Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Joaquim Freitas where Moreirense play host to Belenenses. A crowd of 20,931 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Moreirense and Belenenses are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Sergio Monteiro.


0.00
The whistle blows and Moreirense kick off!
3.43
Gonçalo Ornelas comes in with a late challenge on Artur Gomes. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Artur Gomes carries on, but is struggling a bit.
6.16
Edgar Jardim makes a probing pass to Silvio Jesus. Silvio Jesus controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Francisco Ferreira. Francisco Ferreira knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
8.20
Duarte Soares makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alex Sommeil. Alex Sommeil threads the ball through to Alun Boyd but he's offside!
9.56
Goran Andenas makes a probing pass to Malte Ritzinger. Malte Ritzinger threads a neat ball through to Alun Boyd. Alun Boyd knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Artur Gomes.
10.48
Boudewijn Van Der Meer threads the ball through to Diego Nunez. Diego Nunez runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Diego Nunez whips in a cross ball towards Helder Semedo. Helder Semedo is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but Elkin Maldonado reads it well. Fabulous stop!
15.20
Boudewijn Van Der Meer flicks a high pass forward. Pablo Menendez collects the pass. Pablo Menendez flicks a high ball forward to Francisco Ferreira who takes it down. Francisco Ferreira whips in a cross ball towards Fernando Faria. Fernando Faria powers a header at goal. Elkin Maldonado gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous stop!
16.01
Helder Semedo surges forward with the ball. Helder Semedo shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
18.38
Duarte Soares flicks a high pass forward. Alun Boyd collects the pass. Alun Boyd whips in a cross ball towards Gonçalo Ornelas. Gonçalo Ornelas whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
21.54
Artur Gomes decides to run forward with the ball. Artur Gomes whips in a cross ball towards Fernando Faria. Fernando Faria directs the ball goalwards with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
22.50
Pablo Menendez flicks a high pass forward. Francisco Ferreira holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Francisco Ferreira lofts in a cross ball towards Boudewijn Van Der Meer. Boudewijn Van Der Meer connects with a diving header. The keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
26.31
Simon Scheffler makes a probing pass to Helder Semedo. Helder Semedo lofts in a cross ball towards Francisco Ferreira. Francisco Ferreira is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Elkin Maldonado manages to gather it.
30.08
Edgar Jardim flicks a high ball forward to Silvio Jesus who takes it down. Silvio Jesus flicks a high pass forward. Fernando Faria collects the pass. Fernando Faria cuts inside the box! Fernando Faria looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but Elkin Maldonado is on top of it.
32.09
Alex Sommeil runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Alex Sommeil knocks in a cross ball towards Eric Amoah. Diego Nunez clumsily knocks into Eric Amoah. Penalty not given!!
34.11
Silvio Jesus flicks the ball to his team mate, Pablo Menendez. Pablo Menendez takes it forward alone. Pablo Menendez knocks in a cross ball towards Francisco Ferreira. Francisco Ferreira jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Elkin Maldonado didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
36.43
With great vision, Alex Sommeil plays the ball forward to Tony Carrick. Tony Carrick rushes past Silvio Jesus! Some silky footwork from Tony Carrick provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Solid save from Don Ferguson.
40.18
Artur Gomes flicks the ball to his team mate, Helder Semedo. Helder Semedo knocks in a cross ball towards Fernando Faria. Fernando Faria knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Elkin Maldonado has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
44.47
Eric Amoah flicks a high pass forward. Tony Carrick controls it well on his chest. Tony Carrick threads a neat ball through to Duarte Soares. Duarte Soares knocks in a cross ball towards Eric Amoah. Eric Amoah powers a header at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
45.00
