Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Estádio do Jamor where C.F. Estrela da Amadora play Crystal Palace in this Champions League game. Its a sell-out today with the 35,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
C.F. Estrela da Amadora are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Crystal Palace appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Eugenio Ramirez.
The pitch is in great condition.
C.F. Estrela da Amadora are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Crystal Palace appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Eugenio Ramirez.
0.00
0-0C.F. Estrela da Amadora get the match underway!
2.23
0-0Morten Tomasson catches Elias Nikolaidis on the ankles. The referee calls over Morten Tomasson and shows him a yellow card! Elias Nikolaidis stretches but gets up unharmed.
8.42
0-0Seeing a gap ahead, Verges Touré picks a pass forward to Javier Sanhueza. Javier Sanhueza knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
10.37
Sergio Nunes clumsily knocks into Cedric Versteeg. The referee calls over Sergio Nunes and shows him a yellow card! Cedric Versteeg runs off the knock.
15.54
1-0Danny Okon hits a low pass to Guilherme Moutinho. Guilherme Moutinho skips past Morten Tomasson! Guilherme Moutinho muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
21.05
1-0Nicholas Pennant barges into Alexandre Fernandes. The referee calls over Nicholas Pennant and warns him to calm down! Alexandre Fernandes stretches but gets up unharmed.
22.20
1-0Elvar Gudfinnsson passes the ball forward to Sergio Nunes. Without breaking stride, Sergio Nunes plays the ball forward to Guilherme Moutinho. Guilherme Moutinho knocks in a cross ball towards Elias Nikolaidis. Elias Nikolaidis makes a looping header on goal. Vincent Morisot punches it away to safety.
26.47
1-0Eben Appiah kicks a strong pass forward to Johann Jordan. Johann Jordan controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just off target!
32.43
Alexandre Fernandes flicks a high ball forward to Elias Nikolaidis who takes it down. Elias Nikolaidis lofts in a cross ball towards Sieme van den Heuvel. Sieme van den Heuvel whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Nice save!
33.14
Elvar Gudfinnsson threads a neat ball through to Alexandre Fernandes. Alexandre Fernandes makes an attacking run forward. Alexandre Fernandes lofts in a cross ball towards Guilherme Moutinho. Guilherme Moutinho whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Well saved!
39.28
1-0Peter Gravesen flicks a high pass forward to Danny Okon who brings the ball under control. Danny Okon flicks a high pass forward to Sieme van den Heuvel who brings the ball under control. Sieme van den Heuvel makes a great pass forward. Elias Nikolaidis runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
40.55
Alexandre Fernandes threads the ball through to Elias Nikolaidis. Elias Nikolaidis whips in a cross ball towards Sieme van den Heuvel. Sieme van den Heuvel connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Magnificent save by Vincent Morisot!
42.22
1-0Elias Nikolaidis catches Ioannis Iosifidis on the ankles. The referee brings Elias Nikolaidis to one side and gives him a warning! Ioannis Iosifidis gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
44.40
Alexandre Fernandes threads the ball through to Elias Nikolaidis. Elias Nikolaidis knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Vincent Morisot who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
Eben Appiah hits a low pass to Krunoslav Prosinecki. Krunoslav Prosinecki knocks in a cross ball towards Johann Jordan. Johann Jordan makes a deft header. Stefan Isaksson didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. C.F. Estrela da Amadora appear unchanged since the first half. Crystal Palace also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Crystal Palace kicking off!
47.38
Elvar Gudfinnsson flicks a high pass forward. Alexandre Fernandes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alexandre Fernandes flicks a high ball forward to Elias Nikolaidis who takes it down. Elias Nikolaidis lofts in a cross ball towards Sieme van den Heuvel. Sieme van den Heuvel heads the ball goalwards. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
51.57
With great vision, Danny Okon plays the ball forward to Elias Nikolaidis. Elias Nikolaidis shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Vincent Morisot.
53.26
2-0Corner kick to C.F. Estrela da Amadora. Danny Okon chips it out wide. Verges Touré reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
54.10
Elvar Gudfinnsson flicks the ball to his team mate, Alexandre Fernandes. Alexandre Fernandes sees Sieme van den Heuvel in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sieme van den Heuvel knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nicholas Pennant.
55.57
Danny Okon changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Danny Okon knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Vincent Morisot who gathers it comfortably.
57.50
Morten Tomasson makes a simple pass to Eben Appiah. Eben Appiah threads the ball through to Johann Jordan. Johann Jordan sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
61.17
Yurtcan Sükür barges into Johann Jordan. Yurtcan Sükür is given a warning by the referee! Johann Jordan gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
65.58
Ioannis Iosifidis sees space and advances. Ioannis Iosifidis flicks the ball to his team mate, Javier Sanhueza. Javier Sanhueza puts a great ball through. Krunoslav Prosinecki runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
69.42
Eben Appiah flicks a high pass forward. Krunoslav Prosinecki holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Krunoslav Prosinecki lofts in a cross ball towards Johann Jordan. Johann Jordan jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it is shockingly off target!
78.07
Verges Touré makes a simple pass to Krunoslav Prosinecki. Krunoslav Prosinecki knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Elvar Gudfinnsson.
87.03
Ioannis Iosifidis deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Cedric Versteeg. Cedric Versteeg plays the ball forward to Javier Sanhueza. Javier Sanhueza plays a one-two with Johann Jordan and advances towards the goal... Javier Sanhueza muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
90.00
Danny Okon flicks a high pass forward. Sieme van den Heuvel collects the pass. Sieme van den Heuvel whips in a cross ball towards Elias Nikolaidis. Elias Nikolaidis jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Good keeping from Vincent Morisot as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
90.00
Alexandre Fernandes takes the corner, chipping the ball into the box. Verges Touré jumps high to head the ball out to safety!
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
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. Stefan Isaksson (GK)
6
2. Yurtcan Sükür (DEF)
5
3. Elvar Gudfinnsson (DEF)
6
4. Peter Gravesen (DEF)
6
5. Maximilian Happel (DEF)
6
6. Danny Okon (MID)
8
7. Sergio Nunes (MID)
5
8. Alexandre Fernandes (MID)
8
9. Sieme van den Heuvel (ATT)
8
10. Guilherme Moutinho (ATT)
9
11. Elias Nikolaidis (ATT)
7
12. Edvard Eneberg (DEF)
0
13. Edward Summerbee (MID)
0
14. Patrick Beutler (ATT)
0
1. Vincent Morisot (GK)
8
2. Nicholas Pennant (DEF)
6
3. Ioannis Iosifidis (DEF)
6
4. Morten Tomasson (DEF)
5
5. John Mason (MID)
6
6. Verges Touré (MID)
7
7. Cedric Versteeg (MID)
6
8. Eben Appiah (MID)
6
9. Krunoslav Prosinecki (ATT)
6
10. Johann Jordan (ATT)
6
11. Javier Sanhueza (ATT)
6
12. Hakan Kayis (DEF)
0
13. Simon Rodgers (MID)
0
14. Alexander Kurth (ATT)
0