Match Report
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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Estádio do Clube Desportivo where Clube Desportivo das Aves play host to Grupo Desportivo de Chaves. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Clube Desportivo das Aves are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Grupo Desportivo de Chaves appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Paulo Pinho.
The pitch is in good condition.
Clube Desportivo das Aves are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Grupo Desportivo de Chaves appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Paulo Pinho.
0.00
0-0Clube Desportivo das Aves kick off and get the first half underway!
3.42
0-0Peter Kahn passes the ball forward to Antonio Santos. Antonio Santos shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
4.21
0-0Christian Bierhoff passes the ball forward to Tiago Fernandes. Showing composure, Tiago Fernandes plays the ball forward to David Naysmith. David Naysmith controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Superb reactions from Theo Schreuder. What a save!
6.43
Helder Oliveira flicks a high pass forward. Paulo Varela controls it well on his chest. Paulo Varela brings the ball forward. Paulo Varela shoots from 25 yards. Solid save from Quim Loureiro. What a great pair of hands!
12.51
Tiago Fernandes takes it forward alone. Tiago Fernandes sees David Naysmith just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. David Naysmith rockets a shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
22.46
0-0Seeing a gap ahead, Daniel Santos plays the ball forward to David Naysmith. David Naysmith knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gaspar Monteiro.
26.58
Melchior Marbus brings the ball forward. Melchior Marbus knocks the ball to his team mate, Mario Veloso. Mario Veloso whips in a cross ball towards Rui Lima. Rui Lima gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Magnificent save by Quim Loureiro!
27.48
Paulo Varela flicks a high ball forward to Mario Veloso who takes it down. Mario Veloso knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Cesar Quaresma.
30.43
With a delightful solo run, Paulo Varela stretches the opposition's defence. Paulo Varela knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Quim Loureiro who gathers it comfortably.
32.12
0-0Paulo Varela barges into Peter Clarke. The referee calls over Paulo Varela and shows him a yellow card! Peter Clarke stretches but gets up unharmed.
33.15
Melchior Marbus flicks the ball to his team mate, Paulo Varela. Paulo Varela flicks a high ball forward to Ahmed Koster who takes it down. Ahmed Koster finds some space and shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
34.44
With great vision, Peter Clarke plays the ball forward to Daniel Santos. Daniel Santos threads a neat ball through to David Naysmith. David Naysmith whips in a cross ball towards Antonio Santos. Antonio Santos flicks the ball with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
39.17
Tiago Fernandes changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Tiago Fernandes lofts in a cross ball towards Marco Wilnis. Marco Wilnis fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
40.36
Neil Dickov makes a beautiful solo run. Neil Dickov knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
42.48
1-0Seeing a gap ahead, Paulo Varela plays the ball forward to Ahmed Koster. Ahmed Koster sees Rui Lima just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Rui Lima rockets a shot on goal. What a cracker!! Quim Loureiro had no chance!! Goal for Clube Desportivo das Aves!
45.00
1-0Marco Wilnis hacks Nuno Barbosa from behind! Marco Wilnis is given a warning by the referee! Nuno Barbosa hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Clube Desportivo das Aves appear unchanged since the first half. Grupo Desportivo de Chaves also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Grupo Desportivo de Chaves kick off!
53.49
Daniel Santos chips the ball to his team mate, Antonio Santos. Antonio Santos tries a spectacular long range effort but it whistles just wide of the post!
54.15
Peter Clarke takes it forward alone. Peter Clarke threads a neat ball through to Marco Wilnis. Marco Wilnis shoots from long range. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
60.38
1-0Grupo Desportivo de Chaves have made a substitution with Edgar Reis replacing Peter Kahn .
61.38
Neil Dickov clumsily knocks into Tiago Fernandes. Neil Dickov is warned by the referee! Tiago Fernandes stretches but gets up unharmed.
66.11
Melchior Marbus barges into David Naysmith. Melchior Marbus is given a warning by the referee! David Naysmith hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
69.47
1-0Edgar Reis plays the ball forward to Antonio Santos. Antonio Santos knocks the ball forward to Marco Wilnis but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
71.27
Gaspar Monteiro flicks a high ball forward to Neil Dickov who takes it down. Neil Dickov surges forward with the ball. Neil Dickov knocks in a cross ball towards Ahmed Koster. Ahmed Koster makes a looping header on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
72.35
1-0David Naysmith barges into Melchior Marbus. David Naysmith is shown the yellow card! Melchior Marbus grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
77.37
Grupo Desportivo de Chaves have made 2 substitutions with Carlos Poblete replacing Peter Clarke and Abel Neves replacing David Naysmith .
81.42
Marco Wilnis comes in with a late challenge on Melchior Marbus. The referee brings Marco Wilnis to one side and gives him another warning! Melchior Marbus is taking some rough treatment out there!
84.06
Tiago Fernandes makes a probing pass to Antonio Santos. Antonio Santos knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gaspar Monteiro.
87.26
Paulo Varela flicks a high pass forward. Mario Veloso collects the pass. Mario Veloso flicks a high pass forward. Adam Whelan controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Adam Whelan muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Clube Desportivo das Aves!
90.00
Christian Bierhoff deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Daniel Santos. Daniel Santos makes a probing pass to Antonio Santos. Antonio Santos shoots from outside the area but it misses the target by a large margin!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
2
5
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
3
3
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
42.9%
57.1%
Play Area
33.8%
45.5%
20.8%
Scorers
| Rui Lima 42 Adam Whelan 87 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Rui Lima of Clube Desportivo das Aves |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Theo Schreuder (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Helder Oliveira (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Melchior Marbus (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Gaspar Monteiro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Nuno Barbosa (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Neil Dickov (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Paulo Varela (MID) |  | 8 |
| 8. | Mario Veloso (ATT) | 7 | |
| 9. | Ahmed Koster (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Adam Whelan (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Rui Lima (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Paul Izzet (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Gavin Robson (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Miguel Castro (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Quim Loureiro (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Torsten Lorenz (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Cesar Quaresma (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Peter Clarke (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Christian Bierhoff (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Peter Kahn (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Daniel Santos (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Tiago Fernandes (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Antonio Santos (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Marco Wilnis (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | David Naysmith (ATT) | | 6 |
| 12. | Carlos Poblete (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Edgar Reis (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Abel Neves (ATT) | 6 | |