Match Report


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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Est˜dio de Sao Miguel where Santa Clara play host to Naval. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Santa Clara are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Naval appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.


0.00
Naval start the match!
2.11
Logan Green makes a probing pass to Stephan Nyarko. Stephan Nyarko plays a perfect one-two with Mathias Alexandersson and rushes in on goal... Stephan Nyarko rockets a shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
3.55
Sean Okon sees space and advances. Sean Okon knocks the ball forward to Cesar Santos. Cesar Santos shoots from distance. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
6.45
Sean Okon chips the ball to his team mate, Otoniel Olivas. Otoniel Olivas passes the ball forward to Cesar Santos. Cesar Santos knocks in a cross ball towards Sergio Campos. Sergio Campos flicks the ball with his head. Ismael Abdullah manages to gather it comfortably.
10.28
Otoniel Olivas chips the ball to his team mate, Cesar Santos. Cesar Santos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
12.45
Julian Töpfer surges forward with the ball. Julian Töpfer knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Panagiotis Vangelis.
16.30
Otoniel Olivas advances with the ball. Otoniel Olivas whips in a cross ball towards Cesar Santos. Cesar Santos connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. What a cracker!! Ismael Abdullah had no chance!! Goal for Santa Clara!
32.21
Raul Lauderdale chips the ball to his team mate, Jeroen Roorda. Jeroen Roorda threads the ball through to Menno Tychon. Menno Tychon goes all the way! Menno Tychon cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
36.27
Panagiotis Vangelis knocks the ball forward to Osku Markuksenpoika. Osku Markuksenpoika kicks a strong pass forward to Menno Tychon. Menno Tychon tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half


45.00
Santa Clara kick off the second half!
49.06
Julian Töpfer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sergio Campos. Sergio Campos knocks the ball forward to Cesar Santos. Cesar Santos shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
53.41
Paulo Andrade makes a probing pass to Menno Tychon. Menno Tychon knocks in a cross ball towards Stephan Nyarko. Stephan Nyarko is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is miles over!
59.19
Raul Lauderdale makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jeroen Roorda. Jeroen Roorda makes a simple pass to Stephan Nyarko. Stephan Nyarko sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but David Viana manages to gather it comfortably.
65.10
Sean Okon kicks a strong pass forward to Otoniel Olivas. Otoniel Olivas brings the ball forward. Otoniel Olivas knocks in a cross ball towards Cesar Santos. Cesar Santos powers a header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
66.26
Panagiotis Vangelis takes it forward alone. Panagiotis Vangelis makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Menno Tychon. Menno Tychon knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to David Viana who gathers it comfortably.
73.03
Osku Markuksenpoika deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Menno Tychon. Menno Tychon knocks in a cross ball towards Mathias Alexandersson. Mathias Alexandersson directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by David Viana.
75.35
Osku Markuksenpoika knocks the ball to his team mate, Menno Tychon. Menno Tychon knocks the ball to his team mate, Mathias Alexandersson. Mathias Alexandersson makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but David Viana manages to gather it comfortably.
78.45
Logan Green controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mathias Alexandersson. Mathias Alexandersson goes all the way! Mathias Alexandersson makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
87.33
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
89.15
Leevi Paulinus kicks a strong pass forward to Logan Green. Logan Green chips the ball to his team mate, Mathias Alexandersson. Mathias Alexandersson shoots from distance but somehow David Viana manages to keep it out.
90.00
Sean Okon makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Julian Töpfer. Julian Töpfer makes a beautiful solo run. Julian Töpfer tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!


The man of the match was awarded to Cesar Santos of Santa Clara
Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
4
5
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
58.6%
41.4%
Play Area
35.7%
41.4%
22.9%

Scorers