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Match Report

Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at De Grolsch Veste where FC Twente 65 play Belenenses in this Champions League game. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Twente 65 are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Belenenses appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Dave Summerbee.


0.00
FC Twente 65 get the match underway!
3.04
Sol Midgley makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rabiu Aliyu. Rabiu Aliyu lofts in a cross ball towards Eduardo Wilson. Eduardo Wilson whips the ball goalwards with his head. Jose Barros didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
4.36
Rodney Van Der Pennen darts forward. Rodney Van Der Pennen whips in a cross ball towards Syd Defoe. Syd Defoe outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but Anthony Van Loenhout is on top of it.
6.50
Sven van der Wal brings the ball forward. Sven van der Wal kicks a strong pass forward to Mervin Potts. Mervin Potts lofts in a cross ball towards Romarin Milla. Romarin Milla connects with a diving header. It's there!! Jose Barros has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
10.20
Rodney Van Der Pennen knocks the ball forward to Albert Ibanez. Albert Ibanez whips in a cross ball towards Syd Defoe. Syd Defoe makes a deft header. The ball is well placed but Vasco Teixeira blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
14.43
ƒtienne Marbus surges forward with the ball. ƒtienne Marbus tries a spectacular long range effort. Jose Barros effortlessly gets down and covers it.
18.30
Vasco Teixeira controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Romarin Milla. Romarin Milla lofts in a cross ball towards Mervin Potts. Mervin Potts makes a deft header. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Mervin Potts!
24.38
ƒtienne Marbus flicks the ball to his team mate, Mervin Potts. Mervin Potts deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Wilson but the linesman indicates offside!
26.50
Albert Ibanez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rodney Van Der Pennen. Rodney Van Der Pennen shoots from outside the area but Anthony Van Loenhout is on top of his game. Great keeping!
27.34
Rodney Van Der Pennen takes it forward alone. With a delightful solo run, Rodney Van Der Pennen stretches the opposition's defence. Rodney Van Der Pennen threads the ball through to Joseph Ipoua but he's offside!
28.46
Duarte Martins flicks a high pass forward. Rodney Van Der Pennen controls it well on his chest. Rodney Van Der Pennen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Albert Ibanez. Albert Ibanez makes a simple pass, allowing Jakob Arnold to run into the box. Some superb footwork from Jakob Arnold provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. It curls slightly but Anthony Van Loenhout manages to gather it easily.
32.33
Rodney Van Der Pennen makes a probing pass to Bjorn-Tore Myhre. Bjorn-Tore Myhre lofts in a cross ball towards Rodney Van Der Pennen. Rodney Van Der Pennen jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It's there!! Anthony Van Loenhout has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
38.03
Georg Ziegl threads a neat ball through to Albert Ibanez. Albert Ibanez flicks a high pass forward. Syd Defoe controls it well on his chest. Syd Defoe tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Anthony Van Loenhout smothers it!
39.19
Albert Ibanez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Syd Defoe. Syd Defoe tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Anthony Van Loenhout!
40.13
Rodney Van Der Pennen decides to run forward with the ball. Rodney Van Der Pennen kicks a strong pass forward to Joseph Ipoua but the referee indicates it's offside!
44.03
Georg Ziegl flicks a high ball forward to Duarte Martins who takes it down. Duarte Martins threads a neat ball through to Jakob Arnold. Jakob Arnold knocks in a cross ball towards Joseph Ipoua. Joseph Ipoua connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Twente 65 appear unchanged since the first half. Belenenses also appear unchanged since the first half. The FC Twente 65 players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Belenenses kick off and get the second half underway!
47.05
Liam Sala threads the ball through to Eduardo Wilson. Eduardo Wilson finds some space and shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
51.12
Jaap Evers flicks a high pass forward to Sol Midgley who brings the ball under control. Sol Midgley knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Georg Ziegl.
55.17
Rodney Van Der Pennen hoofs the ball up the pitch. Jakob Arnold shoots from long range. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
59.46
Rodney Van Der Pennen passes the ball forward to Georg Ziegl. Georg Ziegl deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Joseph Ipoua. Joseph Ipoua whips in a cross ball towards Albert Ibanez. Albert Ibanez finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Anthony Van Loenhout.
60.14
It's a corner kick. Albert Ibanez loops the ball over to the far post. Duarte Martins shoots from just inside the box but it flies just wide!
69.56
Albert Ibanez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rodney Van Der Pennen. Rodney Van Der Pennen lofts in a cross ball towards Albert Ibanez. Albert Ibanez rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Albert Ibanez scores for Belenenses!!
73.28
Albert Ibanez surges forward with the ball. Albert Ibanez lofts in a cross ball towards Rodney Van Der Pennen. Rodney Van Der Pennen flicks the ball with his head but somehow Anthony Van Loenhout manages to keep it out.
77.07
Rodney Van Der Pennen makes a probing pass to Syd Defoe. Syd Defoe knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
78.25
Belenenses are dictating the run of play here today.
81.50
Vittorio De Sanzo flicks a high pass forward. Syd Defoe holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Syd Defoe flicks a high pass forward to Bjorn-Tore Myhre who brings the ball under control. Bjorn-Tore Myhre whips in a cross ball towards Joseph Ipoua. Joseph Ipoua rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Anthony Van Loenhout is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
85.20
Duarte Martins knocks the ball to his team mate, Rodney Van Der Pennen. Rodney Van Der Pennen flicks a high pass forward. Albert Ibanez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Albert Ibanez lofts in a cross ball towards Syd Defoe. Syd Defoe flicks the ball with his head but it is miles over!
87.05
Eduardo Wilson advances with the ball. Eduardo Wilson shoots from 20 yards but somehow Jose Barros manages to keep it out.
89.58
Georg Ziegl comes in with a late challenge on Romarin Milla. The referee brings Georg Ziegl to one side and gives him a warning! Romarin Milla runs off the knock.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 2 vs 4
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 5 vs 12
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 1 vs 3
Offsides
Offsides: 1 vs 2
Fouls
Fouls: 0 vs 1
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 35.0649350649351 vs 64.9350649350649
Play Area
Home team third: 24.68%, Midfield: 42.86%, Away team third: 32.47%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Rodney Van Der Pennen of Belenenses

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
6
4. Jaap Evers (DEF)
6
5. Sol Midgley (MID)
6
6
6
8. Liam Sala (MID)
6
9. Romarin Milla (ATT)
7
10. Mervin Potts (ATT)
7
11. Rabiu Aliyu (ATT)
6

12. Fotis Kamaras (ATT)
0
13. Scott Ince (MID)
0
14. Frits Sedouki (ATT)
0

1. Jose Barros (GK)
6
2. Gaspar Gomes (DEF)
6
6
4. Georg Ziegl (DEF)
6
6. Albert Ibanez (MID)
8
8. Syd Defoe (ATT)
6
10. Joseph Ipoua (ATT)
8
11. Jakob Arnold (ATT)
6

12. Max Bridge (MID)
0
13. Cliff Redan (DEF)
0