Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Estádio Municipal where F.C. Arouca play West Ham United in this friendly game. A crowd of 19,307 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
F.C. Arouca are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while West Ham United appear to be shaped for 5-2-3.
The pitch is in good condition.
F.C. Arouca are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while West Ham United appear to be shaped for 5-2-3.
0.00
0-0West Ham United kick off and get the first half underway!
6.03
0-0Tim Green sees space and advances. Tim Green makes a defence splitting pass to Jacob Gascoigne. Jacob Gascoigne rockets a shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
9.41
0-0Alun Plowright flicks the ball to his team mate, Pablo Garrido. Pablo Garrido knocks the ball forward to Gianfranco Zanetti. Gianfranco Zanetti knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jose Barbosa who gathers it comfortably.
12.18
Luis Sousa kicks a strong pass forward to Fernando Alves. Fernando Alves shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
14.37
0-0Jacob Gascoigne makes an attacking run forward. Jacob Gascoigne plays a one-two with Pius Wisgerhof and advances towards the goal... Jacob Gascoigne tries a spectacular strike but Jose Barbosa is on top of his game. Good keeping!
20.01
Seeing Jacob Gascoigne's run, Pablo Garrido quickly throws the ball into his path. Jacob Gascoigne flicks the ball to his team mate, Pius Wisgerhof. Pius Wisgerhof plays a perfect one-two with Rafael Santos and rushes in on goal... Pius Wisgerhof muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent save!
21.31
Luis Sousa flicks a high pass forward to Eugenio Redondo who brings the ball under control. Eugenio Redondo whips in a cross ball towards Fernando Crucet. Fernando Crucet makes a convincing header. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
24.31
Jacob Gascoigne changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Jacob Gascoigne knocks in a cross ball towards Rafael Santos. Rafael Santos connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but slams it into the crowd!
27.53
0-0Tim Green clumsily knocks into Edmundo Ramos. The referee brings Tim Green to one side and gives him a warning! Edmundo Ramos stretches but gets up unharmed.
28.18
Jorge Rego sees Pierre-Yves De Palmas in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Pierre-Yves De Palmas flicks the ball to his team mate, Zbigniew Malkowski. Zbigniew Malkowski knocks in a cross ball towards Eugenio Redondo. Eugenio Redondo knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Hannes Schramm!
39.12
With imagination, Jacob Gascoigne laces a weighted ball forward to Pius Wisgerhof. Pius Wisgerhof knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jorge Rego.
40.38
Mamar Leroy comes in with a late challenge on Jorge Rego. The referee brings Mamar Leroy to one side and gives him a warning! Jorge Rego runs off the knock.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. F.C. Arouca appear unchanged since the first half. West Ham United also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and F.C. Arouca get the second half underway!
47.58
1-0Eduardo Quaresma flicks the ball to his team mate, Eugenio Redondo. Eugenio Redondo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Fernando Crucet. Fernando Crucet knocks in a cross ball towards Fernando Alves. Fernando Alves flicks the ball with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Hannes Schramm with no chance!! Goal for F.C. Arouca!
53.43
Fernando Crucet makes a simple pass to Fernando Alves. Fernando Alves lofts in a cross ball towards Zbigniew Malkowski. Zbigniew Malkowski powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Zbigniew Malkowski!
60.49
2-0F.C. Arouca have made a substitution with Marinus Hilgerink replacing Pierre-Yves De Palmas .West Ham United have made 2 substitutions with Harvey Dean replacing Pablo Garrido and Gavin Gemmell replacing Jacob Gascoigne .
61.55
Gavin Gemmell flicks a high pass forward. Harvey Dean controls it well on his chest. Harvey Dean flicks a high pass forward to Rafael Santos who brings the ball under control. Rafael Santos lofts in a cross ball towards Gianfranco Zanetti. Gianfranco Zanetti outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
66.44
Zbigniew Malkowski brings the ball forward. Zbigniew Malkowski shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
69.56
2-0Ivan Mazzei catches Harvey Dean on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Harvey Dean hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
71.19
Harvey Dean flicks a high ball forward to Gavin Gemmell who takes it down. Gavin Gemmell deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gianfranco Zanetti. Gianfranco Zanetti shoots from distance but is denied by Jose Barbosa. Excellent save.
72.39
Gianfranco Zanetti threads a neat ball through to Pius Wisgerhof. Pius Wisgerhof knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
73.18
Gavin Gemmell passes the ball forward to Rafael Santos. Rafael Santos knocks in a cross ball towards Gianfranco Zanetti. Gianfranco Zanetti shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
77.17
F.C. Arouca have made a substitution with Stephen Bowyer replacing Zbigniew Malkowski .
81.43
Eugenio Redondo threads a neat ball through to Fernando Alves. Fernando Alves shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent save!
83.04
Seeing Ivan Mazzei's attacking run, Eugenio Redondo quickly throws the ball into his path. Ivan Mazzei flicks a high pass forward. Fernando Alves holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Fernando Alves shoots from distance. Hannes Schramm is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
89.31
Jorge Rego flicks a high pass forward. Ivan Mazzei holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ivan Mazzei takes it forward alone. Ivan Mazzei knocks in a cross ball towards Fernando Crucet. Fernando Crucet fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but Hannes Schramm reads it well. Good keeping!
90.00
Gavin Gemmell flicks a high pass forward. Gianfranco Zanetti controls it well on his chest. Gianfranco Zanetti knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jose Barbosa who gathers it comfortably.
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
| Fernando Alves 48, 83 Zbigniew Malkowski 53 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Jose Barbosa (GK)
7
2. Eduardo Quaresma (DEF)
6
3. Pierre-Yves De Palmas (DEF)
6
4. Jorge Rego (DEF)
6
5. Edmundo Ramos (MID)
6
6. Luis Sousa (MID)
6
7. Ivan Mazzei (MID)
6
8. Eugenio Redondo (MID)
6
9. Zbigniew Malkowski (ATT)
8
10. Fernando Crucet (ATT)
7
11. Fernando Alves (ATT)
9
12. Marinus Hilgerink (DEF)
6
13. Gavin Morrison (MID)
0
14. Stephen Bowyer (ATT)
6
1. Hannes Schramm (GK)
7
2. Mamar Leroy (DEF)
5
3. Ruud Sluiter (DEF)
6
4. Florian Gimpl (DEF)
6
5. Tim Green (DEF)
6
6. Alun Plowright (DEF)
6
7. Pablo Garrido (MID)
6
8. Jacob Gascoigne (MID)
7
9. Gianfranco Zanetti (ATT)
7
10. Pius Wisgerhof (ATT)
6
11. Rafael Santos (ATT)
6
12. James Britton (DEF)
0
13. Harvey Dean (MID)
6
14. Gavin Gemmell (MID)
6