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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Estádio da Mata Real where Paços de Ferreira play host to Belenenses. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Paços de Ferreira and Belenenses are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Paulino N. Rodrigues.


0.00
Belenenses kick off and get the match underway!
3.10
Sieb Berendsen flicks a high ball forward to Carlo Zitolo who takes it down. Carlo Zitolo sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
8.14
Mario Antunes makes a simple pass to John Cooper. John Cooper makes a probing pass to Alexandre Reis. Alexandre Reis makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Samuele Petruzzi but he's offside!
10.01
John Cooper threads a neat ball through to Francisco Hacembruch Valdez. Francisco Hacembruch Valdez shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Nelson Emerton.
11.55
It's a corner kick which Tomas Ramos takes quickly, playing the ball short to Francisco Hacembruch Valdez. Francisco Hacembruch Valdez deftly flicks the ball on. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Samuele Petruzzi provides some space. He shoots at goal but it flies just wide!
12.22
Artur Valente deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alexandre Reis. Alexandre Reis knocks the ball forward to Samuele Petruzzi but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
14.53
Tomas Ramos plays the ball forward to Francisco Hacembruch Valdez. Francisco Hacembruch Valdez plays a one-two with Samuele Petruzzi and advances towards the goal... Francisco Hacembruch Valdez shoots from just inside the box. Nelson Emerton is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
18.02
Spiros Hatzis flicks a high pass forward. Jero Ramond controls it well on his chest. Jero Ramond passes the ball forward to Daniel Mayele. Daniel Mayele knocks in a cross ball towards Marino Mondini. Marino Mondini heads the ball goalwards. Magnificent save by Dietmar Heiser!
20.01
Spiros Hatzis kicks a strong pass forward to Paul Arnold. Paul Arnold threads the ball through to Carlo Zitolo. Carlo Zitolo sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent save!
27.29
Paul Arnold advances with the ball. Paul Arnold shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
30.37
John Ripley makes a probing pass to Paul Arnold. Paul Arnold flicks the ball to his team mate, Marino Mondini. Marino Mondini shoots from distance. Dietmar Heiser comfortably gets down and covers it.
32.52
Santi Carlbohm makes a strong solo run forward. Santi Carlbohm threads a neat ball through to Carlo Zitolo. Carlo Zitolo lofts in a cross ball towards Daniel Mayele. Mario Antunes hacks Daniel Mayele from behind! Penalty for Paços de Ferreira!!
32.52
The referee points to the spot..
34.22
Daniel Mayele calmly steps up. The keeper is sent the wrong way and the ball is placed into the top right corner. Goal!
39.02
Spiros Hatzis controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jero Ramond. Jero Ramond threads a neat ball through to Marino Mondini. Marino Mondini threads a neat, attacking ball through to Carlo Zitolo. Carlo Zitolo side-steps and rifles a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
44.12
Artur Valente knocks the ball to his team mate, Francisco Hacembruch Valdez. Francisco Hacembruch Valdez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alexandre Reis but the linesman indicates offside!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Paços de Ferreira appear unchanged since the first half. Belenenses also appear unchanged since the first half. The Belenenses players seem much more motivated whilst the Paços de Ferreira players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.

45.00
Paços de Ferreira kick off!
47.14
Sieb Berendsen threads a neat ball through to Daniel Mayele. Daniel Mayele plays a one-two with Carlo Zitolo and advances towards the goal... Daniel Mayele strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
51.45
Sieb Berendsen flicks the ball to his team mate, Carlo Zitolo. Carlo Zitolo plays a scrappy one-two with Daniel Mayele and stumbles forward towards the goal... Carlo Zitolo looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
55.48
With vision, Paul Arnold plays the ball forward to Daniel Mayele. Daniel Mayele whips in a cross ball towards Carlo Zitolo. Moktar Chagot barges into Carlo Zitolo. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
57.50
Paul Arnold makes a probing pass to Daniel Mayele. Daniel Mayele knocks in a cross ball towards Carlo Zitolo. Carlo Zitolo flicks the ball with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
59.05
Samuel Santos hits a low pass to Tomas Ramos. Tomas Ramos kicks a strong pass forward to Samuele Petruzzi. Samuele Petruzzi lofts in a cross ball towards Francisco Hacembruch Valdez. Francisco Hacembruch Valdez finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
61.05
Belenenses have made a substitution with Pedro Varela replacing Alexandre Reis .
66.31
Sieb Berendsen flicks a high pass forward. Carlo Zitolo collects the pass. Carlo Zitolo shoots from outside the area. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Well saved!
69.12
Paços de Ferreira are in full control of this game.
71.02
John Cooper flicks a high pass forward. Samuele Petruzzi collects the pass. Samuele Petruzzi deftly passes the ball to Francisco Hacembruch Valdez, releasing him through on goal. John Ripley barges into Francisco Hacembruch Valdez. That's got to be a penalty! No, the ref waves play-on!!
72.03
John Cooper passes the ball forward to Pedro Varela. Pedro Varela plays a scrappy one-two with Samuele Petruzzi and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Pedro Varela provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
77.52
Belenenses have made a substitution with Silvio Loureiro replacing Francisco Hacembruch Valdez .
78.56
Paul Arnold threads the ball through to Daniel Mayele. Daniel Mayele plays a scrappy one-two with Marino Mondini and advances towards the goal... Daniel Mayele takes a shot at goal. Dietmar Heiser gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
79.29
Paul Arnold comes in with a late challenge on John Cooper. Paul Arnold is given a warning by the referee! John Cooper hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
81.40
Yurtcan Sükür hacks Vegard Bratseth from behind! The referee warns Yurtcan Sükür to calm down! Vegard Bratseth runs off the knock.
84.45
Artur Valente hacks Santi Carlbohm from behind! Artur Valente is shown the yellow card! Santi Carlbohm hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
89.21
John Ripley flicks the ball to his team mate, Jero Ramond. Jero Ramond flicks a high pass forward. Marino Mondini easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Marino Mondini controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 4 vs 2
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 9 vs 3
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 4 vs 2
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 3
Fouls
Fouls: 2 vs 2
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 55.4054054054054 vs 44.5945945945946
Play Area
Home team third: 21.62%, Midfield: 47.30%, Away team third: 31.08%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Carlo Zitolo of Paços de Ferreira

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
6
3. John Ripley (DEF)
6
4. Spiros Hatzis (DEF)
6
6
6. Jero Ramond (MID)
6
7. Paul Arnold (MID)
6
6
6
10. Daniel Mayele (ATT)
8
11. Carlo Zitolo (ATT)
9

12. Rodolfo Annoni (DEF)
0
13. Nabil Bencherif (ATT)
0

2. Moktar Chagot (DEF)
6
3. Samuel Santos (DEF)
6
4. Mario Antunes (DEF)
6
6
6. John Cooper (MID)
6
7. Tomas Ramos (MID)
6
8. Artur Valente (MID)
5
11. Alexandre Reis (ATT)
6

13. Silvio Loureiro (DEF)
6
14. Pedro Varela (ATT)
6