Match Report
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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Est˜ dio do Restelo where Belenenses play host to Penafiel. A crowd of 18,381 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Belenenses are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Penafiel appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Abel Lopes.
The pitch is in good condition.
Belenenses are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Penafiel appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Abel Lopes.
0.00
Penafiel kick off and get the first half underway!
14.44
Nick Lawton threads a neat ball through to Tiago Jesus. Tiago Jesus knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Vitor Monteiro who gathers it comfortably.
15.41
Tomas Fernandes surges forward with the ball. Tomas Fernandes tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
16.58
Nick Lawton threads the ball through to Silvio Viana. Silvio Viana controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
18.49
Roberto Almeida makes an attacking run forward. Roberto Almeida shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
27.29
Nick Lawton catches Kevin Caldwell on the ankles. Nick Lawton is warned by the referee! Kevin Caldwell runs off the knock.
30.00
Paul Souness flicks a high pass forward. Silvio Viana controls it well on his chest. Silvio Viana knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Garry Huiberts.
36.53
Abel Santos threads a neat ball through to Tiago Viana. Tiago Viana knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Emile Forbes.
40.39
Garry Huiberts flicks a high ball forward to Rui Moutinho who takes it down. Rui Moutinho flicks a high pass forward. Matt Niven holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Matt Niven knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
Jose Jesus decides to run forward with the ball. Jose Jesus kicks a strong pass forward to Tiago Viana. Tiago Viana knocks in a cross ball towards Hugo Guerrero. Hugo Guerrero makes a looping header on goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Good keeping!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Belenenses appear unchanged since the first half. Penafiel also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Belenenses kick off and get the second half underway!
53.31
Abel Santos passes the ball forward to Hugo Guerrero. Hugo Guerrero knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Andy Burley who gathers it comfortably.
54.39
Vasco Sousa threads a neat ball through to Paul Souness. Paul Souness controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tomas Monteiro. Tomas Monteiro whips in a cross ball towards Nick Lawton. Nick Lawton is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but is denied by Vitor Monteiro. Excellent save.
57.35
Jose Jesus flicks a high pass forward to Tomas Fernandes who brings the ball under control. Tomas Fernandes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Emile Forbes.
59.34
Manuel Pinheiro knocks the ball to his team mate, Abel Santos. Abel Santos decides to run forward with the ball. Abel Santos whips in a cross ball towards Hugo Guerrero. Hugo Guerrero rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Andy Burley didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
60.52
Belenenses have made 3 substitutions with Silvio Lima replacing Garry Huiberts, Diogo Fernandes replacing Matt Niven and Robert Charles replacing Rui Moutinho .
61.53
Silvio Lima chips the ball to his team mate, Tiago Viana. Tiago Viana knocks the ball forward to Hugo Guerrero. Hugo Guerrero whips in a cross ball towards Diogo Fernandes. Diogo Fernandes heads the ball goalwards. The ball takes a deflection leaving Andy Burley with no chance!! Goal for Belenenses!
65.01
Hugo Guerrero clumsily knocks into Emile Forbes. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Emile Forbes runs off the knock.
67.58
Kevin Caldwell runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Kevin Caldwell sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
71.39
Roberto Almeida sees a break and surges forward. Roberto Almeida whips in a cross ball towards Silvio Viana. Silvio Viana connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
78.04
Kevin Caldwell deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Diogo Fernandes. Diogo Fernandes plays a scrappy one-two with Hugo Guerrero and stumbles forward towards the goal... Diogo Fernandes makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
81.21
Tiago Viana kicks a strong pass forward to Kevin Caldwell. Kevin Caldwell edges inside the box! Kevin Caldwell strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
85.52
Robert Charles threads a neat ball through to Hugo Guerrero. Hugo Guerrero whips in a cross ball towards Kevin Caldwell. Kevin Caldwell heads the ball goalwards. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Quality keeping!
87.35
Paul Souness deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Silvio Viana. Silvio Viana advances inside the box! Some silky footwork from Silvio Viana provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Vitor Monteiro is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
55.4%
44.6%
Play Area
25.7%
44.6%
29.7%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Kevin Caldwell of Belenenses |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Vitor Monteiro (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Jose Jesus (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Manuel Pinheiro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Garry Huiberts (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Abel Santos (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Tomas Fernandes (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Kevin Caldwell (MID) | ![]() | 9 |
| 8. | Rui Moutinho (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Matt Niven (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Hugo Guerrero (ATT) | ![]() | 7 |
| 11. | Tiago Viana (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Silvio Lima (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Diogo Fernandes (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
| 14. | Robert Charles (MID) | 6 | |
| 1. | Andy Burley (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Jaime Pinheiro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Vasco Sousa (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Emile Forbes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Alberto Monteiro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Tomas Monteiro (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Nick Lawton (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Roberto Almeida (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Paul Souness (MID) | 7 | |
| 10. | Tiago Jesus (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Silvio Viana (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
| 12. | Antonio Reis (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Rodrigo Santos (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Tomas Fernandes (ATT) | 0 | |









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