Match Report
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Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at Estádio D. Afonso Henriques where Vitória de Guimarães play host to Penafiel. A crowd of 17,479 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Vitória de Guimarães are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Penafiel appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Andres Segarra.
The pitch is in good condition.
Vitória de Guimarães are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Penafiel appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Andres Segarra.
0.00
0-0Vitória de Guimarães kick off!
2.11
0-0Fabrice Lamouchi knocks the ball forward to Nicholas Ferrante. Nicholas Ferrante sees space and advances. Nicholas Ferrante knocks the ball forward, putting Alexandre Pinheiro through on goal. Alexandre Pinheiro cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Don Hendry!
10.57
1-0Maximilian Radner controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Andrei Hagi. Andrei Hagi edges inside the box! Andrei Hagi looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
14.09
1-0Gaspar Soares comes in with a late challenge on Maximilian Radner. The referee calls over Gaspar Soares and shows him a yellow card! Maximilian Radner hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
16.11
1-0Sebastiao Pinto makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sergio Loureiro. Sergio Loureiro knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Farouk Hamadou.
21.12
Fabrice Lamouchi flicks a high ball forward to Maximilian Radner who takes it down. Maximilian Radner passes the ball forward to Andrei Hagi. Andrei Hagi passes the ball forward to Saul Arreola. Saul Arreola strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
24.18
Maximilian Radner plays the ball forward to Alexandre Pinheiro. Alexandre Pinheiro cuts inside the box! Alexandre Pinheiro looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
32.18
Sebastiao Pinto darts forward. Sebastiao Pinto knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Fabrice Lamouchi.
38.34
3-0With great vision, Fabrice Lamouchi plays the ball forward to Joao Valente. Showing composure, Joao Valente plays the ball forward to Andrei Hagi. Andrei Hagi finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
39.08
3-0Farouk Hamadou catches Gaspar Gomes on the ankles. The referee warns Farouk Hamadou to calm down! Gaspar Gomes stretches but gets up unharmed.
42.24
Sebastiao Pinto runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Sebastiao Pinto knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Farouk Hamadou.
44.39
Rafael Costa flicks a high pass forward to Gaspar Soares who brings the ball under control. Gaspar Soares decides to run forward with the ball. Gaspar Soares knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Vitória de Guimarães appear unchanged since the first half. Penafiel also appear unchanged since the first half. The Penafiel players seem much more motivated whilst the Vitória de Guimarães players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.
45.00
Penafiel kick off!
49.22
Nicholas Ferrante knocks the ball to his team mate, Alexandre Pinheiro. Alexandre Pinheiro shoots from outside the area but it's a lousy effort!
51.38
Tommaso Liverani flicks a high pass forward. Maximilian Radner holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Maximilian Radner flicks a high pass forward. Saul Arreola controls it well on his chest. Saul Arreola knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Hugo Quaresma.
53.25
Nicholas Ferrante sees Andrei Hagi in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Andrei Hagi sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it rises well off target!
59.20
Sebastiao Pinto hacks Nicholas Ferrante from behind! Sebastiao Pinto is shown the yellow card! Nicholas Ferrante runs off the knock.
61.52
Nicholas Ferrante flicks a high pass forward. Alexandre Pinheiro controls it well on his chest. Alexandre Pinheiro rushes past Rafael Costa! Some world-class footwork from Alexandre Pinheiro provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. Alexandre Pinheiro scores for Vitória de Guimarães!!
69.16
Nicholas Ferrante takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Joao Valente. Joao Valente flicks a high pass forward. Saul Arreola holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Saul Arreola controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Don Hendry gets down and covers it.
77.21
4-0Penafiel have made a substitution with Sergio Gomes replacing Gaspar Gomes .
79.44
Rafael Costa hacks Andrei Hagi from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Andrei Hagi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
81.18
Fabrice Lamouchi flicks the ball to his team mate, Joao Valente. Joao Valente sees space and advances. Joao Valente lofts in a cross ball towards Saul Arreola. Saul Arreola finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Don Hendry had no chance!! Goal for Vitória de Guimarães!
84.35
Pascal Sachs lofts the ball long. Sergio Gomes lofts in a cross ball towards Sergio Loureiro. Sergio Loureiro heads the ball goalwards. It's there!! Oleh Bogdanov has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
87.17
Rafael Costa flicks a high pass forward to Andre Bento who brings the ball under control. Andre Bento chips the ball to his team mate, Sergio Loureiro. Sergio Loureiro knocks in a cross ball towards Sergio Gomes. Sergio Gomes flicks the ball with his head but it is tipped over by Oleh Bogdanov.
88.31
5-1It's a corner kick which Gaspar Soares takes quickly, playing the ball short to Datti Mohamed Branca. Datti Mohamed Branca deftly flicks the ball on. Alexandre Pinheiro jumps high to head the ball out to safety!
90.00
5-1Thórdur Ásgeirsson flicks a high pass forward. Maximilian Radner holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. With vision, Maximilian Radner picks a pass forward to Andrei Hagi. Andrei Hagi kicks a strong pass forward to Saul Arreola but the referee indicates it's offside!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
5
1
Shots on Target
7
2
Shots off Target
3
0
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
3
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
55.1%
44.9%
Play Area
24.6%
44.9%
30.4%
Scorers
| Andrei Hagi 11 Saul Arreola 21, 81 Alexandre Pinheiro 24, 62 | Sergio Loureiro 84 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Alexandre Pinheiro of Vitória de Guimarães |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Oleh Bogdanov (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Thórdur Ásgeirsson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Fabrice Lamouchi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Farouk Hamadou (DEF) | 5 | |
| 5. | Tommaso Liverani (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Joao Valente (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Nicholas Ferrante (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Maximilian Radner (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Saul Arreola (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Alexandre Pinheiro (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Andrei Hagi (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | João Lucas Alex (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jose Reis (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Ian Avalos (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Don Hendry (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Alec Gemmill (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Rafael Costa (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 4. | Pascal Sachs (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Hugo Quaresma (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Gaspar Soares (MID) | | 5 |
| 7. | Datti Mohamed Branca (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Sebastiao Pinto (MID) | | 6 |
| 9. | Andre Bento (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Gaspar Gomes (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Sergio Loureiro (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Ivan Garrido (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Tiago Costa (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Sergio Gomes (ATT) | 6 | |