Match Report


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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Estádio Municipal de Portimão, where Portimonense Sporting Clube play host to Vitória de Guimarães. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Portimonense Sporting Clube are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Vitória de Guimarães appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Vitor Soares.


0.00
Portimonense Sporting Clube start the match!
2.21
Under pressure, Scott Hansen clears the ball far upfield. Claudio Perez advances inside the box! Claudio Perez tries a spectacular strike. Claudio Perez scores for Vitória de Guimarães!!
6.57
Guilherme Lima sees space and advances. Guilherme Lima knocks in a cross ball towards Antonio Tavares. Antonio Tavares rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Great keeping!
12.44
Jose Gomes passes the ball forward to Des Ripley. Des Ripley threads a neat ball through to Claudio Perez. Claudio Perez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Antonio Quaresma.
14.22
Guilherme Lima knocks the ball to his team mate, Antonio Tavares. Antonio Tavares knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Scott Hansen.
15.02
Gaspar Jesus makes a probing pass to Dominic McGrory. Dominic McGrory controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Claudio Perez through on goal. Some world-class footwork from Claudio Perez provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. Joao Moutinho gets down and covers it.
16.48
Fernando Gomes hacks Hugo Almeida from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Hugo Almeida runs off the knock.
20.48
Des Ripley makes a beautiful solo run. Des Ripley knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
22.54
Gaspar Jesus threads the ball through to Alberto Costa. Alberto Costa knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Joao Moutinho who gathers it comfortably.
24.47
Scott Hansen knocks the ball to his team mate, Dominic McGrory. Dominic McGrory whips in a cross ball towards Claudio Perez. Claudio Perez heads the ball goalwards but it flies wide!
26.16
Nuno Tavares deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Cristiano Barros. Cristiano Barros shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
30.19
Without breaking stride, Gaspar Jesus plays the ball forward to Des Ripley. Des Ripley flicks a high pass forward. Alberto Costa holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alberto Costa knocks in a cross ball towards Claudio Perez. Claudio Perez connects with a diving header. Joao Moutinho gathers the ball up comfortably. Superb keeping!
38.23
Pedro Castro passes the ball forward to Fernando Gomes. Fernando Gomes makes a simple pass to Edgar Tavares. Edgar Tavares knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
42.57
Pedro Castro decides to run forward with the ball. Pedro Castro surges forward with the ball. Pedro Castro shoots from 20 yards but somehow Gaspar Fernandes manages to keep it out.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Portimonense Sporting Clube have changed their lineup with Rodrigo Campos replacing Antonio Quaresma and Samuel Semedo replacing Andre Neves and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation. Vitória de Guimarães appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Vitória de Guimarães kick off!
48.52
Gaspar Jesus hits a low pass to Thomas Szepan. Thomas Szepan shoots from outside the area. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
53.28
Fernando Gomes barges into Alberto Costa. The referee warns Fernando Gomes to calm down! Alberto Costa hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.57
Portimonense Sporting Clube have made a substitution with Jose Varela replacing Edgar Tavares .Vitória de Guimarães have made 3 substitutions with Steffen Roth replacing Miel Jansen, Danny Upson replacing Des Ripley and Domenico Cannavaro replacing Thomas Szepan .
63.07
Hugo Almeida makes a probing pass to Gaspar Jesus. Gaspar Jesus advances with the ball. Gaspar Jesus plays a one-two with Dominic McGrory and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Gaspar Jesus provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Joao Moutinho effortlessly smothers it!
65.57
Jose Gomes threads a neat ball through to Gaspar Jesus. Gaspar Jesus threads the ball through to Alberto Costa. Alberto Costa knocks in a cross ball towards Dominic McGrory. With a superhuman jump, Dominic McGrory connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but Joao Moutinho is on top of his game. Excellent keeping!
72.13
Scott Hansen breaks forward. Scott Hansen sees space and advances. Scott Hansen shoots from 25 yards. Joao Moutinho gathers the ball up comfortably. Great keeping!
77.28
Gaspar Jesus flicks a high pass forward. Dominic McGrory collects the pass. Dominic McGrory skips past Rodrigo Campos! Dominic McGrory rockets a shot on goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
83.48
Gaspar Jesus makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dominic McGrory. Dominic McGrory lofts in a cross ball towards Alberto Costa. Alberto Costa beats his man to it with a header. Joao Moutinho gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent save!
84.54
Gaspar Jesus makes a probing pass to Alberto Costa. Alberto Costa knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ruben Loureiro.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
3
8
Shots off Target
0
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
32.9%
67.1%
Play Area
28.6%
41.4%
30%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Gaspar Jesus of Vitória de Guimarães

Match Ratings
1.Joao Moutinho (GK)
8
2.Andre Neves (DEF)
6
3.Fernando Gomes (DEF)yellow card
5
4.Pedro Castro (DEF)
7
5.Antonio Quaresma (DEF)
6
6.Nuno Tavares (MID)
6
7.Guilherme Lima (MID)
7
8.Ruben Loureiro (MID)
6
9.Antonio Tavares (ATT)
6
10.Edgar Tavares (ATT)
6
11.Cristiano Barros (ATT)
6
 
12.Samuel Semedo (DEF)
6
13.Rodrigo Campos (MID)
6
14.Jose Varela (DEF)
6

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