Match Report
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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Estádio D. Afonso Henriques where Vitória de Guimarães play FC Nantes in this friendly game. A crowd of 17,537 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Vitória de Guimarães are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while FC Nantes appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Vitória de Guimarães are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while FC Nantes appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Vitória de Guimarães get the match underway!
3.50
0-0Jaime Ferreira makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Daniel Faria. Daniel Faria knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Eoin Hurst who gathers it comfortably.
8.35
0-0Noel Brand chips the ball to his team mate, Gianpaolo Marangon. Gianpaolo Marangon puts a great ball through but Adel Née is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. Offside!
10.36
0-0Kelvin Gascoigne deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Steffen Freund. Showing composure, Steffen Freund plays the ball forward to Noel Brand. Noel Brand skips past Thierry Heskey! Noel Brand looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
16.51
0-0Noel Brand catches Daniel Faria on the ankles. The referee calls over Noel Brand and shows him a yellow card! Daniel Faria runs off the knock.
18.15
Noel Brand sees Adel Née in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Adel Née knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
20.42
Miguel Marques flicks a high pass forward. Noel Brand holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Noel Brand sees Gary Cleland in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gary Cleland shoots from outside the area but it's a lousy effort!
21.27
Showing composure, Jaime Ferreira picks a pass forward to Dave Ince. Dave Ince makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kevin Gemmell but he's offside!
26.37
0-1Steffen Freund flicks a high pass forward. Gaetano De Palma holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gaetano De Palma knocks in a cross ball towards Noel Brand. Noel Brand makes a deft header. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Noel Brand!
30.40
Showing composure, Noel Brand picks a pass forward to Gary Cleland. Gary Cleland lofts in a cross ball towards Gaetano De Palma. Gaetano De Palma connects with a diving header. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
38.38
Kelvin Gascoigne brings the ball forward. Kelvin Gascoigne flicks a high pass forward. Gaetano De Palma holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gaetano De Palma chips the ball to his team mate, Gary Cleland. Gary Cleland rockets a shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
Alexandre Bento flicks a high pass forward. Noel Brand collects the pass. Noel Brand kicks a strong pass forward to Gaetano De Palma. Gaetano De Palma knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Vitória de Guimarães appear unchanged since the first half. FC Nantes also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
FC Nantes kick off the second half!
47.58
Dominic Morrison knocks the ball to his team mate, Noel Brand. Noel Brand makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gaetano De Palma. Gaetano De Palma lofts in a cross ball towards Gianpaolo Marangon. Gianpaolo Marangon connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
48.08
Jaime Ferreira decides to run forward with the ball. Jaime Ferreira shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
51.46
Jaime Ferreira knocks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Faria. Daniel Faria knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kelvin Gascoigne.
57.19
Noel Brand deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kelvin Gascoigne. Kelvin Gascoigne makes a simple pass to Noel Brand. Noel Brand knocks in a cross ball towards Gaetano De Palma. Gaetano De Palma knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
60.07
Jaime Ferreira flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Gemmell collects the pass. Kevin Gemmell knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Steffen Freund.
65.31
Noel Brand flicks a high pass forward. Gaetano De Palma collects the pass. Gaetano De Palma knocks in a cross ball towards Gianpaolo Marangon. Gianpaolo Marangon jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
66.28
Gianpaolo Marangon flicks a high pass forward to Gaetano De Palma who brings the ball under control. Gaetano De Palma whips in a cross ball towards Gianpaolo Marangon. Gianpaolo Marangon jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it flies just off target!
73.13
Jaime Ferreira plays the ball forward to Dave Ince. Dave Ince changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Dave Ince sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it rises well off target!
75.44
With great vision, Kevin Gemmell plays the ball forward to Dave Ince. Dave Ince plays a one-two with Chris Cort and advances towards the goal... Dave Ince comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It's miles wide!
79.14
Daniel Faria flicks a high ball forward to Kevin Gemmell who takes it down. Kevin Gemmell shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
81.39
Alexandre Bento threads a neat ball through to Steffen Freund. Steffen Freund flicks a high pass forward to Gary Cleland who brings the ball under control. Gary Cleland knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
83.36
Kevin Gemmell plays the ball forward to Jason Goodwin. Jason Goodwin knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Steffen Freund.
85.40
Daniel Faria flicks a high pass forward. Jaime Ferreira holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jaime Ferreira controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
87.38
0-4Alexandre Bento knocks the ball to his team mate, Dominic Morrison. Dominic Morrison chips the ball to his team mate, Gary Cleland. Gary Cleland knocks in a cross ball towards Noel Brand. Noel Brand makes a convincing header but somehow Cristiano Quaresma manages to keep it out.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
0
4
Shots on Target
0
5
Shots off Target
5
5
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
42%
58%
Play Area
27.5%
42%
30.4%
Scorers
| Noel Brand 26 Gaetano De Palma 30, 57 Gary Cleland 38 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Gaetano De Palma of FC Nantes |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Cristiano Quaresma (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Ivan Fenton (GK) | 6 | |
| 3. | Stephen Telfer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Thierry Heskey (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Tobias Höfer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Daniel Faria (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Jaime Ferreira (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Kevin Gemmell (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Jason Goodwin (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Dave Ince (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Chris Cort (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Bill Mowbray (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Sebastian Götz (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Eduardo Gomes (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Eoin Hurst (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Miguel Marques (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Dominic Morrison (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Kelvin Gascoigne (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Alexandre Bento (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Steffen Freund (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Noel Brand (MID) |   | 8 |
| 8. | Gianpaolo Marangon (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Gary Cleland (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Gaetano De Palma (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Adel Née (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Wayne Rankin (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Oswaldo Catherine (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Steven Dabo (GK) | 0 | |