Match Report
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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Estádio do Marítimo where C.S Maritimo play host to Belenenses. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
C.S Maritimo are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Belenenses appear to be shaped for 5-2-3.
Today's match is refereed by Luis Moutinho.
The pitch is in great condition.
C.S Maritimo are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Belenenses appear to be shaped for 5-2-3.
Today's match is refereed by Luis Moutinho.
0.00
0-0Belenenses kick off and get the match underway!
4.37
0-0Frederico Marques threads a neat ball through to Silvio Jesus. Silvio Jesus flicks the ball to his team mate, Francisco Ferreira. Francisco Ferreira knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
6.03
0-0Nuno Varela takes it forward alone. Nuno Varela shoots from 20 yards but it's well over the bar!
12.22
0-0Joao Castro passes the ball forward to Andy Andrews. Andy Andrews knocks in a cross ball towards Nuno Faria. Nuno Faria rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Magnificent block by Frederico Marques!
14.09
0-0Fernando Faria comes in with a late challenge on Sergio Barbosa. The referee calls over Fernando Faria and shows him a yellow card! Sergio Barbosa carries on, but is struggling a bit.
15.16
0-0Benedetto Tacchi threads a neat ball through to Oswaldo Jonquet. Oswaldo Jonquet hits a low pass to Andy Andrews. Andy Andrews whips in a cross ball towards Tomas Mendes. Tomas Mendes makes a looping header on goal but somehow Jaime Valente manages to keep it out.
16.38
0-0Carlos Viana clumsily knocks into Nuno Faria. Carlos Viana is given a warning by the referee! Nuno Faria hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.35
Carlos Viana flicks the ball to his team mate, Artur Gomes. Artur Gomes threads the ball through to Jaime Gomes. Jaime Gomes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
22.03
Benedetto Tacchi laces a weighted ball forward to Sergio Barbosa. Sergio Barbosa threads a neat ball through to Andy Andrews. Andy Andrews passes the ball forward to Diogo Lopes. Diogo Lopes looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
24.41
0-0Sven Will barges into Artur Gomes. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Artur Gomes stretches but gets up unharmed.
27.13
Artur Gomes hits a low pass to Francisco Ferreira. Francisco Ferreira whips in a cross ball towards Jaime Gomes. Jaime Gomes outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it's drastically wayward!
28.58
Nuno Varela comes in with a late challenge on Artur Gomes. Nuno Varela is shown the yellow card! Artur Gomes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.48
Seeing a gap ahead, Sergio Barbosa plays the ball forward to Joao Castro. Joao Castro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
34.45
Sergio Barbosa kicks a strong pass forward to Diogo Lopes. Diogo Lopes flicks a high pass forward to Andy Andrews who brings the ball under control. Andy Andrews cuts inside the box! Some world-class footwork from Andy Andrews provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal but it flies wide!
36.14
1-0Nuno Varela threads the ball through to Andy Andrews. Andy Andrews knocks in a cross ball towards Joao Castro. Joao Castro knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Jaime Valente with no chance!! Goal for C.S Maritimo!
40.27
Diogo Lopes makes a probing pass to Joao Castro. Joao Castro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. C.S Maritimo appear unchanged since the first half. Belenenses also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
C.S Maritimo start the second half!
47.43
Showing composure, Joao Castro picks a pass forward to Diogo Lopes. Diogo Lopes shoots from 20 yards but somehow Jaime Valente manages to keep it out.
48.06
Joao Castro runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Joao Castro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
51.13
Frederico Marques passes the ball forward to Artur Gomes. Artur Gomes knocks the ball forward to Fernando Faria. Fernando Faria plays a quick one-two with Jaime Gomes and rushes in on goal... Fernando Faria tries a spectacular strike. Solid save from Edwin de Haan. What a great pair of hands!
57.06
Oswaldo Jonquet hacks Carlos Viana from behind! The referee brings Oswaldo Jonquet to one side and gives him a warning! Carlos Viana runs off the knock.
66.32
Sergio Barbosa flicks the ball to his team mate, Joao Castro. Joao Castro threads a neat ball through to Andy Andrews. Andy Andrews knocks in a cross ball towards Nuno Faria. Nuno Faria fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Nuno Faria!
72.49
Simon Scheffler flicks a high pass forward. Artur Gomes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Artur Gomes chips the ball to his team mate, Fernando Faria. Fernando Faria knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Sven Will.
75.38
Sergio Barbosa lofts the ball long. Tomas Mendes knocks in a cross ball towards Diogo Lopes. Diogo Lopes heads the ball goalwards but it flies well off target!
77.03
2-0Belenenses have made 3 substitutions with Roberto Moreira replacing Daniel Jardim, Frederico Reis replacing Simon Scheffler and Jaime Moutinho replacing Artur Gomes and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
81.20
Jaime Moutinho flicks a high pass forward. Fernando Faria controls it well on his chest. Fernando Faria lofts in a cross ball towards Jaime Moutinho. Jaime Moutinho finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Edwin de Haan comfortably punches it away to safety.
83.58
Sergio Barbosa catches Jaime Gomes on the ankles. Sergio Barbosa is given a warning by the referee! Jaime Gomes stretches but gets up unharmed.
84.47
Frederico Marques makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jaime Moutinho. Jaime Moutinho knocks in a cross ball towards Francisco Ferreira. Francisco Ferreira rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
89.17
Carlos Viana deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pablo Menendez. Pablo Menendez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Francisco Ferreira. Francisco Ferreira knocks in a cross ball towards Frederico Reis. Frederico Reis knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Edwin de Haan is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
6
4
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
4
2
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
54.7%
45.3%
Play Area
27.9%
45.3%
26.7%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Joao Castro of C.S Maritimo |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Edwin de Haan (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Sven Will (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 3. | Sergio Barbosa (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Benedetto Tacchi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Oswaldo Jonquet (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Diogo Lopes (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Nuno Varela (MID) | | 6 |
| 8. | Joao Castro (MID) |  | 9 |
| 9. | Nuno Faria (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Andy Andrews (ATT) | 8 | |
| 11. | Tomas Mendes (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Adilson Hamers (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Diogo Nunes (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Leandro Subiat (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Jaime Valente (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Frederico Marques (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Carlos Viana (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Silvio Jesus (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Daniel Jardim (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Simon Scheffler (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Pablo Menendez (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Artur Gomes (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Fernando Faria (ATT) | | 6 |
| 10. | Jaime Gomes (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Francisco Ferreira (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Roberto Moreira (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Frederico Reis (MID) | | 7 |
| 14. | Jaime Moutinho (ATT) | 7 | |