Match Report
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Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at Estádio D. Afonso Henriques where Vitória de Guimarães play host to Alverca. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Vitória de Guimarães are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Alverca appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Alverca looks especially fired up for this match.
Today's match is refereed by Tomas Carvalho.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Vitória de Guimarães are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Alverca appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Alverca looks especially fired up for this match.
Today's match is refereed by Tomas Carvalho.
0.00
0-0Alverca get the match underway!
4.33
1-0Alberto Costa knocks the ball to his team mate, Danny Upson. Danny Upson makes a simple pass, allowing Thomas Szepan to run into the box. Thomas Szepan muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
9.50
1-0Scott Hansen sees space and advances. Scott Hansen plays the ball forward to Arnauld Iorio. Arnauld Iorio knocks in a cross ball towards Thomas Szepan. Thomas Szepan beats his man to it with a header but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
14.07
Ricardo Jesus deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Samuel Pinheiro. Samuel Pinheiro threads a neat ball through to Guilherme Fernandes. Guilherme Fernandes sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
18.12
Alberto Costa flicks a high pass forward. Jose Gomes controls it well on his chest. Jose Gomes plays the ball forward to Danny Upson. Danny Upson shoots from long range but it is miles over!
20.22
1-0Guilherme Fernandes comes in with a late challenge on Gaspar Jesus. The referee calls over Guilherme Fernandes and shows him a yellow card! Gaspar Jesus grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
21.24
Jose Gomes hits a long diagonal ball forward. Arnauld Iorio tries a spectacular long range effort. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
22.03
Gaspar Jesus passes the ball forward to Arnauld Iorio. Arnauld Iorio cuts inside the box! Some silky footwork from Arnauld Iorio provides some space. He shoots at goal. Arnauld Iorio scores for Vitória de Guimarães!!
26.37
2-0Ian Marshall hits a low pass to Samuel Pinheiro. Samuel Pinheiro knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Hugo Almeida.
27.22
2-0Alberto Costa makes a beautiful solo run. Alberto Costa lofts in a cross ball towards Thomas Szepan. Thomas Szepan makes a looping header on goal but it is tipped over by Rafael Nunes.
28.17
2-0It's a corner kick. Gaspar Jesus kicks a low ball in to towards the near post. Guilherme Fernandes gets to the ball and clears it up field.
30.19
Filipe Viana knocks the ball to his team mate, Cristiano Castro. Cristiano Castro passes the ball forward to Jamie Evans. Jamie Evans plays a scrappy one-two with Cristiano Castro and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Jamie Evans provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it is miles over!
33.53
Jamie Evans flicks the ball to his team mate, Guilherme Fernandes. Guilherme Fernandes plays a one-two with Vitor Lima and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Guilherme Fernandes provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
36.42
2-1Artur Nascimento barges into Alberto Costa. The referee calls over Artur Nascimento and shows him a yellow card! Alberto Costa runs off the knock.
38.33
Del Stockdale laces a through ball forward to Vitor Lima. Vitor Lima whips in a cross ball towards Jamie Evans. Jamie Evans gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
39.32
Artur Nascimento chips the ball to his team mate, Guilherme Fernandes. Guilherme Fernandes lofts in a cross ball towards Ian Marshall. Ian Marshall connects with a diving header. Leon Griffin easily punches it away to safety.
42.05
2-1Vitória de Guimarães are playing very deep making it very hard for their opposition to get back into the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Vitória de Guimarães appear unchanged since the first half. Alverca also appear unchanged since the first half. The Alverca players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.
45.00
Vitória de Guimarães kick off the second half!
48.26
Steffen Roth flicks a high pass forward. Thomas Szepan holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Thomas Szepan kicks a strong pass forward to Arnauld Iorio. Arnauld Iorio whips in a cross ball towards Dominic McGrory. Dominic McGrory fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
49.04
Jamie Evans makes a simple pass to Artur Nascimento. Artur Nascimento whips in a cross ball towards Vitor Lima. Vitor Lima flicks the ball with his head but it's well over the bar!
51.16
Danny Upson changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Danny Upson lofts in a cross ball towards Thomas Szepan. Thomas Szepan gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
60.50
3-1Vitória de Guimarães have made 3 substitutions with Tiago Faria replacing Jose Gomes, Lee Lawrence replacing Danny Upson and Sergio Pinheiro replacing Dominic McGrory .
66.32
Gaspar Jesus hacks Vitor Lima from behind! Gaspar Jesus is shown the yellow card! Vitor Lima carries on, but is struggling a bit.
67.07
Lee Lawrence knocks the ball to his team mate, Alberto Costa. Alberto Costa makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sergio Pinheiro. Sergio Pinheiro controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
72.54
Tiago Faria flicks a high pass forward. Alberto Costa collects the pass. Alberto Costa makes a beautiful solo run. Alberto Costa knocks in a cross ball towards Sergio Pinheiro. Sergio Pinheiro gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
73.23
Ricardo Jesus makes a simple pass to Artur Nascimento. Artur Nascimento brings the ball forward. Artur Nascimento knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
75.54
Filipe Viana takes a quick throw-in, which Del Stockdale takes on the chest. Del Stockdale controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ian Marshall. Ian Marshall flicks a high pass forward to Vitor Lima who brings the ball under control. Vitor Lima tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
81.12
Guilherme Fernandes sees Jamie Evans in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jamie Evans knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
84.11
Guilherme Fernandes flicks the ball to his team mate, Vitor Lima. Vitor Lima knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
5
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
47.4%
52.6%
Play Area
28.9%
47.4%
23.7%
Scorers
| Thomas Szepan 4, 51 Arnauld Iorio 22 | Guilherme Fernandes 34 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Thomas Szepan of Vitória de Guimarães |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Leon Griffin (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Steffen Roth (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Hugo Almeida (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Jose Gomes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Scott Hansen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Danny Upson (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Gaspar Jesus (MID) |  | 6 |
| 8. | Alberto Costa (ATT) | 7 | |
| 9. | Dominic McGrory (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Thomas Szepan (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Arnauld Iorio (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Tiago Faria (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Lee Lawrence (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Sergio Pinheiro (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Rafael Nunes (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Ricardo Jesus (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Del Stockdale (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Filipe Viana (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Artur Nascimento (MID) | | 6 |
| 6. | Samuel Pinheiro (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Cristiano Castro (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Ian Marshall (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Jamie Evans (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Vitor Lima (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Guilherme Fernandes (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Glynn Carter (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Wes Anderton (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Morris Shields (ATT) | 0 | |