Match Report


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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Estádio 25 de Abril where Penafiel play host to Futebol Clube do Marco. A crowd of 17,075 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Penafiel and Futebol Clube do Marco are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Vasco Semedo.


0.00
The whistle blows and Penafiel kick off!
6.25
Antonio Monteiro barges into Nick Lawton. Antonio Monteiro is given a warning by the referee! Nick Lawton stretches but gets up unharmed.
12.01
Luis Oliveira flicks a high ball forward to Aziz Biancarelli who takes it down. Aziz Biancarelli sees Luis Oliveira in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Luis Oliveira knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alberto Monteiro.
15.25
Luis Oliveira passes the ball forward to Antonio Monteiro. Antonio Monteiro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
16.45
Roberto Almeida hits a low pass to Paul Souness. Paul Souness plays a scrappy one-two with Tiago Jesus and advances towards the goal... Paul Souness muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Penafiel!
22.15
Antonio Monteiro chips the ball to his team mate, Jaime Mendes. Jaime Mendes shoots from 20 yards but is denied by Andy Burley. Excellent save.
26.53
Alberto Monteiro makes a strong solo run forward. Alberto Monteiro flicks a high pass forward. Tiago Jesus controls it well on his chest. Tiago Jesus knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Arjen Matthijs.
27.42
Barket Ferreira-Leite flicks a high ball forward to Jaime Mendes who takes it down. Jaime Mendes edges inside the box! Jaime Mendes cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Andy Burley manages to gather it easily.
32.21
Luis Oliveira sees Marino Van Der Meyde in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Marino Van Der Meyde knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Paul Souness.
33.08
Paul Souness chips the ball to his team mate, Roberto Almeida. Roberto Almeida shoots from long range but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
38.27
Luis Oliveira decides to run forward with the ball. Luis Oliveira knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Andy Burley who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Penafiel appear unchanged since the first half. Futebol Clube do Marco also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Futebol Clube do Marco kick off and get the second half underway!
54.48
Andre Alves flicks a high pass forward. Marino Van Der Meyde holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Marino Van Der Meyde shoots from 20 yards but slams it into the crowd!
67.04
Emile Forbes flicks a high pass forward to Tomas Monteiro who brings the ball under control. Tomas Monteiro sees Nick Lawton in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nick Lawton lofts in a cross ball towards Tomas Monteiro. Tomas Monteiro heads the ball goalwards but somehow Harry Ward manages to keep it out.
72.02
Luis Oliveira takes it forward alone. Luis Oliveira edges inside the box! Luis Oliveira tries a spectacular strike but it is tipped over by Andy Burley.
73.36
Luis Oliveira takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Jaime Mendes looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
77.46
Antonio Monteiro flicks a high ball forward to Jaime Mendes who takes it down. Jaime Mendes shoots from 20 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
84.38
Futebol Clube do Marco are dictating the run of play here today.
87.36
Jaime Mendes comes in with a late challenge on Roberto Almeida. The referee calls over Jaime Mendes and warns him to calm down! Roberto Almeida runs off the knock.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

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

Possession
37.9%
62.1%
Play Area
27.3%
48.5%
24.2%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Luis Oliveira of Futebol Clube do Marco

Match Ratings
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)
6
9.Paul Souness (MID)goal scored
8
10.Tiago Jesus (ATT)
7
11.Silvio Viana (ATT)
6
 
12.Antonio Reis (GK)
0
13.Rodrigo Santos (DEF)
0
14.Tomas Fernandes (ATT)
0