Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at Est˜ dio do Restelo where Belenenses play host to Desportivo Nacional. A crowd of 20,247 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Belenenses are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Desportivo Nacional appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Marco Rui Costa.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Belenenses are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Desportivo Nacional appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Marco Rui Costa.
0.00
0-0Belenenses start the match!
3.23
1-0Cliff Redan flicks a high pass forward to Kelvin Banks who brings the ball under control. With a delightful solo run, Kelvin Banks stretches the opposition's defence. Kelvin Banks knocks in a cross ball towards Joseph Ipoua. Joseph Ipoua jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The keeper, Frederico Teixeira, sees it late!! Goal for Belenenses!
8.31
1-0Karim Guyot arcs the ball upfield. Kelvin Banks knocks in a cross ball towards Omer Roberts. Omer Roberts flicks the ball with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
12.26
Kelvin Banks makes an attacking run forward. Kelvin Banks lofts in a cross ball towards Henry Watson. Henry Watson jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Frederico Teixeira with no chance!! Goal for Belenenses!
15.39
2-0Sebastiao Vieira hits a low pass to Ruben Reis. Ruben Reis threads a neat ball through to Erik Schut. Erik Schut whips in a cross ball towards Gaspar Moreira. Gaspar Moreira rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it's a lousy effort!
18.21
Karim Guyot makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Joseph Ipoua. Joseph Ipoua lofts in a cross ball towards Kelvin Banks. Kelvin Banks jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Kelvin Banks scores for Belenenses!!
21.23
Karim Guyot deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Henry Watson. Henry Watson skips past Sebastiao Vieira! Henry Watson cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Henry Watson!
28.16
4-0Norman Dublin flicks the ball to his team mate, Erik Schut. Erik Schut knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
30.18
Cliff Redan flicks a high ball forward to Kelvin Banks who takes it down. Kelvin Banks makes a probing pass to Karim Guyot. Karim Guyot shoots from 25 yards. Frederico Teixeira gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
32.38
With vision, Karim Guyot laces a through ball forward to Joseph Ipoua. Joseph Ipoua advances inside the box! Joseph Ipoua takes a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Joseph Ipoua!
36.30
Karim Guyot makes a probing pass to Omer Roberts. Omer Roberts lofts in a cross ball towards Henry Watson. Henry Watson gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!! The crowd cheer. That makes three for the veteran Englishman!
45.00
Frederico Costa deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ruben Reis. Ruben Reis finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Belenenses appear unchanged since the first half. Desportivo Nacional appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation.
45.00
The whistle blows and Desportivo Nacional get the second half underway!
48.33
6-0Karim Guyot comes in with a late challenge on Frederico Costa. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Frederico Costa hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
49.34
6-0Joseph Ipoua sees Henry Watson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Henry Watson plays a scrappy one-two with Syd Defoe and stumbles forward towards the goal... Henry Watson shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It curls slightly but is blocked by Sebastiao Vieira.
51.05
Karim Guyot advances with the ball. Karim Guyot threads the ball through to Syd Defoe. Syd Defoe knocks in a cross ball towards Omer Roberts. Omer Roberts jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but Gaspar Barros is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
53.37
Abel Fernandes flicks a high pass forward. Ruben Reis controls it well on his chest. Ruben Reis makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gaspar Moreira. Gaspar Moreira lofts in a cross ball towards Frederico Costa. Frederico Costa heads the ball goalwards. Wonderful reactions from Jose Barros keeps it out!
59.32
Kelvin Banks flicks the ball to his team mate, Henry Watson. Henry Watson shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Well saved!
60.01
Karim Guyot knocks the ball forward to Henry Watson. Henry Watson sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
65.05
With a delightful solo run, Vittorio De Sanzo stretches the opposition's defence. Vittorio De Sanzo lofts in a cross ball towards Kelvin Banks. Kelvin Banks flicks the ball with his head. Kelvin Banks scores for Belenenses!!
73.57
Georg Ziegl makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kelvin Banks. Kelvin Banks threads the ball through to Syd Defoe. Syd Defoe shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
75.51
Kelvin Banks threads the ball through to Syd Defoe. Syd Defoe knocks in a cross ball towards Henry Watson. Henry Watson powers a header at goal. Frederico Teixeira gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
77.58
8-0Desportivo Nacional have made 2 substitutions with Diogo Gomes replacing Mike Murray and David Gemmill replacing Ruben Reis .
81.35
Norman Dublin chips the ball to his team mate, David Gemmill. David Gemmill flicks a high pass forward. Kader Jemmali controls it well on his chest. Kader Jemmali shoots from 20 yards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
87.22
8-1There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
89.44
Frederico Costa darts forward. Frederico Costa knocks in a cross ball towards Kader Jemmali. Kader Jemmali beats his man to it with a header but it is shockingly off target!
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
| Joseph Ipoua 3, 32 Henry Watson 12, 21, 36, 60 Kelvin Banks 18, 65 | Kader Jemmali 81 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Jose Barros (GK)
6
2. Gaspar Gomes (DEF)
6
3. Cliff Redan (DEF)
6
4. Georg Ziegl (DEF)
6
5. Vittorio De Sanzo (DEF)
6
6. Karim Guyot (MID)
7
7. Kelvin Banks (MID)
9
8. Syd Defoe (ATT)
6
9. Henry Watson (ATT)
9
10. Omer Roberts (ATT)
6
11. Joseph Ipoua (ATT)
8
12. Terry Williamson (DEF)
0
13. Duarte Martins (DEF)
0
14. Jakob Arnold (ATT)
0
1. Frederico Teixeira (GK)
6
2. Abel Fernandes (DEF)
6
3. Sebastiao Vieira (DEF)
6
4. Mike Murray (DEF)
6
5. Gaspar Barros (DEF)
6
6. Frederico Costa (MID)
6
7. Norman Dublin (MID)
6
8. Ruben Reis (MID)
6
9. Gaspar Moreira (ATT)
6
10. Kader Jemmali (ATT)
6
11. Erik Schut (ATT)
6
12. Craig Evans (MID)
0
13. Diogo Gomes (MID)
6
14. David Gemmill (ATT)
6