Match Report


C.F. Estrela da AmadoraC.F. Estrela da Amadora     BelenensesBelenenses
Kieran RufusKieran Rufus Neal Bath Neal Bath
Michael FaberM. Faber79
G
1
G
70Jaime ValenteJ. Valente
Victor GilV. Gil81
D
2
D
67Mansour MachadoM. Machado
Ronnie ChristieR. Christie74
D
3
D
67Thibault BedaT. Beda
Ellery Van DalenE. Van Dalen77
D
4captain
D
72Silvio JesusS. Jesus
Duncan McCoistD. McCoist78
D
5
D
67Carlos VianaC. Viana
Giordano ColleG. Colle86
M
captain6
D
70Frederico AntunesF. Antunes
Neil McGroryN. McGrory88
M
7
M
72Alberto FernandesA. Fernandes
Trond Egil KippeT. Kippe85
M
8
M
71Artur GomesA. Gomes
Mauricio BlancoM. Blanco80
A
9
A
79Fernando FariaF. Faria
Alfons PiquéA. Piqué79
A
10
A
76Jaime GomesJ. Gomes
Paulo GomesP. Gomes84
A
11
A
81Francisco FerreiraF. Ferreira
 
Maurizio PerraM. Perra82
M
12
D
65Abel LimaA. Lima
Gianni ScalzoG. Scalzo69
A
13
M
66Marcos FarinosM. Farinos
Mohammed DugbateyM. Dugbatey70
A
14
A
72Jaime MoutinhoJ. Moutinho

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Estadio Jose Gomes where C.F. Estrela da Amadora play host to Belenenses in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
C.F. Estrela da Amadora are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Belenenses appear to be shaped for 5-2-3.
Today's match is refereed by Rui Barros.


0.00
The whistle blows and C.F. Estrela da Amadora kick off!
8.15
Artur Gomes hits a low pass to Jaime Gomes. Jaime Gomes chips the ball to his team mate, Fernando Faria. Fernando Faria makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Superb reactions from Michael Faber. What a save!
9.52
Neil McGrory knocks the ball to his team mate, Paulo Gomes. Paulo Gomes sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies well off target!
12.58
Trond Egil Kippe flicks the ball to his team mate, Alfons Piqué. Alfons Piqué controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Jaime Valente manages to gather it effortlessly.
22.10
Thibault Beda makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Francisco Ferreira. Francisco Ferreira knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Victor Gil.
26.54
Duncan McCoist flicks the ball to his team mate, Alfons Piqué. Alfons Piqué makes a probing pass to Mauricio Blanco. Mauricio Blanco finds some space and shoots from distance. Jaime Valente easily gets down and covers it.
28.47
Victor Gil runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Victor Gil sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but is denied by Jaime Valente. Excellent save.
32.16
Thibault Beda plays the ball forward to Artur Gomes. With some swift thinking, Artur Gomes plays the ball forward to Fernando Faria. Fernando Faria controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
33.57
Giordano Colle deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paulo Gomes. Paulo Gomes tries a spectacular long range effort. Wonderful reactions from Jaime Valente keeps it out!
36.16
Giordano Colle laces a weighted ball forward to Alfons Piqué. Alfons Piqué runs straight at the defence! Alfons Piqué side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Fantastic reaction save from Jaime Valente!
39.20
Alberto Fernandes threads a neat ball through to Jaime Gomes. Jaime Gomes threads the ball through to Francisco Ferreira but he's offside!
40.50
Carlos Viana threads a neat ball through to Artur Gomes. Artur Gomes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Fernando Faria. Fernando Faria knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Michael Faber who gathers it comfortably.
44.18
Silvio Jesus sees a break and surges forward. Silvio Jesus makes a great pass forward. Francisco Ferreira runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
45.00
Artur Gomes flicks a high pass forward. Fernando Faria collects the pass. Fernando Faria lofts in a cross ball towards Alberto Fernandes. Alberto Fernandes makes a looping header on goal but it rises well off target!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

