Match Report


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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Estádio D. Afonso Henriques where Vitória de Guimarães play host to Boavista Futebol Clube. 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 Boavista Futebol Clube appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Rafael Marques.


0.00
Boavista Futebol Clube get the match underway!
3.49
Danny Upson flicks a high pass forward. Des Ripley collects the pass. Des Ripley makes a probing pass to Danny Upson. Danny Upson shoots from 25 yards but it rises well off target!
6.50
Gaspar Jardim passes the ball forward to Fernando Suarez. Fernando Suarez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Scott Hansen.
14.36
Danny Upson makes a simple pass to Des Ripley. Des Ripley kicks a strong pass forward to Claudio Perez. Claudio Perez makes a pass forward but Thomas Szepan is yards offside!
15.33
Miel Jansen sees a break and surges forward. Miel Jansen sees Thomas Szepan in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Thomas Szepan puts a great ball through. Dominic McGrory runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
16.28
Danny Upson knocks the ball to his team mate, Alberto Costa. Alberto Costa lofts in a cross ball towards Danny Upson. Danny Upson makes a deft header but it is deflected wide by Fernando Suarez.
17.44
It's a corner kick. Des Ripley loops the ball in to towards the near post. Fernando Almeida jumps high to head the ball out to safety!
20.51
With imagination, Danny Upson picks a pass forward to Des Ripley. Des Ripley sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
26.03
Scott Hansen sees Danny Upson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Danny Upson runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Danny Upson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Claudio Perez but the linesman indicates offside!
30.06
Tiago Faria makes a probing pass to Danny Upson. Without breaking stride, Danny Upson plays the ball forward to Alberto Costa. Alberto Costa controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
39.16
Gaspar Jardim catches Thomas Szepan on the ankles. The referee warns Gaspar Jardim to calm down! Thomas Szepan carries on, but is struggling a bit.
44.43
Danny Upson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Des Ripley. Des Ripley deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dominic McGrory. Dominic McGrory shoots from long range. Piero Pivotto gets down and covers it.
45.00
Des Ripley flicks a high pass forward to Thomas Szepan who brings the ball under control. Thomas Szepan whips in a cross ball towards Claudio Perez. Claudio Perez connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Magnificent save by Piero Pivotto!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

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

45.00
Vitória de Guimarães kick off and get the second half underway!
48.44
Tomas Quaresma flicks a high pass forward. Ruben Lopes collects the pass. Ruben Lopes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Daniel Vieira. With great vision, Daniel Vieira plays the ball forward to Mario Fernandes who has made a great run into the box. Mario Fernandes side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
51.36
Vitória de Guimarães are keeping most of the possession.
55.46
Danny Upson knocks the ball to his team mate, Thomas Szepan. Thomas Szepan lofts in a cross ball towards Dominic McGrory. Dominic McGrory heads the ball goalwards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
57.05
Gaspar Jardim takes a short throw-in bringing Fernando Almeida into play. Fernando Almeida brings the ball forward. Fernando Almeida shoots from 25 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
60.21
Vitória de Guimarães have made a substitution with Jose Gomes replacing Hugo Almeida .
61.27
Fernando Suarez makes a beautiful solo run. Fernando Suarez knocks in a cross ball towards Mario Fernandes. Mario Fernandes finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Gaspar Fernandes easily picks it out of the air!
63.58
Danny Upson makes a beautiful solo run. Danny Upson knocks in a cross ball towards Thomas Szepan. Thomas Szepan beats his man to it with a header. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
67.28
Jose Gomes clumsily knocks into Gaspar Jardim. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gaspar Jardim gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
73.04
Ruben Lopes chips the ball to his team mate, Fernando Loureiro. Fernando Loureiro knocks in a cross ball towards Mario Fernandes. Mario Fernandes rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It's miles wide!
77.47
Scott Hansen makes a simple pass to Claudio Perez. Claudio Perez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Hugo Fonseca.
83.18
Danny Upson flicks the ball to his team mate, Claudio Perez. Claudio Perez whips in a cross ball towards Thomas Szepan. Thomas Szepan flicks the ball with his head. Piero Pivotto gathers the ball up comfortably. Superb keeping!
84.11
Jose Gomes knocks the ball forward to Claudio Perez. Claudio Perez plays the ball forward to Alberto Costa. Alberto Costa skips past Gaspar Jardim! Alberto Costa makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Piero Pivotto.
85.38
Des Ripley takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Fernando Loureiro chests the ball down and quickly clears it out of the danger area!
87.43
Scott Hansen flicks a high ball forward to Dominic McGrory who takes it down. Dominic McGrory knocks in a cross ball towards Alberto Costa. Alberto Costa directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

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

Possession
66.7%
33.3%
Play Area
26.4%
45.8%
27.8%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Danny Upson of Vitória de Guimarães

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