Match Report


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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Est˜dio de Sao Miguel where Santa Clara play host to Belenenses. A crowd of 9,105 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Santa Clara and Belenenses are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Virgilio Caneira.


0.00
Santa Clara start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.11
David Teixeira clumsily knocks into Colin Johnstone. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Colin Johnstone hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
12.29
Andre Vieira runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Andre Vieira lofts in a cross ball towards Chris Makin. Chris Makin jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Solid save from Mauricio Gutierrez.
16.24
Omer Mike chips the ball to his team mate, Chris Makin. Chris Makin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
28.54
Paulo Antunes makes a run forward as Jorge Soares takes the throw-in. Paulo Antunes skillfully chests the ball down. Paulo Antunes knocks the ball forward to Miguel Sousa. Miguel Sousa threads the ball through to Cesar Fernandes. Cesar Fernandes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alexandre Mendes.
30.29
Carlos Lopes sees space and advances. Carlos Lopes passes the ball forward to Marvin Boyd. Marvin Boyd knocks in a cross ball towards Chris Makin. Chris Makin flicks the ball with his head. Chris Makin scores for Santa Clara!!
33.44
Carlos Lopes takes a long throw-in. Abel Pinto flicks a high pass forward. Omer Mike collects the pass. Omer Mike sees Marvin Boyd in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Marvin Boyd knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
34.28
David Teixeira brings the ball forward. David Teixeira tries a spectacular long range effort but Andre Faria is on top of it.
36.30
Colin Johnstone passes the ball forward to Marvin Boyd. Marvin Boyd skips past Jorge Soares! Marvin Boyd muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
38.38
Duarte Fernandes flicks a high pass forward to David Teixeira who brings the ball under control. David Teixeira hits a low pass to Cesar Fernandes. Cesar Fernandes whips in a cross ball towards Eduardo Ramos. Eduardo Ramos directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
44.38
David Teixeira passes the ball forward to Cesar Fernandes. Cesar Fernandes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Andre Faria who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Santa Clara appear unchanged since the first half. Belenenses also appear unchanged since the first half. The Belenenses players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Belenenses kick off!
47.21
Colin Johnstone advances with the ball. Colin Johnstone makes a simple pass, allowing Chris Makin to run into the box. Chris Makin shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
54.37
David Teixeira controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Cesar Fernandes. Cesar Fernandes knocks in a cross ball towards Eduardo Ramos. Eduardo Ramos finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Andre Faria didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
60.03
Santa Clara have made 2 substitutions with Quim Quaresma replacing Andre Vieira and Philipp Engels replacing Marvin Boyd .Belenenses have made a substitution with Stephen Glass replacing Eduardo Ramos .
66.17
Colin Johnstone kicks a strong pass forward to Chris Makin. Chris Makin tries a spectacular long range effort. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
69.47
Carlos Lopes comes in with a late challenge on Cesar Fernandes. The referee calls over Carlos Lopes and warns him to calm down! Cesar Fernandes runs off the knock.
69.47
Free kick to Belenenses just outside the area...
70.20
Cesar Fernandes steps up and curls the ball around the wall but the keeper has read it well and catches it comfortably.
72.07
Stephen Glass hacks Abel Pinto from behind! The referee calls over Stephen Glass and shows him a yellow card! Abel Pinto stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.32
Santa Clara have made a substitution with Rafael Castro replacing Pedro Almeida .
81.03
Colin Johnstone sees Chris Makin in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Chris Makin shoots from 20 yards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
84.12
David Teixeira hacks Colin Johnstone from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's another yellow card! It's an early bath for David Teixeira!! Colin Johnstone runs off the knock.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

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

Possession
59.1%
40.9%
Play Area
30.3%
48.5%
21.2%

Scorers
Chris Makin 30, 47, 81

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.Abel Pinto (DEF)
6
4.Carlos Lopes (DEF)
6
5.Alexandre Mendes (DEF)
6
6.Andre Vieira (MID)
6
7.Omer Mike (MID)
6
8.Colin Johnstone (MID)
7
9.Pedro Almeida (MID)
6
10.Marvin Boyd (ATT)
6
11.Chris Makin (ATT)goal scoredgoal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Quim Quaresma (GK)
6
13.Rafael Castro (ATT)
6
14.Philipp Engels (GK)
6