Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Estádio D. Afonso Henriques where Vitória de Guimarães play host to C.F. Estrela da Amadora. A crowd of 20,621 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Vitória de Guimarães and C.F. Estrela da Amadora are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Luis Boa Morte.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Vitória de Guimarães and C.F. Estrela da Amadora are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Luis Boa Morte.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Vitória de Guimarães kicking off!
12.34
0-0Wesley Bennett makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sergio Nunes. Sergio Nunes makes a probing pass to Patrick Beutler. Patrick Beutler knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Cesar Monteiro.
16.34
0-1Daniel Fernandes knocks the ball forward to Farid Amrani. Farid Amrani controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mervin Ljungberg. Mervin Ljungberg lofts in a cross ball towards Stephen Law. Stephen Law gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
24.42
Lari Matinpoika makes a strong solo run forward. Lari Matinpoika knocks the ball forward to Patrick Beutler. Patrick Beutler lofts in a cross ball towards Mervin Ljungberg. Mervin Ljungberg connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
28.17
0-2Farid Amrani makes a simple pass to Patrick Beutler. Patrick Beutler tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
30.26
0-2Lari Matinpoika knocks the ball to his team mate, Farid Amrani. Farid Amrani sees Mervin Ljungberg in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mervin Ljungberg advances inside the box! Mervin Ljungberg comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Solid save from Frederico Loureiro.
33.29
Daniel Fernandes knocks the ball to his team mate, Sergio Nunes. Sergio Nunes flicks a high pass forward. Mervin Ljungberg holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mervin Ljungberg knocks in a cross ball towards Patrick Beutler. Patrick Beutler finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
39.27
Marc Haynes knocks the ball to his team mate, Farid Amrani. Farid Amrani runs straight at the opposition's defence. Farid Amrani knocks in a cross ball towards Mervin Ljungberg. Mervin Ljungberg makes a looping header on goal but it's drastically wayward!
40.25
0-3Mervin Ljungberg catches Duarte Sousa on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Duarte Sousa grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
42.32
Farid Amrani flicks a high pass forward. Mervin Ljungberg controls it well on his chest. Mervin Ljungberg knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gaspar Barbosa.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Vitória de Guimarães 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 kick off!
49.18
Gaspar Barbosa passes the ball forward to Samuel Marques. Samuel Marques threads a neat ball through to Rui Marques. Rui Marques shoots from 20 yards. Stefan Isaksson gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous stop!
54.21
Sergio Nunes runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Sergio Nunes knocks in a cross ball towards Patrick Beutler. Patrick Beutler connects with a diving header. Frederico Loureiro manages to gather it.
57.15
Lari Matinpoika flicks a high pass forward. Farid Amrani collects the pass. Farid Amrani plays the ball forward to Patrick Beutler. Patrick Beutler whips in a cross ball towards Stephen Law. Stephen Law powers a header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
60.23
0-4Vitória de Guimarães have made a substitution with Cosimo Rizzitelli replacing Trevor Allman .C.F. Estrela da Amadora have made a substitution with Dmytro Fomenko replacing Patrick Beutler .
66.21
Sergio Nunes kicks a strong pass forward to Stephen Law. Stephen Law controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Frederico Loureiro is on top of it.
67.55
Sergio Nunes sees Dmytro Fomenko in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. With great vision, Dmytro Fomenko plays the ball forward to Stephen Law who has made a great run into the box. Stephen Law rockets a shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Stephen Law! That's his third!
78.01
Wesley Bennett plays the ball forward to Edward Summerbee. Edward Summerbee kicks a strong pass forward to Stephen Law. Stephen Law shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Frederico Loureiro manages to gather it.
89.27
0-5Quim Quaresma kicks a strong pass forward to Cosimo Rizzitelli. Cosimo Rizzitelli controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Paulo Nunes through on goal. Lari Matinpoika barges into Paulo Nunes. Paulo Nunes appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Stephen Law 16, 57, 68 Mervin Ljungberg 24 Patrick Beutler 33 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Stephen Law of C.F. Estrela da Amadora |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Frederico Loureiro (GK)
7
2. Duarte Sousa (DEF)
6
3. Vasco Neves (DEF)
6
4. Gaspar Barbosa (DEF)
6
5. Cesar Monteiro (DEF)
6
6. Ricardo Fonseca (MID)
6
7. Quim Quaresma (MID)
6
8. Samuel Marques (MID)
6
9. Trevor Allman (ATT)
6
10. Paulo Nunes (ATT)
6
11. Rui Marques (ATT)
6
12. Rodolfo Lopez (MID)
0
13. Alexandre Barbosa (MID)
0
14. Cosimo Rizzitelli (MID)
6
1. Stefan Isaksson (GK)
6
2. Wesley Bennett (DEF)
6
3. Marc Haynes (DEF)
6
4. Lari Matinpoika (DEF)
6
5. Daniel Fernandes (DEF)
6
6. Edward Summerbee (MID)
6
7. Sergio Nunes (MID)
6
8. Farid Amrani (MID)
7
9. Mervin Ljungberg (ATT)
8
10. Stephen Law (ATT)
9
11. Patrick Beutler (ATT)
8
12. Tomek Iwan (DEF)
0
13. Danny Okon (MID)
0
14. Dmytro Fomenko (ATT)
6