Match Report


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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Estádio do Marítimo where C.S Maritimo play host to Penafiel. 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 4-2-3-1 formation while Penafiel appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Pedro Andrade.


0.00
Penafiel kick off and get the match underway!
2.39
Sven Will knocks the ball forward to Ivan Thatcher. Ivan Thatcher hits a low pass to Leandro Subiat. Leandro Subiat knocks in a cross ball towards Ivan Thatcher. Ivan Thatcher jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
6.45
Noah Gelb passes the ball forward to Diego Amador. Diego Amador flicks a high pass forward. Hassan Abdellaoui collects the pass. Hassan Abdellaoui plays a scrappy one-two with David Huckerby and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Hassan Abdellaoui provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball comes in low, but Paul Weingartner effortlessly smothers it!
18.10
Ivan Thatcher barges into Sergio Johnson. The referee calls over Ivan Thatcher and shows him a yellow card! Sergio Johnson gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
20.41
Ivan Thatcher flicks a high ball forward to Adilson Hamers who takes it down. Adilson Hamers lofts in a cross ball towards Matías Acosta. Matías Acosta outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
21.51
Erwan Noro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sven Will. Sven Will makes a simple pass to Diogo Nunes. Diogo Nunes whips in a cross ball towards Joao Castro. Joao Castro makes a looping header on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
24.19
Joao Castro takes it forward alone. Joao Castro plays a one-two with Matías Acosta and rushes in on goal... Some awkward footwork from Joao Castro provides some space. He curls a shot at goal. It's miles wide!
26.50
With great vision, Joao Castro plays the ball forward to Matías Acosta. Matías Acosta shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
32.16
Joao Castro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ivan Thatcher. Ivan Thatcher lofts in a cross ball towards Joao Castro. Joao Castro beats his man to it with a header. What a cracker!! Sebastian Arndt had no chance!! Goal for C.S Maritimo!
38.14
Mauricio Nunez sees space and advances. Mauricio Nunez shoots from 20 yards but it flies just off target!
39.15
Ivan Thatcher flicks a high pass forward. Joao Castro holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Joao Castro makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Adilson Hamers. Adilson Hamers muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It's there!! Sebastian Arndt has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
44.25
Mauricio Nunez flicks a high pass forward. David Huckerby collects the pass. David Huckerby controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
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. Penafiel also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
C.S Maritimo kick off!
47.30
Joao Castro darts forward. Joao Castro lofts in a cross ball towards Adilson Hamers. Adilson Hamers makes a looping header on goal. The keeper is on top of it. Good save!
48.16
Sergio Barbosa barges into Hassan Abdellaoui. The referee calls over Sergio Barbosa and shows him a yellow card! Hassan Abdellaoui hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.20
Joao Castro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Diogo Nunes. Diogo Nunes lofts in a cross ball towards Adilson Hamers. Adilson Hamers makes a deft header but it slams into the crowd!
60.08
Penafiel have made a substitution with Neil Barmby replacing Hassan Abdellaoui .
65.15
Ivan Thatcher surges forward with the ball. Ivan Thatcher shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Sebastian Arndt comfortably smothers it!
66.04
Diogo Nunes hits a low pass to Adilson Hamers. Adilson Hamers shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
72.27
Shane Viduka chips the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Nunez. Mauricio Nunez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Wonderful reactions from Paul Weingartner keeps it out!
79.14
Noah Gelb kicks a strong pass forward to Cristiano Mendes. Cristiano Mendes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
87.14
Shane Viduka plays the ball forward to David Huckerby. David Huckerby controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Eric Maximiano through on goal. Eric Maximiano rockets a shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
89.27
Sergio Barbosa hits a low pass to Joao Castro. Joao Castro passes the ball forward to Ivan Thatcher. Ivan Thatcher knocks in a cross ball towards Leandro Subiat. Leandro Subiat makes a convincing header. Sebastian Arndt gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent save!
90.00
Matías Acosta deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ivan Thatcher. Ivan Thatcher shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Great keeping!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
Goals
4
0
Shots on Target
8
2
Shots off Target
5
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
55.7%
44.3%
Play Area
21.4%
51.4%
27.1%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Joao Castro of C.S Maritimo

Match Ratings
1.Paul Weingartner (GK)
6
2.Sven Will (DEF)
6
3.Sergio Barbosa (DEF)yellow card
5
4.Erwan Noro (DEF)
6
5.Oswaldo Jonquet (DEF)
6
6.Ivan Thatcher (MID)goal scoredyellow card
8
7.Joao Castro (MID)goal scoredgoal scored
9
8.Diogo Nunes (ATT)
6
9.Matías Acosta (MID)
6
10.Adilson Hamers (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Leandro Subiat (ATT)
6
 
12.Diogo Lopes (MID)
0
13.Nuno Faria (ATT)
0
14.Andy Andrews (ATT)
0

1.Sebastian Arndt (GK)
6
2.Diego Amador (DEF)
6
3.Noah Gelb (DEF)
6
4.Sergio Johnson (DEF)
6
5.Danny Campbell (DEF)
6
6.Cristiano Mendes (MID)
6
7.Mauricio Nunez (MID)
6
8.Shane Viduka (MID)
6
9.Hassan Abdellaoui (ATT)
6
10.Eric Maximiano (ATT)
6
11.David Huckerby (ATT)
6
 
12.Saidu A. Adeshina (DEF)
0
13.Jaime Marques (MID)
0
14.Neil Barmby (ATT)
6