Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Estadio Jose Gomes where C.F. Estrela da Amadora play host to U Madeira. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
C.F. Estrela da Amadora are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while U Madeira appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
C.F. Estrela da Amadora are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while U Madeira appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0U Madeira kick off the first half!
2.07
0-0Zbigniew Rzasa passes the ball forward to Samuel Nunes. Samuel Nunes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alex Gough but the linesman indicates offside!
6.05
Ismael Ayaz makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alex Gough. Alex Gough makes a probing pass to Samuel Nunes but he's offside!
9.14
0-0Rodrigo Pinheiro knocks the ball to his team mate, Christian Dugbatey. Christian Dugbatey goes all the way! Christian Dugbatey makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
15.23
Carlos Barros makes a simple pass to Samuel Nunes. Samuel Nunes threads the ball through to Alex Gough but he's offside!
18.54
Hakan Özalan passes the ball forward to Ricardo Pinheiro. Ricardo Pinheiro knocks in a cross ball towards Christian Dugbatey. Christian Dugbatey powers a header at goal but Gilbert Boffin is on top of it.
20.22
1-0Hakan Özalan knocks the ball forward to Arek Gadocha. Arek Gadocha knocks in a cross ball towards Christian Dugbatey. Christian Dugbatey is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Christian Dugbatey scores for C.F. Estrela da Amadora!!
24.08
1-0Christian Dugbatey catches Gavin Ferguson on the ankles. The referee calls over Christian Dugbatey and warns him to calm down! Gavin Ferguson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
26.49
Toni Dhorasoo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Pinheiro. Ricardo Pinheiro whips in a cross ball towards Arek Gadocha. Arek Gadocha is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Gilbert Boffin easily picks it out of the air!
33.22
1-0Zbigniew Rzasa kicks a strong pass forward to Daniel Blanco. Daniel Blanco tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
38.17
John Adams deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Carlos Barros. Carlos Barros flicks the ball to his team mate, Samuel Nunes. Samuel Nunes shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
39.54
1-0C.F. Estrela da Amadora are easily keeping U Madeira at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
42.49
1-0Rodrigo Pinheiro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Arek Gadocha. Arek Gadocha knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by John Adams.
45.00
Juan Herrero makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eric Addo. Eric Addo makes a simple pass to Alex Gough. Alex Gough knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Artur Teixeira.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
C.F. Estrela da Amadora start the second half!
47.29
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
48.41
51.45
Frederico Jardim knocks the ball forward to Toni Dhorasoo. Toni Dhorasoo kicks a strong pass forward to Ricardo Pinheiro. Ricardo Pinheiro knocks in a cross ball towards Christian Dugbatey. Christian Dugbatey directs the ball goalwards with his head but Gilbert Boffin is on top of it.
54.20
John Adams deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Zbigniew Rzasa. Zbigniew Rzasa makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alex Gough. Alex Gough goes all the way! Alex Gough tries a spectacular strike. The ball comes in low, but Stephen Kalac easily smothers it!
55.17
Hakan Özalan knocks the ball to his team mate, Christian Dugbatey. Christian Dugbatey sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
59.30
Hakan Özalan threads the ball through to Ricardo Pinheiro. Ricardo Pinheiro whips in a cross ball towards Christian Dugbatey. Christian Dugbatey directs the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Gilbert Boffin!
61.11
Hauke Hermann makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rodrigo Pinheiro. Rodrigo Pinheiro makes a probing pass to Christian Dugbatey. Christian Dugbatey whips in a cross ball towards Arek Gadocha. Arek Gadocha is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. What a cracker!! Gilbert Boffin had no chance!! Goal for C.F. Estrela da Amadora!
73.34
Toni Dhorasoo flicks the ball to his team mate, Christian Dugbatey. Christian Dugbatey plays a perfect one-two with Arek Gadocha and rushes in on goal... Christian Dugbatey makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Gilbert Boffin.
75.49
Gavin Ferguson catches Christian Dugbatey on the ankles. Gavin Ferguson is given a warning by the referee! Christian Dugbatey stretches but gets up unharmed.
83.57
Ismael Ayaz kicks a strong pass forward to Samuel Nunes. Samuel Nunes shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
84.37
Ismael Ayaz brings the ball forward. Ismael Ayaz goes all the way! Ismael Ayaz shoots from just inside the box but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
87.21
Ismael Ayaz brings the ball forward. Ismael Ayaz goes all the way! Ismael Ayaz makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Stephen Kalac easily smothers it.
89.29
Hakan Özalan advances with the ball. Hakan Özalan shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
90.00
Eric Addo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Samuel Nunes. Samuel Nunes shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
9
2
Shots off Target
1
6
Offsides
0
4
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
42.5%
57.5%
Play Area
28.7%
46.2%
25%
Scorers