Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Estádio D. Afonso Henriques where Vitória de Guimarães play host to C.F. Estrela da Amadora. A crowd of 19,957 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Vitória de Guimarães and C.F. Estrela da Amadora are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Jaime Fernandes.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Vitória de Guimarães and C.F. Estrela da Amadora are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Jaime Fernandes.
0.00
0-0C.F. Estrela da Amadora start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.02
0-0Ellery Van Dalen kicks a strong pass forward to Neil McGrory. Neil McGrory deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Trond Egil Kippe. Trond Egil Kippe knocks in a cross ball towards Paulo Gomes. Paulo Gomes makes a looping header on goal but it is tipped over by Rafael Fernandes.
3.09
0-0Giordano Colle takes the corner, swinging a high ball in towards the far post. Some good footwork from Ellery Van Dalen provides some space. He shoots at goal but it's well over the bar!
4.54
0-0Neil McGrory controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paulo Gomes. Paulo Gomes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Rafael Fernandes who gathers it comfortably.
9.59
Oluwashegun Adeshina chips the ball to his team mate, Pedro Marques. Pedro Marques sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Solid save from Michael Faber.
10.34
Seeing a gap ahead, Duncan McCoist laces a through ball forward to Trond Egil Kippe. Trond Egil Kippe sees space and advances. Trond Egil Kippe tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Rafael Fernandes manages to gather it comfortably.
14.18
1-0Pascal Vogel brings the ball forward. Pascal Vogel lofts in a cross ball towards Zbigniew Gadocha. Zbigniew Gadocha rises majestically and gets a header on goal. What a cracker!! Michael Faber had no chance!! Goal for Vitória de Guimarães!
20.42
1-0Neil McGrory flicks a high ball forward to Alfons Piqué who takes it down. Alfons Piqué makes a great pass forward. Paulo Gomes runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
21.47
Neil McGrory knocks the ball to his team mate, Paulo Gomes. Paulo Gomes knocks in a cross ball towards Maurizio Perra. Maurizio Perra directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
26.40
1-1Maurizio Perra clumsily knocks into Pascal Vogel. Maurizio Perra is warned by the referee! Pascal Vogel runs off the knock.
27.33
Victor Gil makes a simple pass to Neil McGrory. Neil McGrory flicks a high pass forward. Mauricio Blanco controls it well on his chest. Mauricio Blanco plays a sublime one-two with Neil McGrory and races in on goal... Some silky footwork from Mauricio Blanco provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Rafael Fernandes!
28.04
Maurizio Perra barges into Jose Hidalgo. The referee brings Maurizio Perra to one side and gives him another warning! Jose Hidalgo runs off the knock.
30.08
Carlos Perez makes an attacking run forward. Carlos Perez edges inside the box! Carlos Perez rockets a shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
33.14
Neil McGrory flicks a high pass forward. Paulo Gomes controls it well on his chest. Paulo Gomes knocks in a cross ball towards Maurizio Perra. Maurizio Perra flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
34.13
Daniel Faria passes the ball forward to Jose Hidalgo. Jose Hidalgo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Michael Faber who gathers it comfortably.
39.43
Ellery Van Dalen breaks forward. Ellery Van Dalen flicks the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Blanco. Mauricio Blanco sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Rafael Fernandes is on top of his game. Nice save!
40.07
2-1Carlos Perez passes the ball forward to Oluwashegun Adeshina. Oluwashegun Adeshina knocks the ball forward to Pascal Vogel. Pascal Vogel lofts in a cross ball towards Zbigniew Gadocha. Zbigniew Gadocha connects with a diving header. The shot is on target but blocked by Duncan McCoist. That should have been a goal!
42.40
2-1Daniel Faria flicks a high ball forward to Zbigniew Gadocha who gracefully takes it down. Zbigniew Gadocha shoots from 25 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
44.13
Neil McGrory flicks a high pass forward. Paulo Gomes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Paulo Gomes knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Pedro Munoz.
45.00
Duncan McCoist hits a low pass to Maurizio Perra. Maurizio Perra flicks a high pass forward. Neil McGrory collects the pass. Neil McGrory lofts in a cross ball towards Trond Egil Kippe. Trond Egil Kippe connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Magnificent save by Rafael Fernandes!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Vitória de Guimarães appear unchanged since the first half. C.F. Estrela da Amadora also appear unchanged since the first half. The C.F. Estrela da Amadora players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Vitória de Guimarães kick off!
47.55
Victor Gil makes a probing pass to Ellery Van Dalen. Ellery Van Dalen surges forward with the ball. Ellery Van Dalen lofts in a cross ball towards Alfons Piqué. Alfons Piqué connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
49.25
Zbigniew Gadocha threads the ball through to Oluwashegun Adeshina. Oluwashegun Adeshina knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ellery Van Dalen.
