Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Estádio da Mata Real where Paços de Ferreira play Plymouth Argyle in this second leg MWF Europa Cup game. Paços de Ferreira lead by 4-3 from the first leg. A crowd of 20,772 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Paços de Ferreira and Plymouth Argyle are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by .
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Paços de Ferreira and Plymouth Argyle are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by .
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Plymouth Argyle get the match underway!
2.48
0-0Felipe Díaz flicks a high pass forward to Stephan Dugbatey who brings the ball under control. Stephan Dugbatey whips in a cross ball towards Ian Galli. Ian Galli rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Magnificent block by Artur Quaresma!
4.50
0-0James Croft flicks a high pass forward. Abraham Montano holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Abraham Montano shoots from 25 yards but it flies wide!
8.34
0-0Artur Quaresma brings the ball forward. Artur Quaresma decides to run forward with the ball. Artur Quaresma finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
9.14
0-0Dave Greaves flicks a high pass forward to Stephan Dugbatey who brings the ball under control. Stephan Dugbatey knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Marc Meyer.
18.03
Felipe Díaz threads the ball through to Garry Souness. Garry Souness shoots from 25 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent keeping!
22.03
Felipe Díaz chips the ball to his team mate, Garry Souness. Garry Souness lofts in a cross ball towards Ian Galli. Ian Galli is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Quality keeping!
26.58
Ignacio Romero advances with the ball. Ignacio Romero decides to run forward with the ball. Ignacio Romero finds some space and shoots from distance. Henry Elenio gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
27.26
Michael Hakansson flicks a high pass forward. P. Gilberto Fanesi controls it well on his chest. P. Gilberto Fanesi hits a low pass to Garry Souness. Garry Souness shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
28.23
0-0Rui Soares clumsily knocks into Ignacio Romero. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ignacio Romero hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.51
Dave Greaves threads a neat ball through to Ian Galli. Ian Galli advances inside the box! Ian Galli shoots from just inside the box. Magnificent save by Henry Elenio!
39.42
Dave Greaves catches Malte Thiele on the ankles. Dave Greaves is shown the yellow card! Malte Thiele runs off the knock.
40.37
0-1Dave Greaves flicks a high pass forward. Stephan Dugbatey controls it well on his chest. Stephan Dugbatey advances inside the box! Stephan Dugbatey shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
45.00
Artur Quaresma pushes up the pitch. Artur Quaresma controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Abraham Montano. Abraham Montano shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Good keeping!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Paços de Ferreira appear unchanged since the first half. Plymouth Argyle also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Paços de Ferreira kick off the second half!
48.12
Filipe Alfaro makes a simple pass to Abraham Montano. Abraham Montano controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Yves-A. Dufresnes!
51.01
Jaime Sullivan makes a simple pass to Felipe Díaz. Felipe Díaz sees space and advances. Felipe Díaz lofts in a cross ball towards Stephan Dugbatey. Stephan Dugbatey flicks the ball with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Henry Elenio with no chance!! Goal for Plymouth Argyle!
54.18
Malte Thiele knocks the ball forward to Abraham Montano. Abraham Montano shoots from distance. Yves-A. Dufresnes gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous save!
57.10
0-2Dave Greaves hacks Filipe Alfaro from behind! The referee calls over Dave Greaves and shows him his second yellow card! He's sending him off!! Filipe Alfaro grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
59.12
Albrecht Bartsch breaks forward. Albrecht Bartsch makes an attacking run forward. Albrecht Bartsch plays a one-two with Abraham Montano and advances towards the goal... Albrecht Bartsch shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it flies just wide!
71.31
0-2Malte Thiele runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Malte Thiele makes a probing pass to Danny Edwards but he's offside!
75.50
P. Gilberto Fanesi clumsily knocks into Fernando Teixeira. P. Gilberto Fanesi is shown the yellow card! Fernando Teixeira runs off the knock.
81.32
0-2Jaime Sullivan barges into Rui Soares. Jaime Sullivan is given a warning by the referee! Rui Soares stretches but gets up unharmed.
84.38
Mast H. Okpara hacks James Croft from behind! Mast H. Okpara is shown the yellow card! James Croft runs off the knock.
89.19
Albrecht Bartsch surges forward with the ball. Albrecht Bartsch knocks the ball to his team mate, Rui Soares. Rui Soares shoots from 20 yards. Fantastic reaction save from Yves-A. Dufresnes!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Stephan Dugbatey 40, 51 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Stephan Dugbatey of Plymouth Argyle |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Henry Elenio (GK)
7
2. Artur Quaresma (DEF)
7
3. Albrecht Bartsch (DEF)
7
4. Marc Meyer (DEF)
6
5. James Croft (MID)
6
6. Malte Thiele (MID)
6
7. Filipe Alfaro (MID)
6
8. Fernando Teixeira (MID)
6
9. Danny Edwards (ATT)
6
10. Abraham Montano (ATT)
6
11. Rui Soares (ATT)
5
12. Anton Schumacher (DEF)
0
13. Richard Mckinlay (MID)
0
14. Manuel Rego (ATT)
0
1. Yves-A. Dufresnes (GK)
7
2. Michael Hakansson (DEF)
6
3. Jaime Sullivan (DEF)
6
4. Ignacio Romero (DEF)
6
5. P. Gilberto Fanesi (MID)
5
6. Dave Greaves (MID)
3
7. Felipe Díaz (MID)
7
8. Mast H. Okpara (MID)
5
9. Stephan Dugbatey (ATT)
8
10. Ian Galli (ATT)
6
11. Garry Souness (ATT)
6
12. Meziane Bencherif (DEF)
0
13. Vladimir Gallo (MID)
0
14. Nicolas Hitzlsperger (ATT)
0