Match Report


C.F. Estrela da AmadoraC.F. Estrela da Amadora     Vitória de GuimarãesVitória de Guimarães
Kieran RufusKieran Rufus Richard Ketland Richard Ketland
Michael FaberM. Faber79
G
1
G
79Rafael FernandesR. Fernandes
Victor GilV. Gil81
D
2
D
72Daniel MoutinhoD. Moutinho
Ronnie ChristieR. Christie74
D
3
D
66Ricardo MarquesR. Marques
Ellery Van DalenE. Van Dalen77
D
4captain
D
78Pedro MunozP. Munoz
Duncan McCoistD. McCoist78
D
5
M
77Pascal VogelP. Vogel
Giordano ColleG. Colle86
M
6
M
79Jose HidalgoJ. Hidalgo
Neil McGroryN. McGrory88
M
captain7
M
78Antonis VellidisA. Vellidis
Trond Egil KippeT. Kippe85
M
8
M
73Bill MowbrayB. Mowbray
Mauricio BlancoM. Blanco80
A
9
A
77Pedro MarquesP. Marques
Alfons PiquéA. Piqué79
A
10
A
81Zbigniew GadochaZ. Gadocha
Paulo GomesP. Gomes84
A
11
A
80Oluwashegun AdeshinaO. Adeshina
 
Maurizio PerraM. Perra82
M
12
A
70Kevin DöringK. Döring
Oscar KooimanO. Kooiman80
M
13
M
57Simon PottsS. Potts
Mohammed DugbateyM. Dugbatey70
A
14
A
77Eduardo GomesE. Gomes

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Estadio Jose Gomes where C.F. Estrela da Amadora play host to Vitória de Guimarães. 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 Vitória de Guimarães appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jorge Moreira.


