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It's a clear sunny day here at Estádio D. Afonso Henriques where Vitória de Guimarães play host to Clube Desportivo das Aves. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Vitória de Guimarães are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Clube Desportivo das Aves appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Dani De Franceschi.


0.00
Clube Desportivo das Aves start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.45
With some swift thinking, Paulo Varela plays the ball forward to Ahmed Koster. Ahmed Koster knocks in a cross ball towards Kevin Gemmill. Kevin Gemmill outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Oleh Bogdanov manages to gather it.
4.10
Fabrice Lamouchi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Maximilian Radner. Maximilian Radner deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Andrei Hagi. Andrei Hagi shoots from distance. It's there!! Theo Schreuder has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
14.09
Paulo Varela knocks the ball to his team mate, Rui Lima. Rui Lima knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Geoffrey Regragui.
15.42
Maximilian Radner flicks a high pass forward to Saul Arreola who brings the ball under control. Saul Arreola makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Andrei Hagi but he's offside!
18.25
Paulo Varela catches Nicholas Ferrante on the ankles. Paulo Varela is shown the yellow card! Nicholas Ferrante carries on, but is struggling a bit.
20.08
Nicholas Ferrante flicks a high pass forward. Alexandre Pinheiro controls it well on his chest. Alexandre Pinheiro whips in a cross ball towards Andrei Hagi. With a superhuman jump, Andrei Hagi connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Solid save from Theo Schreuder. What a great pair of hands!
22.17
Gavin Robson darts forward. Gavin Robson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Farouk Hamadou.
27.10
Nicholas Ferrante threads the ball through to Alexandre Pinheiro. Alexandre Pinheiro shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
30.07
Nicholas Ferrante threads the ball through to Saul Arreola. Saul Arreola knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
34.12
Farouk Hamadou flicks a high pass forward. Maximilian Radner holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Maximilian Radner sees Andrei Hagi in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Andrei Hagi makes a probing pass to Alexandre Pinheiro but he's offside!
36.58
Gavin Robson receives the ball from a throw-in from Paulo Varela. Gavin Robson threads a neat ball through to Rui Lima. Rui Lima whips in a cross ball towards Kevin Gemmill. Kevin Gemmill knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
38.32
Joao Valente makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Saul Arreola. Saul Arreola whips in a cross ball towards Alexandre Pinheiro. Alexandre Pinheiro makes a looping header on goal. The ball strikes Laurent Bonilla's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
39.53
Nicholas Ferrante takes the corner, swinging a high ball in towards the far post. Some good footwork from Geoffrey Regragui provides some space. He shoots at goal but it's a lousy effort!
42.17
Seeing a gap ahead, Gavin Robson plays the ball forward to Ahmed Koster. Ahmed Koster finds some space and shoots from distance. Ahmed Koster scores for Clube Desportivo das Aves!!
45.00
Nuno Barbosa flicks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Robson. Gavin Robson flicks a high pass forward. Mario Veloso controls it well on his chest. Mario Veloso knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Vitória de Guimarães appear unchanged since the first half. Clube Desportivo das Aves also appear unchanged since the first half. The Vitória de Guimarães players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Vitória de Guimarães kick off and get the second half underway!
51.45
Gavin Robson threads a neat ball through to Rui Lima. Rui Lima whips in a cross ball towards Ahmed Koster. Ahmed Koster gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but slams it into the crowd!
57.07
Kevin Gemmill catches Fabrice Lamouchi on the ankles. Kevin Gemmill is given a warning by the referee! Fabrice Lamouchi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
59.26
Gavin Robson flicks a high pass forward. Rui Lima controls it well on his chest. Rui Lima knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Oleh Bogdanov who gathers it comfortably.
60.35
Vitória de Guimarães have made 3 substitutions with Jose Reis replacing Maximilian Radner, João Lucas Alex replacing Saul Arreola and Thórdur Ásgeirsson replacing André Villanueva .
61.36
Fabrice Lamouchi makes a probing pass to Joao Valente. Joao Valente sees Alexandre Pinheiro in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alexandre Pinheiro runs straight at the defence! Alexandre Pinheiro makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
65.41
Jose Reis knocks the ball forward to Alexandre Pinheiro. Alexandre Pinheiro plays a one-two with Andrei Hagi and advances towards the goal... Some awkward footwork from Alexandre Pinheiro provides some space. He unleashes a blazing shot at goal. It curls slightly but Theo Schreuder manages to gather it.
67.19
Farouk Hamadou hits a low pass to Nicholas Ferrante. Nicholas Ferrante sees Alexandre Pinheiro in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alexandre Pinheiro runs straight at the defence! Alexandre Pinheiro takes a shot at goal. Theo Schreuder gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
69.05
Fabrice Lamouchi passes the ball forward to Joao Valente. Joao Valente kicks a strong pass forward to Alexandre Pinheiro. Alexandre Pinheiro plays a quick one-two with Andrei Hagi and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Alexandre Pinheiro provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Nice save!
77.59
Gavin Robson clumsily knocks into Jose Reis. The referee brings Gavin Robson to one side and gives him a warning! Jose Reis hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
79.12
Paulo Varela knocks the ball forward to Kevin Gemmill. Kevin Gemmill knocks in a cross ball towards Mario Veloso. Mario Veloso is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Oleh Bogdanov gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous stop!
87.55
Joao Valente sees space and advances. Joao Valente rushes past Robert Ward! Some good footwork from Joao Valente provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Theo Schreuder smothers it!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

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

Possession
66.7%
33.3%
Play Area
28.2%
44.9%
26.9%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Theo Schreuder of Clube Desportivo das Aves

Match Ratings
1.Theo Schreuder (GK)
9
2.Robert Ward (DEF)
6
3.Helder Oliveira (DEF)
6
4.Nuno Barbosa (DEF)
6
5.Laurent Bonilla (DEF)
6
6.Paulo Varela (MID)yellow card
6
7.Gavin Robson (MID)
7
8.Mario Veloso (ATT)
6
9.Ahmed Koster (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Kevin Gemmill (ATT)
6
11.Rui Lima (ATT)
6
 
12.Miguel Castro (GK)
0
13.Colin Hopkin (MID)
0
14.Roberto Ramos (GK)
0