Match Report
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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Estádio Municipal where F.C. Arouca play host to Belenenses. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
F.C. Arouca are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Belenenses appear to be shaped for 5-2-3.
Today's match is refereed by Helder Campos.
The pitch is in poor condition.
F.C. Arouca are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Belenenses appear to be shaped for 5-2-3.
Today's match is refereed by Helder Campos.
0.00
F.C. Arouca kick off!
2.41
Fernando Faria makes a probing pass to Francisco Ferreira. Francisco Ferreira knocks in a cross ball towards Jaime Gomes. Jaime Gomes is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but is denied by Marc Beckerman. Excellent save.
4.55
Diego Nunez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pablo Menendez. Pablo Menendez flicks the ball to his team mate, Francisco Ferreira. Francisco Ferreira lofts in a cross ball towards Jaime Gomes. Jaime Gomes flicks the ball with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
6.07
Sergio Bento chips the ball to his team mate, Fernando Crucet. Fernando Crucet knocks in a cross ball towards Ivan Mazzei. Ivan Mazzei fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. Solid save from Jaime Valente. What a great pair of hands!
8.26
Carlos Viana barges into Fernando Crucet. The referee calls over Carlos Viana and warns him to calm down! Fernando Crucet runs off the knock.
9.35
Kubilay Türkyilmaz slams into Pablo Menendez with his studs up. The referee motions to Kubilay Türkyilmaz to come over. It's a red card!! Pablo Menendez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
14.56
Jaime Gomes catches Ricardo Martins on the ankles. The referee calls over Jaime Gomes and shows him a yellow card! Ricardo Martins runs off the knock.
20.09
Fernando Crucet threads the ball through to Fernando Alves. Fernando Alves controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
22.11
Silvio Jesus breaks forward. Silvio Jesus flicks a high pass forward. Francisco Ferreira holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Francisco Ferreira advances inside the box! Francisco Ferreira muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
26.20
With a delightful solo run, Sergio Bento stretches the opposition's defence. Sergio Bento finds some space and shoots from distance but is denied by Jaime Valente. Excellent save.
27.03
Fernando Crucet makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Fernando Alves. Fernando Alves knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
33.07
Luis Sousa passes the ball forward to Fernando Alves. Fernando Alves knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jaime Valente who gathers it comfortably.
34.13
Marinus Hilgerink flicks a high pass forward. Edmundo Ramos holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Edmundo Ramos flicks a high pass forward to Fernando Alves who brings the ball under control. Fernando Alves lofts in a cross ball towards Fernando Crucet. Fernando Crucet heads the ball goalwards. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for F.C. Arouca!
38.12
Diego Nunez comes in with a late challenge on Edmundo Ramos. Diego Nunez is warned by the referee! Edmundo Ramos stretches but gets up unharmed.
42.30
F.C. Arouca are in full control of this game.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. F.C. Arouca appear unchanged since the first half. Belenenses also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Belenenses kick off!
53.51
Silvio Jesus receives the ball from a throw-in from Diego Nunez. Silvio Jesus threads the ball through to Pablo Menendez. Pablo Menendez hits a low pass to Artur Gomes. Artur Gomes finds some space and shoots from distance but Marc Beckerman is on top of it.
59.38
Seeing a gap ahead, Sergio Bento plays the ball forward to Fernando Crucet. Fernando Crucet knocks in a cross ball towards Fernando Alves. Fernando Alves outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Jaime Valente didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
60.08
F.C. Arouca have made a substitution with Otávio Cardoso replacing Edmundo Ramos .
61.14
Fernando Faria makes a probing pass to Pablo Menendez. Pablo Menendez whips in a cross ball towards Jaime Gomes. Jaime Gomes jumps high and flicks the ball with his head his aim is horrendously poor!
65.58
Artur Gomes makes a simple pass to Fernando Faria. Fernando Faria knocks in a cross ball towards Jaime Gomes. Jaime Gomes knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
69.06
Marinus Hilgerink passes the ball forward to Ricardo Martins. Ricardo Martins kicks a strong pass forward to Fernando Alves. Fernando Alves tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
77.26
F.C. Arouca have made a substitution with Vasco Faria replacing Fernando Crucet .
78.32
Artur Gomes makes a probing pass to Fernando Faria. Fernando Faria lofts in a cross ball towards Francisco Ferreira. Francisco Ferreira makes a convincing header but Marc Beckerman is on top of it.
79.22
Pablo Menendez makes a simple pass to Fernando Faria. Fernando Faria runs straight at the defence! Fernando Faria looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
83.38
Simon Scheffler passes the ball forward to Fernando Faria. Fernando Faria lofts in a cross ball towards Artur Gomes. Artur Gomes beats his man to it with a header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
89.51
Simon Scheffler passes the ball forward to Artur Gomes. Artur Gomes makes a beautiful solo run. Artur Gomes knocks in a cross ball towards Jaime Gomes. Jaime Gomes powers a header at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
90.00
Pablo Menendez passes the ball forward to Fernando Faria. Fernando Faria knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Sergio Bento.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
4
7
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
1
0
Possession
47.8%
52.2%
Play Area
27.5%
44.9%
27.5%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Artur Gomes of Belenenses |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Marc Beckerman (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Garry Burley (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Kubilay Türkyilmaz (DEF) | ![]() | 3 |
| 4. | Marinus Hilgerink (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Ivan Mazzei (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Edmundo Ramos (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Luis Sousa (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Sergio Bento (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Fernando Crucet (ATT) | ![]() | 7 |
| 10. | Fernando Alves (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Ricardo Martins (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Carlos Garcia (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Otávio Cardoso (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Vasco Faria (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Jaime Valente (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Frederico Reis (MID) | 6 | |
| 3. | Diego Nunez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Silvio Jesus (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Carlos Viana (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Simon Scheffler (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Artur Gomes (MID) | ![]() | 8 |
| 8. | Pablo Menendez (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Fernando Faria (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Jaime Gomes (ATT) | ![]() ![]() | 7 |
| 11. | Francisco Ferreira (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
| 12. | Daniel Jardim (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Fernando Semedo (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jaime Moutinho (ATT) | 0 | |















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