Match Report


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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Estadio Cidade de Barcelos where Gil Vicente play host to Belenenses. A crowd of 20,720 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Gil Vicente are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Belenenses appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Cesar Nunes.


0.00
Belenenses start the match!
3.24
Manuel Pinheiro makes a probing pass to Rui Moutinho. Rui Moutinho flicks a high pass forward. Tiago Viana holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Tiago Viana whips in a cross ball towards Matt Niven. Matt Niven directs the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Edgar Barros!
9.54
Abel Santos knocks the ball to his team mate, Hugo Guerrero. Hugo Guerrero shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
18.36
Paul Caldwell flicks a high pass forward to Petri Polak who brings the ball under control. Petri Polak shoots from long range but it's drastically wayward!
24.26
Kevin Caldwell flicks a high pass forward. Hugo Guerrero holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Hugo Guerrero knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ricardo Carmona.
26.52
Jose Jesus deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Garry Huiberts. Garry Huiberts makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tiago Viana. Tiago Viana sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
34.20
Rui Moutinho flicks a high ball forward to Matt Niven who takes it down. Matt Niven flicks a high pass forward. Tiago Viana controls it well on his chest. Tiago Viana knocks in a cross ball towards Hugo Guerrero. Hugo Guerrero connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but somehow Edgar Barros manages to keep it out.
38.46
Daniel Reis knocks the ball forward to Tomas Postiga. With a delightful solo run, Tomas Postiga stretches the opposition's defence. Tomas Postiga whips in a cross ball towards Richard Caldwell. Richard Caldwell makes a deft header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
42.44
Manuel Pinheiro hacks Patricio Fernandez from behind! Manuel Pinheiro is given a warning by the referee! Patricio Fernandez stretches but gets up unharmed.
44.53
Daniel Reis flicks the ball to his team mate, Paul Caldwell. Paul Caldwell chips the ball to his team mate, Petri Polak. Petri Polak shoots from 25 yards but it flies just wide!
45.00
Tomas Fernandes takes it forward alone. Tomas Fernandes shoots from 20 yards but it slams into the crowd!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Gil Vicente appear unchanged since the first half. Belenenses have changed their lineup with Silvio Lima replacing Garry Huiberts. The Belenenses players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The whistle blows and Gil Vicente kick off!
49.06
Rui Moutinho sees space and advances. Rui Moutinho lofts in a cross ball towards Tiago Viana. Tiago Viana makes a looping header on goal but is denied by Edgar Barros. Excellent save.
51.31
Kevin Caldwell threads a neat ball through to Tomas Fernandes. Tomas Fernandes skips past Daniel Reis! Tomas Fernandes cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but slams it into the crowd!
53.23
Richard Caldwell makes a simple pass to Ruben Moreira. Ruben Moreira knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Vitor Monteiro who gathers it comfortably.
57.51
Tomas Postiga makes a simple pass to Patricio Fernandez. Patricio Fernandez tries a spectacular long range effort but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
60.12
Belenenses have made 2 substitutions with Diogo Fernandes replacing Matt Niven and Robert Charles replacing Rui Moutinho .
65.13
Edgar Fernandes flicks a high pass forward. Richard Caldwell collects the pass. Richard Caldwell makes a simple pass to Ruben Moreira. Ruben Moreira knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jose Jesus.
66.20
Daniel Reis threads the ball through to David Monteiro. David Monteiro makes a beautiful solo run. David Monteiro shoots from 25 yards but it's a lousy effort!
67.11
Robert Charles makes an attacking run forward. Robert Charles sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
73.43
Paul Caldwell hacks Kevin Caldwell from behind! The referee warns Paul Caldwell to calm down! Kevin Caldwell runs off the knock.
75.19
Abel Santos clumsily knocks into Tomas Postiga. Abel Santos is shown the yellow card! Tomas Postiga hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
78.52
Tomas Fernandes knocks the ball forward to Tiago Viana. Tiago Viana whips in a cross ball towards Tomas Fernandes. Tomas Fernandes rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. He makes it look easy!
81.29
Paul Caldwell knocks the ball to his team mate, Ruben Moreira. Ruben Moreira lofts in a cross ball towards Patricio Fernandez. Patricio Fernandez is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Magnificent save by Vitor Monteiro!
84.32
Richard Caldwell knocks the ball to his team mate, Paul Caldwell. Paul Caldwell flicks the ball to his team mate, Ruben Moreira. Ruben Moreira whips in a cross ball towards Patricio Fernandez. Patricio Fernandez outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Vitor Monteiro gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
85.45
Tomas Postiga kicks a strong pass forward to Ruben Moreira. Ruben Moreira knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
87.58
Tomas Fernandes flicks a high pass forward. Abel Santos controls it well on his chest. Abel Santos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
3
6
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
51.2%
48.8%
Play Area
30.5%
47.6%
22%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Richard Caldwell of Gil Vicente

Match Ratings
1.Edgar Barros (GK)
9
2.David Monteiro (DEF)
6
3.Daniel Reis (DEF)
7
4.Edgar Fernandes (DEF)
6
5.Ricardo Carmona (DEF)
6
6.Petri Polak (MID)
6
7.Paul Caldwell (MID)
7
8.Richard Caldwell (MID)goal scored
9
9.Tomas Postiga (MID)
8
10.Patricio Fernandez (ATT)
6
11.Ruben Moreira (ATT)
7
 
12.Juan Flores (DEF)
0
13.Dean Williamson (DEF)
0
14.Francisco Marques (GK)
0

1.Vitor Monteiro (GK)
6
2.Jose Jesus (DEF)
6
3.Manuel Pinheiro (DEF)
6
4.Garry Huiberts (DEF)
6
5.Abel Santos (MID)yellow card
5
6.Tomas Fernandes (MID)
8
7.Kevin Caldwell (MID)
6
8.Rui Moutinho (MID)
7
9.Matt Niven (ATT)
6
10.Hugo Guerrero (ATT)
6
11.Tiago Viana (ATT)
6
 
12.Silvio Lima (DEF)
6
13.Diogo Fernandes (ATT)
6
14.Robert Charles (MID)
6