Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Estádio Municipal de Chaves where Grupo Desportivo de Chaves play host to Santa Clara. A crowd of 9,128 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Grupo Desportivo de Chaves and Santa Clara are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Duarte Postiga.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Grupo Desportivo de Chaves and Santa Clara are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Duarte Postiga.
0.00
Grupo Desportivo de Chaves kick off and get the first half underway!
4.42
With great vision, Gaetano Parlato plays the ball forward to Copain Van Dinteren. Copain Van Dinteren sees Bruno Bento in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Bruno Bento sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Dominic Ritchie gathers the ball up comfortably. Superb keeping!
6.27
Jaime Oliveira makes a beautiful solo run. Jaime Oliveira knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Louis Marche.
8.04
Sebastian Galadames takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Warren Roberts. Warren Roberts hits a low pass to Rafael Ferreira. Rafael Ferreira changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Rafael Ferreira shoots from outside the area but is denied by Filipe Veloso. Excellent save.
9.03
Ricardo Carmona makes a simple pass to Artur Viana. Artur Viana knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
10.06
Sebastian Galadames deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jaime Oliveira. Jaime Oliveira flicks the ball to his team mate, Gaspar Rego. Gaspar Rego skips past Louis Marche! Gaspar Rego looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it is miles over!
12.24
Nikos De Romijn comes in with a late challenge on Rafael Ferreira. The referee brings Nikos De Romijn to one side and gives him a warning! Rafael Ferreira stretches but gets up unharmed.
15.03
Miguel Campos flicks a high pass forward to Manuel Jardim who brings the ball under control. Manuel Jardim laces a weighted ball forward to Ferdinand Ginola. Ferdinand Ginola cuts inside the box! Ferdinand Ginola side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Ferdinand Ginola!
18.39
Jaime Antunes flicks a high pass forward to Bruno Bento who brings the ball under control. Bruno Bento knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
28.05
Bruno Viana changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Bruno Viana knocks in a cross ball towards Artur Viana. Artur Viana heads the ball goalwards. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
38.49
Nikos De Romijn surges forward with the ball. Nikos De Romijn cuts inside the box! Some silky footwork from Nikos De Romijn provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Dominic Ritchie is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Grupo Desportivo de Chaves appear unchanged since the first half. Santa Clara also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Santa Clara get the second half underway!
48.52
Sebastian Galadames flicks a high pass forward. Manuel Jardim collects the pass. Manuel Jardim knocks the ball to his team mate, Jaime Oliveira. Jaime Oliveira plays a scrappy one-two with Pablo Arias and stumbles forward towards the goal... Jaime Oliveira makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but Filipe Veloso is on top of it.
49.38
Gaspar Rego hits a low pass to Jaime Oliveira. Jaime Oliveira rushes past Gaetano Parlato! Jaime Oliveira looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it flies just off target!
51.43
Seeing a gap ahead, Rafael Ferreira laces a through ball forward to Gaspar Rego. Gaspar Rego runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from Gaspar Rego provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. Magnificent save by Filipe Veloso!
55.06
Copain Van Dinteren plays the ball forward to Ricardo Carmona. Ricardo Carmona knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Warren Roberts.
57.36
Ricardo Carmona barges into Warren Roberts. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Warren Roberts carries on, but is struggling a bit.
59.24
Sebastian Galadames plays the ball forward to Rafael Ferreira. With great vision, Rafael Ferreira plays the ball forward to Jaime Oliveira. Jaime Oliveira shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
60.23
Santa Clara have made a substitution with Rui Martins replacing Ferdinand Ginola and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-4-2 formation.
61.33
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
65.36
Nikos De Romijn makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ricardo Carmona. Ricardo Carmona knocks in a cross ball towards Bruno Bento. Bruno Bento connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is tipped over by Dominic Ritchie.
66.42
Corner kick to Grupo Desportivo de Chaves. Nikos De Romijn plays it out to the edge of the box. Bruno Bento tries a spectacular strike but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
71.28
Nikos De Romijn kicks a strong pass forward to Nuno Moutinho. Nuno Moutinho makes a simple pass to Bruno Bento. Bruno Bento shoots from outside the area but it rises well off target!
72.28
Louis Marche threads the ball through to Jaime Antunes. Jaime Antunes knocks the ball to his team mate, Artur Viana. Artur Viana knocks in a cross ball towards Bruno Bento. Bruno Bento outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it's a woeful effort!
79.22
Gaetano Parlato kicks a strong pass forward to Nikos De Romijn. Nikos De Romijn flicks a high ball forward to Artur Viana who takes it down. Artur Viana lofts in a cross ball towards Copain Van Dinteren. Copain Van Dinteren connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Grupo Desportivo de Chaves are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
81.52
Copain Van Dinteren makes an attacking run forward. Copain Van Dinteren knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
83.42
Edward Summerbell chips the ball to his team mate, Pablo Arias. Pablo Arias whips in a cross ball towards Rui Martins. With a superhuman jump, Rui Martins connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
With imagination, Bruno Viana plays the ball forward to Nikos De Romijn. Nikos De Romijn knocks in a cross ball towards Bruno Bento. Bruno Bento makes a convincing header. Magnificent save by Dominic Ritchie!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
5
6
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
53.3%
46.7%
Play Area
21.3%
48%
30.7%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Nikos De Romijn of Grupo Desportivo de Chaves |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Filipe Veloso (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Gaetano Parlato (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Louis Marche (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Bruno Viana (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Jaime Antunes (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Copain Van Dinteren (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Nikos De Romijn (MID) | ![]() | 9 |
| 8. | Nuno Moutinho (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Ricardo Carmona (ATT) | ![]() | 6 |
| 10. | Bruno Bento (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Artur Viana (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
| 12. | Eric Prantl (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jorge Lopes (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Tiago Campos (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Dominic Ritchie (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Warren Roberts (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Sebastian Galadames (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Miguel Campos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Rafael Ferreira (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Manuel Jardim (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Jaime Oliveira (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Edward Summerbell (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Pablo Arias (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Ferdinand Ginola (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
| 11. | Gaspar Rego (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Francisco Nascimento (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Ledley Lowe (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Rui Martins (DEF) | ![]() | 8 |












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