Match Report


Vitória de GuimarãesVitória de Guimarães     Sporting CovilhaSporting Covilha
Ed DaviesEd Davies Computer Player Computer Player
Gaspar FernandesG. Fernandes68
G
1
G
62Jose RamosJ. Ramos
Steffen RothS. Roth65
D
2
D
61Rodolfo Del SolR. Del Sol
Jose GomesJ. Gomes71
D
captain3captain
D
61Martin MarcelinoM. Marcelino
Tiago FariaT. Faria67
D
4
D
60Tom Van Den BerghT. Van Den Bergh
Scott HansenS. Hansen69
D
5
D
51Hugo OliveiraH. Oliveira
Danny UpsonD. Upson65
M
6
M
74Frederico GomesF. Gomes
Gaspar JesusG. Jesus65
M
7
M
60Quim AlmeidaQ. Almeida
Alberto CostaA. Costa72
A
8
M
58Abel PintoA. Pinto
Claudio PerezC. Perez72
A
9
M
57Mario SousaM. Sousa
Thomas SzepanT. Szepan67
A
10
A
66Graziano FranceschettiG. Franceschetti
Domenico CannavaroD. Cannavaro67
A
11
A
60Sergio PostigaS. Postiga
 
Hugo AlmeidaH. Almeida68
D
12
A
60Miguel BarkeroM. Barkero
Nuno AndradeN. Andrade55
M
13
M
57Roberto RegoR. Rego
Dominic McGroryD. McGrory67
A
14
G
56Rodolfo RodriguezR. Rodriguez

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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Estádio D. Afonso Henriques where Vitória de Guimarães play host to Sporting Covilha. 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 Sporting Covilha appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Rafael Marques.


0.00
Vitória de Guimarães kick off and get the match underway!
2.39
Graziano Franceschetti threads a neat ball through to Sergio Postiga. Sergio Postiga knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gaspar Fernandes who gathers it comfortably.
6.43
Frederico Gomes knocks the ball forward to Sergio Postiga. Sergio Postiga knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jose Gomes.
8.55
Gaspar Jesus flicks a high pass forward. Alberto Costa holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alberto Costa finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Jose Ramos easily smothers it!
9.03
Frederico Gomes flicks a high pass forward. Graziano Franceschetti collects the pass. Graziano Franceschetti knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
10.23
Martin Marcelino plays the ball forward to Abel Pinto. Abel Pinto flicks the ball to his team mate, Sergio Postiga. Sergio Postiga finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
15.41
Rodolfo Del Sol makes a simple pass to Graziano Franceschetti. Graziano Franceschetti sees Sergio Postiga in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sergio Postiga finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
20.21
Quim Almeida catches Gaspar Jesus on the ankles. The referee calls over Quim Almeida and warns him to calm down! Gaspar Jesus runs off the knock.
27.35
Jose Gomes sees space and advances. Jose Gomes plays the ball forward to Thomas Szepan. Thomas Szepan plays a scrappy one-two with Domenico Cannavaro and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Thomas Szepan provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
28.33
Abel Pinto hacks Gaspar Jesus from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gaspar Jesus stretches but gets up unharmed.
30.27
Tom Van Den Bergh makes a beautiful solo run. Tom Van Den Bergh makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Quim Almeida. Quim Almeida knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Tiago Faria.
34.09
Scott Hansen sweeps the ball long. Claudio Perez runs straight at the defence! Claudio Perez cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. Claudio Perez scores for Vitória de Guimarães!!
39.01
Danny Upson kicks a strong pass forward to Claudio Perez. With vision, Claudio Perez plays the ball forward to Domenico Cannavaro. Domenico Cannavaro whips in a cross ball towards Thomas Szepan. Thomas Szepan is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Jose Ramos effortlessly punches it away to safety.
40.52
Abel Pinto sees a break and surges forward. Abel Pinto knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
44.53
Scott Hansen flicks a high pass forward to Domenico Cannavaro who brings the ball under control. Domenico Cannavaro plays a scrappy one-two with Claudio Perez and stumbles forward towards the goal... Domenico Cannavaro shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is deflected wide by Tom Van Den Bergh.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Vitória de Guimarães appear unchanged since the first half. Sporting Covilha also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Sporting Covilha kick off!
47.58
Quim Almeida threads the ball through to Graziano Franceschetti. Graziano Franceschetti plays the ball forward to Frederico Gomes who has made a great run into the box. Frederico Gomes takes a shot at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
53.08
Gaspar Jesus surges forward with the ball. Gaspar Jesus controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Claudio Perez. Claudio Perez lofts in a cross ball towards Domenico Cannavaro. Domenico Cannavaro makes a looping header on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
59.03
Steffen Roth flicks a high pass forward. Danny Upson controls it well on his chest. Danny Upson hits a low pass to Alberto Costa. Alberto Costa edges inside the box! Some silky footwork from Alberto Costa provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
60.53
Vitória de Guimarães have made a substitution with Dominic McGrory replacing Claudio Perez .
61.56
Gaspar Jesus knocks the ball forward to Domenico Cannavaro. Domenico Cannavaro threads the ball through into the box. Dominic McGrory strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent save!
73.27
Danny Upson flicks a high ball forward to Dominic McGrory who takes it down. Dominic McGrory shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
77.00
Tiago Faria knocks the ball forward to Gaspar Jesus. Gaspar Jesus flicks the ball to his team mate, Dominic McGrory. Dominic McGrory lofts in a cross ball towards Alberto Costa. Alberto Costa finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
83.56
Mario Sousa makes an attacking run forward. Mario Sousa shoots from outside the area but it whistles just wide of the post!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Vitória de Guimarães

Sporting Covilha
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
7
0
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
60.3%
39.7%
Play Area
33.8%
42.6%
23.5%

Scorers
Claudio Perez 34
Domenico Cannavaro 53
Alberto Costa 77

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Claudio Perez of Vitória de Guimarães

Match Ratings
1.Gaspar Fernandes (GK)
6
2.Steffen Roth (DEF)
6
3.Jose Gomes (DEF)
6
4.Tiago Faria (DEF)
6
5.Scott Hansen (DEF)
7
6.Danny Upson (MID)
6
7.Gaspar Jesus (MID)
7
8.Alberto Costa (ATT)goal scored
8
9.Claudio Perez (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Thomas Szepan (ATT)
6
11.Domenico Cannavaro (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Hugo Almeida (DEF)
0
13.Nuno Andrade (MID)
0
14.Dominic McGrory (ATT)
7

1.Jose Ramos (GK)
7
2.Rodolfo Del Sol (DEF)
6
3.Martin Marcelino (DEF)
6
4.Tom Van Den Bergh (DEF)
6
5.Hugo Oliveira (DEF)
6
6.Frederico Gomes (MID)
6
7.Quim Almeida (MID)
6
8.Abel Pinto (MID)yellow card
6
9.Mario Sousa (MID)
6
10.Graziano Franceschetti (ATT)
6
11.Sergio Postiga (ATT)
6
 
12.Miguel Barkero (ATT)
0
13.Roberto Rego (MID)
0
14.Rodolfo Rodriguez (GK)
0