Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Estadio Dr. Machado de Matos where Felgueiras play host to Belenenses. 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 Belenenses appear to be shaped for 5-2-3.
Today's match is refereed by Sergio Monteiro.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Felgueiras are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Belenenses appear to be shaped for 5-2-3.
Today's match is refereed by Sergio Monteiro.
0.00
0-0Belenenses kick off and get the match underway!
3.23
0-0Nuno Monteiro plays the ball forward to Vadim Korkishko. Vadim Korkishko hits a low pass to Mick Harrison. Mick Harrison knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mansour Machado.
6.55
Rafael Jardim flicks the ball to his team mate, Sylvain Brooking. Sylvain Brooking knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
9.55
Abel Loureiro makes a simple pass to Vadim Korkishko. Vadim Korkishko darts forward. Vadim Korkishko knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Artur Gomes.
10.48
0-0Without breaking stride, Luis Monteiro plays the ball forward to Jose Gomes. Jose Gomes threads the ball through to Sverrir Hermannsson. Sverrir Hermannsson whips in a cross ball towards Sylvain Brooking. Sylvain Brooking finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it's a woeful effort!
21.38
0-0Marcos Farinos sees Francisco Ferreira in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Francisco Ferreira lofts in a cross ball towards Jaime Gomes. Jaime Gomes is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but somehow Oscar Aguilar manages to keep it out.
22.09
1-0Nuno Monteiro sees a break and surges forward. Nuno Monteiro threads the ball through to Rafael Jardim. Rafael Jardim lofts in a cross ball towards Mick Harrison. Mick Harrison powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
28.54
Jose Varela makes a probing pass to Sverrir Hermannsson. Sverrir Hermannsson shoots from distance. It's there!! Jaime Valente has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
33.12
Abel Loureiro chips the ball to his team mate, Jose Varela. Jose Varela threads the ball through to Sverrir Hermannsson. Sverrir Hermannsson lofts in a cross ball towards Sylvain Brooking. Sylvain Brooking is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
38.45
3-0Vadim Korkishko chips the ball to his team mate, Jose Gomes. Jose Gomes knocks the ball forward to Sylvain Brooking but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
39.51
3-0Marcos Farinos barges into Luis Monteiro. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Luis Monteiro runs off the knock.
40.10
3-0Luis Monteiro flicks a high pass forward. Nuno Monteiro holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nuno Monteiro flicks a high pass forward. Sylvain Brooking holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Sylvain Brooking lofts in a cross ball towards Rafael Jardim. Rafael Jardim is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but Silvio Jesus is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
41.03
3-0Corner kick to Felgueiras. Vadim Korkishko chips it out wide. Abel Loureiro is dispossessed by a tackle from Thibault Beda.
42.10
Mick Harrison threads a neat ball through to Rafael Jardim. Rafael Jardim whips in a cross ball towards Sylvain Brooking. Sylvain Brooking gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball is well placed but Mansour Machado blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Felgueiras have changed their lineup with Callum Henderson replacing Mick Harrison and Eben Dugbatey replacing Sverrir Hermannsson. Belenenses have changed their lineup with Daniel Martins replacing Artur Gomes.
45.00
Felgueiras kick off!
47.38
3-0Sylvain Brooking comes in with a late challenge on Mansour Machado. Sylvain Brooking is given a warning by the referee! Mansour Machado hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
49.17
Daniel Martins flicks a high pass forward to Francisco Ferreira who brings the ball under control. Francisco Ferreira shoots from 25 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
54.22
3-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
60.30
3-0Felgueiras have made a substitution with Cesar Vieira replacing Nuno Monteiro .Belenenses have made 2 substitutions with Carlos Viana replacing Thibault Beda and Fernando Faria replacing Jaime Gomes .
61.34
With a delightful solo run, Jose Varela stretches the opposition's defence. Jose Varela knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Carlos Viana.
63.16
Jose Varela makes a simple pass to Sylvain Brooking. Sylvain Brooking shoots from outside the area but Jaime Valente reads it well. Good keeping!
69.04
Abel Loureiro flicks a high pass forward. Rafael Jardim holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rafael Jardim knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Abel Lima.
71.41
Vadim Korkishko flicks a high pass forward to Eben Dugbatey who brings the ball under control. Eben Dugbatey shoots from outside the area but Jaime Valente reads it well. Superb keeping!
72.58
Daniel Martins sees a break and surges forward. Daniel Martins knocks in a cross ball towards Fernando Faria. Fernando Faria is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Oscar Aguilar is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
75.44
Jose Varela makes a probing pass to Rafael Jardim. Rafael Jardim whips in a cross ball towards Jose Gomes. Jose Gomes makes a convincing header but it flies just off target!
77.48
Callum Henderson flicks a high ball forward to Sylvain Brooking who takes it down. Sylvain Brooking whips in a cross ball towards Jose Varela. Jose Varela is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
83.32
Vadim Korkishko makes a simple pass to Callum Henderson. Callum Henderson shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
85.27
Jose Varela makes a probing pass to Rafael Jardim. Rafael Jardim tries a spectacular long range effort but Jaime Valente reads it well. Excellent keeping!
87.49
Jose Varela flicks a high pass forward. Jose Gomes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jose Gomes knocks in a cross ball towards Eben Dugbatey. Eben Dugbatey is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but Jaime Valente reads it well. Quality keeping!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
4
1
Shots on Target
11
2
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
80.6%
19.4%
Play Area
16.4%
47.8%
35.8%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Jose Varela of Felgueiras |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Oscar Aguilar (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Luis Monteiro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Abel Loureiro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Nuno Monteiro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jose Gomes (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Vadim Korkishko (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Jose Varela (MID) |  | 9 |
| 8. | Mick Harrison (MID) | | 7 |
| 9. | Rafael Jardim (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Sverrir Hermannsson (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Sylvain Brooking (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Cesar Vieira (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Callum Henderson (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Eben Dugbatey (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Jaime Valente (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Mansour Machado (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Thibault Beda (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Silvio Jesus (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Abel Lima (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Rui Monteiro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 7. | Marcos Farinos (MID) |  | 5 |
| 8. | Artur Gomes (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Jaime Moutinho (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Jaime Gomes (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Francisco Ferreira (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Carlos Viana (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Daniel Martins (MID) | 7 | |
| 14. | Fernando Faria (ATT) | | 7 |