With wonderful vision, Eric Amoah plays the ball forward to Malte Ritzinger. Malte Ritzinger lofts in a cross ball towards Alun Boyd. Alun Boyd powers a header at goal but Don Ferguson is on top of his game. Nice keeping!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Moreirense appear unchanged since the first half. Belenenses also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Belenenses kick off the second half!
49.56
Vitor Pinheiro makes a probing pass to Alex Sommeil. Alex Sommeil makes a simple pass to Tony Carrick. Tony Carrick knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Edgar Jardim.
55.25
Gonçalo Ornelas chips the ball to his team mate, Alex Sommeil. Alex Sommeil finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
57.18
Gonçalo Ornelas hits a low pass to Eric Amoah. Eric Amoah tries a spectacular long range effort. Don Ferguson gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
59.08
Gonçalo Ornelas flicks a high pass forward. Duarte Soares collects the pass. Duarte Soares plays a one-two with Tony Carrick and rushes in on goal... Duarte Soares side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but is denied by Don Ferguson. Excellent save.
63.50
Eric Amoah flicks a high pass forward. Tony Carrick collects the pass. Tony Carrick knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
66.30
Silvio Jesus kicks a strong pass forward to Fernando Faria. Fernando Faria knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Elkin Maldonado who gathers it comfortably.
67.36
Simon Scheffler takes it forward alone. Simon Scheffler flicks the ball to his team mate, Fernando Faria. Fernando Faria knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Goran Andenas.
71.56
Simon Scheffler hits a low pass to Helder Semedo. Helder Semedo lofts in a cross ball towards Pablo Menendez. Pablo Menendez beats his man to it with a header but it's well over the bar!
77.06
Belenenses have made a substitution with Frederico Reis replacing Pablo Menendez .
78.14
Fernando Faria kicks a strong pass forward to Francisco Ferreira. Francisco Ferreira knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Elkin Maldonado who gathers it comfortably.
79.52
Frederico Reis hacks Malte Ritzinger from behind! The referee calls over Frederico Reis and shows him a yellow card! Malte Ritzinger stretches but gets up unharmed.
81.11
Artur Gomes hits a low pass to Helder Semedo. Helder Semedo knocks in a cross ball towards Francisco Ferreira. Francisco Ferreira flicks the ball with his head. Elkin Maldonado punches it away to safety.
83.28
Artur Gomes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Fernando Faria. Fernando Faria plays a scrappy one-two with Helder Semedo and advances towards the goal... Fernando Faria side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Goran Andenas steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
84.48
Artur Gomes flicks a high pass forward. Francisco Ferreira controls it well on his chest. Francisco Ferreira shoots from outside the area but it's a woeful effort!
85.58
Edgar Jardim boots it upfield. Francisco Ferreira whips in a cross ball towards Fernando Faria. Fernando Faria whips the ball goalwards with his head but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
87.53
Diego Nunez threads a neat ball through to Artur Gomes. Artur Gomes lofts in a cross ball towards Francisco Ferreira. Francisco Ferreira outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but Elkin Maldonado reads it well. He makes it look easy!
89.35
Showing fabulous composure, Vitor Pinheiro picks a pass forward to Malte Ritzinger. Malte Ritzinger flicks a high ball forward to Tony Carrick who takes it down. Tony Carrick controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 1 vs 1
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 5 vs 10
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 3 vs 5
Offsides
Offsides: 1 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 1
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 1 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 45.8823529411765 vs 54.1176470588235
Play Area
Home team third: 30.59%, Midfield: 43.53%, Away team third: 25.88%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Elkin Maldonado of Moreirense

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
2. Goran Andenas (DEF)
6
6
5. Alex Sommeil (MID)
7
6. Eric Amoah (MID)
6
6
9. Tony Carrick (ATT)
6
10. Duarte Soares (ATT)
7
11. Alun Boyd (ATT)
7

12. Gary Murray (DEF)
0
13. Quim Barbosa (MID)
0
14. Quim Reis (ATT)
0

1. Don Ferguson (GK)
7
2. Edgar Jardim (DEF)
6
3. Silvio Jesus (DEF)
6
4. Diego Nunez (DEF)
6
7
7. Artur Gomes (MID)
7
7
9. Helder Semedo (ATT)
8
10. Fernando Faria (ATT)
9

12. Gaspar Vieira (DEF)
0
13. Frederico Reis (MID)
5
14. Jaime Gomes (ATT)
0