Match Report


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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Estádio Avelino Ferreira Torres where Futebol Clube do Marco play host to Belenenses. A crowd of 17,008 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Futebol Clube do Marco are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Belenenses appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ricardo Marques.


0.00
Futebol Clube do Marco kick off and get the first half underway!
2.20
Marino Van Der Meyde makes a beautiful solo run. Marino Van Der Meyde knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
4.53
Aziz Biancarelli chips the ball to his team mate, Luis Oliveira. Luis Oliveira knocks in a cross ball towards Jaime Mendes. With a superhuman jump, Jaime Mendes connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball comes off Alberto Valente and the loose ball is cleared up field.
6.35
Kevin Caldwell sees Rui Moutinho in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rui Moutinho lofts in a cross ball towards Tiago Viana. Tiago Viana beats his man to it with a header. Harry Ward is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
10.08
Kevin Caldwell sees Matt Niven in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Matt Niven sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Harry Ward reads it well. Excellent save!
14.58
Tiago Viana passes the ball forward to Matt Niven. Matt Niven knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Barket Ferreira-Leite.
20.08
Kevin Caldwell makes a probing pass to Hugo Guerrero. Hugo Guerrero knocks in a cross ball towards Kevin Caldwell. Kevin Caldwell beats his man to it with a header. Harry Ward comfortably punches it away to safety.
24.17
Silvio Lima flicks a high ball forward to Garry Huiberts who takes it down. Garry Huiberts hits a low pass to Tiago Viana. Tiago Viana knocks in a cross ball towards Hugo Guerrero. Hugo Guerrero directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
28.18
Luis Oliveira hits a low pass to Marino Van Der Meyde. Marino Van Der Meyde shoots from 20 yards but Vitor Monteiro reads it well. He makes it look easy!
32.50
Tomas Fernandes makes a beautiful solo run. Tomas Fernandes knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Luis Oliveira.
36.50
Silvio Lima makes a probing pass to Robert Charles. Robert Charles decides to run forward with the ball. Robert Charles knocks in a cross ball towards Tiago Viana. Tiago Viana whips the ball goalwards with his head but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
42.35
Hugo Guerrero hits a low pass to Tiago Viana. Tiago Viana lofts in a cross ball towards Tomas Fernandes. Tomas Fernandes makes a looping header on goal. Harry Ward manages to gather it effortlessly.
45.00
Kevin Caldwell runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Kevin Caldwell knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Harry Ward who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Futebol Clube do Marco appear unchanged since the first half. Belenenses have changed their lineup with Diogo Fernandes replacing Tiago Viana. The Belenenses players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.

45.00
Belenenses kick off the second half!
47.08
Kevin Caldwell knocks the ball to his team mate, Diogo Fernandes. Diogo Fernandes controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies well off target!
49.57
Tomas Fernandes hits a low pass to Matt Niven. Matt Niven lofts in a cross ball towards Tomas Fernandes. Tomas Fernandes jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but Helder Nascimento blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
53.56
Robert Charles chips the ball to his team mate, Hugo Guerrero. Hugo Guerrero knocks in a cross ball towards Rui Moutinho. Rui Moutinho is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Harry Ward gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent keeping!
59.43
Garry Huiberts plays the ball forward to Tomas Fernandes. Tomas Fernandes takes it forward alone. Tomas Fernandes knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Andre Alves.
60.28
Belenenses have made a substitution with Dean Parker replacing Alberto Valente .
65.07
Arjen Matthijs flicks a high pass forward. Aziz Biancarelli holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Aziz Biancarelli makes a simple pass to Marino Van Der Meyde. Marino Van Der Meyde sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
71.15
Barket Ferreira-Leite threads a neat ball through to Aziz Biancarelli. Aziz Biancarelli threads the ball through to Jaime Mendes. Jaime Mendes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Garry Huiberts.
72.11
Andre Alves passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Cesar Soares. With great vision, Cesar Soares plays the ball forward to Jaime Mendes. Jaime Mendes knocks in a cross ball towards Marino Van Der Meyde. With a superhuman jump, Marino Van Der Meyde connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it's a woeful effort!
77.24
Belenenses have made a substitution with Jose Alves replacing Robert Charles .
81.42
Aziz Biancarelli darts forward. Aziz Biancarelli plays a scrappy one-two with Marino Van Der Meyde and advances towards the goal... Aziz Biancarelli cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Aziz Biancarelli!
85.20
Aziz Biancarelli flicks a high pass forward. Antonio Monteiro collects the pass. Antonio Monteiro knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Vitor Monteiro who gathers it comfortably.
89.21
Tomas Fernandes makes a probing pass to Hugo Guerrero. Hugo Guerrero lofts in a cross ball towards Diogo Fernandes. Diogo Fernandes outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
3
8
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
45.7%
54.3%
Play Area
30%
50%
20%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Hugo Guerrero of Belenenses

Match Ratings
1.Vitor Monteiro (GK)
6
2.Silvio Lima (DEF)
6
3.Garry Huiberts (DEF)
6
4.Alberto Valente (DEF)
6
5.Rui Moutinho (MID)
7
6.Tomas Fernandes (MID)
7
7.Kevin Caldwell (MID)
7
8.Robert Charles (MID)
6
9.Matt Niven (ATT)
6
10.Hugo Guerrero (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Tiago Viana (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Dean Parker (DEF)
6
13.Jose Alves (DEF)
6
14.Diogo Fernandes (ATT)goal scored
7