Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Estádio do Marítimo where C.S Maritimo play host to Vitória de Guimarães. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both C.S Maritimo and Vitória de Guimarães are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Fernando Lima.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both C.S Maritimo and Vitória de Guimarães are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Fernando Lima.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and C.S Maritimo get the match underway!
3.45
0-0Daniel Faria chips the ball to his team mate, Harvey Standing. Harvey Standing chips the ball to his team mate, Gialuca Apa. Gialuca Apa takes a shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
4.27
0-0Diogo Lopes barges into Gialuca Apa. The referee brings Diogo Lopes to one side and gives him a warning! Gialuca Apa hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
6.21
0-1Harvey Standing plays the ball forward to Pedro Marques. Pedro Marques controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Zbigniew Gadocha through on goal. Zbigniew Gadocha shoots from just inside the box. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Vitória de Guimarães!
9.52
Antonio Segarra hits a low pass to Daniel Faria. Daniel Faria chips the ball to his team mate, Pedro Marques. Pedro Marques knocks in a cross ball towards Harvey Standing. Harvey Standing is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
10.43
Benedetto Tacchi comes in with a late challenge on Zbigniew Gadocha. The referee calls over Benedetto Tacchi and warns him to calm down! Zbigniew Gadocha stretches but gets up unharmed.
12.05
Nuno Varela threads a neat ball through to Matías Acosta. Matías Acosta shoots from 25 yards. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
15.34
Antonio Segarra arcs the ball upfield. Harvey Standing knocks in a cross ball towards Antonio Moutinho. Antonio Moutinho beats his man to it with a header but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
16.08
Benedetto Tacchi flicks a high pass forward. Matías Acosta collects the pass. Matías Acosta laces a weighted ball forward to Nuno Faria. Nuno Faria lofts in a cross ball towards Adilson Hamers. Adilson Hamers makes a deft header but it's drastically wayward!
32.14
Antonio Moutinho passes the ball forward to Daniel Faria. Daniel Faria whips in a cross ball towards Pedro Marques. Pedro Marques powers a header at goal but it's a woeful effort!
36.52
1-1Daniel Moutinho passes the ball forward to Harvey Standing. Harvey Standing shoots from long range. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
39.35
Nuno Faria chips the ball to his team mate, Adilson Hamers. Adilson Hamers whips in a cross ball towards Nuno Faria. Nuno Faria directs the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Rafael Fernandes manages to keep it out.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. C.S Maritimo appear unchanged since the first half. Vitória de Guimarães also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Vitória de Guimarães get the second half underway!
47.01
Benedetto Tacchi darts forward. Benedetto Tacchi sees Andy Andrews in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Andy Andrews lofts in a cross ball towards Adilson Hamers. With a superhuman jump, Adilson Hamers connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
53.54
Sven Will flicks a high pass forward. Joao Castro holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Joao Castro threads a neat ball through to Nuno Faria. Nuno Faria shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Rafael Fernandes easily smothers it!
55.38
Jose Hidalgo flicks a high pass forward. Zbigniew Gadocha controls it well on his chest. Zbigniew Gadocha sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Paul Weingartner is on top of it.
57.35
Joao Castro comes in with a late challenge on John Brady. The referee brings Joao Castro to one side and gives him a warning! John Brady runs off the knock.
59.08
Nuno Varela deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nuno Faria. Nuno Faria lofts in a cross ball towards Adilson Hamers. Adilson Hamers is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
60.27
With vision, Andy Andrews plays the ball forward to Nuno Faria. Nuno Faria shoots from outside the area but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
66.48
Antonio Moutinho knocks the ball to his team mate, Zbigniew Gadocha. Zbigniew Gadocha shoots from long range. Paul Weingartner comfortably gets down and covers it.
67.24
2-1Sergio Barbosa deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Adilson Hamers. Adilson Hamers knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
69.41
2-1Daniel Faria hacks Andy Andrews from behind! The referee calls over Daniel Faria and shows him a yellow card! Andy Andrews runs off the knock.
71.57
John Brady flicks a high pass forward. Jose Hidalgo collects the pass. Jose Hidalgo plays the ball forward to Pedro Marques. Pedro Marques knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
73.53
Daniel Moutinho knocks the ball to his team mate, Gialuca Apa. Gialuca Apa controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Zbigniew Gadocha. Zbigniew Gadocha shoots from outside the area. Paul Weingartner gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous save!
77.36
2-1Vitória de Guimarães have made a substitution with Bill Mowbray replacing Gialuca Apa .
78.42
Nuno Varela flicks a high ball forward to Adilson Hamers who takes it down. Adilson Hamers shoots from 25 yards but it's well over the bar!
83.35
Antonio Moutinho hits a low pass to Zbigniew Gadocha. Zbigniew Gadocha plays a quick one-two with Pedro Marques and rushes in on goal... Zbigniew Gadocha shows great control and tries a shot on goal. What a cracker!! Paul Weingartner had no chance!! Goal for Vitória de Guimarães!
89.26
Daniel Faria makes a probing pass to Zbigniew Gadocha. Zbigniew Gadocha sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
90.00
2-2Matías Acosta controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Adilson Hamers. Adilson Hamers knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Matías Acosta is offside!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
4
6
Shots off Target
4
5
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
44.9%
55.1%
Play Area
30.8%
41%
28.2%
Scorers
| Matías Acosta 12 Adilson Hamers 47 | Zbigniew Gadocha 6, 83 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Zbigniew Gadocha of Vitória de Guimarães |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Paul Weingartner (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Sven Will (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Sergio Barbosa (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Benedetto Tacchi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Diogo Lopes (MID) | 5 | |
| 6. | Matías Acosta (MID) |  | 8 |
| 7. | Nuno Varela (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Joao Castro (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Nuno Faria (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Andy Andrews (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Adilson Hamers (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Diogo Nunes (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Leandro Subiat (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Paulo Varela (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Rafael Fernandes (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | John Brady (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Daniel Moutinho (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Antonio Segarra (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jose Hidalgo (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Daniel Faria (MID) |  | 6 |
| 7. | Antonio Moutinho (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Gialuca Apa (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Pedro Marques (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Zbigniew Gadocha (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Harvey Standing (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Bill Mowbray (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Sebastian Götz (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Eduardo Gomes (ATT) | 0 | |