Match Report
| VfB Stuttgart | VfB Stuttgart |  |  | C.F. Estrela da Amadora | C.F. Estrela da Amadora | ||||||||||||||||
| M Cyril Washbrook | M Cyril Washbrook | manager | Sanches Merencio | Sanches Merencio | |||||||||||||||||
| Alexis Costa | A. Costa |  | 86 | G |  | 1 | | G | 82 |  | Abel Varela | A. Varela | |||||||||
| Hakim Maddour | H. Maddour |  | 85 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 72 |  | Efrain Barajas | E. Barajas | |||||||||
| Bill Howard | B. Howard |  | 81 | D | | 3 | | D | 75 |  | Kodjo Piton | K. Piton | |||||||||
| Aron Hardarson | A. Hardarson |  | 78 | D | | 4 | | D | 77 |  | Bjšrn Ricci | B. Ricci | |||||||||
| Kristinn Ingi Adalbjarnarson | K. Adalbjarnarson | | 79 | M | | 5 | | M | 75 |  | Saul Aguilar | S. Aguilar | |||||||||
| Michael Bosnich | M. Bosnich |  | 92 | M | | 6 | | M | 76 |  | Peter Kurstot | P. Kurstot | |||||||||
| Jes Jensen | J. Jensen |  | 86 | M | | 7 | | M | 73 | | Jose Semedo | J. Semedo | |||||||||
| David Moreau | D. Moreau | | 81 | M | | 8 | | M | 73 | | Miguel Antunes | M. Antunes | |||||||||
| Antonino Dou Dou | A. Dou Dou |  | 90 | A | | 9 | | A | 74 |  | Gavin Dalglish | G. Dalglish | |||||||||
| Jerome Moreira | J. Moreira | | 97 | A | | 10 | | A | 71 | | Alberto Valente | A. Valente | |||||||||
| Gharib Sinouh | G. Sinouh |  | 92 | A | | 11 | | A | 79 | | Vasco Veloso | V. Veloso | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Mercedes-Benz Arena where VfB Stuttgart play C.F. Estrela da Amadora in this Champions League game. A crowd of 20,584 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both VfB Stuttgart and C.F. Estrela da Amadora are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Both VfB Stuttgart and C.F. Estrela da Amadora are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
0.00
0-0VfB Stuttgart start the match!
4.16
0-0C.F. Estrela da Amadora are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate VfB Stuttgart's defence.
8.52
0-0David Moreau makes a beautiful solo run. David Moreau shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
10.44
0-0David Moreau makes a simple pass to Gharib Sinouh. Gharib Sinouh finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
12.52
0-1Miguel Antunes passes the ball forward to Gavin Dalglish. Gavin Dalglish lofts in a cross ball towards Alberto Valente. Alberto Valente heads the ball goalwards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
15.51
Jose Semedo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Vasco Veloso. Vasco Veloso chips the ball to his team mate, Alberto Valente. Alberto Valente shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is tipped over by Alexis Costa.
21.52
Efrain Barajas knocks the ball forward to Jose Semedo. Jose Semedo knocks the ball forward to Vasco Veloso. Vasco Veloso plays a perfect one-two with Gavin Dalglish and rushes in on goal... Vasco Veloso makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Alexis Costa is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
26.28
Bill Howard makes a simple pass to Jes Jensen. Jes Jensen surges forward with the ball. Jes Jensen plays a perfect one-two with Antonino Dou Dou and rushes in on goal... Jes Jensen tries a spectacular strike but it curls horrendously wide!
30.28
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
33.37
Jes Jensen surges forward with the ball. Jes Jensen flicks the ball to his team mate, Jerome Moreira. Jerome Moreira shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Jerome Moreira!
42.38
Aron Hardarson surges forward with the ball. Aron Hardarson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Antonino Dou Dou. Antonino Dou Dou lofts in a cross ball towards Jerome Moreira. Jerome Moreira powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Abel Varela.
44.40
David Moreau knocks the ball forward to Gharib Sinouh. Gharib Sinouh controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Abel Varela easily smothers it!
45.00
Jes Jensen threads the ball through to Gharib Sinouh. Gharib Sinouh flicks the ball to his team mate, Jerome Moreira. Jerome Moreira cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
C.F. Estrela da Amadora start the second half!
49.38
Miguel Antunes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gavin Dalglish. Gavin Dalglish tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
54.19
Hakim Maddour flicks the ball to his team mate, Kristinn Ingi Adalbjarnarson. Kristinn Ingi Adalbjarnarson passes the ball forward to Jerome Moreira. Jerome Moreira lofts in a cross ball towards Antonino Dou Dou. Antonino Dou Dou directs the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
55.21
Kristinn Ingi Adalbjarnarson kicks a strong pass forward to Jerome Moreira. Jerome Moreira lofts in a cross ball towards Gharib Sinouh. Gharib Sinouh directs the ball goalwards with his head but it flies wide!
57.26
2-2Jose Semedo makes a simple pass to Alberto Valente. Alberto Valente knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Aron Hardarson.
61.53
Hakim Maddour deftly passes the ball to his team mate, David Moreau. David Moreau deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Antonino Dou Dou. Antonino Dou Dou lofts in a cross ball towards Gharib Sinouh. Gharib Sinouh powers a header at goal. Abel Varela easily smothers it.
63.12
2-2Saul Aguilar barges into Jes Jensen. The referee calls over Saul Aguilar and warns him to calm down! Jes Jensen stretches but gets up unharmed.
65.15
2-2Hakim Maddour takes it forward alone. Hakim Maddour passes the ball forward to Antonino Dou Dou. Antonino Dou Dou kicks a strong pass forward to Jerome Moreira but the referee indicates it's offside!
66.28
Kristinn Ingi Adalbjarnarson kicks a strong pass forward to Antonino Dou Dou. Antonino Dou Dou tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
67.14
Hakim Maddour lofts the ball long. Antonino Dou Dou lofts in a cross ball towards Jerome Moreira. Jerome Moreira heads the ball goalwards. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
77.32
David Moreau makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gharib Sinouh. Gharib Sinouh knocks in a cross ball towards Antonino Dou Dou. Antonino Dou Dou heads the ball goalwards. Magnificent save by Abel Varela!
78.32
Aron Hardarson barges into Alberto Valente. The referee calls over Aron Hardarson and warns him to calm down! Alberto Valente stretches but gets up unharmed.
79.18
Jes Jensen kicks a strong pass forward to Jerome Moreira. Jerome Moreira whips in a cross ball towards Gharib Sinouh. Gharib Sinouh is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but somehow Abel Varela manages to keep it out.
81.36
C.F. Estrela da Amadora are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
83.47
Hakim Maddour sees a break and surges forward. Hakim Maddour chips the ball to his team mate, Jerome Moreira. Jerome Moreira lofts in a cross ball towards Gharib Sinouh. Gharib Sinouh connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Gharib Sinouh!
89.08
Miguel Antunes takes it forward alone. Miguel Antunes lofts in a cross ball towards Alberto Valente. Alberto Valente is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is miles over!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Jerome Moreira 33, 45 Gharib Sinouh 83 | Alberto Valente 13 Vasco Veloso 22 |