Match Report


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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Estadio Jose Gomes where C.F. Estrela da Amadora play host to Grupo Desportivo de Chaves. A crowd of 20,668 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
C.F. Estrela da Amadora are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Grupo Desportivo de Chaves appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Carlos Mamede.


0.00
Grupo Desportivo de Chaves get the match underway!
3.53
Craig Milburn hits a low pass to Bruno Viana. Bruno Viana knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Christian Bierhoff.
6.15
Carlos Poblete sees Guido Redaelli in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Guido Redaelli chips the ball to his team mate, Marco Wilnis. Marco Wilnis plays a one-two with Antonio Santos and advances towards the goal... Marco Wilnis rockets a shot on goal but it flies just wide!
12.06
Torsten Lorenz sees Thierry Peters in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Thierry Peters deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marco Wilnis. Marco Wilnis knocks in a cross ball towards Antonio Santos. Antonio Santos outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it's a woeful effort!
18.14
Guido Redaelli knocks the ball forward to David Naysmith. David Naysmith shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Jaime Lima!
20.21
Christian Bierhoff makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Guido Redaelli. Guido Redaelli makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marco Wilnis. Marco Wilnis knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jaime Lima who gathers it comfortably.
24.11
Guido Redaelli makes an attacking run forward. Guido Redaelli knocks in a cross ball towards David Naysmith. Nabil Hill catches David Naysmith on the ankles. That's got to be a penalty! Yes!!
24.11
The referee points to the spot..
25.54
David Naysmith takes a slow run up. The keeper is sent the wrong way and the ball is placed into the bottom right corner. Goal!
26.21
Carlos Poblete clumsily knocks into Bruno Viana. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Bruno Viana hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
27.07
Peter Kahn makes an attacking run forward. Peter Kahn whips in a cross ball towards Marco Wilnis. Marco Wilnis knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Jaime Lima didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
30.40
Craig Milburn threads the ball through to Bruno Viana. Bruno Viana shoots from long range but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
32.35
Craig Milburn darts forward. Craig Milburn flicks a high pass forward. Bruno Viana controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Bruno Viana strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. It's there!! Quim Loureiro has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
38.02
Thierry Peters threads a neat ball through to Antonio Santos. Antonio Santos skips past Nabil Hill! Antonio Santos shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Jaime Lima is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
42.29
Guido Redaelli makes a beautiful solo run. Guido Redaelli whips in a cross ball towards Marco Wilnis. Marco Wilnis makes a convincing header but it flies wide!
45.00
Thierry Peters flicks a high pass forward. David Naysmith collects the pass. David Naysmith makes a probing pass between the defence to Marco Wilnis. Some silky footwork from Marco Wilnis provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. C.F. Estrela da Amadora appear unchanged since the first half. Grupo Desportivo de Chaves 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
C.F. Estrela da Amadora kick off the second half!
47.13
Bruno Viana barges into Peter Clarke. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Peter Clarke runs off the knock.
48.42
Eduardo Valente flicks a high pass forward. Craig Milburn controls it well on his chest. Craig Milburn flicks a high pass forward to Bruno Viana who brings the ball under control. Bruno Viana shoots from distance. Good keeping from Quim Loureiro as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
49.58
It's a corner kick. Elena Marcelino kicks a low ball in to towards the near post. Carlos Poblete reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
51.24
Andy McCoist sees Craig Milburn in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Craig Milburn sees space and advances. Craig Milburn whips in a cross ball towards Bruno Viana. Bruno Viana beats his man to it with a header but it slams into the crowd!
55.15
Nabil Hill knocks the ball to his team mate, Craig Milburn. Craig Milburn sees a break and surges forward. Craig Milburn shoots from outside the area. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
57.16
Eduardo Valente flicks a high pass forward to Elena Marcelino who brings the ball under control. Elena Marcelino threads a neat ball through to Rui Campos. Rui Campos shoots from 25 yards but it's well over the bar!
60.03
Grupo Desportivo de Chaves have made a substitution with Tiago Fernandes replacing Peter Kahn .
63.19
Eduardo Valente flicks a high pass forward to Craig Milburn who brings the ball under control. Craig Milburn makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rui Campos. Rui Campos shoots from long range but it flies just off target!
66.57
Carlos Poblete hits a low pass to Guido Redaelli. Guido Redaelli threads a neat ball through to David Naysmith. David Naysmith shoots from outside the area. Jaime Lima gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
69.47
Eduardo Valente flicks a high ball forward to Craig Milburn who takes it down. Craig Milburn deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Bruno Viana. Bruno Viana knocks in a cross ball towards Sven Lindner. Sven Lindner powers a header at goal. Quim Loureiro is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
72.49
Craig Milburn chips the ball to his team mate, Roberto Soares. Roberto Soares controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
75.19
Thierry Peters flicks a high pass forward to Marco Wilnis who brings the ball under control. Marco Wilnis makes a probing pass to Antonio Santos but he's offside!
77.59
Grupo Desportivo de Chaves have made 2 substitutions with Cesar Quaresma replacing Peter Clarke and Abel Neves replacing David Naysmith .
78.69
Patricio Cabrera flicks a high pass forward to Elena Marcelino who brings the ball under control. Elena Marcelino flicks a high pass forward. Bruno Viana controls it well on his chest. Bruno Viana knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
79.46
Craig Milburn sees a break and surges forward. Craig Milburn shoots from 20 yards but slams it into the crowd!
85.34
Elena Marcelino clumsily knocks into Tiago Fernandes. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Tiago Fernandes stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
Patricio Cabrera hits a low pass to Craig Milburn. Craig Milburn changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Craig Milburn cuts inside the box! Craig Milburn cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
5
5
Shots off Target
6
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
56.4%
43.6%
Play Area
32.1%
42.3%
25.6%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Craig Milburn of C.F. Estrela da Amadora

Match Ratings
1.Jaime Lima (GK)
7
2.Nabil Hill (DEF)
6
3.Patricio Cabrera (DEF)
6
4.Eduardo Valente (DEF)
6
5.Andy McCoist (DEF)
6
6.Elena Marcelino (MID)yellow card
6
7.Craig Milburn (MID)
9
8.Sven Lindner (ATT)goal scored
7
9.Bruno Viana (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
8
10.Rui Campos (ATT)
6
11.Roberto Soares (ATT)
6
 
12.Edwin Koster (MID)
0
13.Daniel Varela (DEF)
0
14.Nelson Hulshoff (GK)
0

1.Quim Loureiro (GK)
7
2.Torsten Lorenz (DEF)
6
3.Carlos Poblete (DEF)yellow card
6
4.Peter Clarke (DEF)
6
5.Christian Bierhoff (DEF)
6
6.Peter Kahn (MID)
6
7.Thierry Peters (MID)
7
8.Guido Redaelli (MID)
7
9.Antonio Santos (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Marco Wilnis (ATT)
6
11.David Naysmith (ATT)goal scored
6
 
12.Cesar Quaresma (DEF)
6
13.Tiago Fernandes (MID)
6
14.Abel Neves (ATT)
6