Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Complexo Desportivo da Covilhã where Sporting Covilha play host to Vitória de Guimarães. A crowd of 20,610 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sporting Covilha are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Vitória de Guimarães appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Luis Bento.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sporting Covilha are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Vitória de Guimarães appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Luis Bento.
0.00
0-0Sporting Covilha start the match!
2.43
0-0John Brady decides to run forward with the ball. John Brady flicks a high pass forward to Pedro Marques who brings the ball under control. Pedro Marques lofts in a cross ball towards Sebastian Götz. Sebastian Götz flicks the ball with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
3.29
0-0John Brady threads a neat ball through to Antonio Moutinho. Antonio Moutinho threads a neat ball through to Eduardo Gomes. Eduardo Gomes controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
4.20
0-0With vision, Bill Mowbray laces a through ball forward to Pedro Marques. Pedro Marques knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
9.02
Stefano Corrado makes a probing pass to Jonathan Kirkland. Jonathan Kirkland knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by John Brady.
10.51
Antonio Segarra flicks a high ball forward to Daniel Moutinho who takes it down. Daniel Moutinho chips the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Gomes. Eduardo Gomes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Roberto Semedo who gathers it comfortably.
12.15
0-1Daniel Moutinho flicks a high pass forward to John Brady who brings the ball under control. John Brady advances with the ball. John Brady whips in a cross ball towards Eduardo Gomes. Eduardo Gomes rises majestically and gets a header on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
21.55
John Brady hits a low pass to Antonio Moutinho. Antonio Moutinho deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Harvey Standing. Harvey Standing plays a one-two with Pedro Marques and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Harvey Standing provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Roberto Semedo gets down and covers it.
32.20
Sebastian Götz flicks a high ball forward to Harvey Standing who takes it down. Harvey Standing knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Cesar Santos.
33.06
Bruno Barbosa threads a neat ball through to Stefano Corrado. Stefano Corrado tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Rafael Fernandes smothers it!
34.49
Bruno Barbosa kicks a strong pass forward to Jonathan Kirkland. Jonathan Kirkland whips in a cross ball towards Stefano Corrado. Stefano Corrado beats his man to it with a header but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
36.19
0-1Luca Marchionni barges into Antonio Moutinho. Luca Marchionni is shown the yellow card! Antonio Moutinho runs off the knock.
40.17
With imagination, Gialuca Apa plays the ball forward to Harvey Standing. Harvey Standing finds some space and shoots from distance but it misses the target by a large margin!
42.57
Antonio Segarra flicks the ball to his team mate, Gialuca Apa. Gialuca Apa flicks a high pass forward. Harvey Standing holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Harvey Standing whips in a cross ball towards Eduardo Gomes. Eduardo Gomes finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
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. Vitória de Guimarães also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Vitória de Guimarães kick off!
47.17
0-1Alberto Jardim makes a probing pass to Tjalle Zuidam. Tjalle Zuidam knocks the ball forward to Jonathan Kirkland. Jonathan Kirkland makes a great pass forward. Stefano Corrado sprints clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside! That was very close!
49.12
Antonio Segarra flicks a high ball forward to Pedro Marques who takes it down. Pedro Marques flicks the ball to his team mate, Harvey Standing. Harvey Standing finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
66.53
Antonio Moutinho flicks the ball to his team mate, Harvey Standing. Harvey Standing plays a scrappy one-two with Pedro Marques and advances towards the goal... Harvey Standing side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
67.05
Antonio Segarra knocks the ball forward to Gialuca Apa. Gialuca Apa flicks the ball to his team mate, Sebastian Götz. Sebastian Götz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
69.53
Stefano Corrado flicks a high pass forward. Jonathan Kirkland controls it well on his chest. Jonathan Kirkland lofts in a cross ball towards Tjalle Zuidam. Tjalle Zuidam finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
71.21
Pedro Vieira decides to run forward with the ball. Pedro Vieira lofts in a cross ball towards Tjalle Zuidam. Tjalle Zuidam makes a convincing header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Great keeping!
72.19
Daniel Moutinho sees a break and surges forward. With a delightful solo run, Daniel Moutinho stretches the opposition's defence. Daniel Moutinho rushes past Pedro Vieira! Daniel Moutinho muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Roberto Semedo had no chance!! Goal for Vitória de Guimarães!
75.22
Sebastian Götz makes a probing pass to Pedro Marques. Pedro Marques knocks in a cross ball towards Antonio Moutinho. Antonio Moutinho jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent save by Roberto Semedo!
78.25
Antonio Segarra hits a low pass to Gialuca Apa. Gialuca Apa hits a low pass to Antonio Moutinho. Antonio Moutinho shoots from outside the area but it flies well off target!
83.39
Seeing a gap ahead, Antonio Moutinho plays the ball forward to Eduardo Gomes. Eduardo Gomes knocks in a cross ball towards Pedro Marques. Pedro Marques flicks the ball with his head. Superb reactions from Roberto Semedo. What a save!
84.15
Antonio Moutinho flicks a high ball forward to Harvey Standing who takes it down. Harvey Standing shoots from long range but Roberto Semedo reads it well. Great keeping!
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
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Daniel Moutinho of Vitória de Guimarães |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Roberto Semedo (GK)
8
2. Antonio Carvalho (DEF)
6
3. Cesar Santos (DEF)
6
4. Alberto Jardim (DEF)
6
5. Luca Marchionni (DEF)
5
6. Bruno Barbosa (MID)
6
7. Stefano Corrado (MID)
6
8. Pedro Vieira (MID)
7
9. Dominic Inglis (MID)
6
10. Tjalle Zuidam (ATT)
7
11. Jonathan Kirkland (ATT)
7
12. Samuel Marques (ATT)
0
13. Cristiano Almeida (ATT)
0
14. Arjen Drent (GK)
0
1. Rafael Fernandes (GK)
6
2. John Brady (DEF)
8
3. Daniel Moutinho (DEF)
9
4. Antonio Segarra (DEF)
7
5. Sebastian Götz (MID)
6
6. Antonio Moutinho (MID)
7
7. Gialuca Apa (MID)
6
8. Bill Mowbray (MID)
6
9. Pedro Marques (ATT)
6
10. Eduardo Gomes (ATT)
8
11. Harvey Standing (ATT)
7
12. Tobias Höfer (DEF)
0
13. Daniel Faria (MID)
0
14. Kevin Gemmell (ATT)
0