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

45.00
Belenenses start the second half!
48.48
Ellery Van Dalen threads a neat ball through to Paulo Gomes. Paulo Gomes sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Paulo Gomes!
51.09
Mauricio Blanco clumsily knocks into Artur Gomes. Mauricio Blanco is shown the yellow card! Artur Gomes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
55.37
Giordano Colle sees Mauricio Blanco in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mauricio Blanco sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
59.55
Alberto Fernandes flicks the ball to his team mate, Jaime Gomes. Jaime Gomes lofts in a cross ball towards Alberto Fernandes. Alberto Fernandes rises majestically and gets a header on goal but somehow Michael Faber manages to keep it out.
60.02
C.F. Estrela da Amadora have made a substitution with Maurizio Perra replacing Trond Egil Kippe .Belenenses have made a substitution with Abel Lima replacing Thibault Beda .
61.06
Maurizio Perra makes a simple pass to Alfons Piqué. Alfons Piqué plays a scrappy one-two with Giordano Colle and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Alfons Piqué provides some space. He shoots at goal. The keeper, Jaime Valente, sees it late!! Goal for C.F. Estrela da Amadora!
65.49
Ellery Van Dalen flicks the ball to his team mate, Paulo Gomes. Paulo Gomes tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
66.32
Giordano Colle controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mauricio Blanco. Mauricio Blanco sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just off target!
69.10
Neil McGrory sees Giordano Colle in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Giordano Colle shoots from distance but somehow Jaime Valente manages to keep it out.
71.35
Alberto Fernandes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jaime Gomes. Jaime Gomes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.32
C.F. Estrela da Amadora have made 2 substitutions with Gianni Scalzo replacing Mauricio Blanco and Mohammed Dugbatey replacing Alfons Piqué .Belenenses have made 2 substitutions with Marcos Farinos replacing Artur Gomes and Jaime Moutinho replacing Jaime Gomes .
78.32
Seeing a gap ahead, Duncan McCoist plays the ball forward to Neil McGrory. Neil McGrory knocks the ball to his team mate, Giordano Colle. Giordano Colle shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
79.54
Maurizio Perra takes a long throw-in. Giordano Colle flicks a high pass forward. Gianni Scalzo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gianni Scalzo shoots from long range but it flies just off target!
84.52
Carlos Viana pushes up the pitch. Carlos Viana deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Fernando Faria. Fernando Faria whips in a cross ball towards Jaime Moutinho. Jaime Moutinho beats his man to it with a header but is denied by Michael Faber. Excellent save.
85.58
Mansour Machado flicks a high ball forward to Marcos Farinos who takes it down. Marcos Farinos plays the ball forward to Jaime Moutinho. Jaime Moutinho sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
89.23
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
90.00
Giordano Colle sees space and advances. Giordano Colle shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Jaime Valente.
90.00
Giordano Colle takes the corner, driving a low ball to the near post. Mansour Machado gets to the ball and clears it up field.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

C.F. Estrela da Amadora

Belenenses
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
9
4
Shots off Target
6
2
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
53.4%
46.6%
Play Area
23.3%
46.6%
30.1%

Scorers
Paulo Gomes 48
Alfons Piqué 61

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

Match Ratings
1.Michael Faber (GK)
7
2.Victor Gil (DEF)
6
3.Ronnie Christie (DEF)
6
4.Ellery Van Dalen (DEF)
7
5.Duncan McCoist (DEF)
6
6.Giordano Colle (MID)
8
7.Neil McGrory (MID)
6
8.Trond Egil Kippe (MID)
6
9.Mauricio Blanco (ATT)yellow card
5
10.Alfons Piqué (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Paulo Gomes (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Maurizio Perra (MID)
6
13.Gianni Scalzo (ATT)
6
14.Mohammed Dugbatey (ATT)
6

1.Jaime Valente (GK)
8
2.Mansour Machado (DEF)
6
3.Thibault Beda (DEF)
6
4.Silvio Jesus (DEF)
6
5.Carlos Viana (DEF)
6
6.Frederico Antunes (DEF)
6
7.Alberto Fernandes (MID)
7
8.Artur Gomes (MID)
7
9.Fernando Faria (ATT)
6
10.Jaime Gomes (ATT)
6
11.Francisco Ferreira (ATT)
6
 
12.Abel Lima (DEF)
6
13.Marcos Farinos (MID)
6
14.Jaime Moutinho (ATT)
6