Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Estádio D. Afonso Henriques where Vitória de Guimarães play host to Grupo Desportivo de Chaves. A crowd of 15,396 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Vitória de Guimarães are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Grupo Desportivo de Chaves appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Virgilio Carrera.
The pitch is in great condition.
Vitória de Guimarães are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Grupo Desportivo de Chaves appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Virgilio Carrera.
0.00
0-0Grupo Desportivo de Chaves kick off!
8.43
0-0Martijn Landzaat clumsily knocks into Jaime Pinto. The referee warns Martijn Landzaat to calm down! Jaime Pinto stretches but gets up unharmed.
9.16
0-0From the throw-in, Emmanuel Oliseh picks out Danilo Espinal. Danilo Espinal sees Martijn Landzaat in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Martijn Landzaat shoots from 25 yards but somehow Mario Ferreira manages to keep it out.
12.04
0-0Aaron Wevers threads the ball through to Tiago Nunes. Tiago Nunes flicks a high ball forward to Nuno Jesus who takes it down. Nuno Jesus rushes past Jaime Pinto! Some superb footwork from Nuno Jesus provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but it misses the target by a large margin!
15.08
Mohammed Gargo threads a neat ball through to Danilo Espinal. Danilo Espinal passes the ball forward to Nuno Jesus. Nuno Jesus knocks in a cross ball towards Hugo Campos. Hugo Campos jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it is shockingly off target!
18.13
0-0Artur Bento hits a low pass to Abel Lopes. Abel Lopes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
20.11
Artur Moreira knocks the ball forward to Artur Bento. Artur Bento controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Abel Lopes. Abel Lopes shoots from outside the area but Simo Schmidt reads it well. Great save!
24.34
1-0Danilo Espinal receives the ball from a throw-in from Daniel Costa. Danilo Espinal flicks a high pass forward to Hugo Campos who brings the ball under control. Hugo Campos lofts in a cross ball towards Martijn Landzaat. Martijn Landzaat rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
27.48
Emmanuel Oliseh threads the ball through to Hugo Campos. Hugo Campos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
30.27
Rio Best kicks a strong pass forward to Abel Lopes. Abel Lopes shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
34.53
Mohammed Gargo flicks a high pass forward. Tiago Nunes easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Tiago Nunes knocks the ball forward to Nuno Jesus. Nuno Jesus finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
36.49
1-0Daniel Costa comes in with a late challenge on David McCoist. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! David McCoist stretches but gets up unharmed.
39.36
Daniel Marques makes a simple pass to David McCoist. David McCoist flicks a high ball forward to Abel Lopes who takes it down. Abel Lopes knocks in a cross ball towards Helder Varela. Helder Varela jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Vitória de Guimarães appear unchanged since the first half. Grupo Desportivo de Chaves also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Vitória de Guimarães get the second half underway!
49.30
David McCoist sees a break and surges forward. David McCoist finds some space and shoots from distance but it misses the target by a large margin!
51.04
Danilo Espinal flicks a high pass forward. Hugo Campos collects the pass. Hugo Campos lofts in a cross ball towards Nuno Jesus. Nuno Jesus makes a looping header on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
53.48
1-0Remi Rambo chips the ball to his team mate, Abel Lopes. Abel Lopes makes a great pass forward. Helder Varela runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
54.14
1-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
57.36
Danilo Espinal knocks the ball forward to Hugo Campos. Hugo Campos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
59.15
Artur Bento hacks Emmanuel Oliseh from behind! The referee warns Artur Bento to calm down! Emmanuel Oliseh stretches but gets up unharmed.
61.05
Aaron Wevers deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Danilo Espinal. Danilo Espinal sees space and advances. Danilo Espinal controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
72.13
Daniel Costa makes a simple pass to Martijn Landzaat. Martijn Landzaat knocks in a cross ball towards Nuno Jesus. Nuno Jesus powers a header at goal but slams it into the crowd!
73.51
Mohammed Gargo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tiago Nunes. Tiago Nunes makes a probing pass to Martijn Landzaat. Martijn Landzaat edges inside the box! Martijn Landzaat looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
77.11
Danilo Espinal clumsily knocks into Remi Rambo. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Remi Rambo stretches but gets up unharmed.
78.51
Jaime Pinto threads the ball through to David McCoist. David McCoist chips the ball to his team mate, Helder Varela. Helder Varela controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
83.46
Mohammed Gargo flicks the ball to his team mate, Danilo Espinal. Danilo Espinal threads the ball through to Hugo Campos. Hugo Campos knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jaime Pinto.
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
| Martijn Landzaat 24, 74 | Helder Varela 79 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Martijn Landzaat of Vitória de Guimarães |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Simo Schmidt (GK)
6
2. Mohammed Gargo (DEF)
7
3. Aaron Wevers (DEF)
6
4. Zerbini Pirri (DEF)
6
5. Danilo Espinal (MID)
7
6. Tiago Nunes (MID)
7
7. Daniel Costa (MID)
5
8. Emmanuel Oliseh (MID)
6
9. Martijn Landzaat (ATT)
9
10. Nuno Jesus (ATT)
6
11. Hugo Campos (ATT)
7
12. Diego Donati (DEF)
0
13. Angelo Baills (ATT)
0
14. Eddy Melosi (DEF)
0
1. Mario Ferreira (GK)
6
2. Artur Moreira (DEF)
6
3. Jaime Pinto (DEF)
6
4. Oliver Maier (DEF)
6
5. Daniel Marques (DEF)
6
6. Artur Bento (MID)
6
7. Rio Best (MID)
6
8. David McCoist (MID)
7
9. Remi Rambo (MID)
6
10. Helder Varela (ATT)
7
11. Abel Lopes (ATT)
6
12. Cristiano Veloso (GK)
0
13. Andre Moutinho (MID)
0
14. Cristiano Faria (ATT)
0