Match Report


Union Las PalmasUnion Las Palmas     C.F. Estrela da AmadoraC.F. Estrela da Amadora
Tom RowanTom Rowan Craig Thornburrow Craig Thornburrow
Leonardo GuerreroL. Guerrero84
G
1
G
86Markus RothM. Roth
Eddie MurrayE. Murray86
D
2
D
74Luca ToldoL. Toldo
Pedro MenendezP. Menendez80
D
captain3captain
D
74Gary LawG. Law
Rafael CaballeroR. Caballero78
D
4
D
75Gregory RaymondG. Raymond
Miguel GomezM. Gomez76
D
5
D
77Sjaak WisgerhofS. Wisgerhof
Juan-Carlos SanzJ. Sanz88
M
6
M
80Matt ClelandM. Cleland
Carlos FerrerC. Ferrer76
M
7
M
42Clive WhiteC. White
Roberto OshadoganR. Oshadogan88
A
8
A
75Scott GreavesS. Greaves
Ted HuardT. Huard84
A
9
A
44Colin EdwardsC. Edwards
Hauke DittmannH. Dittmann82
A
10
A
76Daniel RosalesD. Rosales
Claudio PichichiC. Pichichi78
A
11
A
78Hannes BrehmeH. Brehme
 
Rafael AlvarezR. Alvarez77
A
12
D
77Carlos ValenteC. Valente
Alejandro NunezA. Nunez76
A
13
M
83Giordano ColleG. Colle
Sebastian RodriquezS. Rodriquez76
M
14
A
76Gianluigi CorreaG. Correa
Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Insular where Union Las Palmas play C.F. Estrela da Amadora in this European Champions League game. A crowd of 18,496 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Union Las Palmas and C.F. Estrela da Amadora are lined up in a 4-2-4 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Hapgood.


