Match Report
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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Estádio Avelino Ferreira Torres where Futebol Clube do Marco play host to Vitória de Guimarães. A crowd of 19,550 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 Vitória de Guimarães appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Eduardo Gomes.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Futebol Clube do Marco are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Vitória de Guimarães appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Eduardo Gomes.
0.00
0-0Futebol Clube do Marco kick off the first half!
2.05
0-0Andre Alves knocks the ball forward to Antonio Monteiro. Antonio Monteiro flicks a high ball forward to Marino Van Der Meyde who takes it down. Marino Van Der Meyde edges inside the box! Marino Van Der Meyde tries a spectacular strike but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
3.20
0-1Miel Cales flicks a high pass forward to Hugo Pinheiro who brings the ball under control. Seeing a gap ahead, Hugo Pinheiro plays the ball forward to Bruno Varela. Bruno Varela whips in a cross ball towards Miel Cales. Miel Cales knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
9.08
0-1Robert Van Beukering makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tomas Teixeira. Tomas Teixeira plays a scrappy one-two with Rene Bruins and advances towards the goal... Tomas Teixeira takes a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
10.31
Helder Nascimento threads the ball through to Aziz Biancarelli. Aziz Biancarelli passes the ball forward to Marino Van Der Meyde. Marino Van Der Meyde whips in a cross ball towards Jaime Mendes. Jaime Mendes beats his man to it with a header. It's there!! Fernando Moreira has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
16.52
1-1Lars Schacht passes the ball forward to Wayne Keane. Wayne Keane passes the ball forward to Rene Bruins. Rene Bruins makes a pass forward but Tomas Teixeira is yards offside!
20.10
Wayne Keane brings the ball forward. Wayne Keane knocks the ball to his team mate, Hugo Pinheiro. Hugo Pinheiro shoots from long range. Harry Ward gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent save!
24.58
1-1Wayne Keane takes a short throw-in bringing Hugo Pinheiro into play. Hugo Pinheiro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tomas Teixeira. Seeing a gap ahead, Tomas Teixeira plays the ball forward to Rene Bruins. Rene Bruins knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Andre Alves.
26.01
Luis Oliveira makes a simple pass to Marino Van Der Meyde. Marino Van Der Meyde lofts in a cross ball towards Jaime Mendes. Jaime Mendes finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Fernando Moreira didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
30.34
Michael Gronkjaer darts forward. Without breaking stride, Michael Gronkjaer plays the ball forward to Robert Van Beukering. Robert Van Beukering rushes past Luis Oliveira! Robert Van Beukering tries a spectacular strike. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
36.22
Miel Cales flicks a high ball forward to Tomas Teixeira who takes it down. Tomas Teixeira tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
42.02
Robert Van Beukering controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rene Bruins. Rene Bruins plays a one-two with Bruno Varela and advances towards the goal... Rene Bruins side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
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. Vitória de Guimarães also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Vitória de Guimarães get the second half underway!
47.44
With some swift thinking, Aziz Biancarelli plays the ball forward to Jaime Mendes. Jaime Mendes shoots from 25 yards but it's well over the bar!
48.39
Aziz Biancarelli knocks the ball forward to Marino Van Der Meyde. Marino Van Der Meyde lofts in a cross ball towards Jaime Mendes. Jaime Mendes gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
53.53
Arjen Matthijs flicks the ball to his team mate, Aziz Biancarelli. Aziz Biancarelli makes a probing pass to Marino Van Der Meyde. Marino Van Der Meyde whips in a cross ball towards Luis Oliveira. Luis Oliveira makes a convincing header but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
55.56
Robert Van Beukering sees space and advances. Robert Van Beukering shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Harry Ward smothers it!
60.39
2-2Vitória de Guimarães have made a substitution with Guilherme Fernandes replacing Robert Van Beukering .
63.01
Bruno Varela threads a neat ball through to Rene Bruins. Rene Bruins lofts in a cross ball towards Guilherme Fernandes. Guilherme Fernandes connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
66.44
Jorge Costa deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rene Bruins. Rene Bruins knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Guilherme Fernandes is offside!
77.44
Vitória de Guimarães have made 2 substitutions with Pedro Postiga replacing Wayne Keane and Jose Javier Rodriguez replacing Miel Cales .
87.02
Pedro Postiga sees Jose Javier Rodriguez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jose Javier Rodriguez flicks a high ball forward to Jorge Costa who takes it down. Jorge Costa lofts in a cross ball towards Rene Bruins. Rene Bruins finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Nice keeping!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
3
9
Shots off Target
3
0
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
47.4%
52.6%
Play Area
28.9%
46.1%
25%
Scorers
| Jaime Mendes 10, 48 | Miel Cales 3 Robert Van Beukering 30 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Jaime Mendes of Futebol Clube do Marco |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Harry Ward (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Arjen Matthijs (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Helder Nascimento (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Andre Alves (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Barket Ferreira-Leite (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Cesar Soares (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Aziz Biancarelli (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Luis Oliveira (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Antonio Monteiro (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Jaime Mendes (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Marino Van Der Meyde (ATT) | 8 | |
| 12. | Vasco Veloso (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Hugo Neves (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Torsten Ziege (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Fernando Moreira (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Wayne Keane (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Lars Schacht (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Michael Gronkjaer (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Jorge Costa (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Hugo Pinheiro (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Robert Van Beukering (MID) | | 8 |
| 8. | Miel Cales (MID) | | 8 |
| 9. | Bruno Varela (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Tomas Teixeira (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Rene Bruins (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Pedro Postiga (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Guilherme Fernandes (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Jose Javier Rodriguez (MID) | 6 | |