Match Report


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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Est˜ dio do Restelo where Belenenses play host to Imortal. A crowd of 9,738 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Belenenses are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Imortal appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Virgilio Carrera.


0.00
Imortal kick off!
3.36
Markus Freund knocks the ball to his team mate, Andy Law. Andy Law whips in a cross ball towards Alex Elliott. Alex Elliott fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but it flies well off target!
4.42
Alex Elliott hacks Paulo Antunes from behind! The referee calls over Alex Elliott and warns him to calm down! Paulo Antunes runs off the knock.
6.16
John Taylor advances with the ball. John Taylor lofts in a cross ball towards Andy Law. Andy Law is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
9.25
Garry Henderson knocks the ball to his team mate, Frederico Jesus. Frederico Jesus kicks a strong pass forward to Cesar Fernandes. Cesar Fernandes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Carlos Pinheiro.
14.26
Francisco Nascimento chips the ball to his team mate, Cesar Fernandes. Cesar Fernandes advances inside the box! Cesar Fernandes takes a shot at goal but it is shockingly off target!
16.25
Frederico Jesus controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Cesar Fernandes. Cesar Fernandes shoots from 20 yards but it's a lousy effort!
21.45
Without breaking stride, Frederico Jesus plays the ball forward to Cesar Fernandes. Cesar Fernandes whips in a cross ball towards Eduardo Ramos. Eduardo Ramos gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
33.29
Francisco Nascimento knocks the ball forward to Cesar Fernandes. Cesar Fernandes shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
34.33
Cesar Fernandes hacks Carlos Pinheiro from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Carlos Pinheiro hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Belenenses appear unchanged since the first half. Imortal also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Belenenses get the second half underway!
47.56
Miguel Sousa decides to run forward with the ball. Miguel Sousa knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Samuel Castro who gathers it comfortably.
53.39
Carlos Pinheiro knocks the ball to his team mate, John Taylor. John Taylor flicks a high pass forward. Alex Elliott collects the pass. Alex Elliott knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Mauricio Gutierrez who gathers it comfortably.
54.34
Carlos Soares comes in with a late challenge on Stephen Glass. The referee calls over Carlos Soares and shows him a yellow card! Stephen Glass runs off the knock.
60.31
Eduardo Ramos catches Sergio Ramos on the ankles. Eduardo Ramos is given a warning by the referee! Sergio Ramos stretches but gets up unharmed.
61.24
Carlos Soares flicks a high ball forward to Andy Law who gracefully takes it down. Andy Law knocks in a cross ball towards Vasco Martins. Vasco Martins flicks the ball with his head but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
63.37
John Taylor passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Alex Elliott. Alex Elliott knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
67.38
Markus Freund threads a neat ball through to Andy Law. Andy Law knocks in a cross ball towards Vasco Martins. Vasco Martins makes a looping header on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
77.26
Alex Elliott clumsily knocks into Paulo Antunes. Alex Elliott is shown the yellow card! Paulo Antunes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
83.50
John Taylor sees Andy Law in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Andy Law lofts in a cross ball towards Alex Elliott. Alex Elliott connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's there!! Mauricio Gutierrez has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
87.41
Frederico Jesus deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Ramos. Eduardo Ramos shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
Paulo Antunes kicks a strong pass forward to Francisco Nascimento. Francisco Nascimento chips the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Ramos. Eduardo Ramos controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

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

Possession
58.3%
41.7%
Play Area
26.4%
45.8%
27.8%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Andy Law of Imortal

Match Ratings
1.Samuel Castro (GK)
6
2.Ross Wilson (DEF)
6
3.Carlos Pinheiro (DEF)
6
4.Sergio Ramos (DEF)
6
5.Jaime Campos (DEF)
6
6.Carlos Soares (MID)yellow card
5
7.John Taylor (MID)
8
8.Markus Freund (MID)
6
9.Andy Law (ATT)
8
10.Alex Elliott (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
8
11.Vasco Martins (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Rafael Valente (GK)
0
13.Carlos Moutinho (GK)
0
14.Tiago Varela (MID)
0