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Match Report

Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Campo do Adelino Rodrigues where U Madeira play host to C.F. Estrela da Amadora. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
U Madeira are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while C.F. Estrela da Amadora appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.


0.00
C.F. Estrela da Amadora kick off and get the match underway!
3.36
Alex McGrory threads the ball through to Ricardo Pinheiro. Ricardo Pinheiro knocks in a cross ball towards Arek Gadocha. Arek Gadocha is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Gilbert Boffin.
4.43
Alex McGrory threads the ball through to Ricardo Pinheiro. Ricardo Pinheiro knocks in a cross ball towards Christian Dugbatey. Christian Dugbatey is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but somehow Gilbert Boffin manages to keep it out.
8.23
Hakan Özalan makes a beautiful solo run. Hakan Özalan makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Arek Gadocha but he's offside!
12.12
Francisco Oliveira kicks a strong pass forward to Ismael Ayaz. Ismael Ayaz brings the ball forward. Ismael Ayaz shoots from long range but somehow Stephen Kalac manages to keep it out.
14.09
Frederico Jardim threads the ball through to Rodrigo Pinheiro. Rodrigo Pinheiro takes it forward alone. Rodrigo Pinheiro whips in a cross ball towards Ricardo Pinheiro. Ricardo Pinheiro is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
16.19
Alex McGrory deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Pinheiro. Ricardo Pinheiro lofts in a cross ball towards Christian Dugbatey. Christian Dugbatey is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Magnificent save by Gilbert Boffin!
18.59
Carlos Barros makes a probing pass to Bruno Costa. Bruno Costa knocks in a cross ball towards Guilherme Reis. Guilherme Reis heads the ball goalwards. It's miles wide!
24.39
Alex McGrory deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Arek Gadocha. Arek Gadocha whips in a cross ball towards Christian Dugbatey. Christian Dugbatey flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent save by Gilbert Boffin!
27.58
John Adams sees space and advances. John Adams controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Andy Wright. Andy Wright knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Frederico Jardim.
28.15
Alex McGrory makes a simple pass to Ricardo Pinheiro. Ricardo Pinheiro sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Gilbert Boffin is on top of it.
34.37
Ismael Ayaz brings the ball forward. Ismael Ayaz shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Stephen Kalac easily smothers it!
39.44
Hauke Hermann makes a simple pass to Hakan Özalan. Hakan Özalan kicks a strong pass forward to Arek Gadocha. Arek Gadocha kicks a strong pass forward to Christian Dugbatey but the referee indicates it's offside!
40.39
Fernando Bento sees space and advances. Fernando Bento whips in a cross ball towards Andy Wright. Andy Wright powers a header at goal. It's there!! Stephen Kalac has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!


45.00
U Madeira kick off the second half!
48.39
Miguel Pinheiro makes a probing pass to Zbigniew Rzasa. Zbigniew Rzasa deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Bruno Costa. Bruno Costa shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
49.51
Zbigniew Rzasa passes the ball forward to Bruno Costa. Bruno Costa shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
55.34
Hakan Özalan deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Arek Gadocha. Arek Gadocha lofts in a cross ball towards Christian Dugbatey. Christian Dugbatey flicks the ball with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
59.05
Fernando Bento knocks the ball forward to Bruno Costa. Bruno Costa plays a perfect one-two with Andy Wright and rushes in on goal... Bruno Costa shows great control and tries a shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
60.56
Hakan Özalan knocks the ball forward to Christian Dugbatey. Christian Dugbatey knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by John Adams.
61.40
Jo Flo comes in with a late challenge on Bruno Costa. Jo Flo is given a warning by the referee! Bruno Costa hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
65.25
Alex McGrory kicks a strong pass forward to Arek Gadocha. Arek Gadocha whips in a cross ball towards Ricardo Pinheiro. Ricardo Pinheiro is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but somehow Gilbert Boffin manages to keep it out.
72.35
Ismael Ayaz passes the ball forward to Bruno Costa. Bruno Costa shoots from 20 yards but Stephen Kalac is on top of it.
78.40
Hakan Özalan chips the ball to his team mate, Christian Dugbatey. Christian Dugbatey controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
79.20
Hakan Özalan makes a beautiful solo run. Hakan Özalan shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
84.44
Rodrigo Pinheiro knocks the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Pinheiro. Ricardo Pinheiro lofts in a cross ball towards Arek Gadocha. Arek Gadocha is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Arek Gadocha scores for C.F. Estrela da Amadora!!
87.32
Fernando Bento makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Guilherme Reis. Guilherme Reis whips in a cross ball towards Andy Wright. Andy Wright is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Andy Wright!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!


The man of the match was awarded to Andy Wright of U Madeira

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 2 vs 1
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 5 vs 7
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 4 vs 4
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 2
Fouls
Fouls: 0 vs 1
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 53.3333333333333 vs 46.6666666666667
Play Area
Home team third: 29.33%, Midfield: 45.33%, Away team third: 25.33%

Scorers