Match Report


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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Estadio Jose Gomes where C.F. Estrela da Amadora play host to Gil Vicente. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both C.F. Estrela da Amadora and Gil Vicente are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Luis Rodrigues.


0.00
The whistle blows and C.F. Estrela da Amadora get the match underway!
2.27
Mario Soares knocks the ball to his team mate, Ruben Gomes. Ruben Gomes hits a low pass to Alfredo Delgado. Alfredo Delgado plays a scrappy one-two with Francisco Loureiro and stumbles forward towards the goal... Juan-Carlos Medina comes in with a late challenge on Alfredo Delgado. Alfredo Delgado appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
3.26
Fernando Sousa hacks Jaime Alves from behind! Fernando Sousa is given a warning by the referee! Jaime Alves stretches but gets up unharmed.
4.54
Tomas Reis darts forward. Tomas Reis deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tiago Veloso but the linesman indicates offside!
9.03
Alexandre Neves passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Frederico Costa. Frederico Costa whips in a cross ball towards Tiago Veloso. Tiago Veloso finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
15.49
Alexandre Neves plays the ball forward to Tiago Veloso. Tiago Veloso finds some space and shoots from distance but is denied by Rui Moutinho. Excellent save.
16.24
With a delightful solo run, Alexandre Neves stretches the opposition's defence. Alexandre Neves plays a scrappy one-two with Ulrich Van Nieuwstadt and advances towards the goal... Alexandre Neves muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Rui Moutinho had no chance!! Goal for C.F. Estrela da Amadora!
20.53
Alexandre Neves passes the ball forward to Ulrich Van Nieuwstadt. Ulrich Van Nieuwstadt plays a quick one-two with Frederico Costa and rushes in on goal... Ulrich Van Nieuwstadt cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Ulrich Van Nieuwstadt!
24.29
Eduardo Lima comes in with a late challenge on Gerard Jaliens. The referee calls over Eduardo Lima and warns him to calm down! Gerard Jaliens runs off the knock.
26.03
Mario Soares flicks a high pass forward. Ruben Gomes controls it well on his chest. Ruben Gomes threads a neat ball through to Francisco Loureiro. Francisco Loureiro plays a one-two with Gerard Jaliens and rushes in on goal... Francisco Loureiro cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
28.43
Alexandre Neves flicks a high pass forward. Tiago Veloso easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Tiago Veloso shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Rui Moutinho manages to gather it.
30.12
Jaime Alves passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Ulrich Van Nieuwstadt. Ulrich Van Nieuwstadt shoots from distance. Rui Moutinho gathers the ball up comfortably. He makes it look easy!
32.37
Ruben Gomes takes it forward alone. Ruben Gomes knocks in a cross ball towards Francisco Loureiro. Francisco Loureiro beats his man to it with a header. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Francisco Loureiro!
36.57
Jorge Jesus catches Tiago Veloso on the ankles. The referee brings Jorge Jesus to one side and gives him a warning! Tiago Veloso hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
44.50
Eduardo Lima flicks a high pass forward to Jaime Alves who brings the ball under control. Jaime Alves sees space and advances. Jaime Alves lofts in a cross ball towards Ulrich Van Nieuwstadt. Ulrich Van Nieuwstadt knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Ulrich Van Nieuwstadt!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. C.F. Estrela da Amadora appear unchanged since the first half. Gil Vicente also appear unchanged since the first half. The Gil Vicente players seem much more motivated whilst the C.F. Estrela da Amadora players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.

45.00
Gil Vicente kick off the second half!
47.49
Quim Sousa threads the ball through to Francisco Loureiro. Francisco Loureiro tries a spectacular long range effort but it whistles just wide of the post!
54.16
Fernando Sousa comes in with a late challenge on Alexandre Neves. The referee calls over Fernando Sousa and shows him a yellow card! Alexandre Neves stretches but gets up unharmed.
57.28
Alexandre Neves makes a probing pass to Ulrich Van Nieuwstadt. Ulrich Van Nieuwstadt shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
59.24
Ruben Gomes flicks a high pass forward to Alfredo Delgado who brings the ball under control. Alfredo Delgado makes a simple pass, allowing Gerard Jaliens to run into the box. Some good footwork from Gerard Jaliens provides some space. He shoots at goal. It's there!! Gennaro Davanzante has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
63.43
Miguel Santos deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alfredo Delgado. Alfredo Delgado plays a one-two with Francisco Loureiro and advances towards the goal... Alfredo Delgado muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Magnificent block by David Köller!
67.47
Miguel Santos threads a neat ball through to Alfredo Delgado. Alfredo Delgado knocks in a cross ball towards Gerard Jaliens. Gerard Jaliens is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Gennaro Davanzante didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
71.50
Mario Soares knocks the ball forward to Ruben Gomes. Ruben Gomes kicks a strong pass forward to Gerard Jaliens. Gerard Jaliens knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
72.15
Ruben Gomes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gerard Jaliens. Gerard Jaliens shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
75.07
Fernando Sousa passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Alfredo Delgado. Alfredo Delgado plays a scrappy one-two with Francisco Loureiro and advances towards the goal... Alfredo Delgado cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it's a woeful effort!
78.39
Quim Sousa takes a short throw-in bringing Miguel Santos into play. Miguel Santos knocks the ball forward to Francisco Loureiro. Francisco Loureiro shoots from 25 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
83.50
Quim Sousa flicks a high pass forward. Alfredo Delgado comfortably collects the pass. Alfredo Delgado advances inside the box! Alfredo Delgado makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it flies just wide!
84.35
Frederico Costa barges into Mario Soares. The referee brings Frederico Costa to one side and gives him a warning! Mario Soares runs off the knock.
87.47
Fernando Sousa passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Gerard Jaliens. Gerard Jaliens plays a one-two with Francisco Loureiro and advances towards the goal... Gerard Jaliens makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
89.17
Jorge Jesus threads the ball through to Quim Sousa. Quim Sousa sees Francisco Loureiro in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Francisco Loureiro controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
Mario Soares clumsily knocks into Ulrich Van Nieuwstadt. Mario Soares is shown the yellow card! Ulrich Van Nieuwstadt stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
4
2
Shots on Target
7
5
Shots off Target
1
7
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
4
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
41.1%
58.9%
Play Area
30.5%
45.3%
24.2%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Ulrich Van Nieuwstadt of C.F. Estrela da Amadora

Match Ratings
1.Rui Moutinho (GK)
6
2.Mario Soares (DEF)yellow card
6
3.Jorge Jesus (DEF)
6
4.Edgar Bento (DEF)
6
5.Miguel Santos (MID)
6
6.Quim Sousa (MID)
6
7.Fernando Sousa (MID)yellow card
6
8.Ruben Gomes (MID)
7
9.Francisco Loureiro (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Gerard Jaliens (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Alfredo Delgado (ATT)
7
 
12.Tomas Teixeira (ATT)
0
13.Fernando Vieira (ATT)
0
14.Antonio Costa (ATT)
0