Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Starks Park where Raith Rovers play C.F. Estrela da Amadora in this Champions League game. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Raith Rovers and C.F. Estrela da Amadora are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Jose Serrano.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Raith Rovers and C.F. Estrela da Amadora are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Jose Serrano.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and C.F. Estrela da Amadora kick off!
2.47
0-0Facundo Poblete flicks a high pass forward to Alexandre Fernandes who brings the ball under control. Alexandre Fernandes chips the ball to his team mate, Stephen Law. Stephen Law knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Garry Buskermolen who gathers it comfortably.
6.37
Tomek Boniek threads a neat ball through to Stephen Law. Stephen Law knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
14.37
0-0Danny Okon threads a neat ball through to Mervin Ljungberg. Mervin Ljungberg deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stephen Law but the linesman indicates offside!
18.50
0-0Paul Hendry flicks a high pass forward. Elena Redondo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Elena Redondo shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Great save!
20.18
0-0Danny Okon barges into Neil Souness. Danny Okon is shown the yellow card! Neil Souness hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
24.25
Harold Nelson makes a simple pass to Tomek Boniek. Tomek Boniek threads a neat ball through to Stephen Law. Stephen Law knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Garba Nwakire.
27.25
Alexandre Fernandes sees a break and surges forward. Alexandre Fernandes knocks in a cross ball towards Patrick Beutler. Patrick Beutler beats his man to it with a header. Garry Buskermolen didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
33.41
Alexandre Fernandes knocks the ball forward to Mervin Ljungberg. Mervin Ljungberg knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Garry Buskermolen who gathers it comfortably.
34.28
Tobias Sammer knocks the ball to his team mate, Scott Bremner. Scott Bremner hits a low pass to Martin Brehme. Martin Brehme shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous save!
38.50
Seeing a gap ahead, Tomek Boniek plays the ball forward to Stephen Law. Stephen Law knocks in a cross ball towards Mervin Ljungberg. Mervin Ljungberg makes a deft header. Garry Buskermolen gathers the ball up comfortably. Great keeping!
39.54
0-0Elvar Gudfinnsson flicks a high pass forward. Alexandre Fernandes collects the pass. Alexandre Fernandes kicks a strong pass forward to Patrick Beutler. Patrick Beutler shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Raith Rovers appear unchanged since the first half. C.F. Estrela da Amadora also appear unchanged since the first half. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.
45.00
The whistle blows and Raith Rovers kick off!
47.21
Scott Bremner flicks a high pass forward. Ricardo Bento controls it well on his chest. Ricardo Bento knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Harold Nelson.
49.43
Alexandre Fernandes threads a neat ball through to Stephen Law. Stephen Law knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Tobias Sammer.
51.34
Scott Bremner flicks a high ball forward to Ricardo Bento who takes it down. Ricardo Bento shoots from long range but Stefan Isaksson is on top of it.
53.59
With a delightful solo run, Danny Okon stretches the opposition's defence. Danny Okon shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
57.37
Elvar Gudfinnsson catches Ricardo Bento on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ricardo Bento runs off the knock.
60.18
Jack Molenaar makes a probing pass to Paul Hendry. Paul Hendry flicks the ball to his team mate, Elena Redondo. Elena Redondo whips in a cross ball towards Ricardo Bento. Ricardo Bento beats his man to it with a header but Stefan Isaksson reads it well. He makes it look easy!
61.22
Paul Breyer catches Paul Hendry on the ankles. The referee calls over Paul Breyer and shows him a yellow card! Paul Hendry stretches but gets up unharmed.
63.07
Neil Souness sees Ricardo Bento in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ricardo Bento chips the ball to his team mate, Elena Redondo. Elena Redondo muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but somehow Stefan Isaksson manages to keep it out.
65.17
Scott Bremner sees space and advances. Scott Bremner controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Nice save!
66.58
With some swift thinking, Neil Souness plays the ball forward to Ricardo Bento. Ricardo Bento tries a spectacular long range effort but is denied by Stefan Isaksson. Excellent save.
67.44
Tobias Sammer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Neil Souness. Neil Souness flicks a high pass forward. Elena Redondo easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Elena Redondo shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Stefan Isaksson smothers it!
78.31
Harold Nelson flicks a high pass forward. Danny Okon controls it well on his chest. Danny Okon hits a low pass to Patrick Beutler. Patrick Beutler makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mervin Ljungberg but he's offside!
79.00
Elvar Gudfinnsson chips the ball to his team mate, Tomek Boniek. Tomek Boniek threads a neat ball through to Patrick Beutler. Patrick Beutler shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Garry Buskermolen manages to gather it.
90.00
Without breaking stride, Garba Nwakire plays the ball forward to Neil Souness. Neil Souness threads the ball through to Ricardo Bento. Ricardo Bento knocks in a cross ball towards Martin Brehme. Martin Brehme rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The keeper is on top of it. Great keeping!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Stefan Isaksson of C.F. Estrela da Amadora |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Garry Buskermolen (GK)
7
2. Tobias Sammer (DEF)
6
3. Jack Molenaar (DEF)
6
4. Garba Nwakire (DEF)
7
5. Sven Ooijer (DEF)
6
6. Paul Hendry (MID)
7
7. Scott Bremner (MID)
7
8. Neil Souness (MID)
7
9. Martin Brehme (ATT)
6
10. Ricardo Bento (ATT)
7
11. Elena Redondo (ATT)
7
12. David Booth (DEF)
0
13. Edgar Mathijssen (MID)
0
14. Daniel Corstanje (ATT)
0
1. Stefan Isaksson (GK)
10
2. Facundo Poblete (DEF)
6
3. Harold Nelson (DEF)
7
4. Elvar Gudfinnsson (DEF)
6
5. Paul Breyer (DEF)
5
6. Danny Okon (MID)
7
7. Tomek Boniek (MID)
7
8. Alexandre Fernandes (MID)
8
9. Mervin Ljungberg (ATT)
6
10. Stephen Law (ATT)
6
11. Patrick Beutler (ATT)
6
12. Daniel Fernandes (DEF)
0
13. Sergio Nunes (MID)
0
14. Marco Van Fessem (ATT)
0