Match Report


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Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at Estádio 25 de Abril where Penafiel play host to Maia. A crowd of 16,436 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Penafiel are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Maia appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Manuel Mamede.


0.00
The whistle blows and Maia kick off!
2.32
Guilherme Martins changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Guilherme Martins knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
6.13
Frederico Santos threads a neat ball through to Francis Ehiogu. Francis Ehiogu knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Artur Teixeira.
8.02
Frederico Santos knocks the ball forward to Francis Ehiogu. Francis Ehiogu knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
9.04
Kemal Redknapp controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Francis Ehiogu. Francis Ehiogu shoots from outside the area his aim is horrendously poor!
14.36
Ralph May flicks a high pass forward to Kemal Redknapp who brings the ball under control. Kemal Redknapp darts forward. Kemal Redknapp knocks the ball forward to Miguel Soudan but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
15.29
Artur Pinheiro takes the throw-in. Ralph May threads a neat ball through to Guilherme Martins. Guilherme Martins deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Francis Ehiogu. Francis Ehiogu knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Filipe Moutinho.
22.42
Filipe Moutinho kicks a strong pass forward to Robert Overbeek-Bloem. Robert Overbeek-Bloem makes a simple pass to Jorge Rego. Jorge Rego knocks in a cross ball towards Francisco Andrade. Francisco Andrade is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
26.25
Artur Teixeira passes the ball forward to Christian Klein. Christian Klein flicks a high pass forward. Jorge Rego holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jorge Rego shoots from 25 yards but it flies just off target!
27.49
Frederico Santos makes a simple pass to Miguel Soudan. Miguel Soudan knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Samuel Gomes.
30.25
Christian Klein flicks a high ball forward to Francisco Andrade who takes it down. Francisco Andrade knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
34.21
Kemal Redknapp chips the ball to his team mate, Miguel Soudan. Miguel Soudan knocks in a cross ball towards Francis Ehiogu. Francis Ehiogu is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
38.03
Christian Klein knocks the ball forward to Francisco Andrade. Francisco Andrade finds some space and shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
40.18
With some swift thinking, Robert Overbeek-Bloem plays the ball forward to Mario Campos. Mario Campos whips in a cross ball towards Francisco Andrade. Francisco Andrade flicks the ball with his head. The ball comes off Ralph May and the loose ball is cleared up field.
45.00
Robert Overbeek-Bloem runs straight at the opposition's defence. Robert Overbeek-Bloem lofts in a cross ball towards Jorge Rego. Jorge Rego powers a header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Penafiel appear unchanged since the first half. Maia also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Penafiel kick off the second half!
47.49
Frederico Santos knocks the ball forward to Miguel Soudan. Miguel Soudan knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Miguel Marques.
49.36
Kemal Redknapp makes a simple pass to Francis Ehiogu. Francis Ehiogu knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
55.09
Miguel Soudan comes in with a late challenge on Miguel Marques. Miguel Soudan is warned by the referee! Miguel Marques runs off the knock.
61.36
Miguel Marques knocks the ball forward to Robert Overbeek-Bloem. Robert Overbeek-Bloem threads a neat ball through to Francisco Andrade. Francisco Andrade knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ralph May.
69.01
Ralph May knocks the ball to his team mate, Kemal Redknapp. Kemal Redknapp controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Francis Ehiogu. Francis Ehiogu shoots from distance. Good keeping from Juan-Carlos Rodriquez as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
70.01
It's a corner kick. Kemal Redknapp loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Francisco Andrade reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
73.01
Filipe Moutinho makes a simple pass to Christian Klein. Christian Klein kicks a strong pass forward to Jorge Rego. Jorge Rego makes a probing pass to Francisco Andrade but he's offside!
78.22
Miguel Marques catches Frederico Santos on the ankles. The referee warns Miguel Marques to calm down! Frederico Santos runs off the knock.
85.57
Tobias Schnoor hits a low pass to Luigi Carparelli. Luigi Carparelli flicks a high pass forward. Francis Ehiogu comfortably collects the pass. Francis Ehiogu knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Miguel Marques.
87.14
Christian Klein makes a probing pass to Jorge Rego. Jorge Rego tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

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

Possession
52%
48%
Play Area
30.7%
48%
21.3%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jorge Rego of Penafiel

Match Ratings