Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Estadio Jose Gomes where C.F. Estrela da Amadora play host to Naval. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
C.F. Estrela da Amadora are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Naval appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Fernando Lima.
The pitch is in poor condition.
C.F. Estrela da Amadora are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Naval appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Fernando Lima.
0.00
0-0C.F. Estrela da Amadora start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.16
0-0Rosario Balli chips the ball to his team mate, Stan Wiltord. Stan Wiltord flicks a high pass forward. Rodrigo Neves collects the pass. Rodrigo Neves shoots from 25 yards. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
4.06
0-0Gregory Raymond controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Giordano Colle. Giordano Colle flicks a high pass forward. Gavin Bowyer controls it well on his chest. Gavin Bowyer finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Vitor Sousa manages to gather it.
9.58
1-0Gary Law threads the ball through to Giordano Colle. Giordano Colle knocks the ball to his team mate, Hannes Brehme. Hannes Brehme plays a scrappy one-two with Scott Greaves and stumbles forward towards the goal... Hannes Brehme looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the wet ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
12.39
Cristiano Valente makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Duarte Carvalho. Duarte Carvalho sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Markus Roth manages to gather it easily.
21.27
1-0Stan Wiltord knocks the ball to his team mate, Edgar Marques. Showing composure, Edgar Marques picks a pass forward to Rosario Balli. Rosario Balli knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
24.31
Stan Wiltord threads a neat ball through to Cristiano Valente. Cristiano Valente threads a neat ball through to Matteo Baiocchi. Matteo Baiocchi knocks in a cross ball towards Marcel Götz. Marcel Götz heads the ball goalwards but somehow Markus Roth manages to keep it out.
26.13
Stan Wiltord passes the ball forward to Rodrigo Neves. Rodrigo Neves whips in a cross ball towards Edgar Marques. Edgar Marques directs the ball goalwards with his head. Markus Roth didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
27.04
Luca Toldo makes a simple pass to Gavin Bowyer. Gavin Bowyer flicks a high pass forward to Scott Greaves who brings the ball under control. Scott Greaves knocks in a cross ball towards Hannes Brehme. Hannes Brehme finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it slams into the crowd!
28.33
Gavin Bowyer flicks a high pass forward to Gianluigi Correa who brings the ball under control. Gianluigi Correa knocks in a cross ball towards Scott Greaves. Scott Greaves shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
32.28
Seeing a gap ahead, Stan Wiltord plays the ball forward to Rodrigo Neves. Rodrigo Neves rushes past Gary Law! Rodrigo Neves takes a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Markus Roth had no chance!! Goal for Naval!
36.46
Julian Hackworth controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stan Wiltord. Stan Wiltord knocks the ball forward to Matteo Baiocchi. Matteo Baiocchi whips in a cross ball towards Rodrigo Neves. Rodrigo Neves rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it slams into the crowd!
40.07
Jes Simonsen hits a low pass to Gavin Bowyer. Gavin Bowyer chips the ball to his team mate, Gianluigi Correa. Gianluigi Correa whips in a cross ball towards Hannes Brehme. Hannes Brehme directs the ball goalwards with his head. Solid save from Vitor Sousa.
42.10
Giordano Colle chips the ball to his team mate, Gianluigi Correa. Gianluigi Correa shoots from outside the area but it's a lousy effort!
44.08
Edgar Marques makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rodrigo Neves. Rodrigo Neves lofts in a cross ball towards Duarte Carvalho. Duarte Carvalho whips the ball goalwards with his head. Good keeping from Markus Roth as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
45.00
1-1Rosario Balli takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Julian Hackworth. Julian Hackworth knocks the ball into the box. Markus Roth scrambles forward, punching the ball out to safety!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. C.F. Estrela da Amadora appear unchanged since the first half. Naval also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Naval start the second half!
