Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Estádio Avelino Ferreira Torres where Futebol Clube do Marco play host to C.F. Estrela da Amadora. A crowd of 18,175 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Futebol Clube do Marco are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while C.F. Estrela da Amadora appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Luis Moutinho.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Futebol Clube do Marco are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while C.F. Estrela da Amadora appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Luis Moutinho.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and C.F. Estrela da Amadora get the match underway!
10.21
1-0Saidu A. Yekini flicks a high ball forward to Jorge Lopes who takes it down. Jorge Lopes shoots from outside the area. The ball takes a deflection leaving Michael Faber with no chance!! Goal for Futebol Clube do Marco!
22.27
Jakob Wendel knocks the ball forward to Albrecht Bierhoff. Albrecht Bierhoff whips in a cross ball towards Jorge Lopes. Jorge Lopes makes a convincing header. Michael Faber is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
27.15
2-0Victor Gil flicks the ball to his team mate, Maurizio Perra. Maurizio Perra knocks the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Blanco. Mauricio Blanco lofts in a cross ball towards Neil McGrory. Neil McGrory makes a convincing header but it's well over the bar!
28.07
2-0Alex Greig clumsily knocks into Mauricio Blanco. The referee calls over Alex Greig and shows him a yellow card! Mauricio Blanco runs off the knock.
30.32
Maurizio Perra threads the ball through to Alfons Piqué. Alfons Piqué lofts in a cross ball towards Mauricio Blanco. Mauricio Blanco whips the ball goalwards with his head. Alexandru Ovidiu is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
34.25
Ronnie Christie deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Blanco. Mauricio Blanco sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
38.31
2-1Victor Gil chips the ball to his team mate, Neil McGrory. Neil McGrory makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Trond Egil Kippe. Trond Egil Kippe shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Alexandru Ovidiu smothers it!
39.11
With a delightful solo run, Trond Egil Kippe stretches the opposition's defence. Trond Egil Kippe lofts in a cross ball towards Paulo Gomes. Paulo Gomes makes a convincing header. The ball takes a deflection leaving Alexandru Ovidiu with no chance!! Goal for C.F. Estrela da Amadora!
42.24
Alex Greig threads a neat ball through to Robert Deguerville. Robert Deguerville shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
44.59
Duncan McCoist knocks the ball to his team mate, Trond Egil Kippe. Trond Egil Kippe shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
45.00
Trond Egil Kippe threads the ball through to Paulo Gomes. Paulo Gomes whips in a cross ball towards Neil McGrory. Neil McGrory beats his man to it with a header but it's a woeful effort!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Futebol Clube do Marco appear unchanged since the first half. C.F. Estrela da Amadora also appear unchanged since the first half. The C.F. Estrela da Amadora players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Futebol Clube do Marco kick off the second half!
49.58
2-2Jakob Wendel chips the ball to his team mate, Nicholas Goldberg. Nicholas Goldberg knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
53.06
Victor Gil chips the ball to his team mate, Maurizio Perra. Maurizio Perra knocks the ball forward to Paulo Gomes. Paulo Gomes sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
57.05
Pedro Perez clumsily knocks into Giordano Colle. The referee calls over Pedro Perez and shows him a yellow card! Giordano Colle hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
59.52
Duncan McCoist threads a neat ball through to Trond Egil Kippe. Trond Egil Kippe makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Giordano Colle. Giordano Colle controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
60.49
2-3Pedro Perez clumsily knocks into Alfons Piqué. Pedro Perez is warned by the referee! Alfons Piqué stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.49
2-3Free kick to C.F. Estrela da Amadora just outside the area...
61.31
Trond Egil Kippe takes a short run up but the ball clips the wall and is cleared by the defence.
63.18
2-3Alex Greig sees Colin Law in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Colin Law controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nicholas Goldberg. Nicholas Goldberg passes the ball forward but Jorge Lopes is offside!
65.05
Maurizio Perra hacks Alex Greig from behind! Maurizio Perra is warned by the referee! Alex Greig stretches but gets up unharmed.
67.56
Saidu A. Yekini sees a break and surges forward. Saidu A. Yekini plays the ball forward to Albrecht Bierhoff. Albrecht Bierhoff makes a simple pass, allowing Colin Law to run into the box. Colin Law cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is miles over!
75.12
Robert Deguerville threads the ball through to Albrecht Bierhoff. Albrecht Bierhoff makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nicholas Goldberg but he's offside!
77.36
2-3C.F. Estrela da Amadora have made 3 substitutions with Sebastien Radet replacing Paulo Gomes, Oscar Kooiman replacing Trond Egil Kippe and Mohammed Dugbatey replacing Alfons Piqué .
79.38
Pedro Perez flicks a high ball forward to Jakob Wendel who gracefully takes it down. Jakob Wendel deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Albrecht Bierhoff. Albrecht Bierhoff shoots from long range. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
85.25
Ronnie Christie kicks a strong pass forward to Mauricio Blanco. Mauricio Blanco shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Alexandru Ovidiu smothers it!
87.06
Oscar Kooiman flicks a high ball forward to Giordano Colle who takes it down. Giordano Colle knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Pedro Perez.
89.18
Alex Greig deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jakob Wendel. Jakob Wendel flicks a high pass forward to Colin Law who brings the ball under control. Colin Law shoots from 25 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
90.00
Robert Deguerville makes a simple pass to Jakob Wendel. Jakob Wendel shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. He makes it look easy!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
2
3
Shots on Target
3
6
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
49.4%
50.6%
Play Area
35.1%
40.3%
24.7%
Scorers
| Jorge Lopes 10, 22 | Mauricio Blanco 30 Paulo Gomes 39, 53 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Paulo Gomes of C.F. Estrela da Amadora |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Alexandru Ovidiu (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Saidu A. Yekini (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Alex Greig (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 4. | Pedro Perez (DEF) | | 5 |
| 5. | Antonio Zubizarreta (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Robert Deguerville (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Colin Law (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Jakob Wendel (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Jorge Lopes (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Nicholas Goldberg (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Albrecht Bierhoff (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Jonathan Misso (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Gerhard Birkwald (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Linus Linke (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Michael Faber (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Victor Gil (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Ronnie Christie (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Duncan McCoist (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Giordano Colle (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Maurizio Perra (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Neil McGrory (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Trond Egil Kippe (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Mauricio Blanco (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Alfons Piqué (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Paulo Gomes (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Sebastien Radet (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Oscar Kooiman (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Mohammed Dugbatey (ATT) | 6 | |