Match Report
| U Madeira | U Madeira |  |  | Santa Clara | Santa Clara | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Abel Castro | A. Castro |  | 59 | G |  | 1 | | G | 73 | | Cristiano Soares | C. Soares | |||||||||
| Fabian Natale Gianello | F. Gianello |  | 66 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 64 | | Frederico Nascimento | F. Nascimento | |||||||||
| Pedro Teixeira | P. Teixeira | | 64 | D | | 3 | | D | 57 | | Miguel Moreira | M. Moreira | |||||||||
| Jose Alves | J. Alves | | 59 | D |  | | 4 | | D | 51 | | Diogo Fonseca | D. Fonseca | ||||||||
| Quim Oliveira | Q. Oliveira | | 55 | D | | 5 | | D | 50 | | Miguel Quaresma | M. Quaresma | |||||||||
| Lars Arnold | L. Arnold |  | 62 | M | | 6 | | | M | 64 |  | Paul Higginbotham | P. Higginbotham | ||||||||
| Alexandre Faria | A. Faria | | 56 | M | | 7 | | M | 61 | | Ricardo Varela | R. Varela | |||||||||
| Vasco Ribeiro | V. Ribeiro | | 51 | M | | 8 | | M | 61 | | Ben Jess | B. Jess | |||||||||
| Vitor Valente | V. Valente | | 48 | M | | 9 | | M | 60 |  | Ricardo Reyes | R. Reyes | |||||||||
| Helder Postiga | H. Postiga | | 79 | A | | 10 | | A | 61 | | Quim Martins | Q. Martins | |||||||||
| Alberto Jardim | A. Jardim | | 66 | A | | 11 | | A | 57 |  | Goran Romo | G. Romo | |||||||||
| Miguel Viana | M. Viana | | 60 | A | | 12 | | G | 64 | | Jose Lopes | J. Lopes | |||||||||
| Ruben Lopes | R. Lopes | | 58 | A | | 13 | | G | 59 | | Tiago Jardim | T. Jardim | |||||||||
| Duarte Martins | D. Martins | | 50 | G | | 14 | | A | 50 | | Duarte Viana | D. Viana | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Campo do Adelino Rodrigues where U Madeira play host to Santa Clara in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both U Madeira and Santa Clara are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Hugo Rego.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both U Madeira and Santa Clara are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Hugo Rego.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Santa Clara kick off!
3.13
0-0Quim Oliveira comes in with a late challenge on Quim Martins. Quim Oliveira is given a warning by the referee! Quim Martins runs off the knock.
4.06
0-0Ricardo Reyes flicks a high ball forward to Quim Martins who takes it down. Quim Martins makes a great pass forward. Ricardo Varela runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
10.43
0-0Vitor Valente takes it forward alone. Vitor Valente shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
14.51
Quim Martins hacks Vitor Valente from behind! The referee calls over Quim Martins and warns him to calm down! Vitor Valente hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
16.42
0-0Diogo Fonseca flicks a high pass forward. Paul Higginbotham collects the pass. Paul Higginbotham knocks in a cross ball towards Goran Romo. Goran Romo fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. Abel Castro punches it away to safety.
22.40
Ben Jess threads the ball through to Goran Romo. Goran Romo cuts inside the box! Some awkward footwork from Goran Romo provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
24.55
Vasco Ribeiro barges into Ricardo Varela. The referee brings Vasco Ribeiro to one side and gives him a warning! Ricardo Varela hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
32.59
Ben Jess makes an attacking run forward. Ben Jess lofts in a cross ball towards Quim Martins. Quim Martins outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Abel Castro gathers the ball up comfortably. Great keeping!
33.18
Frederico Nascimento barges into Helder Postiga. Frederico Nascimento is given a warning by the referee! Helder Postiga stretches but gets up unharmed.
34.57
Alexandre Faria flicks a high pass forward. Helder Postiga collects the pass. Helder Postiga tries a spectacular long range effort but Cristiano Soares reads it well. Great save!
