Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Complexo Desportivo da Covilhã where Sporting Covilha play host to C.F. Estrela da Amadora. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Sporting Covilha and C.F. Estrela da Amadora are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by David Futre.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Sporting Covilha and C.F. Estrela da Amadora are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by David Futre.
0.00
0-0Sporting Covilha kick off and get the first half underway!
2.52
0-0Facundo Poblete sees space and advances. Facundo Poblete surges forward with the ball. Facundo Poblete knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Miguel Ferreira.
4.27
0-0Ross Banks chips the ball to his team mate, Alpay Ayaz. Alpay Ayaz skips past Fernando Costa! Some silky footwork from Alpay Ayaz provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Superb keeping!
6.21
Facundo Poblete knocks the ball forward to Kieron Godber. Kieron Godber flicks a high pass forward. Alpay Ayaz collects the pass. Alpay Ayaz knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Fernando Costa.
8.05
0-0Ross Banks hacks Ricardo Andrade from behind! The referee calls over Ross Banks and warns him to calm down! Ricardo Andrade runs off the knock.
9.40
Khaliloul Mayele sees Dmytro Fomenko in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dmytro Fomenko tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by David Gemmell.
12.31
0-0Ross Banks deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stephen Law. Stephen Law shoots from 20 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
16.37
0-0Ross Banks barges into Ricardo Andrade. The referee calls over Ross Banks and shows him a yellow card! Ricardo Andrade hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
20.21
Elvar Gudfinnsson threads a neat ball through to Khaliloul Mayele. Khaliloul Mayele sees Stephen Law in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stephen Law knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Miguel Ferreira.
21.57
0-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
22.06
Jerome Fabrie flicks a high ball forward to Ricardo Andrade who takes it down. Ricardo Andrade hits a low pass to Alex Birindelli. Alex Birindelli shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Stefan Isaksson!
24.01
1-0Arno Emmerlich threads a neat ball through to Hennie Vonk. Hennie Vonk plays a one-two with Alex Birindelli and advances towards the goal... Hennie Vonk takes a shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
27.54
1-0Stephen Law clumsily knocks into Miguel Ferreira. Stephen Law is warned by the referee! Miguel Ferreira gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
32.36
Ross Banks deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stephen Law. Stephen Law shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
33.29
Ross Banks knocks the ball to his team mate, Alpay Ayaz. Alpay Ayaz shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
34.11
Cristiano Castro flicks the ball to his team mate, Eoin Ferdinand. Eoin Ferdinand makes a defence splitting pass to Hennie Vonk. Hennie Vonk looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it is tipped over by Stefan Isaksson.
35.24
1-0It's a corner kick. Arno Emmerlich kicks a low ball out wide. Alpay Ayaz reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
44.19
Alex Birindelli hacks Elvar Gudfinnsson from behind! The referee warns Alex Birindelli to calm down! Elvar Gudfinnsson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
Facundo Poblete makes a probing pass to Khaliloul Mayele. Khaliloul Mayele chips the ball to his team mate, Alpay Ayaz. Alpay Ayaz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Sporting Covilha appear unchanged since the first half. C.F. Estrela da Amadora also appear unchanged since the first half. The C.F. Estrela da Amadora players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The second half starts with C.F. Estrela da Amadora kicking off!
47.32
Cristiano Castro chips the ball to his team mate, Hennie Vonk. Hennie Vonk plays a scrappy one-two with Eoin Ferdinand and stumbles forward towards the goal... Hennie Vonk takes a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Stefan Isaksson!
49.26
Arno Emmerlich passes the ball forward to Hennie Vonk. Hennie Vonk whips in a cross ball towards Alex Birindelli. Alex Birindelli shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
53.32
Hennie Vonk clumsily knocks into Facundo Poblete. The referee brings Hennie Vonk to one side and gives him a warning! Facundo Poblete stretches but gets up unharmed.
