Match Report
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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Est˜dio Prof. Dr. Vieira de Carvalho where Maia play host to C.F. Estrela da Amadora. A crowd of 17,209 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Maia are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while C.F. Estrela da Amadora appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Francisco Faisca.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Maia are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while C.F. Estrela da Amadora appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Francisco Faisca.
0.00
0-0C.F. Estrela da Amadora kick off and get the match underway!
2.46
0-0Elena Marcelino flicks a high pass forward. Rodrigo Semedo controls it well on his chest. Rodrigo Semedo knocks in a cross ball towards Roberto Soares. Roberto Soares knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
3.05
Sebastiao Neves surges forward with the ball. Sebastiao Neves knocks in a cross ball towards Rodrigo Andrade. Rodrigo Andrade heads the ball goalwards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
4.49
0-0Elena Marcelino flicks a high pass forward to Roberto Soares who brings the ball under control. Roberto Soares shoots from outside the area but Dale Barrett reads it well. Good save!
15.54
Craig Milburn changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Craig Milburn whips in a cross ball towards Rui Campos. Rui Campos makes a deft header but it's a lousy effort!
16.04
Scott Davis flicks a high pass forward. Craig Milburn holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Craig Milburn surges forward with the ball. Craig Milburn lofts in a cross ball towards Rodrigo Semedo. Rodrigo Semedo makes a looping header on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
20.34
Sebastiao Neves threads the ball through to Rodrigo Andrade. Rodrigo Andrade tries a spectacular long range effort but it slams into the crowd!
21.30
Carlos Ferreira flicks a high pass forward. Carlos Alves controls it well on his chest. Carlos Alves whips in a cross ball towards Rodrigo Andrade. Rodrigo Andrade gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it flies wide!
22.24
0-0Patricio Cabrera controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Craig Milburn. Craig Milburn makes a simple pass to Rui Campos. Rui Campos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
26.47
Filipe Marques flicks a high pass forward. Carlos Ferreira holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Carlos Ferreira sees John Greig in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. John Greig whips in a cross ball towards Moritz Heiser. Moritz Heiser flicks the ball with his head. Jaime Lima gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent keeping!
30.13
0-0John Greig comes in with a late challenge on Nabil Hill. John Greig is shown the yellow card! Nabil Hill runs off the knock.
32.18
0-0Sebastiao Moutinho flicks a high pass forward. Carlos Ferreira controls it well on his chest. Carlos Ferreira makes a beautiful pass to the feet of John Greig. John Greig knocks in a cross ball towards Rodrigo Andrade. Patricio Cabrera catches Rodrigo Andrade on the ankles. Penalty not given!!
36.21
0-0Sebastiao Neves catches Elena Marcelino on the ankles. The referee warns Sebastiao Neves to calm down! Elena Marcelino runs off the knock.
39.16
With a delightful solo run, Craig Milburn stretches the opposition's defence. Craig Milburn whips in a cross ball towards Rodrigo Semedo. Rodrigo Semedo flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent save by Dale Barrett!
44.28
1-0Sebastiao Moutinho makes a strong solo run forward. Sebastiao Moutinho makes a simple pass to John Greig. John Greig advances inside the box! John Greig strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Maia appear unchanged since the first half. C.F. Estrela da Amadora also appear unchanged since the first half. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.
45.00
Maia kick off!
48.02
Nabil Hill knocks the ball to his team mate, Craig Milburn. Craig Milburn knocks the ball forward to Carl Houze. Carl Houze whips in a cross ball towards Rui Campos. Rui Campos directs the ball goalwards with his head. Rui Campos scores for C.F. Estrela da Amadora!!
53.34
Nabil Hill makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Elena Marcelino. Elena Marcelino flicks a high pass forward to Carl Houze who brings the ball under control. Carl Houze lofts in a cross ball towards Rui Campos. Rui Campos finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
57.36
Carlos Ferreira threads a neat ball through to Carlos Alves. Carlos Alves knocks in a cross ball towards John Greig. John Greig connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it flies well off target!
59.03
Sebastiao Neves sees Moritz Heiser in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Moritz Heiser cuts inside the box! Moritz Heiser rockets a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Jaime Lima manages to gather it.
65.48
John Greig catches Patricio Cabrera on the ankles. The referee calls over John Greig and warns him to calm down! Patricio Cabrera stretches but gets up unharmed.
69.03
Craig Milburn clumsily knocks into Sebastiao Neves. Craig Milburn is shown the yellow card! Sebastiao Neves hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
71.46
With imagination, Filipe Marques laces a through ball forward to Carlos Ferreira. Carlos Ferreira flicks a high pass forward. Carlos Alves controls it well on his chest. Carlos Alves whips in a cross ball towards Moritz Heiser. Moritz Heiser fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but it's well over the bar!
77.25
Elena Marcelino barges into Sebastiao Neves. Elena Marcelino is given a warning by the referee! Sebastiao Neves stretches but gets up unharmed.
78.38
Showing composure, Sebastiao Neves picks a pass forward to Rodrigo Andrade. Rodrigo Andrade knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
81.10
Sebastiao Moutinho plays the ball forward to Carlos Ferreira. Carlos Ferreira knocks the ball to his team mate, Carlos Alves. Carlos Alves lofts in a cross ball towards Rodrigo Andrade. Rodrigo Andrade heads the ball goalwards. Jaime Lima is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
85.24
2-2John Greig barges into Patricio Cabrera. The referee calls over John Greig again and warns him to calm down! Patricio Cabrera gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
5
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
4
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
57.1%
42.9%
Play Area
21.4%
45.7%
32.9%
Scorers
| John Greig 44 Rodrigo Andrade 81 | Rui Campos 48, 53 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Rui Campos of C.F. Estrela da Amadora |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Dale Barrett (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Carlos Sousa (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Sebastiao Moutinho (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Filipe Marques (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Paulo Carvalho (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Sebastiao Neves (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Carlos Ferreira (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Carlos Alves (ATT) | 7 | |
| 9. | John Greig (ATT) |   | 7 |
| 10. | Moritz Heiser (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Rodrigo Andrade (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Leonardo Diaz (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Diogo Nascimento (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Pedro Loureiro (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Jaime Lima (GK) | 6 | |
| 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) | | 9 |
| 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 | |