Match Report
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Estádio Municipal where F.C. Arouca play host to Penafiel. A crowd of 20,753 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
F.C. Arouca are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Penafiel appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Pedro Andrade.
The pitch is in good condition.
F.C. Arouca are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Penafiel appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Pedro Andrade.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Penafiel get the match underway!
3.22
0-0Shane Viduka flicks a high ball forward to Hassan Abdellaoui who gracefully takes it down. Hassan Abdellaoui knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marc Beckerman who gathers it comfortably.
6.06
0-0Kubilay Türkyilmaz knocks the ball forward to Otávio Cardoso. Otávio Cardoso brings the ball forward. Otávio Cardoso plays a one-two with Vasco Faria and rushes in on goal... Otávio Cardoso side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but somehow Sebastian Arndt manages to keep it out.
9.30
Shane Viduka makes a beautiful pass to the feet of David Huckerby. David Huckerby whips in a cross ball towards Hassan Abdellaoui. Hassan Abdellaoui shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Marc Beckerman easily picks it out of the air!
10.14
Noah Gelb flicks a high pass forward. Shane Viduka collects the pass. Shane Viduka chips the ball to his team mate, Cristiano Mendes. Cristiano Mendes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marc Beckerman who gathers it comfortably.
12.38
Otávio Cardoso threads the ball through to Fernando Alves. Fernando Alves knocks in a cross ball towards Fernando Crucet. Fernando Crucet flicks the ball with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Great save!
14.25
1-0Showing composure, Kubilay Türkyilmaz plays the ball forward to Garry Burley. Garry Burley hits a low pass to Mohammed Wapenaar. Mohammed Wapenaar lofts in a cross ball towards Vasco Faria. Vasco Faria makes a convincing header which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
26.39
Mohammed Wapenaar makes a simple pass to Vasco Faria. Vasco Faria advances inside the box! Vasco Faria side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Vasco Faria!
30.44
Cristiano Mendes flicks a high pass forward. Eric Maximiano controls it well on his chest. Eric Maximiano shoots from 20 yards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
36.12
Kubilay Türkyilmaz flicks the ball to his team mate, Fernando Alves. Fernando Alves deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Vasco Faria. Vasco Faria knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
38.29
2-1Diego Amador threads a neat ball through to Mauricio Nunez. Mauricio Nunez flicks a high pass forward. Eric Maximiano collects the pass. Eric Maximiano shoots from 20 yards but it is shockingly off target!
40.36
2-1There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
45.00
Danny Campbell knocks the ball forward to Cristiano Mendes. Cristiano Mendes makes a simple pass to Hassan Abdellaoui. Hassan Abdellaoui plays a quick one-two with Mauricio Nunez and rushes in on goal... Hassan Abdellaoui muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. F.C. Arouca appear unchanged since the first half. Penafiel also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and F.C. Arouca get the second half underway!
47.55
Luis Sousa sees Fernando Alves in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Fernando Alves shoots from 20 yards. Sebastian Arndt gets down and covers it.
55.08
Otávio Cardoso makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Vasco Faria. Vasco Faria shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
60.18
2-2Penafiel have made a substitution with Neil Barmby replacing Hassan Abdellaoui .
61.19
Otávio Cardoso flicks the ball to his team mate, Ivan Mazzei. Ivan Mazzei kicks a strong pass forward to Vasco Faria. Vasco Faria shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
63.50
Luis Sousa runs straight at the opposition's defence. Luis Sousa whips in a cross ball towards Fernando Crucet. Fernando Crucet gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
67.46
3-2Fernando Crucet clumsily knocks into Diego Amador. The referee warns Fernando Crucet to calm down! Diego Amador grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
69.41
Ivan Mazzei makes a probing pass to Fernando Alves. Fernando Alves knocks in a cross ball towards Fernando Crucet. Fernando Crucet rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
73.55
Danny Campbell clumsily knocks into Ivan Mazzei. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ivan Mazzei gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
77.38
Luis Sousa takes a quick throw-in. Ivan Mazzei flicks a high ball forward to Vasco Faria who takes it down. Vasco Faria whips in a cross ball towards Fernando Alves. With a superhuman jump, Fernando Alves connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Fernando Alves scores for F.C. Arouca!!
83.47
5-2Otávio Cardoso controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Fernando Alves. Fernando Alves makes a probing pass to Mohammed Wapenaar but he's offside!
87.33
Marinus Hilgerink makes a run forward as Garry Burley takes the throw-in. Marinus Hilgerink skillfully chests the ball down. Marinus Hilgerink sees Otávio Cardoso in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Otávio Cardoso threads a neat ball through to Fernando Alves. Fernando Alves shoots from 25 yards. Sebastian Arndt gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
89.12
Seeing Shane Viduka's attacking run, Cristiano Mendes quickly throws the ball into his path. Shane Viduka hits a low pass to David Huckerby. David Huckerby makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Cristiano Mendes. Some silky footwork from Cristiano Mendes provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Marc Beckerman.
90.00
5-2Mauricio Nunez takes the corner, driving a low ball to the near post. Cristiano Mendes comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out but he balloons it over the crossbar!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
5
2
Shots on Target
9
4
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
60.5%
39.5%
Play Area
24.7%
43.2%
32.1%
Scorers
| Vasco Faria 14, 26 Fernando Crucet 64, 69 Fernando Alves 77 | Eric Maximiano 30 Hassan Abdellaoui 45 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Vasco Faria of F.C. Arouca |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Marc Beckerman (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Garry Burley (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Kubilay Türkyilmaz (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Marinus Hilgerink (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Ivan Mazzei (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Luis Sousa (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Otávio Cardoso (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Mohammed Wapenaar (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Vasco Faria (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Fernando Alves (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Fernando Crucet (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Carlos Garcia (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Nick Thirlwell (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Ricardo Martins (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Sebastian Arndt (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Diego Amador (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Noah Gelb (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Sergio Johnson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Danny Campbell (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 6. | Cristiano Mendes (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Mauricio Nunez (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Shane Viduka (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Hassan Abdellaoui (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Eric Maximiano (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | David Huckerby (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Saidu A. Adeshina (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jaime Marques (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Neil Barmby (ATT) | 6 | |