Match Report


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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Estadio do Bonfim where Vitoria Setúbal play host to Santa Clara. A crowd of 8,558 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Vitoria Setúbal are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Santa Clara appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Ribeiro Teixeira.


0.00
The first half starts with Vitoria Setúbal kicking off!
4.19
David Röhlig makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Cristiano Nunes. Cristiano Nunes runs straight at the opposition's defence. Cristiano Nunes lofts in a cross ball towards Rui Nunes. Rui Nunes makes a looping header on goal but it's well over the bar!
6.44
Quim Faria chips the ball to his team mate, Luis Marquitos. Luis Marquitos knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jorge Postiga.
10.20
Jorge Ribeiro flicks a high pass forward. Ricardo Moutinho holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ricardo Moutinho sees space and advances. Ricardo Moutinho knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
12.53
Ricardo Moutinho kicks a strong pass forward to Jose Marcos. Jose Marcos finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Joe Formon manages to keep it out.
14.33
Ricardo Moutinho knocks the ball to his team mate, Jose Marcos. Jose Marcos finds some space and shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
15.21
Ricardo Moutinho sees Luis Marquitos in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Luis Marquitos skips past Nuno Ferreira! Luis Marquitos rockets a shot on goal. Joe Formon gets down and covers it.
22.43
Abel Lopes plays a long ball forward. Luis Marquitos knocks in a cross ball towards Jose Marcos. Jose Marcos outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
28.44
Ricardo Moutinho knocks the ball to his team mate, Luis Marquitos. Luis Marquitos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
32.45
Santa Clara have made 2 substitutions with Demlaba Ducrocq replacing Quim Barbosa and Martial Rubil replacing Ricardo Moutinho and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
39.40
Luke Howells clumsily knocks into Quim Faria. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Quim Faria runs off the knock.
40.14
Jorge Ribeiro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Quim Faria. Quim Faria deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jose Marcos. Jose Marcos shoots from outside the area. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
45.00
Albrecht Helmer flicks a high pass forward to Andre Moreira who brings the ball under control. Andre Moreira knocks in a cross ball towards Rui Nunes. Rui Nunes outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it's well over the bar!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Vitoria Setúbal have changed their lineup with Luke Adams replacing Albrecht Helmer, Jose Lopes replacing Mario Tavares and Pim Schulp replacing Luke Howells and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-1-4-1 formation. Santa Clara appear unchanged since the first half. The Vitoria Setúbal players look more relaxed than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and Santa Clara kick off!
49.48
David Röhlig makes a beautiful solo run. David Röhlig flicks a high pass forward to Rui Nunes who brings the ball under control. Rui Nunes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
54.00
Abel Lopes sees Artur Viana in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Artur Viana changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Artur Viana tries a spectacular long range effort but Joe Formon is on top of it.
59.57
Santa Clara are dictating the run of play here today.
61.42
Artur Viana passes the ball forward to Luis Marquitos. Luis Marquitos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
66.17
Andre Moreira threads a neat ball through to Rui Nunes. Rui Nunes cuts inside the box! Rui Nunes cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal. The keeper, Duarte Gomes, sees it late!! Goal for Vitoria Setúbal!
72.44
Cristiano Nunes brings the ball forward. Cristiano Nunes shoots from long range. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Vitoria Setúbal are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
78.47
Pim Schulp deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rui Nunes. Rui Nunes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Joao Moreira.
79.42
Jose Lopes threads a neat ball through to Rui Nunes. Rui Nunes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
85.27
Quim Faria passes the ball forward to Jose Marcos. Jose Marcos knocks in a cross ball towards Martial Rubil. Martial Rubil jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it is shockingly off target!
87.56
Abel Lopes darts forward. Abel Lopes kicks a strong pass forward to Jose Marcos. Jose Marcos finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
Jorge Ribeiro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Quim Faria. Quim Faria flicks a high ball forward to Jose Marcos who takes it down. Jose Marcos lofts in a cross ball towards Demlaba Ducrocq. Demlaba Ducrocq finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head his aim is horrendously poor!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

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

Possession
43.2%
56.8%
Play Area
29.6%
46.9%
23.5%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jose Marcos of Santa Clara

Match Ratings
1.Joe Formon (GK)
7
2.Nuno Ferreira (DEF)
6
3.David Röhlig (DEF)
7
4.Jorge Postiga (DEF)
6
5.Alexandre Neves (MID)
6
6.Albrecht Helmer (MID)
6
7.Mario Tavares (MID)
6
8.Luke Howells (MID)yellow card
5
9.Cristiano Nunes (MID)
7
10.Andre Moreira (ATT)
7
11.Rui Nunes (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Luke Adams (GK)
6
13.Jose Lopes (ATT)
6
14.Pim Schulp (ATT)
6

1.Duarte Gomes (GK)
6
2.Roberto Lopes (DEF)
6
3.Jorge Ribeiro (DEF)
6
4.Joao Moreira (DEF)
6
5.Abel Lopes (DEF)
7
6.Artur Viana (MID)
7
7.Quim Faria (MID)
7
8.Ricardo Moutinho (MID)
7
9.Quim Barbosa (MID)
6
10.Jose Marcos (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Luis Marquitos (ATT)
7
 
12.Demlaba Ducrocq (ATT)
6
13.Martial Rubil (GK)
6
14.Camel Boisfer (ATT)
0