Match Report


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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Estadio do Bonfim where Vitoria Setúbal play host to Santa Clara. A crowd of 9,240 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Vitoria Setúbal are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Santa Clara appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Antonio Faria.


0.00
Vitoria Setúbal get the match underway!
6.37
Manuel Jardim threads the ball through to Pablo Arias. Pablo Arias knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
8.21
Manuel Jardim controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ferdinand Ginola. Ferdinand Ginola knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
10.15
Dami‘n Kortland comes in with a late challenge on Warren Roberts. The referee brings Dami‘n Kortland to one side and gives him a warning! Warren Roberts hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
15.14
Daniel Loureiro knocks the ball forward to Ruben Tavares. Ruben Tavares knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Miguel Campos.
16.37
P. Gilberto Polonia brings the ball forward. P. Gilberto Polonia shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
18.38
Sebastian Galadames threads the ball through to Pablo Arias. Pablo Arias knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Ferdinand Ginola is offside!
20.33
Cesar Faria clumsily knocks into Rafael Ferreira. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Rafael Ferreira hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
22.32
Sebastiao Tavares flicks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Loureiro. Daniel Loureiro knocks the ball to his team mate, Dami‘n Kortland. Dami‘n Kortland sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but is denied by Dominic Ritchie. Excellent save.
24.05
Manuel Jardim threads a neat ball through to Pablo Arias. Pablo Arias skips past Tomas Faria! Some silky footwork from Pablo Arias provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal but it is shockingly off target!
26.37
Ferdinand Ginola changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Ferdinand Ginola plays a one-two with Rafael Ferreira and rushes in on goal... Ferdinand Ginola shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
27.11
Duarte Viana flicks the ball to his team mate, Tomas Faria. Tomas Faria passes the ball forward to Ruben Tavares. Ruben Tavares plays a one-two with Dami‘n Kortland and advances towards the goal... Ruben Tavares looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. What a cracker!! Dominic Ritchie had no chance!! Goal for Vitoria Setúbal!
30.49
Duarte Viana deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rafael Vieira. Rafael Vieira runs straight at the opposition's defence. Rafael Vieira advances inside the box! Rafael Vieira cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Solid save from Dominic Ritchie. What a great pair of hands!
34.12
Rafael Ferreira knocks the ball to his team mate, Manuel Jardim. Manuel Jardim controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Ruben Veloso reads it well. He makes it look easy!
42.02
Ruben Tavares hacks P. Gilberto Polonia from behind! The referee warns Ruben Tavares to calm down! P. Gilberto Polonia stretches but gets up unharmed.
44.08
P. Gilberto Polonia sees Ferdinand Ginola in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ferdinand Ginola knocks in a cross ball towards Rafael Ferreira. Rafael Ferreira makes a looping header on goal but Ruben Veloso reads it well. Good keeping!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Vitoria Setúbal appear unchanged since the first half. Santa Clara also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Santa Clara start the second half!
47.12
P. Gilberto Polonia takes it forward alone. P. Gilberto Polonia kicks a strong pass forward to Gaspar Rego but the referee indicates it's offside!
51.59
Daniel Loureiro catches P. Gilberto Polonia on the ankles. Daniel Loureiro is shown the yellow card! P. Gilberto Polonia stretches but gets up unharmed.
54.52
Cesar Faria flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Loureiro collects the pass. Daniel Loureiro knocks the ball forward to Tomas Faria. Tomas Faria knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
57.32
Antonio Sousa sees a break and surges forward. Antonio Sousa flicks a high pass forward to Dami‘n Kortland who brings the ball under control. Dami‘n Kortland knocks in a cross ball towards Ruben Tavares. Ruben Tavares rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it's well over the bar!
59.33
Antonio Sousa pushes up the pitch. Antonio Sousa threads the ball through to Dami‘n Kortland. Dami‘n Kortland shoots from outside the area but Dominic Ritchie is on top of his game. Superb keeping!
60.45
Santa Clara have made a substitution with Rui Martins replacing Ferdinand Ginola and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-4-2 formation.
66.56
Daniel Loureiro flicks a high ball forward to Dami‘n Kortland who takes it down. Dami‘n Kortland knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Rafael Ferreira.
67.14
Rafael Ferreira makes a simple pass to Sebastian Galadames. Sebastian Galadames makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rui Martins. Rui Martins cuts inside the box! Some good footwork from Rui Martins provides some space. He shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
72.57
Tomas Faria threads a neat ball through to Dami‘n Kortland. Dami‘n Kortland tries a spectacular long range effort. Solid save from Dominic Ritchie. What a great pair of hands!
77.55
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
79.29
Duarte Viana takes a quick throw-in. With some swift thinking, Rafael Vieira plays the ball forward to Daniel Loureiro. Daniel Loureiro flicks a high pass forward. Dami‘n Kortland controls it well on his chest. Dami‘n Kortland knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Dominic Ritchie who gathers it comfortably.
84.15
Rafael Vieira advances with the ball. Rafael Vieira lofts in a cross ball towards Tomas Faria. Tomas Faria jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Tomas Faria scores for Vitoria Setúbal!!
87.58
Antonio Sousa breaks forward. Antonio Sousa deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dami‘n Kortland. Dami‘n Kortland tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
89.20
Rafael Vieira kicks a strong pass forward to Ruben Tavares. Ruben Tavares knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Ruben Antunes is offside!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
6
3
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
1
3
Fouls
4
0
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
55.8%
44.2%
Play Area
31.4%
46.5%
22.1%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Rafael Vieira of Vitoria Setúbal

Match Ratings
1.Ruben Veloso (GK)
7
2.Antonio Sousa (DEF)
8
3.Duarte Viana (DEF)
7
4.Cesar Faria (DEF)yellow card
5
5.Sebastiao Tavares (DEF)
6
6.Ruben Antunes (MID)
7
7.Daniel Loureiro (MID)yellow card
6
8.Rafael Vieira (MID)
9
9.Tomas Faria (MID)goal scored
9
10.Ruben Tavares (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Dami‘n Kortland (ATT)
7
 
12.Cedric Regragui (GK)
0
13.Rafael Martins (ATT)
0
14.Edgar Quaresma (ATT)
0