Match Report


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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Estadio do Bonfim where Vitoria Setúbal play host to C.F. Estrela da Amadora. A crowd of 17,050 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Vitoria Setúbal are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while C.F. Estrela da Amadora appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Andres Segarra.


0.00
C.F. Estrela da Amadora start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.16
Richard Youds flicks a high pass forward. Luciano Soligo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Luciano Soligo makes an attacking run forward. Luciano Soligo makes a probing pass between the defence to Jaime Veloso. Some world-class footwork from Jaime Veloso provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
3.01
Nabil Hill kicks a strong pass forward to Elena Marcelino. Elena Marcelino controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Helder Pinto. Helder Pinto whips in a cross ball towards Roberto Soares. Roberto Soares makes a looping header on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
12.12
Nabil Hill flicks a high pass forward. Craig Milburn controls it well on his chest. Craig Milburn chips the ball to his team mate, Lucien Ndiefi. Lucien Ndiefi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
14.12
Micha‘l Goussé hacks Frank Grant from behind! Micha‘l Goussé is warned by the referee! Frank Grant hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
15.49
Frank Grant takes it forward alone. Frank Grant threads a neat ball through to Lucien Ndiefi. Lucien Ndiefi knocks in a cross ball towards Helder Pinto. Helder Pinto connects with a diving header. Piotr Pol punches it away to safety.
18.23
Scott Davis pushes mid-way up the pitch. With great vision, Scott Davis plays the ball forward to Rui Campos. Rui Campos plays a one-two with Helder Pinto and rushes in on goal... Rui Campos shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
20.38
Rui Campos catches Marco Strada on the ankles. The referee calls over Rui Campos and shows him a yellow card! Marco Strada runs off the knock.
20.38
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
21.58
Craig Milburn controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rui Campos. Rui Campos plays a quick one-two with Lucien Ndiefi and rushes in on goal... Rui Campos side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
30.41
Patricio Cabrera flicks the ball to his team mate, Elena Marcelino. Elena Marcelino threads a neat ball through to Rui Campos. Rui Campos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
32.31
Thibault Gourvennec chips the ball to his team mate, Micha‘l Goussé. Micha‘l Goussé shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Jaime Lima easily smothers it!
33.18
Marco Strada flicks the ball to his team mate, Thibault Gourvennec. Thibault Gourvennec chips the ball to his team mate, Graham Redknapp. Graham Redknapp lofts in a cross ball towards Jaime Veloso. Jaime Veloso makes a looping header on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
36.37
Graham Redknapp hacks Scott Davis from behind! The referee calls over Graham Redknapp and shows him a yellow card! Scott Davis hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
40.06
Luciano Soligo makes a probing pass to Micha‘l Goussé. Micha‘l Goussé knocks in a cross ball towards Graham Redknapp. Graham Redknapp beats his man to it with a header but somehow Jaime Lima manages to keep it out.
42.34
Craig Milburn flicks a high ball forward to Helder Pinto who takes it down. Helder Pinto shoots from outside the area. Piotr Pol gathers the ball up comfortably. He makes it look easy!
44.08
Luciano Soligo laces a weighted ball forward to Jaime Veloso. Jaime Veloso passes the ball forward but Micha‘l Goussé is offside!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Vitoria Setúbal appear unchanged since the first half. C.F. Estrela da Amadora also appear unchanged since the first half. The C.F. Estrela da Amadora players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The whistle blows and Vitoria Setúbal kick off!
47.37
Scott Davis sees Craig Milburn in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Craig Milburn flicks a high pass forward. Rui Campos collects the pass. Rui Campos sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Piotr Pol smothers it!
48.28
Craig Milburn flicks a high pass forward to Rui Campos who brings the ball under control. Rui Campos whips in a cross ball towards Helder Pinto. Helder Pinto rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it flies just wide!
49.54
Scott Davis flicks a high pass forward. Craig Milburn controls it well on his chest. Craig Milburn threads a neat ball through to Roberto Soares. Roberto Soares lofts in a cross ball towards Lucien Ndiefi. Lucien Ndiefi knocks the ball goalwards with his head but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
51.56
Elena Marcelino flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Soares collects the pass. Roberto Soares knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
53.46
Craig Milburn threads a neat ball through to Rui Campos. Rui Campos whips in a cross ball towards Lucien Ndiefi. Lucien Ndiefi whips the ball goalwards with his head but it rises well off target!
55.19
With some swift thinking, Marco Strada plays the ball forward to Thibault Gourvennec. Thibault Gourvennec flicks a high pass forward. Micha‘l Goussé collects the pass. Micha‘l Goussé plays a one-two with Graham Redknapp and rushes in on goal... Micha‘l Goussé shoots from just inside the box. The ball skims nastily along the wet ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
59.27
Elena Marcelino flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Soares controls it well on his chest. Roberto Soares lofts in a cross ball towards Helder Pinto. Helder Pinto connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Piotr Pol manages to gather it.
60.52
Luciano Soligo makes a simple pass to Jaime Veloso. Jaime Veloso runs straight at the defence! Some awkward footwork from Jaime Veloso provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
69.42
Danny Moncur catches Rui Campos on the ankles. The referee warns Danny Moncur to calm down! Rui Campos hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
73.18
Thibault Gourvennec kicks a strong pass forward to Jaime Veloso. Jaime Veloso shoots from long range. What a cracker!! Jaime Lima had no chance!! Goal for Vitoria Setúbal!
77.23
Thibault Gourvennec threads a neat ball through to Jaime Veloso. Jaime Veloso makes a probing pass to Graham Redknapp but he's offside!
81.01
Craig Milburn catches Thibault Gourvennec on the ankles. Craig Milburn is given a warning by the referee! Thibault Gourvennec hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
84.12
Marco Strada threads a neat ball through to Abel Sousa. Abel Sousa passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Micha‘l Goussé. Micha‘l Goussé controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Jaime Lima effortlessly smothers it!
87.09
Patricio Cabrera flicks a high pass forward. Elena Marcelino holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. With imagination, Elena Marcelino picks a pass forward to Helder Pinto. Helder Pinto whips in a cross ball towards Lucien Ndiefi. Lucien Ndiefi fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head his aim is horrendously poor!
89.05
Abel Sousa changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Abel Sousa sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
6
4
Shots off Target
3
7
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
47.1%
52.9%
Play Area
27.6%
41.4%
31%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jaime Veloso of Vitoria Setúbal

Match Ratings
1.Jaime Lima (GK)
7
2.Frank Grant (DEF)
6
3.Scott Davis (DEF)
6
4.Nabil Hill (DEF)
6
5.Patricio Cabrera (DEF)
6
6.Elena Marcelino (MID)
6
7.Craig Milburn (MID)
7
8.Rui Campos (ATT)yellow card
6
9.Roberto Soares (ATT)
6
10.Lucien Ndiefi (ATT)
6
11.Helder Pinto (ATT)
6
 
12.Andy McCoist (DEF)
0
13.Edwin Koster (MID)
0
14.Daniel Varela (DEF)
0