51.18
2-1Neil McGrory comes in with a late challenge on Daniel Faria. The referee calls over Neil McGrory and shows him a yellow card! Daniel Faria stretches but gets up unharmed.
55.06
Trond Egil Kippe surges forward with the ball. Trond Egil Kippe finds some space and shoots from distance. Rafael Fernandes gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
57.23
Daniel Moutinho threads a neat ball through to Oluwashegun Adeshina. Oluwashegun Adeshina rushes past Victor Gil! Oluwashegun Adeshina makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Michael Faber.
58.17
2-1Antonis Vellidis takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the far post. Michael Faber drops low and scoops up the ball.
59.11
Giordano Colle chips the ball to his team mate, Maurizio Perra. Maurizio Perra whips in a cross ball towards Mauricio Blanco. Mauricio Blanco makes a convincing header. What a cracker!! Rafael Fernandes had no chance!! Goal for C.F. Estrela da Amadora!
63.26
Neil McGrory runs straight at the opposition's defence. Neil McGrory knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Pedro Munoz.
66.06
Antonis Vellidis makes a simple pass to Pedro Marques. Pedro Marques whips in a cross ball towards Zbigniew Gadocha. Zbigniew Gadocha makes a convincing header. Michael Faber comfortably picks it out of the air!
67.36
Neil McGrory controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alfons Piqué. Alfons Piqué shoots from distance. Superb reactions from Rafael Fernandes. What a save!
72.56
Neil McGrory flicks a high ball forward to Mauricio Blanco who takes it down. Mauricio Blanco sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Rafael Fernandes with no chance!! Goal for C.F. Estrela da Amadora!
77.53
2-3Vitória de Guimarães have made 3 substitutions with Bill Mowbray replacing Antonis Vellidis, Simon Potts replacing Jose Hidalgo and Eduardo Gomes replacing Oluwashegun Adeshina .
78.63
Pedro Munoz barges into Giordano Colle. Pedro Munoz is shown the yellow card! Giordano Colle hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
79.03
Maurizio Perra flicks a high ball forward to Trond Egil Kippe who takes it down. Trond Egil Kippe whips in a cross ball towards Alfons Piqué. Alfons Piqué outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Rafael Fernandes easily punches it away to safety.
81.30
Maurizio Perra receives the ball from a throw-in from Neil McGrory. Maurizio Perra passes the ball forward to Mauricio Blanco. Mauricio Blanco rushes past Daniel Moutinho! Mauricio Blanco rockets a shot on goal. What a cracker!! Rafael Fernandes had no chance!! Goal for C.F. Estrela da Amadora! The crowd cheers as the Spaniard celebrates his hattrick!
85.19
Neil McGrory kicks a strong pass forward to Mauricio Blanco. Mauricio Blanco knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
87.19
Eduardo Gomes comes in with a late challenge on Ellery Van Dalen. Eduardo Gomes is given a warning by the referee! Ellery Van Dalen runs off the knock.
89.24
Showing composure, Victor Gil laces a through ball forward to Maurizio Perra. Maurizio Perra shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Rafael Fernandes easily smothers it!
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
| Zbigniew Gadocha 14 Carlos Perez 30 | Maurizio Perra 21 Mauricio Blanco 59, 73, 81 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Mauricio Blanco of C.F. Estrela da Amadora |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Rafael Fernandes (GK)
8
2. Daniel Moutinho (DEF)
6
3. Carlos Perez (DEF)
7
4. Pedro Munoz (DEF)
5
5. Pascal Vogel (MID)
6
6. Jose Hidalgo (MID)
6
7. Daniel Faria (MID)
6
8. Antonis Vellidis (MID)
6
9. Pedro Marques (ATT)
6
10. Zbigniew Gadocha (ATT)
7
11. Oluwashegun Adeshina (ATT)
6
12. Bill Mowbray (MID)
6
13. Simon Potts (MID)
6
14. Eduardo Gomes (ATT)
5
1. Michael Faber (GK)
6
2. Victor Gil (DEF)
6
3. Ellery Van Dalen (DEF)
7
4. Duncan McCoist (DEF)
6
5. Giordano Colle (MID)
6
6. Neil McGrory (MID)
7
7. Maurizio Perra (MID)
8
8. Trond Egil Kippe (MID)
7
9. Mauricio Blanco (ATT)
9
10. Alfons Piqué (ATT)
6
11. Paulo Gomes (ATT)
6
12. Ronnie Christie (DEF)
0
13. Oscar Kooiman (MID)
0
14. Colin Edwards (ATT)
0