Match Report


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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Est˜ dio do Restelo where Belenenses play host to Naval. A crowd of 18,854 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Belenenses are playing in a 5-2-3 formation while Naval appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Sergio Sousa.


0.00
Belenenses kick off and get the first half underway!
2.22
Daniel Jardim knocks the ball to his team mate, Fernando Semedo. Fernando Semedo threads a neat ball through to Jaime Moutinho. Jaime Moutinho lofts in a cross ball towards Jaime Gomes. Jaime Gomes knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Jaime Gomes!
9.03
Rosario Balli flicks a high pass forward. Duarte Carvalho controls it well on his chest. Duarte Carvalho knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
10.41
Cristiano Valente makes a simple pass to Marcel Götz. With a delightful solo run, Marcel Götz stretches the opposition's defence. Marcel Götz shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
14.03
Cristiano Valente barges into Jaime Gomes. The referee calls over Cristiano Valente and shows him a yellow card! Jaime Gomes runs off the knock.
20.39
Marcel Götz comes in with a late challenge on Daniel Jardim. The referee calls over Marcel Götz and shows him a yellow card! Daniel Jardim runs off the knock.
22.43
Diego Nunez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Fernando Semedo. Fernando Semedo flicks a high pass forward. Simon Scheffler holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Simon Scheffler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
26.01
Manuel Rego controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rodrigo Neves. Rodrigo Neves knocks in a cross ball towards Duarte Carvalho. Duarte Carvalho outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but somehow Jaime Valente manages to keep it out.
30.46
Carlos Viana makes a simple pass to Fernando Semedo. Fernando Semedo brings the ball forward. Fernando Semedo finds some space and shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
32.18
Cristiano Valente flicks a high pass forward to Marcel Götz who brings the ball under control. Marcel Götz knocks the ball forward to Rodrigo Neves. Rodrigo Neves lofts in a cross ball towards Lennart Bräutigam. Lennart Bräutigam directs the ball goalwards with his head. Superb reactions from Jaime Valente. What a save!
33.40
Jaime Moutinho flicks a high pass forward to Fernando Faria who brings the ball under control. Fernando Faria knocks in a cross ball towards Jaime Gomes. Jaime Gomes beats his man to it with a header but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
36.15
Fernando Semedo threads a neat ball through to Jaime Moutinho. Jaime Moutinho whips in a cross ball towards Fernando Semedo. Fernando Semedo makes a convincing header but it is shockingly off target!
39.45
Marcel Götz hits a low pass to Rosario Balli. Rosario Balli makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Lennart Bräutigam. Some silky footwork from Lennart Bräutigam provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it flies just off target!
40.04
Frederico Marques makes a probing pass to Fernando Semedo. Fernando Semedo knocks the ball to his team mate, Fernando Faria. Fernando Faria knocks in a cross ball towards Fernando Semedo. Fernando Semedo whips the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
44.04
Belenenses are in full control of this game.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Belenenses appear unchanged since the first half. Naval also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Naval start the second half!
48.42
Fernando Semedo comes in with a late challenge on Rosario Balli. The referee warns Fernando Semedo to calm down! Rosario Balli stretches but gets up unharmed.
54.00
Stan Wiltord hacks Fernando Semedo from behind! Stan Wiltord is shown the yellow card! Fernando Semedo gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
55.49
Lennart Bräutigam sees space and advances. Lennart Bräutigam kicks a strong pass forward to Rodrigo Neves but the referee indicates it's offside!
59.14
Fernando Semedo flicks a high pass forward. Jaime Gomes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jaime Gomes makes a probing pass between the defence to Jaime Moutinho. Jaime Moutinho shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Vitor Sousa effortlessly gets down and covers it.
67.54
Carlos Viana knocks the ball forward to Fernando Faria. Fernando Faria flicks a high ball forward to Jaime Gomes who takes it down. Jaime Gomes lofts in a cross ball towards Fernando Semedo. Fernando Semedo is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
69.03
Simon Scheffler deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jaime Gomes. Jaime Gomes plays a one-two with Fernando Semedo and advances towards the goal... Jaime Gomes tries a spectacular strike but it rises well off target!
77.46
Belenenses have made 3 substitutions with Roberto Moreira replacing Carlos Viana, Frederico Reis replacing Frederico Marques and Francisco Ferreira replacing Fernando Semedo and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation. Naval have made 2 substitutions with Matteo Baiocchi replacing Cristiano Valente and Sebastiao Ramos replacing Rosario Balli .
78.50
Daniel Jardim makes a probing pass to Jaime Gomes. Jaime Gomes finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
81.54
Simon Scheffler catches Manuel Rego on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Manuel Rego hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
83.48
Silvio Jesus sees Simon Scheffler in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Simon Scheffler shoots from outside the area but it flies well off target!
84.17
Frederico Reis makes a simple pass to Francisco Ferreira. Francisco Ferreira makes a probing pass to Simon Scheffler but he's offside!
85.11
Simon Scheffler passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Francisco Ferreira. Francisco Ferreira shoots from outside the area but somehow Vitor Sousa manages to keep it out.
90.00
Diego Nunez kicks a strong pass forward to Simon Scheffler. Simon Scheffler lofts in a cross ball towards Francisco Ferreira. Francisco Ferreira powers a header at goal. Julian Hackworth clears it off the line with his head!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
5
3
Shots off Target
7
1
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
1
3
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
62.2%
37.8%
Play Area
25.7%
44.6%
29.7%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jaime Gomes of Belenenses

Match Ratings
1.Jaime Valente (GK)
7
2.Frederico Marques (DEF)
6
3.Diego Nunez (DEF)
6
4.Silvio Jesus (DEF)
6
5.Carlos Viana (DEF)
6
6.Daniel Jardim (DEF)
7
7.Simon Scheffler (MID)yellow card
6
8.Fernando Semedo (MID)
8
9.Fernando Faria (ATT)
6
10.Jaime Gomes (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Jaime Moutinho (ATT)
8
 
12.Roberto Moreira (DEF)
6
13.Frederico Reis (MID)
6
14.Francisco Ferreira (ATT)
6

1.Vitor Sousa (GK)
7
2.Manuel Rego (DEF)
7
3.Julian Hackworth (DEF)
6
4.Cristiano Valente (DEF)yellow card
5
5.Marcel Götz (MID)yellow card
6
6.Rosario Balli (MID)
6
7.Stan Wiltord (MID)yellow card
5
8.Mark Hughes (MID)
6
9.Rodrigo Neves (ATT)
6
10.Lennart Bräutigam (ATT)
7
11.Duarte Carvalho (ATT)
6
 
12.Matteo Baiocchi (ATT)
6
13.Norman Boyd (DEF)
0
14.Sebastiao Ramos (DEF)
6