49.29
1-1Giordano Colle clumsily knocks into Edgar Marques. The referee calls over Giordano Colle and warns him to calm down! Edgar Marques hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.15
Gary Law knocks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Bowyer. Gavin Bowyer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Giordano Colle. Giordano Colle shoots from 25 yards. Vitor Sousa gets down and covers it.
59.21
Gregory Raymond threads a neat ball through to Hannes Brehme. Hannes Brehme lofts in a cross ball towards Gavin Bowyer. Gavin Bowyer rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It's there!! Vitor Sousa has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
63.03
2-1Edgar Marques passes the ball forward to Rodrigo Neves. Rodrigo Neves knocks in a cross ball towards Duarte Carvalho. Gary Law clumsily knocks into Duarte Carvalho. Duarte Carvalho appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
65.23
Giordano Colle makes a simple pass to Daniel Rosales. Daniel Rosales shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
67.06
Jes Simonsen knocks the ball to his team mate, Hannes Brehme. Hannes Brehme lofts in a cross ball towards Scott Greaves. Scott Greaves beats his man to it with a header. Vitor Sousa punches it away to safety.
75.58
Gary Law passes the ball forward to Daniel Rosales. Daniel Rosales knocks in a cross ball towards Gavin Bowyer. Cristiano Valente hacks Gavin Bowyer from behind! Gavin Bowyer appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
77.14
2-1Naval have made 2 substitutions with Norman Boyd replacing Cristiano Valente and Cesar Fonseca replacing Rosario Balli .
78.16
Luca Toldo runs forward with the ball. Luca Toldo makes a beautiful solo run. Luca Toldo knocks in a cross ball towards Gianluigi Correa. Gianluigi Correa directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Vitor Sousa with no chance!! Goal for C.F. Estrela da Amadora!
81.43
Luca Toldo flicks a high pass forward. Gary Law collects the pass. Gary Law flicks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Bowyer. Gavin Bowyer whips in a cross ball towards Scott Greaves. Scott Greaves is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
85.54
Julian Hackworth sees Cesar Fonseca in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Cesar Fonseca flicks a high ball forward to Stan Wiltord who takes it down. Stan Wiltord knocks in a cross ball towards Rodrigo Neves. Rodrigo Neves makes a deft header but Markus Roth is on top of it.
89.52
Gavin Bowyer flicks a high pass forward. Gianluigi Correa controls it well on his chest. Gianluigi Correa knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Sebastiao Lopes.
90.00
Gavin Bowyer sees space and advances. Gavin Bowyer tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Hannes Brehme 10 Gavin Bowyer 59, 90 Gianluigi Correa 78 Scott Greaves 81 | Rodrigo Neves 32 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Gavin Bowyer of C.F. Estrela da Amadora |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Markus Roth (GK)
7
2. Luca Toldo (DEF)
7
3. Gary Law (DEF)
6
4. Jes Simonsen (DEF)
6
5. Gregory Raymond (DEF)
6
6. Giordano Colle (MID)
6
7. Gavin Bowyer (MID)
9
8. Scott Greaves (ATT)
7
9. Daniel Rosales (ATT)
6
10. Gianluigi Correa (ATT)
7
11. Hannes Brehme (ATT)
8
12. Sjaak Wisgerhof (DEF)
0
13. Matt Cleland (MID)
0
14. Konstantinos Xenakis (ATT)
0
1. Vitor Sousa (GK)
7
2. Sebastiao Lopes (DEF)
6
3. Julian Hackworth (DEF)
6
4. Cristiano Valente (DEF)
6
5. Stan Wiltord (MID)
7
6. Rosario Balli (MID)
6
7. Edgar Marques (MID)
6
8. Marcel Götz (MID)
6
9. Rodrigo Neves (ATT)
7
10. Duarte Carvalho (ATT)
6
11. Matteo Baiocchi (ATT)
6
12. Norman Boyd (DEF)
6
13. Mark Hughes (MID)
0
14. Cesar Fonseca (MID)
6