Match Report


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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Estadio Jose Gomes where C.F. Estrela da Amadora play host to Gil Vicente. A crowd of 18,584 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
C.F. Estrela da Amadora are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Gil Vicente appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Diogo Teixeira.


0.00
The first half starts with C.F. Estrela da Amadora kicking off!
10.52
Seeing a gap ahead, Chris Black plays the ball forward to Federico Martino. Federico Martino knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
16.18
Chris Black makes a probing pass to Jaime Ribeiro. Jaime Ribeiro chips the ball to his team mate, Francisco Lopes. Francisco Lopes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
20.26
Romain Deroff deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Cosimo Bellotto. Cosimo Bellotto controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jaime Ribeiro. Jaime Ribeiro lofts in a cross ball towards Francisco Lopes. Francisco Lopes outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Francisco Lopes scores for C.F. Estrela da Amadora!!
24.50
Chris Black passes the ball forward to Ugo Delaney. Ugo Delaney flicks a high pass forward to Jaime Ribeiro who brings the ball under control. Jaime Ribeiro shoots from 20 yards but it is shockingly off target!
26.20
With vision, Romain Deroff laces a through ball forward to Francisco Lopes. Francisco Lopes threads a neat ball through to Fatik Luijpers. Fatik Luijpers shoots from 25 yards but it's a lousy effort!
27.06
Chris Black darts forward. Chris Black flicks a high pass forward. Cosimo Bellotto comfortably collects the pass. Cosimo Bellotto lofts in a cross ball towards Federico Martino. Federico Martino whips the ball goalwards with his head. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
30.16
Jaime Ribeiro makes a simple pass to Nils Widmann. Nils Widmann knocks in a cross ball towards Hannes Welke. Hannes Welke is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Solid save from Edgar Barros.
36.27
Hannes Welke kicks a strong pass forward to Federico Martino. Federico Martino whips in a cross ball towards Nils Widmann. Nils Widmann rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It's miles wide!
39.01
Petri Polak threads a neat ball through to Ruben Moreira. Ruben Moreira knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ugo Delaney.
40.26
Francisco Lopes slams into Petri Polak with his studs up. The referee motions to Francisco Lopes to come over. It's a red card!! Petri Polak hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
44.49
Nils Widmann flicks a high pass forward. Hannes Welke controls it well on his chest. Hannes Welke whips in a cross ball towards Fatik Luijpers. Fatik Luijpers makes a convincing header. Edgar Barros punches it away to safety.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. C.F. Estrela da Amadora appear unchanged since the first half. Gil Vicente also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Gil Vicente kick off!
47.08
Seeing a gap ahead, Edgar Fernandes plays the ball forward to Paul Caldwell. Paul Caldwell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Patricio Fernandez. Patricio Fernandez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
49.13
Daniel Reis makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Patricio Fernandez. Patricio Fernandez advances inside the box! Patricio Fernandez shoots from just inside the box. The ball comes in low, but Gianfranco Zanutta smothers it!
55.35
Richard Caldwell knocks the ball to his team mate, Ruben Moreira. Ruben Moreira knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gianfranco Zanutta who gathers it comfortably.
59.19
Paul Caldwell threads the ball through to Patricio Fernandez. Patricio Fernandez shoots from outside the area but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
61.18
Ugo Delaney sees Chris Black in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Chris Black brings the ball forward. Chris Black tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
63.06
Paul Caldwell threads a neat ball through to Patricio Fernandez. Patricio Fernandez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
65.23
Patricio Fernandez hacks Chris Black from behind! The referee brings Patricio Fernandez to one side and gives him a warning! Chris Black runs off the knock.
67.08
Paul Caldwell threads a neat ball through to Patricio Fernandez. Patricio Fernandez knocks in a cross ball towards Ruben Moreira. Ruben Moreira jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
69.04
Paul Caldwell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Richard Caldwell. Richard Caldwell shoots from long range but is denied by Gianfranco Zanutta. Excellent save.
71.17
Cosimo Bellotto passes the ball forward to Jaime Ribeiro. Jaime Ribeiro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
79.24
Tomas Postiga deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Richard Caldwell. Richard Caldwell whips in a cross ball towards Patricio Fernandez. Romain Deroff barges into Patricio Fernandez. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
84.49
Edgar Fernandes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paul Caldwell. Paul Caldwell kicks a strong pass forward to Petri Polak. Petri Polak knocks in a cross ball towards Patricio Fernandez. Patricio Fernandez beats his man to it with a header. Gianfranco Zanutta comfortably picks it out of the air!
85.25
Edgar Fernandes flicks a high pass forward. Petri Polak collects the pass. Petri Polak hits a low pass to Ruben Moreira. Ruben Moreira knocks in a cross ball towards Tomas Postiga. Tomas Postiga makes a convincing header. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
5
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
1
0

Possession
56%
44%
Play Area
28%
48%
24%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Tomas Postiga of Gil Vicente

Match Ratings
1.Gianfranco Zanutta (GK)
7
2.Chris Black (DEF)
8
3.Romain Deroff (DEF)
6
4.Ugo Delaney (DEF)
7
5.Hannes Welke (MID)
7
6.Jaime Ribeiro (MID)
7
7.Francisco Lopes (MID)goal scoredred card
3
8.Cosimo Bellotto (MID)
6
9.Federico Martino (ATT)
6
10.Fatik Luijpers (ATT)
6
11.Nils Widmann (ATT)
6
 
12.Adnan Madar (ATT)
0
13.Torsten Möller (MID)
0
14.Jody Le Saux (ATT)
0

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