Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Estádio D. Afonso Henriques where Vitória de Guimarães play host to Imortal. A crowd of 17,562 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Vitória de Guimarães are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Imortal appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Manuel Mamede.
The pitch is in good condition.
Vitória de Guimarães are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Imortal appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Manuel Mamede.
0.00
0-0Imortal kick off and get the match underway!
4.44
0-1Frederico Alves threads the ball through to Dion Mercer. Dion Mercer sees Cristiano Ferreira in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Cristiano Ferreira shoots from long range. The ball takes a deflection leaving Hugo Loureiro with no chance!! Goal for Imortal!
8.59
0-1Vitor Sousa flicks a high pass forward. Miguel Alvarez collects the pass. Miguel Alvarez threads the ball through to Cristiano Ferreira. Cristiano Ferreira whips in a cross ball towards Frederico Barbosa. Frederico Barbosa is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Hugo Loureiro gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice save!
14.49
0-1David Veloso threads a neat ball through to Artur Moutinho. Artur Moutinho makes a simple pass to David Hopkin. David Hopkin kicks a strong pass forward to Antoine Chow-Yuen but the referee indicates it's offside!
21.03
Luis Marcelino runs straight at the opposition's defence. Luis Marcelino plays a quick one-two with Bruno Soares and rushes in on goal... Luis Marcelino looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
24.47
1-1David Veloso barges into Frederico Barbosa. The referee calls over David Veloso and warns him to calm down! Frederico Barbosa stretches but gets up unharmed.
28.38
1-1Titus Harley knocks the ball forward to Bruno Soares. Bruno Soares cuts inside the box! Bruno Soares strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it is shockingly off target!
30.21
Helder Sousa chips the ball to his team mate, David Semedo. David Semedo darts forward. David Semedo whips in a cross ball towards Cristiano Ferreira. Cristiano Ferreira whips the ball goalwards with his head but it is shockingly off target!
34.08
Cesar Barbosa deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Titus Harley. Showing composure, Titus Harley laces a through ball forward to Bruno Soares. Bruno Soares passes the ball forward but David Hopkin is offside!
36.40
Artur Moutinho flicks a high pass forward. Antoine Chow-Yuen controls it well on his chest. Antoine Chow-Yuen knocks in a cross ball towards David Hopkin. David Hopkin heads the ball goalwards. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
40.04
David Semedo hacks Artur Moutinho from behind! David Semedo is warned by the referee! Artur Moutinho hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Vitória de Guimarães appear unchanged since the first half. Imortal also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Vitória de Guimarães start the second half!
55.21
Arno Raff hits a low pass to John Roberts. John Roberts whips in a cross ball towards Cristiano Ferreira. Cristiano Ferreira heads the ball goalwards but somehow Hugo Loureiro manages to keep it out.
57.22
Luis Marcelino knocks the ball forward to Bruno Soares. Bruno Soares plays a one-two with David Hopkin and advances towards the goal... Bruno Soares tries a spectacular strike but he balloons it over the crossbar!
59.44
Arno Raff makes a beautiful solo run. Arno Raff knocks in a cross ball towards John Roberts. John Roberts is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
65.21
2-2David Semedo flicks a high pass forward. John Roberts holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. John Roberts knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Cesar Barbosa.
69.17
With great vision, Artur Moutinho plays the ball forward to Antoine Chow-Yuen. Antoine Chow-Yuen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
71.38
Vitor Sousa plays the ball forward to Arno Raff. Arno Raff sees John Roberts in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. John Roberts whips in a cross ball towards Frederico Barbosa. Frederico Barbosa directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
75.20
David Veloso knocks the ball to his team mate, Artur Moutinho. Artur Moutinho makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Bruno Soares. Bruno Soares knocks in a cross ball towards David Hopkin. David Hopkin makes a convincing header which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
78.35
Luis Marcelino flicks a high pass forward. Bruno Soares easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Bruno Soares whips in a cross ball towards Antoine Chow-Yuen. Antoine Chow-Yuen is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Solid save from Damir Malouda. What a great pair of hands!
79.19
Luis Marcelino makes an attacking run forward. Luis Marcelino controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Bruno Soares through on goal. Bruno Soares comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
83.16
Titus Harley sees Antoine Chow-Yuen in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Antoine Chow-Yuen passes the ball forward but David Hopkin is offside!
84.30
Olivier Weber knocks the ball to his team mate, Luis Marcelino. Luis Marcelino makes a simple pass to Antoine Chow-Yuen. Antoine Chow-Yuen knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Vitor Sousa.
85.19
Frederico Alves flicks a high ball forward to Dion Mercer who takes it down. Dion Mercer flicks a high pass forward to Frederico Barbosa who brings the ball neatly under control. Frederico Barbosa whips in a cross ball towards Cristiano Ferreira. Cristiano Ferreira is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
89.31
Artur Moutinho flicks a high pass forward to David Hopkin who brings the ball under control. David Hopkin sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
90.00
David Semedo flicks a high pass forward. Frederico Barbosa controls it well on his chest. Frederico Barbosa controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
4
Shots on Target
4
6
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
3
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
61.2%
38.8%
Play Area
24.7%
45.9%
29.4%
Scorers
| Luis Marcelino 21 David Hopkin 36, 75 | Cristiano Ferreira 4, 85 John Roberts 59 Frederico Barbosa 71 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Cristiano Ferreira of Imortal |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Hugo Loureiro (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Simon Borchard (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Cesar Barbosa (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | David Veloso (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Olivier Weber (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Artur Moutinho (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Titus Harley (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Luis Marcelino (MID) |  | 9 |
| 9. | David Hopkin (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Antoine Chow-Yuen (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Bruno Soares (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Daniel Alves (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Pedro Gomes (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jose Marcos (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Damir Malouda (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Vitor Sousa (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Helder Sousa (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Frederico Alves (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Dion Mercer (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Miguel Alvarez (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | David Semedo (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Arno Raff (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | John Roberts (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Frederico Barbosa (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Cristiano Ferreira (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Cristiano Campos (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Ignacio Berger (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Carlos Campos (DEF) | 0 | |