Match Report


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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Est˜ dio do Restelo where Belenenses play host to Santa Clara. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Belenenses and Santa Clara are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Jose Pauleta.


0.00
Belenenses kick off and get the first half underway!
3.49
Hugo Vieira hits a low pass to Colin Johnstone. Colin Johnstone chips the ball to his team mate, Chris Makin. Chris Makin knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Garry Henderson.
6.54
Stephen Glass makes a probing pass to Cesar Fernandes. Cesar Fernandes knocks in a cross ball towards Eduardo Ramos. Eduardo Ramos whips the ball goalwards with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
12.55
Frederico Jesus makes a simple pass to Eduardo Ramos. Eduardo Ramos knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mario Teixeira.
16.45
Paulo Antunes passes the ball forward to Frederico Jesus. Frederico Jesus changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Frederico Jesus knocks in a cross ball towards Cesar Fernandes. Cesar Fernandes is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
26.21
Colin Johnstone passes the ball forward to Helder Costa. Helder Costa whips in a cross ball towards Chris Makin. Chris Makin connects with a diving header. Magnificent save by Mauricio Gutierrez!
30.10
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
33.34
Omer Mike flicks a high ball forward to Chris Makin who takes it down. Chris Makin whips in a cross ball towards Helder Costa. Helder Costa rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
39.25
Stephen Glass passes the ball forward to Eduardo Ramos. Eduardo Ramos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
Pedro Almeida flicks a high pass forward. Helder Costa controls it well on his chest. Helder Costa knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Belenenses appear unchanged since the first half. Santa Clara also appear unchanged since the first half. The Belenenses players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and Santa Clara get the second half underway!
47.45
Hugo Vieira controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Colin Johnstone. Colin Johnstone flicks a high pass forward. Chris Makin controls it well on his chest. Chris Makin knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Mauricio Gutierrez who gathers it comfortably.
48.53
Frederico Jesus hacks Pedro Almeida from behind! Frederico Jesus is shown the yellow card! Pedro Almeida grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
51.14
Paulo Antunes sees space and advances. Paulo Antunes changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Paulo Antunes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Hugo Vieira.
53.57
Frederico Jesus makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Cesar Fernandes. Cesar Fernandes lofts in a cross ball towards Eduardo Ramos. Eduardo Ramos makes a deft header but it flies well off target!
55.11
Colin Johnstone plays the ball forward to Helder Costa. Helder Costa knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
60.30
Belenenses have made a substitution with Rui Bento replacing Eduardo Ramos .Santa Clara have made 2 substitutions with Quim Quaresma replacing Andre Vieira and Philipp Engels replacing Helder Costa .
65.41
Miguel Sousa receives the ball from a throw-in from Frederico Jesus. Miguel Sousa deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rui Bento. Rui Bento shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
66.33
Mario Teixeira flicks a high pass forward. Pedro Almeida controls it well on his chest. Pedro Almeida threads the ball through to Philipp Engels. Philipp Engels knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Mauricio Gutierrez who gathers it comfortably.
69.29
Antonio Barbosa hits a low pass to Francisco Nascimento. Francisco Nascimento advances with the ball. Francisco Nascimento whips in a cross ball towards Cesar Fernandes. Cesar Fernandes connects with a diving header but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
77.02
Santa Clara have made a substitution with Rafael Castro replacing Pedro Almeida .
78.12
Omer Mike darts forward. Omer Mike knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
85.35
Abel Pinto flicks a high pass forward to Rafael Castro who brings the ball under control. Rafael Castro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Chris Makin. Chris Makin knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Antonio Barbosa.
90.00
Colin Johnstone runs straight at the opposition's defence. Colin Johnstone knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

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

Possession
47.8%
52.2%
Play Area
23.2%
49.3%
27.5%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Helder Costa of Santa Clara

Match Ratings
1.Andre Faria (GK)
6
2.Abel Pinto (DEF)
6
3.Mario Teixeira (DEF)
6
4.Hugo Vieira (DEF)
6
5.Rui Reis (DEF)
6
6.Andre Vieira (MID)
6
7.Omer Mike (MID)
7
8.Colin Johnstone (MID)
8
9.Pedro Almeida (MID)
6
10.Helder Costa (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Chris Makin (ATT)
8
 
12.Quim Quaresma (GK)
6
13.Rafael Castro (ATT)
6
14.Philipp Engels (GK)
6