Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Estádio Municipal where F.C. Arouca play SpVgg Greuther Fürth in this second leg MWF Europa Cup game. F.C. Arouca lead by 3-0 from the first leg. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
F.C. Arouca are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while SpVgg Greuther Fürth appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Teddy Williams.
The pitch is in great condition.
F.C. Arouca are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while SpVgg Greuther Fürth appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Teddy Williams.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with SpVgg Greuther Fürth kicking off!
6.02
0-0Matt Thomson hits a low pass to Fernando Crucet. Fernando Crucet lofts in a cross ball towards Fernando Alves. Fernando Alves powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Stephane Beutler!
8.32
Steven Stam flicks a high pass forward to Titus Mendez who brings the ball under control. With a delightful solo run, Titus Mendez stretches the opposition's defence. Titus Mendez whips in a cross ball towards Marcel Rohrschneider. Marcel Rohrschneider makes a convincing header but somehow Marc Beckerman manages to keep it out.
18.30
0-0Ernesto Velasco threads a neat ball through to Giampiero Baldi. Giampiero Baldi flicks a high pass forward. Marcel Rohrschneider collects the pass. Marcel Rohrschneider deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kai Diakite but the linesman indicates offside!
21.53
Giampiero Baldi flicks a high pass forward. Nils Seeler controls it well on his chest. Nils Seeler makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Kai Diakite. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Kai Diakite provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it is tipped over by Marc Beckerman.
23.52
0-0Giampiero Baldi takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Carlos Garcia comes in with a tackle and wins the ball, clearing it upfield.
24.54
0-0Edmundo Ramos clumsily knocks into Titus Mendez. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Titus Mendez stretches but gets up unharmed.
28.35
Carlos Garcia threads a neat ball through to Norman Vernazza. Norman Vernazza plays the ball forward to Luis Sousa. Luis Sousa shoots from distance. Solid save from Stephane Beutler.
30.43
1-0Otávio Cardoso sees space and advances. Otávio Cardoso lofts in a cross ball towards Luis Sousa. Luis Sousa gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
33.24
Ernesto Velasco flicks a high pass forward to Kai Diakite who brings the ball under control. Kai Diakite shoots from 25 yards. Wonderful reactions from Marc Beckerman keeps it out!
36.22
1-0Fernando Crucet flicks a high pass forward. Vasco Faria controls it well on his chest. Vasco Faria knocks in a cross ball towards Fernando Alves. Fernando Alves makes a convincing header. Magnificent block by Ernesto Velasco!
42.09
Kubilay Türkyilmaz makes a simple pass to Fernando Alves. Fernando Alves shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Stephane Beutler.
43.44
1-0Otávio Cardoso takes the corner, chipping the ball into the box. Carlos Garcia comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but he balloons it over the crossbar!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. F.C. Arouca have changed their lineup with Nick Thirlwell replacing Fernando Alves. SpVgg Greuther Fürth have changed their lineup with Roland Mulder replacing Titus Mendez. The SpVgg Greuther Fürth players seem much more motivated whilst the F.C. Arouca players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.
45.00
F.C. Arouca kick off the second half!
47.12
Matt Thomson sees Norman Vernazza in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Norman Vernazza threads a neat ball through to Vasco Faria. Vasco Faria shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Stephane Beutler manages to gather it effortlessly.
48.41
1-0Giampiero Baldi threads a neat ball through to Christian Möller. Christian Möller knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Matt Thomson.
57.35
1-0Christian Möller catches Carlos Garcia on the ankles. Christian Möller is warned by the referee! Carlos Garcia carries on, but is struggling a bit.
59.28
Matt Thomson knocks the ball forward to Norman Vernazza. Norman Vernazza chips the ball to his team mate, Fernando Crucet. Fernando Crucet lofts in a cross ball towards Vasco Faria. Vasco Faria is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Solid save from Stephane Beutler. What a great pair of hands!
60.14
1-0F.C. Arouca have made a substitution with Kevin Loertscher replacing Carlos Garcia .SpVgg Greuther Fürth have made a substitution with Eric Zick replacing Nils Seeler .
63.38
1-0Ernesto Velasco deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Roland Mulder. Roland Mulder threads a neat ball through to Eric Zick. Eric Zick shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
65.49
Christian Möller threads a neat ball through to Eric Zick. Eric Zick whips in a cross ball towards Kai Diakite. Kai Diakite flicks the ball with his head but it's well over the bar!
66.38
Kevin Loertscher knocks the ball forward to Norman Vernazza. Norman Vernazza knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Harry Maddison.
67.06
Kubilay Türkyilmaz threads a neat ball through to Luis Sousa. Luis Sousa hits a low pass to Norman Vernazza. Norman Vernazza rushes past Giampiero Baldi! Norman Vernazza shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Superb reactions from Stephane Beutler. What a save!
73.51
1-0Kubilay Türkyilmaz hacks Eric Zick from behind! Kubilay Türkyilmaz is warned by the referee! Eric Zick hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
81.36
Kevin Loertscher flicks a high pass forward. Luis Sousa controls it well on his chest. Luis Sousa flicks a high pass forward. Otávio Cardoso holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Otávio Cardoso knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ernesto Velasco.
85.55
Salomon Kurstot catches Vasco Faria on the ankles. The referee calls over Salomon Kurstot and warns him to calm down! Vasco Faria runs off the knock.
85.55
1-0Free kick to F.C. Arouca just outside the area...
87.04
Luis Sousa steps up but the ball clips the wall and is cleared by the defence.
89.29
Harry Maddison makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Roland Mulder. Roland Mulder chips the ball to his team mate, Marcel Rohrschneider. Marcel Rohrschneider knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Kevin Loertscher controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nick Thirlwell. Nick Thirlwell decides to run forward with the ball. Nick Thirlwell whips in a cross ball towards Vasco Faria. Vasco Faria finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Luis Sousa 30 Vasco Faria 90 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Marc Beckerman (GK)
7
2. Kubilay Türkyilmaz (DEF)
6
3. Matt Thomson (DEF)
7
4. Carlos Garcia (DEF)
6
5. Edmundo Ramos (MID)
5
6. Norman Vernazza (MID)
7
7. Luis Sousa (MID)
9
8. Otávio Cardoso (MID)
7
9. Vasco Faria (ATT)
9
10. Fernando Alves (ATT)
6
11. Fernando Crucet (ATT)
6
12. Kevin Loertscher (DEF)
6
13. Ricardo Martins (ATT)
0
14. Nick Thirlwell (ATT)
7
1. Stephane Beutler (GK)
8
2. Ernesto Velasco (DEF)
7
3. Steven Stam (DEF)
6
4. Harry Maddison (DEF)
6
5. Salomon Kurstot (DEF)
5
6. Titus Mendez (MID)
6
7. Giampiero Baldi (MID)
7
8. Kai Diakite (ATT)
6
9. Christian Möller (ATT)
6
10. Nils Seeler (ATT)
6
11. Marcel Rohrschneider (ATT)
6
12. Philipp Wilke (DEF)
0
13. Roland Mulder (MID)
6
14. Eric Zick (ATT)
6