0.00
The first half starts with C.F. Estrela da Amadora kicking off!
4.54
Showing composure, Daniel Moutinho plays the ball forward to Oluwashegun Adeshina. Oluwashegun Adeshina knocks in a cross ball towards Pedro Marques. Pedro Marques knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Michael Faber comfortably punches it away to safety.
8.22
Trond Egil Kippe flicks a high pass forward to Giordano Colle who brings the ball under control. Giordano Colle shoots from distance but Rafael Fernandes is on top of it.
10.03
Showing composure, Antonis Vellidis laces a through ball forward to Pedro Marques. Pedro Marques shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Michael Faber.
12.40
Ricardo Marques makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Antonis Vellidis. Antonis Vellidis chips the ball to his team mate, Pedro Marques. Pedro Marques shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Michael Faber manages to gather it effortlessly.
14.56
Antonis Vellidis threads the ball through to Oluwashegun Adeshina. Oluwashegun Adeshina knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
16.53
Trond Egil Kippe runs straight at the opposition's defence. Trond Egil Kippe knocks in a cross ball towards Mauricio Blanco. With a superhuman jump, Mauricio Blanco connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It's there!! Rafael Fernandes has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
20.25
Trond Egil Kippe flicks a high pass forward. Giordano Colle comfortably collects the pass. Giordano Colle shoots from 20 yards. Solid save from Rafael Fernandes.
21.52
Ellery Van Dalen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Neil McGrory. Neil McGrory flicks a high pass forward. Alfons Piqué holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alfons Piqué shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
24.44
Without breaking stride, Ronnie Christie plays the ball forward to Victor Gil. Victor Gil deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Neil McGrory. Neil McGrory plays a one-two with Paulo Gomes and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Neil McGrory provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Rafael Fernandes.
25.38
Giordano Colle takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Zbigniew Gadocha jumps high to head the ball out to safety!
26.50
Pascal Vogel makes a simple pass to Zbigniew Gadocha. Zbigniew Gadocha skips past Ellery Van Dalen! Zbigniew Gadocha tries a spectacular strike. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
32.44
Neil McGrory passes the ball forward to Paulo Gomes. Paulo Gomes shoots from distance but somehow Rafael Fernandes manages to keep it out.
34.15
Neil McGrory knocks the ball forward to Alfons Piqué. Alfons Piqué lofts in a cross ball towards Mauricio Blanco. Mauricio Blanco finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it whistles just wide of the post!
38.45
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
40.27
Ronnie Christie clumsily knocks into Jose Hidalgo. The referee brings Ronnie Christie to one side and gives him a warning! Jose Hidalgo gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
45.00
Victor Gil pushes mid-way up the pitch. Victor Gil flicks a high pass forward. Neil McGrory controls it well on his chest. Neil McGrory tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Rafael Fernandes manages to keep it out.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. C.F. Estrela da Amadora appear unchanged since the first half. Vitória de Guimarães also appear unchanged since the first half. The C.F. Estrela da Amadora players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Vitória de Guimarães kick off the second half!
48.11
Jose Hidalgo flicks a high pass forward. Antonis Vellidis holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Antonis Vellidis lofts in a cross ball towards Pedro Marques. Pedro Marques fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
49.43
Ellery Van Dalen makes a simple pass to Giordano Colle. Giordano Colle deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Neil McGrory. Neil McGrory shoots from long range but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
51.13
Giordano Colle flicks a high pass forward. Trond Egil Kippe collects the pass. Trond Egil Kippe finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
53.10
Giordano Colle flicks the ball to his team mate, Paulo Gomes. Paulo Gomes controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
54.54
Neil McGrory knocks the ball forward to Paulo Gomes. Paulo Gomes runs straight at the defence! Some good footwork from Paulo Gomes provides some space. He shoots at goal. Rafael Fernandes gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
55.47
Without breaking stride, Pedro Munoz plays the ball forward to Pedro Marques. With a delightful solo run, Pedro Marques stretches the opposition's defence. Pedro Marques knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
57.18
Trond Egil Kippe makes a beautiful solo run. Trond Egil Kippe controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
59.23
Trond Egil Kippe sees a break and surges forward. Trond Egil Kippe shoots from outside the area but is denied by Rafael Fernandes. Excellent save.
60.37
Neil McGrory knocks the ball forward to Paulo Gomes. Paulo Gomes lofts in a cross ball towards Trond Egil Kippe. Trond Egil Kippe knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for C.F. Estrela da Amadora!
63.55
With great vision, Duncan McCoist plays the ball forward to Paulo Gomes. Paulo Gomes shoots from outside the area but slams it into the crowd!
65.35
Giordano Colle makes a simple pass to Alfons Piqué. Alfons Piqué tries a spectacular long range effort but is denied by Rafael Fernandes. Excellent save.
66.46
Alfons Piqué threads a neat ball through to Mauricio Blanco. Mauricio Blanco shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
67.33
Ellery Van Dalen chips the ball to his team mate, Neil McGrory. Neil McGrory kicks a strong pass forward to Trond Egil Kippe. Trond Egil Kippe shoots from long range. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. He makes it look easy!
69.51
Ronnie Christie flicks a high ball forward to Ellery Van Dalen who takes it down. With a delightful solo run, Ellery Van Dalen stretches the opposition's defence. Ellery Van Dalen tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
73.16
Trond Egil Kippe sees Neil McGrory in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Neil McGrory shoots from 20 yards. Solid save from Rafael Fernandes.
77.40
C.F. Estrela da Amadora have made 2 substitutions with Maurizio Perra replacing Giordano Colle and Oscar Kooiman replacing Trond Egil Kippe .Vitória de Guimarães have made 3 substitutions with Kevin Döring replacing Pedro Marques, Simon Potts replacing Antonis Vellidis and Eduardo Gomes replacing Zbigniew Gadocha .
79.52
Pascal Vogel darts forward. Pascal Vogel controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Eduardo Gomes through on goal. Eduardo Gomes makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
84.08
Ellery Van Dalen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paulo Gomes. Paulo Gomes chips the ball to his team mate, Oscar Kooiman. Oscar Kooiman knocks the ball forward to Alfons Piqué but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
85.36
Ronnie Christie passes the ball forward to Paulo Gomes. Paulo Gomes chips the ball to his team mate, Oscar Kooiman. Oscar Kooiman sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Oscar Kooiman!
90.00
Jose Hidalgo flicks a high ball forward to Kevin Döring who takes it down. Kevin Döring knocks the ball forward to Eduardo Gomes but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

C.F. Estrela da Amadora

Vitória de Guimarães
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
17
5
Shots off Target
5
1
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
69%
31%
Play Area
21.8%
47.1%
31%

Scorers
Mauricio Blanco 17
Trond Egil Kippe 60
Oscar Kooiman 85
Zbigniew Gadocha 26

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Rafael Fernandes of Vitória de Guimarães

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)
7
7.Neil McGrory (MID)
7
8.Trond Egil Kippe (MID)goal scored
9
9.Mauricio Blanco (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Alfons Piqué (ATT)
6
11.Paulo Gomes (ATT)
8
 
12.Maurizio Perra (MID)
6
13.Oscar Kooiman (MID)goal scored
7
14.Mohammed Dugbatey (ATT)
0

1.Rafael Fernandes (GK)
9
2.Daniel Moutinho (DEF)
6
3.Ricardo Marques (DEF)
6
4.Pedro Munoz (DEF)
6
5.Pascal Vogel (MID)
6
6.Jose Hidalgo (MID)
6
7.Antonis Vellidis (MID)
6
8.Bill Mowbray (MID)
6
9.Pedro Marques (ATT)
6
10.Zbigniew Gadocha (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Oluwashegun Adeshina (ATT)
6
 
12.Kevin Döring (ATT)
6
13.Simon Potts (MID)
6
14.Eduardo Gomes (ATT)
6