36.37
Jose Alves makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Vasco Ribeiro. Vasco Ribeiro brings the ball forward. Vasco Ribeiro cuts inside the box! Vasco Ribeiro takes a shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
39.06
Vasco Ribeiro makes a beautiful solo run. Vasco Ribeiro flicks a high pass forward to Helder Postiga who brings the ball under control. Helder Postiga whips in a cross ball towards Alexandre Faria. Alexandre Faria shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. U Madeira appear unchanged since the first half. Santa Clara also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and U Madeira kick off!
55.55
Quim Oliveira hits a low pass to Lars Arnold. Lars Arnold flicks a high pass forward. Helder Postiga holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Helder Postiga knocks in a cross ball towards Alberto Jardim. Alberto Jardim is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Cristiano Soares.
57.43
0-0Lars Arnold takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Alberto Jardim strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
60.07
Lars Arnold flicks a high pass forward to Alexandre Faria who brings the ball under control. Alexandre Faria plays a scrappy one-two with Helder Postiga and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Alexandre Faria provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it's a woeful effort!
65.21
0-0Alberto Jardim flicks a high pass forward. Helder Postiga controls it well on his chest. Helder Postiga knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Miguel Moreira.
66.04
With vision, Miguel Moreira plays the ball forward to Ricardo Reyes. Ricardo Reyes makes a simple pass to Ricardo Varela. Ricardo Varela knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
67.41
Ricardo Varela sees Ricardo Reyes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ricardo Reyes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
69.16
Ricardo Reyes threads a neat ball through to Quim Martins. Quim Martins shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
72.07
Pedro Teixeira makes a simple pass to Lars Arnold. Lars Arnold threads the ball through to Vitor Valente. Vitor Valente knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
73.35
Alexandre Faria knocks the ball to his team mate, Helder Postiga. Helder Postiga knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
75.51
Ricardo Varela breaks forward. Ricardo Varela makes a probing pass to Goran Romo. Goran Romo finds some space and shoots from distance but is denied by Abel Castro. Excellent save.
78.03
0-1Paul Higginbotham darts forward. Paul Higginbotham knocks in a cross ball towards Quim Martins. Quim Martins is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
81.23
0-1Vasco Ribeiro hacks Ben Jess from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ben Jess runs off the knock.
84.18
0-1Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
89.55
Ricardo Varela knocks the ball to his team mate, Miguel Moreira. Miguel Moreira makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Quim Martins. Quim Martins knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Fabian Natale Gianello.
90.00
Alexandre Faria plays the ball forward to Helder Postiga. Helder Postiga knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Diogo Fonseca.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Quim Martins 78 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Abel Castro (GK)
8
2. Fabian Natale Gianello (DEF)
6
3. Pedro Teixeira (DEF)
6
4. Jose Alves (DEF)
7
5. Quim Oliveira (DEF)
6
6. Lars Arnold (MID)
7
7. Alexandre Faria (MID)
8
8. Vasco Ribeiro (MID)
7
9. Vitor Valente (MID)
6
10. Helder Postiga (ATT)
7
11. Alberto Jardim (ATT)
6
12. Miguel Viana (ATT)
0
13. Ruben Lopes (ATT)
0
14. Duarte Martins (GK)
0
1. Cristiano Soares (GK)
8
2. Frederico Nascimento (DEF)
6
3. Miguel Moreira (DEF)
7
4. Diogo Fonseca (DEF)
7
5. Miguel Quaresma (DEF)
6
6. Paul Higginbotham (MID)
8
7. Ricardo Varela (MID)
8
8. Ben Jess (MID)
7
9. Ricardo Reyes (MID)
7
10. Quim Martins (ATT)
9
11. Goran Romo (ATT)
7
12. Jose Lopes (GK)
0
13. Tiago Jardim (GK)
0
14. Duarte Viana (ATT)
0