Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Estádio D. Afonso Henriques where Vitória de Guimarães play host to U Madeira. 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 4-2-4 formation while U Madeira appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Samuel Castro.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Vitória de Guimarães are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while U Madeira appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Samuel Castro.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with U Madeira kicking off!
3.41
0-0Mario Lopes passes the ball forward to Miguel Semedo. Miguel Semedo skips past Scott Hansen! Miguel Semedo comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Magnificent save by Gaspar Fernandes!
15.44
Gaspar Jesus threads a neat ball through to Thomas Szepan. Thomas Szepan plays a scrappy one-two with Danny Upson and advances towards the goal... Thomas Szepan shoots from just inside the box. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
16.46
0-0Gaspar Jesus makes a probing pass to Alberto Costa. Alberto Costa controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
21.46
Tiago Faria knocks the ball forward to Gaspar Jesus. Gaspar Jesus sees space and advances. Gaspar Jesus knocks in a cross ball towards Alberto Costa. Alberto Costa connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Good keeping!
22.26
Gaspar Jesus makes a simple pass to Danny Upson. Danny Upson lofts in a cross ball towards Dominic McGrory. Dominic McGrory beats his man to it with a header but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
24.36
0-0Rafael Jardim makes an attacking run forward. Rafael Jardim knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
27.05
0-0Miel Jansen hacks Oleg Drake from behind! The referee calls over Miel Jansen and warns him to calm down! Oleg Drake hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
32.29
Gaspar Jesus flicks the ball to his team mate, Dominic McGrory. Dominic McGrory plays a scrappy one-two with Alberto Costa and stumbles forward towards the goal... Dominic McGrory looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but is denied by Quim Santos. Excellent save.
40.47
Gaspar Jesus controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dominic McGrory. Dominic McGrory knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
42.25
Dominic McGrory controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Thomas Szepan. Thomas Szepan shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Vitória de Guimarães appear unchanged since the first half. U Madeira 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!
51.50
Quim Varela threads a neat ball through to Miguel Semedo. Miguel Semedo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Scott Hansen.
54.39
0-0Gaspar Jesus hacks Paulo Postiga from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Paulo Postiga stretches but gets up unharmed.
55.09
Mario Lopes barges into Tiago Faria. Mario Lopes is shown the yellow card! Tiago Faria hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.57
0-0Vitória de Guimarães have made 2 substitutions with Steffen Roth replacing Miel Jansen and Claudio Perez replacing Alberto Costa .
63.22
Scott Hansen decides to run forward with the ball. Scott Hansen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Claudio Perez. Claudio Perez shoots from 25 yards. Quim Santos gathers the ball up comfortably. Good save!
67.39
0-0Miguel Reis hacks Dominic McGrory from behind! The referee brings Miguel Reis to one side and gives him a warning! Dominic McGrory carries on, but is struggling a bit.
71.27
Rafael Jardim makes a simple pass to Miguel Semedo. Miguel Semedo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Steffen Roth.
81.35
Dominic McGrory flicks the ball to his team mate, Thomas Szepan. Thomas Szepan rushes past Joao Pinto! Some silky footwork from Thomas Szepan provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but is denied by Quim Santos. Excellent save.
85.40
0-1Craig Gough sees a break and surges forward. Craig Gough hits a low pass to Miguel Semedo. Miguel Semedo tries a spectacular strike. It's there!! Gaspar Fernandes has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
89.11
Joao Pinto clumsily knocks into Gaspar Jesus. The referee brings Joao Pinto to one side and gives him a warning! Gaspar Jesus stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
3
0
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
54.5%
45.5%
Play Area
27.3%
44.2%
28.6%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Miguel Semedo of U Madeira |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Gaspar Fernandes (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Miel Jansen (DEF) | 5 | |
| 3. | Scott Hansen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Tiago Faria (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Jose Gomes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Danny Upson (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Gaspar Jesus (MID) |  | 7 |
| 8. | Alberto Costa (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Dominic McGrory (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Thomas Szepan (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Domenico Cannavaro (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Steffen Roth (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Nuno Andrade (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Claudio Perez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Quim Santos (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Cesar Costa (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Miguel Reis (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Joao Pinto (DEF) | 5 | |
| 5. | Paulo Postiga (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Quim Varela (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Rafael Jardim (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Craig Gough (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Oleg Drake (MID) | 7 | |
| 10. | Miguel Semedo (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Mario Lopes (ATT) | | 5 |
| 12. | Silvio Loureiro (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Joe Pearce (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Quim Bento (MID) | 0 | |