Match Report


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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Estádio 25 de Abril where Penafiel play host to Grupo Desportivo de Chaves. A crowd of 19,592 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Penafiel are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Grupo Desportivo de Chaves appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Massimo Pauleta.


0.00
The whistle blows and Penafiel kick off!
2.33
Gaspar Soares barges into Edgar Reis. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Edgar Reis grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
4.08
Rafael Costa deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gaspar Soares. Gaspar Soares flicks a high pass forward to Oliver Dörner who brings the ball under control. Oliver Dörner knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
6.57
Sebastiao Pinto clumsily knocks into Edgar Reis. The referee calls over Sebastiao Pinto and shows him a yellow card! Edgar Reis runs off the knock.
8.49
Tiago Fernandes kicks a strong pass forward to Abel Neves. Abel Neves shoots from 25 yards but is denied by Don Hendry. Excellent save.
12.50
Frederico Vieira hits a low pass to Antonio Santos. Antonio Santos whips in a cross ball towards Miguel Semedo. Miguel Semedo connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is deflected wide by Rafael Costa.
14.54
It's a corner kick which Tiago Fernandes takes quickly, playing the ball short to Antonio Santos. Antonio Santos flicks the ball on with his first touch. Oliver Dörner jumps high to head the ball out to safety!
15.38
Cesar Quaresma knocks the ball forward to Frederico Vieira. Frederico Vieira threads the ball through to Miguel Semedo. Miguel Semedo shoots from 25 yards but it's well over the bar!
20.26
Tiago Fernandes changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Tiago Fernandes controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but is denied by Don Hendry. Excellent save.
26.12
Without breaking stride, Sebastiao Pinto plays the ball forward to Oliver Dörner. Oliver Dörner knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Angelo Fischer.
27.35
Edgar Reis deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Antonio Santos. Antonio Santos lofts in a cross ball towards Miguel Semedo. Miguel Semedo is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
34.01
Edgar Reis sees space and advances. Edgar Reis puts a great ball through but Miguel Semedo is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. Offside!
36.15
Frederico Vieira controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Abel Neves. Abel Neves knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
38.46
Christian Bierhoff pushes mid-way up the pitch. Christian Bierhoff deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Abel Neves. Abel Neves knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Don Hendry who gathers it comfortably.
39.03
Cristiano Campos powers a long ball forward. Antonio Santos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
Cesar Quaresma powers a long ball forward. Miguel Semedo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Penafiel appear unchanged since the first half. Grupo Desportivo de Chaves have changed their lineup with Daniel Santos replacing Edgar Reis. The Penafiel players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and Grupo Desportivo de Chaves kick off!
47.38
Tiago Fernandes hacks Sebastiao Pinto from behind! Tiago Fernandes is given a warning by the referee! Sebastiao Pinto gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
48.27
Helder Bento catches Frederico Vieira on the ankles. Helder Bento is warned by the referee! Frederico Vieira gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
49.17
Pascal Sachs comes in with a late challenge on Antonio Santos. The referee calls over Pascal Sachs and shows him a yellow card! Antonio Santos runs off the knock.
51.48
Angelo Fischer catches Rainer Schumacher on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Rainer Schumacher stretches but gets up unharmed.
53.00
Christian Bierhoff threads a neat ball through to Frederico Vieira. Seeing a gap ahead, Frederico Vieira laces a through ball forward to Antonio Santos. Antonio Santos knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Pascal Sachs.
54.14
With great vision, Daniel Santos plays the ball forward to Miguel Semedo. Miguel Semedo knocks in a cross ball towards Abel Neves. Abel Neves beats his man to it with a header. Abel Neves scores for Grupo Desportivo de Chaves!!
61.12
Oliver Dörner barges into Cristiano Campos. Oliver Dörner is given a warning by the referee! Cristiano Campos stretches but gets up unharmed.
66.52
Sebastiao Pinto flicks a high pass forward. Oliver Dörner collects the pass. Oliver Dörner knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Christian Bierhoff.
67.48
Sebastiao Pinto laces a through ball forward to Oliver Dörner. Oliver Dörner knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
72.05
Frederico Vieira comes in with a very late challenge on Helder Bento. Frederico Vieira is shown the red card!! Helder Bento carries on, but is struggling a bit.
77.27
Penafiel have made a substitution with Gaspar Gomes replacing Rainer Schumacher .
83.06
With imagination, Gaspar Soares plays the ball forward to Gaspar Gomes. Gaspar Gomes shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
84.19
Abel Neves chips the ball to his team mate, Antonio Santos. Antonio Santos tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
89.13
Cristiano Campos controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tiago Fernandes. Tiago Fernandes brings the ball forward. Tiago Fernandes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
0
6
Shots off Target
1
1
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
5
3
Yellow Cards
3
1
Red Cards
0
1

Possession
39%
61%
Play Area
28.6%
49.4%
22.1%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Abel Neves of Grupo Desportivo de Chaves

Match Ratings
1.Don Hendry (GK)
6
2.Alec Gemmill (DEF)
6
3.Rafael Costa (DEF)
6
4.Pascal Sachs (DEF)yellow card
5
5.Hugo Quaresma (DEF)
6
6.Helder Bento (MID)
5
7.Gaspar Soares (MID)yellow card
6
8.Sebastiao Pinto (MID)yellow card
6
9.Daniel Barbosa (MID)
6
10.Rainer Schumacher (ATT)
6
11.Oliver Dörner (ATT)
6
 
12.Ivan Garrido (DEF)
0
13.Tiago Costa (DEF)
0
14.Gaspar Gomes (ATT)
6