through to Sieme van den Heuvel but he's offside!
30.15
0-1Leonardo Stendardo hacks Alexandre Fernandes from behind! The referee calls over Leonardo Stendardo and shows him a yellow card! Alexandre Fernandes grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
32.30
Peter Gravesen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Danny Okon. Danny Okon sees Sieme van den Heuvel in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sieme van den Heuvel knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jerome Fabrie.
33.28
Alexandre Fernandes makes a beautiful solo run. Alexandre Fernandes shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
34.06
Alexandre Fernandes knocks the ball forward to Sieme van den Heuvel. Sieme van den Heuvel whips in a cross ball towards Guilherme Moutinho. Guilherme Moutinho beats his man to it with a header. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Guilherme Moutinho!
42.44
Fernando Costa hacks Sieme van den Heuvel from behind! The referee brings Fernando Costa to one side and gives him a warning! Sieme van den Heuvel gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Sporting Covilha have changed their lineup with Martin Delgado replacing Steffen Rohrschneider and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation. C.F. Estrela da Amadora appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
C.F. Estrela da Amadora start the second half!
48.44
Elvar Gudfinnsson flicks a high pass forward. Danny Okon collects the pass. With great vision, Danny Okon plays the ball forward to Patrick Beutler. Patrick Beutler knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jerome Fabrie.
55.42
Seeing a gap ahead, Elvar Gudfinnsson plays the ball forward to Danny Okon. Seeing a gap ahead, Danny Okon plays the ball forward to Sieme van den Heuvel. Sieme van den Heuvel knocks in a cross ball towards Patrick Beutler. With a superhuman jump, Patrick Beutler connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it is tipped over by Kevin Eberle.
56.32
0-2Danny Okon takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the far post. Cesar Santos reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
57.17
Alexandre Fernandes flicks a high pass forward. Guilherme Moutinho collects the pass. Guilherme Moutinho whips in a cross ball towards Patrick Beutler. Patrick Beutler connects with a diving header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
60.44
0-3C.F. Estrela da Amadora have made a substitution with Stephen Law replacing Sieme van den Heuvel .
61.45
Farid Amrani knocks the ball to his team mate, Guilherme Moutinho. Guilherme Moutinho edges inside the box! Guilherme Moutinho shows great control and tries a shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!! The crowd cheer. That makes three for him!
66.08
Elvar Gudfinnsson threads the ball through to Alexandre Fernandes. Alexandre Fernandes surges forward with the ball. Alexandre Fernandes lofts in a cross ball towards Patrick Beutler. Patrick Beutler is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but somehow Kevin Eberle manages to keep it out.
69.48
Cesar Santos comes in with a late challenge on Danny Okon. Cesar Santos is shown the yellow card! Danny Okon gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
72.03
Elvar Gudfinnsson flicks a high pass forward. Farid Amrani holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Farid Amrani brings the ball forward. Farid Amrani plays a quick one-two with Guilherme Moutinho and rushes in on goal... Farid Amrani comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Solid save from Kevin Eberle. What a great pair of hands!
77.08
C.F. Estrela da Amadora have made a substitution with Facundo Poblete replacing Maximilian Happel .
81.34
0-4Peter Gravesen flicks a high pass forward. Danny Okon holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Danny Okon threads the ball through to Stephen Law. Stephen Law shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
0-4Peter Gravesen clumsily knocks into Hennie Vonk. The referee calls over Peter Gravesen and warns him to calm down! Hennie Vonk stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Guilherme Moutinho 3, 34, 61 Patrick Beutler 57 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Guilherme Moutinho of C.F. Estrela da Amadora |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Kevin Eberle (GK)
7
2. Nuno Veloso (DEF)
6
3. Fernando Costa (DEF)
5
4. Cesar Nunes (DEF)
6
5. Jerome Fabrie (DEF)
6
6. Leonardo Stendardo (MID)
5
7. Arno Emmerlich (MID)
6
8. Cesar Santos (MID)
5
9. Steffen Rohrschneider (ATT)
6
10. Eoin Ferdinand (ATT)
6
11. Hennie Vonk (ATT)
6
12. Ellery Versteeg (DEF)
0
13. Martin Delgado (GK)
6
14. Guilherme Marques (ATT)
0
1. Murilo Leonardo (GK)
6
2. Edvard Eneberg (DEF)
6
3. Peter Gravesen (DEF)
6
4. Elvar Gudfinnsson (DEF)
6
5. Maximilian Happel (DEF)
6
6. Danny Okon (MID)
7
7. Farid Amrani (MID)
7
8. Alexandre Fernandes (MID)
7
9. Sieme van den Heuvel (ATT)
6
10. Guilherme Moutinho (ATT)
9
11. Patrick Beutler (ATT)
7
12. Facundo Poblete (DEF)
6
13. Sergio Nunes (MID)
0
14. Stephen Law (ATT)
6