Match Report
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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Estádio 25 de Abril where Penafiel play host to Moreirense. A crowd of 20,540 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Penafiel are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Moreirense appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Cesar Tavares.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Penafiel are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Moreirense appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Cesar Tavares.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Moreirense kicking off!
3.44
0-0With a delightful solo run, Craig Philips stretches the opposition's defence. Craig Philips whips in a cross ball towards Diogo Alves. Diogo Alves makes a convincing header. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
4.27
0-0Craig Philips makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Duarte Lopes. Duarte Lopes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
6.48
0-0Jose Assou makes a probing pass to Stefano Agliardi. Stefano Agliardi flicks a high pass forward. Andy Hall controls it well on his chest. Andy Hall makes a probing pass between the defence to Julian Jimenez. Julian Jimenez muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous save!
8.25
0-0Mario Vieira hacks Stefano Agliardi from behind! Mario Vieira is warned by the referee! Stefano Agliardi stretches but gets up unharmed.
8.25
0-0Free kick to Penafiel just outside the area...
9.38
Richard James takes a slow run up but the ball is driven straight into the wall.
12.01
0-1Gouki Nakamura takes a quick throw-in, which Craig Philips takes on the chest. With vision, Craig Philips picks a pass forward to Diogo Alves. Diogo Alves lofts in a cross ball towards Sergio Fernandes. Sergio Fernandes flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
15.09
Colin Dalglish passes the ball forward to Richard James. Richard James tries a spectacular long range effort but it whistles just wide of the post!
21.46
Stefano Agliardi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ian Kanu. Ian Kanu flicks a high ball forward to Edmundo Guerrero who takes it down. Edmundo Guerrero passes the ball forward to Richard James. Richard James looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Solid save from Medhi Ferreira-Leite.
22.27
Stefano Agliardi flicks a high ball forward to Richard James who takes it down. Richard James knocks the ball to his team mate, Colin Dalglish. Colin Dalglish cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but is denied by Medhi Ferreira-Leite. Excellent save.
27.41
Ian Kanu threads the ball through to Richard James. Richard James controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
33.03
Craig Philips flicks a high pass forward to Gouki Nakamura who brings the ball under control. Gouki Nakamura lofts in a cross ball towards Diogo Alves. Diogo Alves finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
34.26
0-1Craig Law comes in with a very late challenge on Colin Dalglish. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a red card!! Colin Dalglish stretches but gets up unharmed.
38.05
Edmundo Guerrero controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Andy Hall. Andy Hall shoots from 25 yards but Medhi Ferreira-Leite is on top of it.
39.53
0-1Gouki Nakamura comes in with a late challenge on Jose Assou. Gouki Nakamura is shown the yellow card! Jose Assou runs off the knock.
45.00
Carlton Mercer knocks the ball to his team mate, Ian Kanu. Ian Kanu passes the ball forward to Noel Fadel. Noel Fadel edges inside the box! Noel Fadel side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Penafiel appear unchanged since the first half. Moreirense also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Penafiel kicking off!
53.14
Duarte Lopes flicks the ball to his team mate, Diogo Alves. Diogo Alves whips in a cross ball towards Sergio Fernandes. Sergio Fernandes rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Sergio Fernandes scores for Moreirense!!
57.09
0-2Penafiel are keeping most of the possession.
59.16
0-2Andy Hall makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Julian Jimenez. Julian Jimenez kicks a strong pass forward to Richard James but the referee indicates it's offside!
60.55
Andy Hall flicks a high pass forward. Julian Jimenez collects the pass. Julian Jimenez plays a perfect one-two with Ian Kanu and rushes in on goal... Julian Jimenez rockets a shot on goal. What a cracker!! Medhi Ferreira-Leite had no chance!! Goal for Penafiel!
63.47
Duarte Lopes knocks the ball forward to Diogo Alves. Diogo Alves cuts inside the box! Some silky footwork from Diogo Alves provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Good keeping from David Charlton as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
64.41
1-2Corner kick to Moreirense. Duarte Lopes chips it to the near post. David Charlton punches the ball out of the danger area!
67.54
Edmundo Guerrero passes the ball forward to Julian Jimenez. Julian Jimenez makes a defence splitting pass to Noel Fadel. Noel Fadel side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Medhi Ferreira-Leite comfortably smothers it!
77.27
Andy Hall makes a probing pass to Julian Jimenez. Julian Jimenez plays a one-two with Edmundo Guerrero and advances towards the goal... Julian Jimenez takes a shot at goal but Medhi Ferreira-Leite is on top of it.
78.45
Stefano Agliardi threads a neat ball through to Andy Hall. Andy Hall flicks a high pass forward. Colin Dalglish controls it well on his chest. Colin Dalglish knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Francisco Costa.
81.35
Andy Hall knocks the ball to his team mate, Julian Jimenez. Julian Jimenez shoots from long range. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
87.06
2-2Andy Hall flicks a high pass forward to Richard James who brings the ball under control. Richard James makes a simple pass, allowing Julian Jimenez to run into the box. Julian Jimenez side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Fantastic reactions from Francisco Costa blocks the shot!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
10
3
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
1
Possession
67.6%
32.4%
Play Area
21.6%
48.6%
29.7%
Scorers
| Julian Jimenez 61, 81 | Sergio Fernandes 12, 53 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Julian Jimenez of Penafiel |
Match Ratings
| 1. | David Charlton (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Carlton Mercer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Stefano Agliardi (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Jose Assou (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Edmundo Guerrero (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Ian Kanu (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Andy Hall (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Noel Fadel (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Colin Dalglish (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Richard James (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Julian Jimenez (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 12. | Kevin Walker (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Hugo Loureiro (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Gary Strachan (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Medhi Ferreira-Leite (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Edgar Castro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Mario Vieira (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Craig Law (DEF) |  | 3 |
| 5. | Francisco Pinheiro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Gouki Nakamura (MID) |  | 5 |
| 7. | Duarte Lopes (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Craig Philips (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Diogo Alves (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Sergio Fernandes (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Francisco Costa (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Artur Pinto (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Vitor Andrade (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Antonio Soares (GK) | 0 | |