Match Report


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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Estadio Dr. Machado de Matos where Felgueiras play host to Belenenses. A crowd of 19,564 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Felgueiras and Belenenses are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Abel Lopes.


0.00
Belenenses kick off!
3.50
Rafael Almeida sees space and advances. Rafael Almeida knocks the ball to his team mate, Ruben Semedo. Ruben Semedo shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Vitor Monteiro.
5.34
Corner kick to Felgueiras. Samir Buchwald plays it short to Jaime Fernandes. Jaime Fernandes chests the ball down and with a fluid motion, flicks the ball across into the box. Antonio Jesus comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
9.41
Rafael Almeida catches Hugo Guerrero on the ankles. The referee calls over Rafael Almeida and shows him a yellow card! Hugo Guerrero carries on, but is struggling a bit.
9.41
Free kick to Belenenses just outside the area...
10.56
Rui Moutinho calmly steps up but the ball is driven straight into the wall.
26.29
Garry Huiberts hits a low pass to Tiago Viana. Tiago Viana whips in a cross ball towards Hugo Guerrero. Hugo Guerrero connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Hugo Guerrero scores for Belenenses!!
30.41
Abel Santos threads a neat ball through to Hugo Guerrero. Hugo Guerrero knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alec Booth who gathers it comfortably.
32.06
Helder Costa controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Matt Niven. Matt Niven threads the ball through to Hugo Guerrero. Hugo Guerrero knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
34.19
Jaime Fernandes catches Hugo Guerrero on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Hugo Guerrero runs off the knock.
36.35
Jaime Fernandes makes a beautiful solo run. Jaime Fernandes threads a neat ball through to Antonio Jesus. Antonio Jesus knocks in a cross ball towards Jakob Müller. Jakob Müller finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Vitor Monteiro!
40.48
Jakob Müller runs straight at the opposition's defence. Jakob Müller lofts in a cross ball towards Antonio Jesus. Antonio Jesus knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Vitor Monteiro didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
42.21
Antoine Matingou threads a neat ball through to Antonio Jesus. Antonio Jesus whips in a cross ball towards Silvio Moreira. Silvio Moreira powers a header at goal but it flies wide!
44.01
Samir Buchwald passes the ball forward to Silvio Moreira. Silvio Moreira shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Vitor Monteiro!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Felgueiras appear unchanged since the first half. Belenenses also appear unchanged since the first half. The Felgueiras players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Felgueiras kick off and get the second half underway!
47.16
Marques Pereira Machado controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tiago Lopes. Showing composure, Tiago Lopes plays the ball forward to Antonio Jesus. Antonio Jesus knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Garry Huiberts.
48.48
Helder Costa sees Kevin Caldwell in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Kevin Caldwell shoots from 25 yards. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Belenenses are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
53.15
Rui Moutinho chips the ball to his team mate, Tiago Viana. Tiago Viana sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
57.22
Antoine Matingou makes a probing pass to Ruben Semedo. Ruben Semedo knocks in a cross ball towards Silvio Moreira. Silvio Moreira finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Solid save from Vitor Monteiro.
60.46
Felgueiras have made 2 substitutions with Claudio Pascual replacing Antoine Matingou and Diogo Campos replacing Silvio Moreira .Belenenses have made 2 substitutions with Silvio Lima replacing Jose Jesus and Diogo Fernandes replacing Matt Niven .
61.49
Claudio Pascual threads a neat ball through to Diogo Campos. Diogo Campos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
63.52
Antonio Jesus hacks Silvio Lima from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Silvio Lima stretches but gets up unharmed.
67.40
Rafael Almeida catches Abel Santos on the ankles. The referee calls over Rafael Almeida and warns him to calm down! Abel Santos hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.13
With vision, Helder Costa plays the ball forward to Diogo Fernandes. Diogo Fernandes shoots from 25 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
73.15
Silvio Lima flicks a high pass forward. Tiago Viana holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Tiago Viana knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alec Booth who gathers it comfortably.
77.48
Belenenses have made a substitution with Tomas Fernandes replacing Kevin Caldwell .
79.07
Helder Costa clumsily knocks into Jakob Müller. The referee calls over Helder Costa and warns him to calm down! Jakob Müller hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
81.49
Garry Huiberts sees Silvio Lima in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Silvio Lima plays the ball forward to Tomas Fernandes. Tomas Fernandes plays a scrappy one-two with Diogo Fernandes and advances towards the goal... Tomas Fernandes tries a spectacular strike but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
83.55
Samir Buchwald knocks the ball forward to Antonio Jesus. Antonio Jesus knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Silvio Lima.
87.08
Tomas Fernandes flicks a high pass forward. Hugo Guerrero collects the pass. Hugo Guerrero knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jaime Fernandes.
89.35
Jaime Fernandes sees Claudio Pascual in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Claudio Pascual flicks a high pass forward. Antonio Jesus holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Antonio Jesus lofts in a cross ball towards Ruben Semedo. Ruben Semedo rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Vitor Monteiro is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

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

Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
28.8%
43.9%
27.3%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Ruben Semedo of Felgueiras

Match Ratings
1.Alec Booth (GK)
6
2.Marques Pereira Machado (DEF)
6
3.Jaime Fernandes (DEF)yellow card
6
4.Rafael Almeida (DEF)yellow card
6
5.Antoine Matingou (MID)
6
6.Samir Buchwald (MID)
6
7.Jakob Müller (MID)
7
8.Tiago Lopes (MID)
6
9.Antonio Jesus (ATT)yellow card
7
10.Ruben Semedo (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Silvio Moreira (ATT)
6
 
12.Joao Antunes (DEF)
0
13.Claudio Pascual (MID)
6
14.Diogo Campos (ATT)
6

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