Match Report


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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Est˜dio de Sao Miguel where Santa Clara play host to Freamunde. A crowd of 8,757 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Santa Clara and Freamunde are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Bruno Costa Pereira.


0.00
Freamunde start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.26
Rafael Pinheiro flicks a high ball forward to Tiago Neves who takes it down. Tiago Neves knocks the ball to his team mate, Cristiano Varela. Cristiano Varela deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Cesar Lopes but the linesman indicates offside!
6.54
Pedro Almeida knocks the ball forward to Chris Makin. Chris Makin knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jonas Spengler.
8.56
Pedro Almeida flicks a high pass forward to Marvin Boyd who brings the ball under control. Marvin Boyd knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jonas Spengler.
9.20
Colin Johnstone controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marvin Boyd. Marvin Boyd whips in a cross ball towards Chris Makin. With a superhuman jump, Chris Makin connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Rafael Pinheiro clears it off the line with his head!
18.28
Rafael Pinheiro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Edgar Postiga. Edgar Postiga makes a simple pass to Cristiano Varela. Cristiano Varela finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
26.27
Gaspar Pinto sees a break and surges forward. Gaspar Pinto knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Andre Faria who gathers it comfortably.
27.16
Seeing a gap ahead, Colin Johnstone plays the ball forward to Marvin Boyd. Marvin Boyd knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jonas Spengler.
32.16
Edgar Postiga flicks a high ball forward to Cristiano Varela who takes it down. Cristiano Varela knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Andre Faria who gathers it comfortably.
36.48
Matt Collins controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Cesar Lopes. Cesar Lopes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ahmed Wilnis.
38.21
Tiago Neves controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Cesar Lopes. Cesar Lopes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
With a delightful solo run, Colin Johnstone stretches the opposition's defence. Colin Johnstone lofts in a cross ball towards Chris Makin. Chris Makin gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Chris Makin!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Santa Clara appear unchanged since the first half. Freamunde also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Santa Clara kick off and get the second half underway!
47.48
Colin Johnstone sees Marvin Boyd in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Marvin Boyd knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jonas Spengler.
49.13
Andre Vieira threads the ball through to Marvin Boyd. Marvin Boyd knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
51.15
Jonas Spengler chips the ball to his team mate, Edgar Postiga. Edgar Postiga flicks a high pass forward to Cesar Lopes who brings the ball under control. Cesar Lopes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
57.19
Omer Mike darts forward. Omer Mike lofts in a cross ball towards Chris Makin. Chris Makin is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Chris Makin!
60.55
Santa Clara have made 2 substitutions with Quim Quaresma replacing Andre Vieira and Philipp Engels replacing Marvin Boyd .
66.44
Chris Makin clumsily knocks into Rafael Pinheiro. Chris Makin is given a warning by the referee! Rafael Pinheiro hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
75.30
Edgar Postiga hits a low pass to Cesar Lopes. Cesar Lopes lofts in a cross ball towards Cristiano Varela. Cristiano Varela flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
77.20
Santa Clara have made a substitution with Rafael Castro replacing Pedro Almeida .
78.27
Gaspar Pinto flicks a high pass forward. Cristiano Varela collects the pass. Cristiano Varela knocks in a cross ball towards Cesar Lopes. Cesar Lopes connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
84.43
Rafael Castro clumsily knocks into Matt Collins. Rafael Castro is given a warning by the referee! Matt Collins hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

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

Possession
37.8%
62.2%
Play Area
24.3%
47.3%
28.4%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Chris Makin of Santa Clara

Match Ratings
1.Andre Faria (GK)
6
2.Jaime Moreira (DEF)
6
3.Cesar Barros (DEF)
6
4.Ahmed Wilnis (DEF)
6
5.Carlos Lopes (DEF)
6
6.Andre Vieira (MID)
6
7.Omer Mike (MID)
7
8.Colin Johnstone (MID)
8
9.Pedro Almeida (MID)
6
10.Marvin Boyd (ATT)
6
11.Chris Makin (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Quim Quaresma (GK)
6
13.Rafael Castro (ATT)
5
14.Philipp Engels (GK)
6

1.Sebastiao Marques (GK)
6
2.Abel Loureiro (DEF)
6
3.Jonas Spengler (DEF)
6
4.Rafael Pinheiro (DEF)
7
5.Alec McGrory (DEF)
6
6.Matt Collins (MID)
6
7.Edgar Postiga (MID)
7
8.Tiago Neves (MID)
6
9.Gaspar Pinto (MID)
6
10.Cristiano Varela (ATT)
6
11.Cesar Lopes (ATT)
6
 
12.Rodrigo Fernandes (DEF)
0
13.Roberto Antunes (MID)
0
14.Anthony Oosterhof (DEF)
0