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Match Report
Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Est˜dio de Sao Miguel where Santa Clara play host to Naval. A crowd of 17,074 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Santa Clara are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Naval appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Edgar Ribeiro.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Santa Clara are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Naval appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Edgar Ribeiro.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Santa Clara kick off!
8.10
1-0Nuno Castro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ricardo Varela. Ricardo Varela knocks in a cross ball towards Abel Campos. Abel Campos outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Abel Campos scores for Santa Clara!!
12.43
1-0Ian Seedorf makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rodrigo Neves. Rodrigo Neves deftly passes the ball to Girolamo Rivalta, releasing him through on goal. Some good footwork from Girolamo Rivalta provides some space. He shoots at goal but it's drastically wayward!
15.55
Norman Boyd threads a neat ball through to Abel Gomes. Abel Gomes runs straight at the opposition's defence. Abel Gomes knocks in a cross ball towards Girolamo Rivalta. Girolamo Rivalta makes a looping header on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!! That brings them level!
20.13
Ricardo Varela flicks the ball to his team mate, Abel Campos. Abel Campos controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Craig Campbell through on goal. Craig Campbell shoots from just inside the box. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
24.57
2-1Luca Lorenzi flicks a high pass forward. Ian Seedorf comfortably collects the pass. Ian Seedorf whips in a cross ball towards Girolamo Rivalta. Girolamo Rivalta goes down heavily after a seemingly light challenge by Duarte Lopes. That's got to be a penalty! Yes!!
24.57
2-1The referee points to the spot..
26.10
Girolamo Rivalta takes a stuttering run up. Jose Lopes is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
27.59
Nuno Castro knocks the ball to his team mate, Abel Campos. Abel Campos shoots from long range. Vitor Sousa is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
30.08
3-2Duarte Lopes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Filipe Barbosa. Filipe Barbosa flicks a high pass forward to Abel Campos who brings the ball under control. Abel Campos whips in a cross ball towards Craig Campbell. Craig Campbell connects with a diving header. Vitor Sousa gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice save!
33.44
Nuno Castro chips the ball to his team mate, Craig Campbell. Craig Campbell whips in a cross ball towards Cristiano Jardim. Cristiano Jardim gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
38.07
4-2Mauricio Farinos makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Luca Lorenzi. Luca Lorenzi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rodrigo Neves. Rodrigo Neves makes a great pass forward. Girolamo Rivalta runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
39.31
4-2Dominic Gallacher makes a simple pass to Abel Campos. Abel Campos threads a neat ball through to Craig Campbell. Craig Campbell knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Manuel Rego.
40.31
4-2Norman Boyd comes in with a late challenge on Dominic Gallacher. The referee calls over Norman Boyd and shows him a yellow card! Dominic Gallacher stretches but gets up unharmed.
42.44
Norman Boyd runs forward with the ball. Norman Boyd threads a neat ball through to Luca Lorenzi. Luca Lorenzi whips in a cross ball towards Rodrigo Neves. Rodrigo Neves connects with a diving header but is denied by Jose Lopes. Excellent save.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Santa Clara appear unchanged since the first half. Naval also appear unchanged since the first half. The Naval players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Naval kick off!
48.47
4-2Manuel Rego comes in with a late challenge on Cristiano Jardim. The referee calls over Manuel Rego and warns him to calm down! Cristiano Jardim runs off the knock.
54.08
Mauricio Farinos sees Rodrigo Neves in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rodrigo Neves makes a defence splitting pass to Girolamo Rivalta. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Girolamo Rivalta provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
57.31
With vision, Abel Gomes laces a weighted ball forward to Rodrigo Neves. Rodrigo Neves deftly passes the ball to Matteo Baiocchi, releasing him through on goal. Some silky footwork from Matteo Baiocchi provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Matteo Baiocchi!
60.00
Manuel Rego hits a low pass to Abel Gomes. Abel Gomes advances inside the box! Abel Gomes tries a spectacular strike his aim is horrendously poor!
61.41
Norman Boyd threads the ball through to Mauricio Farinos. Mauricio Farinos hits a low pass to Girolamo Rivalta. Girolamo Rivalta controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
65.29
Nuno Castro flicks a high pass forward. Craig Campbell controls it well on his chest. Craig Campbell knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mauricio Farinos.
67.51
Abel Gomes passes the ball forward to Ian Seedorf. Ian Seedorf knocks the ball forward to Matteo Baiocchi. Matteo Baiocchi knocks in a cross ball towards Girolamo Rivalta. Girolamo Rivalta jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
72.05
Luca Lorenzi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Matteo Baiocchi. Matteo Baiocchi shoots from long range but it flies wide!
77.10
4-3Naval have made 2 substitutions with Mark Hughes replacing Manuel Rego and Francisco Fonseca replacing Luca Lorenzi .
81.55
Francisco Fonseca makes a probing pass to Matteo Baiocchi. Matteo Baiocchi rushes past Bruno Andrade! Matteo Baiocchi looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
83.55
Abel Campos deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Craig Campbell. Craig Campbell whips in a cross ball towards Abel Campos. Abel Campos connects with a diving header but slams it into the crowd!
85.38
Nuno Castro makes a simple pass to Abel Campos. Abel Campos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Nuno Castro plays the ball forward to Abel Campos. Abel Campos kicks a strong pass forward to Nuno Castro but the referee indicates it's offside!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Abel Campos 8, 28 Craig Campbell 20 Cristiano Jardim 33 | Girolamo Rivalta 16, 26 (p) Matteo Baiocchi 57 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Jose Lopes (GK)
6
2. Frederico Nascimento (DEF)
6
3. Duarte Lopes (DEF)
6
4. Dominic Gallacher (DEF)
6
5. Filipe Barbosa (DEF)
6
6. Cristiano Jardim (MID)
7
7. Bruno Andrade (MID)
6
8. Nuno Castro (MID)
7
9. Ricardo Varela (MID)
6
10. Craig Campbell (ATT)
8
11. Abel Campos (ATT)
9
12. Quim Martins (ATT)
0
13. Tiago Jardim (GK)
0
14. Regi de Groot (MID)
0
1. Vitor Sousa (GK)
6
2. Mauricio Farinos (DEF)
6
3. Norman Boyd (DEF)
6
4. Manuel Rego (DEF)
6
5. Marcel Götz (MID)
6
6. Luca Lorenzi (MID)
6
7. Abel Gomes (MID)
7
8. Ian Seedorf (MID)
6
9. Girolamo Rivalta (ATT)
7
10. Rodrigo Neves (ATT)
7
11. Matteo Baiocchi (ATT)
7
12. Mark Hughes (MID)
6
13. Francisco Fonseca (ATT)
6
14. Spencer Insley (MID)
0