Match Report
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Match Report
Snow falls gently from the overcast sky here at Estadio Dr. Machado de Matos where Felgueiras play host to C.F. Estrela da Amadora. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Felgueiras are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while C.F. Estrela da Amadora appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Luis Moutinho.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Felgueiras are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while C.F. Estrela da Amadora appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Luis Moutinho.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and C.F. Estrela da Amadora kick off!
9.37
0-1With great vision, Giordano Colle plays the ball forward to Trond Egil Kippe. Trond Egil Kippe knocks in a cross ball towards Paulo Gomes. Paulo Gomes gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
12.31
0-1Giordano Colle hits a low pass to Alfons Piqué. Alfons Piqué whips in a cross ball towards Paulo Gomes. Paulo Gomes rises majestically and gets a header on goal but is denied by Oscar Aguilar. Excellent save.
14.52
With imagination, Victor Gil laces a through ball forward to Mauricio Blanco. Mauricio Blanco skips past Nuno Monteiro! Mauricio Blanco side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Oscar Aguilar with no chance!! Goal for C.F. Estrela da Amadora!
20.09
Jose Varela darts forward. Jose Varela finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Michael Faber.
21.42
It's a corner kick. Vadim Korkishko kicks a low ball in to towards the near post. Mick Harrison rockets a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Michael Faber effortlessly smothers it!
24.23
0-2Duncan McCoist kicks a strong pass forward to Ronnie Christie. Ronnie Christie makes a probing pass to Neil McGrory. Neil McGrory knocks the ball forward to Mauricio Blanco but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
26.30
0-2Mick Harrison plays the ball forward to Sverrir Hermannsson. Sverrir Hermannsson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Victor Gil.
27.42
Jose Varela makes a simple pass to Mick Harrison. Mick Harrison makes a simple pass to Vadim Korkishko. Vadim Korkishko whips in a cross ball towards Sverrir Hermannsson. Sverrir Hermannsson heads the ball goalwards. Michael Faber didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
30.01
0-2Paulo Gomes passes the ball forward to Alfons Piqué. Alfons Piqué plays a quick one-two with Trond Egil Kippe and rushes in on goal... Alfons Piqué looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but Luis Monteiro is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
32.35
Paulo Gomes threads the ball through to Trond Egil Kippe. Trond Egil Kippe shoots from long range. Oscar Aguilar is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
36.25
Vadim Korkishko knocks the ball forward to Sverrir Hermannsson. Sverrir Hermannsson whips in a cross ball towards Callum Henderson. Callum Henderson beats his man to it with a header but Michael Faber is on top of it.
38.04
Giordano Colle picks a pass forward to Neil McGrory. Neil McGrory whips in a cross ball towards Giordano Colle. Giordano Colle finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Oscar Aguilar. Excellent save.
39.45
Neil McGrory knocks the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Blanco. Mauricio Blanco knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Luis Monteiro.
44.50
Duncan McCoist knocks the ball to his team mate, Neil McGrory. Neil McGrory chips the ball to his team mate, Alfons Piqué. Alfons Piqué rushes past Abel Loureiro! Alfons Piqué comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
45.00
Without breaking stride, Ronnie Christie plays the ball forward to Giordano Colle. Giordano Colle makes a probing pass to Paulo Gomes. Paulo Gomes shoots from outside the area but is denied by Oscar Aguilar. Excellent save.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Felgueiras have changed their lineup with Chaabane Kermali replacing Nuno Monteiro and Sylvain Brooking replacing Eben Dugbatey. C.F. Estrela da Amadora appear unchanged since the first half. The Felgueiras players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Felgueiras kick off the second half!
47.41
Mick Harrison kicks a strong pass forward to Rafael Jardim. Rafael Jardim knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ronnie Christie.
54.30
Victor Gil knocks the ball to his team mate, Giordano Colle. Giordano Colle makes a probing pass to Neil McGrory. Neil McGrory sees Mauricio Blanco just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Some silky footwork from Mauricio Blanco provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. Magnificent save by Oscar Aguilar!
55.06
Neil McGrory controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mauricio Blanco. Mauricio Blanco tries a spectacular long range effort. Solid save from Oscar Aguilar. What a great pair of hands!
60.46
0-3Felgueiras have made a substitution with Jose Gomes replacing Vadim Korkishko .
65.38
Jose Gomes chips the ball to his team mate, Rafael Jardim. Rafael Jardim knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Duncan McCoist.
66.18
Abel Loureiro flicks a high pass forward. Jose Varela controls it well on his chest. Jose Varela flicks a high pass forward. Jose Gomes controls it well on his chest. Jose Gomes whips in a cross ball towards Sverrir Hermannsson. Sverrir Hermannsson knocks the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Michael Faber had no chance!! Goal for Felgueiras!
73.12
Duncan McCoist threads a neat ball through to Neil McGrory. Neil McGrory makes a probing pass to Trond Egil Kippe. Trond Egil Kippe knocks in a cross ball towards Neil McGrory. Neil McGrory is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Neil McGrory scores for C.F. Estrela da Amadora!!
77.41
C.F. Estrela da Amadora have made 3 substitutions with Maurizio Perra replacing Neil McGrory, Oscar Kooiman replacing Trond Egil Kippe and Mohammed Dugbatey replacing Alfons Piqué .
84.32
Luis Monteiro threads the ball through to Sylvain Brooking. Sylvain Brooking shoots from 25 yards but Michael Faber reads it well. Good save!
85.09
1-4Jose Varela comes in with a late challenge on Maurizio Perra. The referee warns Jose Varela to calm down! Maurizio Perra hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
87.03
1-4Maurizio Perra flicks a high pass forward. Giordano Colle controls it well on his chest. Giordano Colle shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
4
Shots on Target
6
11
Shots off Target
0
1
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
35.4%
64.6%
Play Area
29.2%
41.5%
29.2%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Trond Egil Kippe of C.F. Estrela da Amadora |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Oscar Aguilar (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Luis Monteiro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Abel Loureiro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Nuno Monteiro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Mick Harrison (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Vadim Korkishko (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Jose Varela (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Callum Henderson (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Eben Dugbatey (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Sverrir Hermannsson (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 11. | Rafael Jardim (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Chaabane Kermali (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Jose Gomes (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Sylvain Brooking (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Michael Faber (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Victor Gil (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Ellery Van Dalen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Ronnie Christie (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Duncan McCoist (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Giordano Colle (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Neil McGrory (MID) | | 9 |
| 8. | Trond Egil Kippe (MID) | | 9 |
| 9. | Mauricio Blanco (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Alfons Piqué (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Paulo Gomes (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Maurizio Perra (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Oscar Kooiman (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Mohammed Dugbatey (ATT) | 6 | |