Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Estadio Jose Gomes where C.F. Estrela da Amadora play host to Clube Desportivo das Aves. A crowd of 17,906 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
C.F. Estrela da Amadora are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Clube Desportivo das Aves appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Dani De Franceschi.
The pitch is in poor condition.
C.F. Estrela da Amadora are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Clube Desportivo das Aves appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Dani De Franceschi.
0.00
0-0C.F. Estrela da Amadora get the match underway!
4.40
1-0Elena Marcelino passes the ball forward to Roberto Soares. Roberto Soares whips in a cross ball towards Rui Campos. Rui Campos makes a deft header. Theo Schreuder is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
12.00
1-0Nuno Barbosa knocks the ball to his team mate, Paulo Varela. Paulo Varela deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mario Veloso. Mario Veloso knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
14.20
1-0Paulo Varela makes a simple pass to Rui Lima. Rui Lima knocks in a cross ball towards Mario Veloso. Mario Veloso flicks the ball with his head but is denied by Jaime Lima. Excellent save.
18.20
1-0Craig Milburn catches Neil Dickov on the ankles. The referee brings Craig Milburn to one side and gives him a warning! Neil Dickov grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
22.30
Craig Milburn knocks the ball forward to Rui Campos. Rui Campos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
24.56
1-0Elena Marcelino threads the ball through to Carl Houze. Carl Houze knocks in a cross ball towards Rodrigo Semedo. Rodrigo Semedo beats his man to it with a header. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
27.51
With great vision, Laurent Bonilla plays the ball forward to Paulo Varela. Paulo Varela makes a simple pass to Ahmed Koster. Ahmed Koster lofts in a cross ball towards Mario Veloso. Mario Veloso gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Mario Veloso scores for Clube Desportivo das Aves!!
30.53
1-1Nabil Hill decides to run forward with the ball. Nabil Hill hits a low pass to Roberto Soares. Roberto Soares deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rodrigo Semedo but the linesman indicates offside!
32.50
Patricio Cabrera hits a low pass to Craig Milburn. Craig Milburn makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rodrigo Semedo. Rodrigo Semedo shoots from 20 yards but it flies just off target!
33.39
Nuno Barbosa flicks a high pass forward to Paulo Varela who brings the ball under control. Paulo Varela passes the ball forward to Ahmed Koster. Ahmed Koster shoots from long range but it's well over the bar!
34.16
Paulo Varela knocks the ball to his team mate, Adam Whelan. Adam Whelan knocks in a cross ball towards Ahmed Koster. Ahmed Koster outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
39.33
Nabil Hill threads a neat ball through to Craig Milburn. With a delightful solo run, Craig Milburn stretches the opposition's defence. Craig Milburn shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
44.43
Nabil Hill threads a neat ball through to Elena Marcelino. Elena Marcelino makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rui Campos. Rui Campos lofts in a cross ball towards Carl Houze. Carl Houze rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Good save!
45.00
Craig Milburn flicks a high pass forward. Carl Houze holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Carl Houze skips past Nuno Barbosa! Carl Houze makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. C.F. Estrela da Amadora appear unchanged since the first half. Clube Desportivo das Aves also appear unchanged since the first half. The C.F. Estrela da Amadora players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Clube Desportivo das Aves kick off and get the second half underway!
48.03
Neil Dickov passes the ball forward to Mario Veloso. Mario Veloso threads the ball through to Ahmed Koster but he's offside!
54.23
Craig Milburn sees Rodrigo Semedo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rodrigo Semedo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
55.00
Craig Milburn makes a probing pass to Rodrigo Semedo. Rodrigo Semedo knocks in a cross ball towards Roberto Soares. Roberto Soares gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
57.17
Scott Davis knocks the ball to his team mate, Craig Milburn. Craig Milburn flicks a high pass forward. Carl Houze controls it well on his chest. Carl Houze lofts in a cross ball towards Roberto Soares. Roberto Soares makes a deft header but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
59.39
Laurent Bonilla advances with the ball. Laurent Bonilla kicks a strong pass forward to Ahmed Koster. Ahmed Koster controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Jaime Lima manages to gather it effortlessly.
61.19
1-1Neil Dickov clumsily knocks into Craig Milburn. The referee warns Neil Dickov to calm down! Craig Milburn stretches but gets up unharmed.
63.59
Paulo Varela decides to run forward with the ball. Paulo Varela knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jaime Lima who gathers it comfortably.
65.05
Paulo Varela hits a low pass to Adam Whelan. Adam Whelan knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nabil Hill.
66.38
Paulo Varela threads a neat ball through to Ahmed Koster. Ahmed Koster shoots from 25 yards. Jaime Lima effortlessly gets down and covers it.
69.18
Patricio Cabrera sees a break and surges forward. Patricio Cabrera flicks the ball to his team mate, Rodrigo Semedo. Rodrigo Semedo controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
72.06
Elena Marcelino decides to run forward with the ball. Elena Marcelino lofts in a cross ball towards Rodrigo Semedo. Rodrigo Semedo finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
73.57
Nuno Barbosa flicks a high pass forward. Paulo Varela holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Paulo Varela sees Mario Veloso in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mario Veloso knocks in a cross ball towards Rui Lima. With a superhuman jump, Rui Lima connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it misses the target by a large margin!
77.12
Without breaking stride, Paulo Varela plays the ball forward to Rui Lima. Rui Lima whips in a cross ball towards Ahmed Koster. Ahmed Koster gets a glancing touch on the cross ball which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
85.12
Neil Dickov chips the ball to his team mate, Ahmed Koster. Ahmed Koster knocks in a cross ball towards Mario Veloso. Mario Veloso jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but is denied by Jaime Lima. Excellent save.
90.00
Elena Marcelino kicks a strong pass forward to Carl Houze. Carl Houze plays a one-two with Rui Campos and advances towards the goal... Carl Houze muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it flies well off target!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
2
7
Shots off Target
9
2
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
26.2%
45%
28.7%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Ahmed Koster of Clube Desportivo das Aves |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Jaime Lima (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Frank Grant (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Scott Davis (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Nabil Hill (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Patricio Cabrera (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Elena Marcelino (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Craig Milburn (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Rui Campos (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 9. | Roberto Soares (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Rodrigo Semedo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Carl Houze (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Andy McCoist (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Edwin Koster (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Daniel Varela (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Theo Schreuder (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Helder Oliveira (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Gaspar Monteiro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Nuno Barbosa (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Laurent Bonilla (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Neil Dickov (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Paulo Varela (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Mario Veloso (ATT) | | 8 |
| 9. | Ahmed Koster (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Adam Whelan (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Rui Lima (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Paul Izzet (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Miguel Castro (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Aron Kool (MID) | 0 | |