0.00
The whistle blows and Union Las Palmas kick off!
2.57
Clive White threads a neat ball through to Matt Cleland. Matt Cleland shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
6.21
Pedro Menendez threads a neat ball through to Ted Huard. Ted Huard brings the ball forward. Ted Huard whips in a cross ball towards Claudio Pichichi. Claudio Pichichi whips the ball goalwards with his head but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
14.19
Carlos Ferrer threads a neat ball through to Juan-Carlos Sanz. Juan-Carlos Sanz kicks a strong pass forward to Ted Huard. Ted Huard lofts in a cross ball towards Claudio Pichichi. Claudio Pichichi flicks the ball with his head but Markus Roth is on top of it.
16.21
Hauke Dittmann knocks the ball forward to Claudio Pichichi. Claudio Pichichi knocks in a cross ball towards Roberto Oshadogan. Roberto Oshadogan flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
20.25
Seeing a gap ahead, Pedro Menendez plays the ball forward to Carlos Ferrer. Carlos Ferrer runs straight at the opposition's defence. Carlos Ferrer lofts in a cross ball towards Hauke Dittmann. Hauke Dittmann outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but slams it into the crowd!
28.02
Sjaak Wisgerhof controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gary Law. Gary Law passes the ball forward to Hannes Brehme. Hannes Brehme shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
34.35
Carlos Ferrer sees Hauke Dittmann in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Hauke Dittmann shoots from 20 yards but Markus Roth is on top of it.
36.53
Sjaak Wisgerhof flicks a high pass forward to Clive White who brings the ball under control. Clive White runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Clive White makes a pass forward but Colin Edwards is yards offside!
38.57
Carlos Ferrer sees Juan-Carlos Sanz in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Juan-Carlos Sanz shoots from 25 yards. Markus Roth comfortably gets down and covers it.
44.45
Juan-Carlos Sanz flicks the ball to his team mate, Hauke Dittmann. Hauke Dittmann cuts inside the box! Hauke Dittmann shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball dips but Gregory Raymond blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
45.00
Roberto Oshadogan barges into Matt Cleland. The referee calls over Roberto Oshadogan and shows him a yellow card! Matt Cleland carries on, but is struggling a bit.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Union Las Palmas appear unchanged since the first half. C.F. Estrela da Amadora also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and C.F. Estrela da Amadora get the second half underway!
49.13
Gregory Raymond deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Matt Cleland. Matt Cleland passes the ball forward to Scott Greaves. Scott Greaves knocks in a cross ball towards Matt Cleland. With a superhuman jump, Matt Cleland connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
51.55
Gregory Raymond knocks the ball forward to Hannes Brehme. Hannes Brehme knocks in a cross ball towards Daniel Rosales. Daniel Rosales heads the ball goalwards. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. C.F. Estrela da Amadora are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
54.38
Carlos Ferrer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Roberto Oshadogan. Roberto Oshadogan knocks in a cross ball towards Claudio Pichichi. Claudio Pichichi knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It's miles wide!
63.12
Clive White darts forward. Clive White shoots from long range. Leonardo Guerrero gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
73.04
Miguel Gomez flicks the ball to his team mate, Carlos Ferrer. Carlos Ferrer whips in a cross ball towards Ted Huard. Ted Huard rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it slams into the crowd!
75.44
Carlos Ferrer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ted Huard. Ted Huard kicks a strong pass forward to Roberto Oshadogan but the referee indicates it's offside!
77.10
Matt Cleland threads the ball through to Scott Greaves. Scott Greaves shoots from 25 yards but somehow Leonardo Guerrero manages to keep it out.
78.36
Clive White threads a neat ball through to Hannes Brehme. Hannes Brehme lofts in a cross ball towards Scott Greaves. Scott Greaves rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It's there!! Leonardo Guerrero has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
81.18
Juan-Carlos Sanz surges forward with the ball. Juan-Carlos Sanz chips the ball to his team mate, Ted Huard. Ted Huard plays a one-two with Hauke Dittmann and advances towards the goal... Ted Huard makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Markus Roth smothers it!
83.06
Carlos Ferrer threads the ball through to Ted Huard. Ted Huard knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gregory Raymond.
85.41
Juan-Carlos Sanz flicks a high pass forward. Ted Huard controls it well on his chest. Ted Huard lofts in a cross ball towards Juan-Carlos Sanz. Juan-Carlos Sanz connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Markus Roth didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
89.07
Gary Law barges into Carlos Ferrer. Gary Law is shown the yellow card! Carlos Ferrer hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Clive White comes in with a late challenge on Juan-Carlos Sanz. The referee brings Clive White to one side and gives him a warning! Juan-Carlos Sanz gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Union Las Palmas

C.F. Estrela da Amadora
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
7
5
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
59.5%
40.5%
Play Area
25.3%
44.3%
30.4%

Scorers
Roberto Oshadogan 16
Scott Greaves 78

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Scott Greaves of C.F. Estrela da Amadora

Match Ratings
1.Leonardo Guerrero (GK)
8
2.Eddie Murray (DEF)
6
3.Pedro Menendez (DEF)
6
4.Rafael Caballero (DEF)
6
5.Miguel Gomez (DEF)
7
6.Juan-Carlos Sanz (MID)
8
7.Carlos Ferrer (MID)
8
8.Roberto Oshadogan (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
8
9.Ted Huard (ATT)
7
10.Hauke Dittmann (ATT)
7
11.Claudio Pichichi (ATT)
7
 
12.Rafael Alvarez (ATT)
0
13.Alejandro Nunez (ATT)
0
14.Sebastian Rodriquez (MID)
0

1.Markus Roth (GK)
8
2.Luca Toldo (DEF)
6
3.Gary Law (DEF)yellow card
5
4.Gregory Raymond (DEF)
7
5.Sjaak Wisgerhof (DEF)
6
6.Matt Cleland (MID)
6
7.Clive White (MID)
8
8.Scott Greaves (ATT)goal scored
8
9.Colin Edwards (ATT)
6
10.Daniel Rosales (ATT)
6
11.Hannes Brehme (ATT)
7
 
12.Carlos Valente (DEF)
0
13.Giordano Colle (MID)
0
14.Gianluigi Correa (ATT)
0