Match Report


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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Est˜ dio do Restelo where Belenenses play host to Moreirense. A crowd of 14,974 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Belenenses are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Moreirense appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Mario Jardim.


0.00
The whistle blows and Moreirense get the match underway!
2.01
With intelligent imagination, Francisco Pinheiro plays the ball forward to Gouki Nakamura. Gouki Nakamura makes a simple pass to Sergio Fernandes. Sergio Fernandes whips in a cross ball towards Diogo Alves. Daniel Ribeiro comes in with a late challenge on Diogo Alves. Diogo Alves appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
6.04
Craig Law flicks a high pass forward. Francisco Costa holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Francisco Costa knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alec Gallacher.
8.28
Matt Dickov knocks the ball forward to Roberto Pinheiro. Roberto Pinheiro knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mario Vieira.
10.11
Seeing a gap ahead, Gouki Nakamura plays the ball forward to Sergio Fernandes. Sergio Fernandes whips in a cross ball towards Francisco Costa. Francisco Costa connects with a diving header but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
12.31
Francisco Pinheiro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gouki Nakamura. Gouki Nakamura flicks a high pass forward. Diogo Alves holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Diogo Alves knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alec Gallacher.
15.25
Francisco Jardim kicks a strong pass forward to Roberto Pinheiro. Roberto Pinheiro lofts in a cross ball towards Manuel Fernandes. Manuel Fernandes gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
20.10
Silvio Alves catches Duarte Lopes on the ankles. Silvio Alves is given a warning by the referee! Duarte Lopes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
22.44
Francisco Jardim takes it forward alone. Francisco Jardim flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Pinheiro collects the pass. Roberto Pinheiro lofts in a cross ball towards Matt Dickov. Matt Dickov powers a header at goal. Craig Law clears it off the line with his head!
26.31
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
30.37
Andrez Percassi kicks a strong pass forward to Francisco Costa. Francisco Costa knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
32.37
Luis Moutinho knocks the ball forward to Daniel Campos. Daniel Campos knocks the ball to his team mate, Manuel Fernandes. Manuel Fernandes plays a one-two with Roberto Pinheiro and rushes in on goal... Manuel Fernandes looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Magnificent save by Medhi Ferreira-Leite!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Belenenses appear unchanged since the first half. Moreirense also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Belenenses kick off and get the second half underway!
47.49
Craig Law comes in with a late challenge on Francisco Jardim. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Francisco Jardim carries on, but is struggling a bit.
49.43
Silvio Alves flicks a high ball forward to Ian Rowett who takes it down. Ian Rowett threads the ball through to Manuel Fernandes. Manuel Fernandes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mario Vieira.
51.41
Duarte Lopes threads a neat ball through to Diogo Alves. Diogo Alves shoots from distance. Pedro Medina gets down and covers it.
54.35
Matt Dickov makes a simple pass to Roberto Pinheiro. Roberto Pinheiro knocks in a cross ball towards Manuel Fernandes. Manuel Fernandes heads the ball goalwards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
57.00
Duarte Lopes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gouki Nakamura. Gouki Nakamura whips in a cross ball towards Sergio Fernandes. Sergio Fernandes rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it slams into the crowd!
63.30
Duarte Lopes advances with the ball. Duarte Lopes whips in a cross ball towards Francisco Costa. Francisco Costa makes a convincing header but it flies just off target!
65.19
Gouki Nakamura sees Sergio Fernandes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sergio Fernandes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Pedro Medina who gathers it comfortably.
69.18
Craig Law takes a quick throw-in, which Francisco Pinheiro takes on the chest. Francisco Pinheiro threads the ball through to Craig Law. Craig Law threads a neat ball through to Diogo Alves. Diogo Alves knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Silvio Alves.
71.50
Silvio Alves barges into Duarte Lopes. Silvio Alves is given another warning by the referee! Duarte Lopes stretches but gets up unharmed.
79.41
Mario Vieira brings the ball forward. Mario Vieira flicks a high pass forward. Diogo Alves controls it well on his chest. Diogo Alves knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Luis Moutinho.
83.30
Francisco Costa threads the ball through to Gouki Nakamura. Gouki Nakamura whips in a cross ball towards Diogo Alves. Diogo Alves connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Pedro Medina punches it away to safety.
84.27
Daniel Ribeiro flicks the ball to his team mate, Roberto Pinheiro. Roberto Pinheiro knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Francisco Pinheiro.
90.00
Craig Law kicks a strong pass forward to Gouki Nakamura. With vision, Gouki Nakamura picks a pass forward to Sergio Fernandes. Sergio Fernandes lofts in a cross ball towards Andrez Percassi. Andrez Percassi directs the ball goalwards with his head but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

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

Possession
42.2%
57.8%
Play Area
28.9%
47%
24.1%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Manuel Fernandes of Belenenses

Match Ratings
1.Pedro Medina (GK)
7
2.Ian Rowett (DEF)
6
3.Luis Moutinho (DEF)
6
4.Silvio Alves (DEF)
6
5.Alec Gallacher (DEF)
6
6.Francisco Jardim (MID)
8
7.Matt Dickov (MID)
7
8.Daniel Ribeiro (MID)
6
9.Daniel Campos (MID)
6
10.Manuel Fernandes (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Roberto Pinheiro (ATT)
8
 
12.Antonio Soares (GK)
0
13.Nuno Pinheiro (DEF)
0
14.Melchior Lurling (GK)
0

1.Medhi Ferreira-Leite (GK)
7
2.Edgar Castro (DEF)
6
3.Mario Vieira (DEF)
7
4.Craig Law (DEF)yellow card
6
5.Francisco Pinheiro (DEF)
7
6.Gouki Nakamura (MID)
8
7.Duarte Lopes (MID)
8
8.Andrez Percassi (MID)
6
9.Diogo Alves (ATT)
6
10.Sergio Fernandes (ATT)
7
11.Francisco Costa (ATT)
6
 
12.Artur Pinto (GK)
0
13.Vitor Andrade (MID)
0
14.Antonio Soares (GK)
0