Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Estádio Municipal where F.C. Arouca play host to Belenenses. A crowd of 20,630 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
F.C. Arouca are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Belenenses appear to be shaped for 5-2-3.
Today's match is refereed by Sergio Monteiro.
The pitch is in good condition.
F.C. Arouca are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Belenenses appear to be shaped for 5-2-3.
Today's match is refereed by Sergio Monteiro.
0.00
0-0Belenenses start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.03
0-0Alberto Fernandes makes a simple pass to Artur Gomes. Artur Gomes shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Marc Beckerman manages to gather it.
3.24
Garry Burley passes the ball forward to Luis Sousa. Luis Sousa threads the ball through to Ricardo Martins. Ricardo Martins lofts in a cross ball towards Vasco Faria. Vasco Faria rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The keeper is on top of it. Quality keeping!
4.31
0-0Thibault Beda makes a probing pass to Jaime Gomes. Jaime Gomes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
8.22
1-0Garry Burley darts forward. Garry Burley flicks a high pass forward to Ivan Mazzei who brings the ball under control. Ivan Mazzei whips in a cross ball towards Fernando Alves. With a superhuman jump, Fernando Alves connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Fernando Alves!
14.24
Garry Burley flicks a high pass forward. Luis Sousa holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Luis Sousa chips the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Martins. Ricardo Martins edges inside the box! Ricardo Martins strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but somehow Jaime Valente manages to keep it out.
18.17
1-0Carlos Viana makes a beautiful solo run. Carlos Viana threads the ball through to Jaime Moutinho. Jaime Moutinho deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Fernando Faria but the linesman indicates offside!
20.14
1-0Carlos Viana clumsily knocks into Vasco Faria. Carlos Viana is shown the yellow card! Vasco Faria carries on, but is struggling a bit.
22.53
Carlos Viana plays the ball forward to Alberto Fernandes. Alberto Fernandes makes a probing pass to Artur Gomes. Artur Gomes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
30.44
Ricardo Martins makes a probing pass to Vasco Faria. Vasco Faria knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Artur Gomes.
33.39
Artur Gomes kicks a strong pass forward to Jaime Gomes. Jaime Gomes shoots from 25 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
38.42
1-0Vasco Faria surges forward with the ball. Vasco Faria shoots from long range but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
39.02
1-0Carlos Viana comes in with a late challenge on Luis Sousa. The referee warns Carlos Viana to calm down! Luis Sousa runs off the knock.
42.50
Thibault Beda hacks Edmundo Ramos from behind! Thibault Beda is given a warning by the referee! Edmundo Ramos grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
44.49
Carlos Garcia kicks a strong pass forward to Fernando Alves. Fernando Alves lofts in a cross ball towards Edmundo Ramos. Edmundo Ramos connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but somehow Jaime Valente manages to keep it out.
45.00
Ivan Mazzei passes the ball forward to Fernando Alves. Fernando Alves whips in a cross ball towards Edmundo Ramos. Edmundo Ramos powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. F.C. Arouca appear unchanged since the first half. Belenenses also appear unchanged since the first half. The Belenenses players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and F.C. Arouca get the second half underway!
47.33
Carlos Garcia flicks a high pass forward. Edmundo Ramos controls it well on his chest. Edmundo Ramos decides to run forward with the ball. Edmundo Ramos knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mansour Machado.
48.00
Garry Burley comes in with a late challenge on Jaime Gomes. The referee warns Garry Burley to calm down! Jaime Gomes runs off the knock.
49.40
Artur Gomes makes a probing pass to Alberto Fernandes. Alberto Fernandes finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
53.15
Gaspar Loureiro flicks a high ball forward to Garry Burley who takes it down. Garry Burley knocks the ball forward to Vasco Faria. Vasco Faria plays a scrappy one-two with Luis Sousa and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Vasco Faria provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
57.33
3-0Meziane Klouchi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Garry Burley. Garry Burley surges forward with the ball. Garry Burley lofts in a cross ball towards Ricardo Martins. Ricardo Martins powers a header at goal but somehow Carlos Viana happens to be in the right place to block it.
60.06
3-0F.C. Arouca have made 2 substitutions with Pascal Mahan replacing Meziane Klouchi and Fernando Crucet replacing Ricardo Martins .Belenenses have made a substitution with Silvio Jesus replacing Thibault Beda .
66.26
Luis Sousa chips the ball to his team mate, Fernando Alves. Fernando Alves knocks in a cross ball towards Vasco Faria. Vasco Faria makes a looping header on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
69.20
4-0Luis Sousa catches Abel Lima on the ankles. Luis Sousa is shown the yellow card! Abel Lima hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.05
Abel Lima kicks a strong pass forward to Artur Gomes. Artur Gomes advances with the ball. Artur Gomes shoots from 25 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
75.05
Edmundo Ramos threads a neat ball through to Vasco Faria. Vasco Faria shoots from long range. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent keeping!
77.39
Belenenses have made 2 substitutions with Marcos Farinos replacing Artur Gomes and Francisco Ferreira replacing Jaime Gomes .
78.48
Silvio Jesus makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Abel Lima. Abel Lima threads a neat ball through to Fernando Faria. Fernando Faria whips in a cross ball towards Jaime Moutinho. Jaime Moutinho whips the ball goalwards with his head. Marc Beckerman punches it away to safety.
84.47
Luis Sousa brings the ball forward. Luis Sousa knocks in a cross ball towards Fernando Crucet. Fernando Crucet beats his man to it with a header. Jaime Valente is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
5
0
Shots on Target
10
3
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
59.8%
40.2%
Play Area
25.3%
46%
28.7%
Scorers
| Fernando Alves 8 Edmundo Ramos 45 Vasco Faria 53, 66 Fernando Crucet 84 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Vasco Faria of F.C. Arouca |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Marc Beckerman (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Gaspar Loureiro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Garry Burley (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Meziane Klouchi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Carlos Garcia (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Ivan Mazzei (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Luis Sousa (MID) |  | 7 |
| 8. | Edmundo Ramos (MID) |  | 8 |
| 9. | Vasco Faria (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Fernando Alves (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Ricardo Martins (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Pascal Mahan (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Otávio Cardoso (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Fernando Crucet (ATT) | | 7 |
| 1. | Jaime Valente (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Mansour Machado (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Thibault Beda (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Abel Lima (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Carlos Viana (DEF) | | 6 |
| 6. | Frederico Antunes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 7. | Alberto Fernandes (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Artur Gomes (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Fernando Faria (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Jaime Gomes (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Jaime Moutinho (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Silvio Jesus (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Marcos Farinos (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Francisco Ferreira (ATT) | 6 | |