Match Report


Vitória de GuimarãesVitória de Guimarães     MaiaMaia
Ed DaviesEd Davies Computer Player Computer Player
Gaspar FernandesG. Fernandes68
G
1
G
77Samuel AlmeidaS. Almeida
Miel JansenM. Jansen69
D
2
D
69Joao MoutinhoJ. Moutinho
Scott HansenS. Hansen69
D
captain3
D
65Miguel MendesM. Mendes
Tiago FariaT. Faria67
D
4
D
60Alan GascoigneA. Gascoigne
Jose GomesJ. Gomes71
D
5
D
49Callum McGroryC. McGrory
Danny UpsonD. Upson65
M
6
M
73Cristiano PintoC. Pinto
Gaspar JesusG. Jesus65
M
7
M
69Mario FernandesM. Fernandes
Nuno AndradeN. Andrade55
M
8
M
68Miguel TavaresM. Tavares
Alberto CostaA. Costa73
A
9
M
57Guilherme FariaG. Faria
Dominic McGroryD. McGrory67
A
10captain
A
59Hugo NevesH. Neves
Domenico CannavaroD. Cannavaro67
A
11
A
58Alberto TeixeiraA. Teixeira
 
Steffen RothS. Roth65
D
12
G
65Luis RegoL. Rego
Noel TerryN. Terry38
A
13
G
56Ricardo BarbosaR. Barbosa
Sergio PinheiroS. Pinheiro46
A
14
A
55Silvio FariaS. Faria

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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Estádio D. Afonso Henriques where Vitória de Guimarães play host to Maia. 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 Maia appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Eduardo Loureiro.


0.00
The whistle blows and Vitória de Guimarães kick off!
3.37
Alan Gascoigne flicks a high pass forward. Miguel Tavares collects the pass. Miguel Tavares hits a low pass to Alberto Teixeira. Alberto Teixeira knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gaspar Fernandes who gathers it comfortably.
6.32
Guilherme Faria runs up as Miguel Tavares takes the throw-in, skillfully chesting the ball down to his feet. Guilherme Faria darts forward. Guilherme Faria knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
10.51
Nuno Andrade clumsily knocks into Miguel Mendes. The referee warns Nuno Andrade to calm down! Miguel Mendes stretches but gets up unharmed.
12.47
Mario Fernandes chips the ball to his team mate, Hugo Neves. Hugo Neves runs straight at the defence! Hugo Neves looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
15.38
Danny Upson passes the ball forward to Dominic McGrory. Dominic McGrory whips in a cross ball towards Alberto Costa. Alberto Costa powers a header at goal but it's a woeful effort!
20.42
Maia are dictating the run of play here today.
24.18
Cristiano Pinto makes a simple pass to Hugo Neves. Hugo Neves cuts inside the box! Hugo Neves shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It curls slightly but is blocked by Jose Gomes.
26.28
Danny Upson makes a probing pass to Gaspar Jesus. Gaspar Jesus plays a quick one-two with Dominic McGrory and rushes in on goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Gaspar Jesus provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but it flies just off target!
27.43
Danny Upson flicks a high pass forward. Dominic McGrory holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Dominic McGrory plays a scrappy one-two with Alberto Costa and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Dominic McGrory provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent keeping!
28.20
Without breaking stride, Tiago Faria plays the ball forward to Nuno Andrade. Nuno Andrade flicks a high pass forward. Alberto Costa controls it well on his chest. Alberto Costa lofts in a cross ball towards Domenico Cannavaro. Domenico Cannavaro connects with a diving header. Good keeping from Samuel Almeida as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
29.38
It's a corner kick which Danny Upson takes quickly, playing the ball short to Miel Jansen. Miel Jansen flicks the ball across the goal. Samuel Almeida scrambles forward, punching the ball out to safety!
38.39
Gaspar Jesus deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dominic McGrory. Dominic McGrory shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
44.25
Danny Upson arcs the ball upfield. Nuno Andrade shoots from long range but it flies wide!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

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

45.00
The whistle blows and Maia get the second half underway!
54.08
Hugo Neves sees Mario Fernandes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mario Fernandes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gaspar Fernandes who gathers it comfortably.
59.38
Miguel Mendes kicks a strong pass forward to Hugo Neves. Hugo Neves sees Alberto Teixeira in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alberto Teixeira knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gaspar Fernandes who gathers it comfortably.
60.29
Vitória de Guimarães have made 3 substitutions with Steffen Roth replacing Jose Gomes, Noel Terry replacing Danny Upson and Sergio Pinheiro replacing Alberto Costa .
65.10
Cristiano Pinto threads a neat ball through to Hugo Neves. Hugo Neves knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Scott Hansen.
66.03
Scott Hansen threads a neat ball through to Steffen Roth. Without breaking stride, Steffen Roth plays the ball forward to Sergio Pinheiro. Sergio Pinheiro shoots from 25 yards. Samuel Almeida gets down and covers it.
67.07
Tiago Faria runs forward with the ball. Tiago Faria flicks a high pass forward. Sergio Pinheiro collects the pass. Sergio Pinheiro shoots from outside the area. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Sergio Pinheiro!
72.29
Seeing a gap ahead, Callum McGrory plays the ball forward to Mario Fernandes. Mario Fernandes flicks a high pass forward to Hugo Neves who brings the ball under control. Hugo Neves knocks in a cross ball towards Guilherme Faria. Guilherme Faria whips the ball goalwards with his head. Solid save from Gaspar Fernandes.
79.43
Cristiano Pinto flicks a high pass forward. Hugo Neves collects the pass. Hugo Neves knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Noel Terry.
81.44
Miguel Tavares flicks a high pass forward. Guilherme Faria controls it well on his chest. Guilherme Faria knocks in a cross ball towards Hugo Neves. Hugo Neves beats his man to it with a header. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
84.23
Noel Terry decides to run forward with the ball. Noel Terry knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Miguel Tavares.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Vitória de Guimarães

Maia
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
42.7%
57.3%
Play Area
26.7%
46.7%
26.7%

Scorers
Sergio Pinheiro 67

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Sergio Pinheiro of Vitória de Guimarães

Match Ratings
1.Gaspar Fernandes (GK)
7
2.Miel Jansen (DEF)
6
3.Scott Hansen (DEF)
7
4.Tiago Faria (DEF)
8
5.Jose Gomes (DEF)
6
6.Danny Upson (MID)
7
7.Gaspar Jesus (MID)
7
8.Nuno Andrade (MID)
6
9.Alberto Costa (ATT)
6
10.Dominic McGrory (ATT)
7
11.Domenico Cannavaro (ATT)
6
 
12.Steffen Roth (DEF)
6
13.Noel Terry (ATT)
6
14.Sergio Pinheiro (ATT)goal scored
9

1.Samuel Almeida (GK)
8
2.Joao Moutinho (DEF)
6
3.Miguel Mendes (DEF)
7
4.Alan Gascoigne (DEF)
6
5.Callum McGrory (DEF)
6
6.Cristiano Pinto (MID)
7
7.Mario Fernandes (MID)
7
8.Miguel Tavares (MID)
6
9.Guilherme Faria (MID)
7
10.Hugo Neves (ATT)
9
11.Alberto Teixeira (ATT)
6
 
12.Luis Rego (GK)
0
13.Ricardo Barbosa (GK)
0
14.Silvio Faria (ATT)
0