55.12
2-0Facundo Poblete sees Khaliloul Mayele in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Khaliloul Mayele chips the ball to his team mate, Dmytro Fomenko. Dmytro Fomenko whips in a cross ball towards Alpay Ayaz. Fernando Costa hacks Alpay Ayaz from behind! Alpay Ayaz appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
57.31
Ross Banks controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dmytro Fomenko. Dmytro Fomenko knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jerome Fabrie.
60.47
2-0C.F. Estrela da Amadora have made 2 substitutions with Sergio Nunes replacing Kieron Godber and Mervin Ljungberg replacing Alpay Ayaz .
66.44
Cristiano Castro sees Alex Birindelli in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alex Birindelli makes a simple pass, allowing Eoin Ferdinand to run into the box. Some good footwork from Eoin Ferdinand provides some space. He shoots at goal but it's drastically wayward!
69.14
Seeing a gap ahead, Elvar Gudfinnsson laces a weighted ball forward to Sergio Nunes. Sergio Nunes flicks the ball to his team mate, Dmytro Fomenko. Dmytro Fomenko knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jerome Fabrie.
75.50
Miguel Ferreira hacks Dmytro Fomenko from behind! Miguel Ferreira is warned by the referee! Dmytro Fomenko hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
78.28
Jerome Fabrie passes the ball forward to Arno Emmerlich. Arno Emmerlich makes a simple pass to Alex Birindelli. Alex Birindelli knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stefan Isaksson who gathers it comfortably.
81.29
Ricardo Andrade makes a probing pass to Hennie Vonk. Hennie Vonk shoots from outside the area but it flies just off target!
84.44
Sergio Nunes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mervin Ljungberg. Mervin Ljungberg lofts in a cross ball towards Stephen Law. Stephen Law whips the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just wide!
85.25
Sergio Nunes sees space and advances. Sergio Nunes whips in a cross ball towards Mervin Ljungberg. Mervin Ljungberg is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but David Gemmell reads it well. Great save!
87.30
Facundo Poblete flicks a high pass forward. Sergio Nunes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Sergio Nunes makes an attacking run forward. Sergio Nunes knocks in a cross ball towards Stephen Law. Stephen Law rises majestically and gets a header on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
89.46
Sergio Nunes hacks Arno Emmerlich from behind! The referee calls over Sergio Nunes and warns him to calm down! Arno Emmerlich stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
Sergio Nunes flicks a high pass forward to Stephen Law who brings the ball under control. Stephen Law plays a one-two with Dmytro Fomenko and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Stephen Law provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It's there!! David Gemmell has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
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
Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Hennie Vonk of Sporting Covilha |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. David Gemmell (GK)
7
2. Fernando Costa (DEF)
6
3. Jerome Fabrie (DEF)
6
4. Ellery Versteeg (DEF)
6
5. Miguel Ferreira (DEF)
6
6. Cristiano Castro (MID)
6
7. Arno Emmerlich (MID)
6
8. Ricardo Andrade (MID)
6
9. Alex Birindelli (ATT)
9
10. Eoin Ferdinand (ATT)
6
11. Hennie Vonk (ATT)
9
12. Artur Monteiro (ATT)
0
13. Duarte Barros (ATT)
0
14. Eduardo Barbosa (GK)
0
1. Stefan Isaksson (GK)
7
2. Edvard Eneberg (DEF)
6
3. Facundo Poblete (DEF)
7
4. Elvar Gudfinnsson (DEF)
6
5. Paul Breyer (DEF)
6
6. Ross Banks (MID)
6
7. Kieron Godber (MID)
6
8. Khaliloul Mayele (MID)
7
9. Alpay Ayaz (ATT)
7
10. Stephen Law (ATT)
7
11. Dmytro Fomenko (ATT)
7
12. Daniel Fernandes (DEF)
0
13. Sergio Nunes (MID)
7
14. Mervin Ljungberg (ATT)
6