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Match Report

Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Est˜ dio do Restelo where Belenenses play Dunfermline Athletic in this friendly game. A crowd of 20,672 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Belenenses are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Dunfermline Athletic appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.


0.00
Belenenses kick off and get the first half underway!
2.07
Said Graaven hacks Marcos Farinos from behind! The referee warns Said Graaven to calm down! Marcos Farinos runs off the knock.
3.12
Patrick Charles surges forward with the ball. Patrick Charles shoots from 25 yards but it slams into the crowd!
6.55
Marcos Farinos knocks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Martins. Daniel Martins shoots from outside the area but it's well over the bar!
12.53
Jason Taylor comes in with a late challenge on Marcos Farinos. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Marcos Farinos grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
18.15
Daniel Martins kicks a strong pass forward to Luis Pinto. Luis Pinto knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gavin Gallacher.
21.26
Said Graaven makes a simple pass to Harvey Brown. Harvey Brown finds some space and shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
22.09
Linus Bierhoff hacks Francisco Almeida from behind! The referee warns Linus Bierhoff to calm down! Francisco Almeida stretches but gets up unharmed.
27.11
Harvey Brown takes it forward alone. Harvey Brown knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
33.42
Said Graaven deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Emile Woodcock. Emile Woodcock tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
36.15
Ruben Alves makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Daniel Martins. Daniel Martins flicks a high pass forward. Alexandre Barbosa controls it well on his chest. Alexandre Barbosa knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
38.45
Emile Woodcock controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Harvey Brown. Harvey Brown whips in a cross ball towards Matt Collins. Roberto Moreira catches Matt Collins on the ankles. Penalty not given!!
40.20
With great vision, Marcos Farinos plays the ball forward to Francisco Almeida. Francisco Almeida knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gavin Gallacher.
44.08
Patrick Charles makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Matt Collins. Matt Collins knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Diogo Semedo who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
Daniel Martins flicks a high pass forward. Alexandre Barbosa controls it well on his chest. Alexandre Barbosa controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Great save!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

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

45.00
Dunfermline Athletic kick off and get the second half underway!
47.56
Marcos Farinos makes a simple pass to Francisco Almeida. Francisco Almeida makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Luis Pinto but he's offside!
49.04
Francisco Almeida deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Daniel Martins. Daniel Martins tries a spectacular long range effort but Kevin Davidson is on top of it.
51.27
Daniel Martins knocks the ball forward to Francisco Almeida. Francisco Almeida shoots from outside the area. Good keeping from Kevin Davidson as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
52.44
Jorge Quaresma takes the corner, driving a low ball to the near post. Daniel Martins shoots from just inside the box but it curls horrendously wide!
54.18
Chris Delaney hacks Jorge Quaresma from behind! The referee calls over Chris Delaney and warns him to calm down! Jorge Quaresma stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.49
Belenenses have made a substitution with Silvio Castro replacing Diogo Semedo .
75.47
Marcos Farinos controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Luis Pinto. Luis Pinto knocks in a cross ball towards Alexandre Barbosa. Alexandre Barbosa directs the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
77.32
Harvey Brown sees space and advances. Harvey Brown knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
79.12
Patrick Charles decides to run forward with the ball. Patrick Charles shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
85.03
Said Graaven darts forward. Said Graaven knocks in a cross ball towards Harvey Brown. Harvey Brown powers a header at goal. Silvio Castro effortlessly punches it away to safety.
90.00
Daniel Martins flicks a high pass forward. Alexandre Barbosa controls it well on his chest. Alexandre Barbosa finds some space and shoots from distance which easily beats the keeper. Goal!! That brings them back into the game!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 1 vs 1
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 5 vs 2
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 2 vs 3
Offsides
Offsides: 1 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 0 vs 4
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 58.9041095890411 vs 41.0958904109589
Play Area
Home team third: 24.66%, Midfield: 52.05%, Away team third: 23.29%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Alexandre Barbosa of Belenenses

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
1. Diogo Semedo (GK)
6
6
3. Abel Lima (DEF)
6
4. Ruben Alves (DEF)
6
6
7
8
6
11. Luis Pinto (ATT)
6

12. Silvio Castro (GK)
6
14. Jaime Moutinho (ATT)
0

2. Jason Taylor (DEF)
5
5
6
5. Chris Delaney (DEF)
5
6
7. Said Graaven (MID)
7
7
8
10. Matt Collins (ATT)
6
11. Harvey Brown (ATT)
7

13. Marc Janes (DEF)
0
14. Pedro Chandler (ATT)
0