Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Estadio Jose Gomes where C.F. Estrela da Amadora play Celtic in this friendly game. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both C.F. Estrela da Amadora and Celtic are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both C.F. Estrela da Amadora and Celtic are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Celtic kick off and get the first half underway!
4.33
1-0Lari Matinpoika hits a low pass to Kieron Godber. Kieron Godber makes a beautiful solo run. Kieron Godber lofts in a cross ball towards Shaun Banks. Shaun Banks flicks the ball with his head. It's there!! Paul Seifert has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
8.41
1-0Duncan Glass surges forward with the ball. Seeing a gap ahead, Duncan Glass laces a weighted ball forward to Kew Van Der Pennen. Kew Van Der Pennen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alec Hendry but the linesman indicates offside!
9.47
1-0Kieron Godber flicks a high ball forward to Roberto Splinter who takes it down. Roberto Splinter knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by George Walsh.
10.16
1-0Ross Banks passes the ball forward to Alpay Ayaz. Alpay Ayaz deftly passes the ball to Roberto Splinter, releasing him through on goal. Roberto Splinter comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 10 yards out. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
12.30
Lari Matinpoika makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Andy Sullivan. Andy Sullivan deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Shaun Banks. Shaun Banks knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nuno Jimenez.
14.03
Duncan Glass flicks a high pass forward to Rui Mendes who brings the ball under control. Rui Mendes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kew Van Der Pennen. Kew Van Der Pennen threads the ball through to Alexander Devineau but he's offside!
16.39
Rui Mendes makes a probing pass to Kew Van Der Pennen. Kew Van Der Pennen plays a one-two with Alexander Devineau and rushes in on goal... Kew Van Der Pennen comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it flies just off target!
18.58
1-0Seeing a gap ahead, Rui Mendes plays the ball forward to Alec Hendry. Alec Hendry plays a scrappy one-two with Kew Van Der Pennen and advances towards the goal... Alec Hendry side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
20.55
Rui Mendes flicks a high pass forward. Alec Hendry holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alec Hendry sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Lars Bragstad is on top of his game. Nice keeping!
27.08
Stephen Hutchison flicks a high pass forward. Kew Van Der Pennen holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Kew Van Der Pennen tries a spectacular long range effort his aim is horrendously poor!
32.29
1-0Rui Mendes barges into Andy Sullivan. Rui Mendes is given a warning by the referee! Andy Sullivan stretches but gets up unharmed.
34.41
Scott Brady controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kew Van Der Pennen. Kew Van Der Pennen rushes past Lari Matinpoika! Some world-class footwork from Kew Van Der Pennen provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
42.13
Ross Banks makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Roberto Splinter. Roberto Splinter knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. C.F. Estrela da Amadora have changed their lineup with Facundo Poblete replacing Marc Haynes. Celtic appear unchanged since the first half. The C.F. Estrela da Amadora players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and C.F. Estrela da Amadora kick off!
48.33
Ross Banks flicks a high pass forward. Alpay Ayaz collects the pass. Alpay Ayaz whips in a cross ball towards Shaun Banks. Shaun Banks jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!! Yet another for the new boy! He really has made a mark since joining the club.
51.05
Paul Matteo hits a low pass to Stephen Hutchison. Stephen Hutchison makes a probing pass to Kew Van Der Pennen. Kew Van Der Pennen controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Wonderful reactions from Lars Bragstad keeps it out!
54.28
With vision, Stephen Hutchison plays the ball forward to Alec Hendry. Alec Hendry shoots from 25 yards but is denied by Lars Bragstad. Excellent save.
60.31
2-1C.F. Estrela da Amadora have made 2 substitutions with Sergio Nunes replacing Ross Banks and Stephen Law replacing Shaun Banks .
61.37
Sergio Nunes hits a low pass to Stephen Law. Stephen Law knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by George Walsh.
69.42
2-1Sergio Nunes darts forward. Sergio Nunes knocks in a cross ball towards Roberto Splinter. George Walsh clumsily knocks into Roberto Splinter. That's got to be a penalty! No, the ref waves play-on!!
71.47
Kieron Godber controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stephen Law. Stephen Law knocks in a cross ball towards Roberto Splinter. Roberto Splinter connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
72.23
Kieron Godber knocks the ball forward to Alpay Ayaz. Alpay Ayaz whips in a cross ball towards Roberto Splinter. Roberto Splinter makes a convincing header. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
73.12
Sergio Nunes sees space and advances. Sergio Nunes lofts in a cross ball towards Roberto Splinter. Roberto Splinter fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. Paul Seifert effortlessly punches it away to safety.
78.17
Lari Matinpoika pushes mid-way up the pitch. Lari Matinpoika takes it forward alone. Lari Matinpoika knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Duncan Glass.
79.20
Seeing a gap ahead, Sergio Nunes plays the ball forward to Stephen Law. Stephen Law knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
81.33
Sergio Nunes chips the ball to his team mate, Stephen Law. Stephen Law makes a probing pass to Alpay Ayaz but he's offside!
83.45
Stephen Hutchison hits a low pass to Alec Hendry. Alec Hendry lofts in a cross ball towards Alexander Devineau. Alexander Devineau whips the ball goalwards with his head his aim is horrendously poor!
87.42
Wesley Bennett makes a probing pass to Sergio Nunes. Sergio Nunes chips the ball to his team mate, Stephen Law. Stephen Law knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Roberto Splinter is offside!
90.00
Rui Mendes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alec Hendry. Alec Hendry makes a probing pass between the defence to Kew Van Der Pennen. Kew Van Der Pennen takes a shot at goal but is denied by Lars Bragstad. Excellent save.
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
| Shaun Banks 4, 48 | Kew Van Der Pennen 34 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Shaun Banks of C.F. Estrela da Amadora |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Lars Bragstad (GK)
8
2. Wesley Bennett (DEF)
6
3. Marc Haynes (DEF)
6
4. Lari Matinpoika (DEF)
7
5. Daniel Fernandes (DEF)
6
6. Ross Banks (MID)
6
7. Kieron Godber (MID)
7
8. Andy Sullivan (MID)
6
9. Alpay Ayaz (ATT)
7
10. Roberto Splinter (ATT)
6
11. Shaun Banks (ATT)
9
12. Facundo Poblete (DEF)
6
13. Sergio Nunes (MID)
8
14. Stephen Law (ATT)
6
1. Paul Seifert (GK)
6
2. Nuno Jimenez (DEF)
6
3. Duncan Glass (DEF)
6
4. George Walsh (DEF)
6
5. Paul Matteo (DEF)
6
6. Rui Mendes (MID)
7
7. Stephen Hutchison (MID)
6
8. Scott Brady (MID)
6
9. Kew Van Der Pennen (ATT)
8
10. Alec Hendry (ATT)
7
11. Alexander Devineau (ATT)
6
12. Gary Young (MID)
0
13. Yurtcan Sükür (MID)
0
14. Jean-Louis Potillon (ATT)
0