Match Report


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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Estadio Cidade de Barcelos where Gil Vicente play host to Santa Clara. A crowd of 9,258 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Gil Vicente are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Santa Clara appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Ribeiro Vidigal.


0.00
Santa Clara kick off the first half!
4.32
Frederico Ribeiro kicks a strong pass forward to Rodrigo Mendes. Rodrigo Mendes controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
15.16
Ruben Ramos flicks a high pass forward to Rui Reis who brings the ball under control. Rui Reis tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
20.22
Manuel Santos decides to run forward with the ball. Manuel Santos shoots from long range but it's a woeful effort!
24.11
Cesar Postiga hacks Juan José Mari from behind! The referee brings Cesar Postiga to one side and gives him a warning! Juan José Mari stretches but gets up unharmed.
26.48
Jorge Mendes receives the ball from a throw-in from Adolfo Lopez. Jorge Mendes breaks forward. Jorge Mendes sees Rui Reis in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rui Reis knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Silvio Rego.
27.57
Alberto Ramos flicks a high ball forward to Rui Reis who takes it down. Rui Reis tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Superb keeping!
33.47
Alberto Ramos takes a long throw-in. Cesar Postiga surges forward with the ball. Cesar Postiga controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
45.00
Silvio Rego controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Juan José Mari. Juan José Mari flicks a high pass forward. Scott Collymore collects the pass. Scott Collymore plays a quick one-two with Rodrigo Mendes and rushes in on goal... Scott Collymore cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Magnificent block by Adolfo Lopez!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Gil Vicente appear unchanged since the first half. Santa Clara have changed their lineup with Francisco Jesus replacing Adolfo Lopez. The Santa Clara players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The second half starts with Gil Vicente kicking off!
51.40
Frederico Ribeiro sees space and advances. Frederico Ribeiro threads a neat ball through to Scott Collymore. Scott Collymore strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
53.50
Filipe Carvalho hits a low pass to Frederico Ribeiro. Frederico Ribeiro knocks the ball forward to Rodrigo Mendes. Rodrigo Mendes shoots from 25 yards but it's a lousy effort!
54.56
Manuel Santos catches Juan José Mari on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Juan José Mari hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
55.48
Cesar Postiga threads the ball through to Rui Reis. Rui Reis shoots from 25 yards but it slams into the crowd!
60.51
Gil Vicente have made a substitution with Andre Campos replacing Rodrigo Mendes .Santa Clara have made a substitution with Alberto Vieira replacing Alberto Ramos .
61.58
Frederico Ribeiro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Scott Collymore. Scott Collymore rushes past Jorge Mendes! Scott Collymore looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
65.35
Alberto Vieira deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rui Reis. Rui Reis whips in a cross ball towards Jaime Castro. Jaime Castro heads the ball goalwards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
69.17
Gavin Mendonca flicks a high pass forward. Andre Campos collects the pass. Andre Campos shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
71.23
Frederico Ribeiro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Andre Campos. Andre Campos shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
72.58
Jaime Castro barges into Ricardo Teixeira. Jaime Castro is given a warning by the referee! Ricardo Teixeira stretches but gets up unharmed.
73.17
Frederico Ribeiro sees Vasco Loureiro in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Vasco Loureiro cuts inside the box! Vasco Loureiro shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
75.07
Cesar Postiga sees space and advances. Cesar Postiga runs straight at the defence! Ricardo Teixeira comes in with a late challenge on Cesar Postiga. Cesar Postiga appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
77.46
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
79.49
Uwe Dörner flicks a high pass forward to Frederico Ribeiro who brings the ball under control. Frederico Ribeiro threads a neat ball through to Scott Collymore. Scott Collymore cuts inside the box! Scott Collymore muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
81.11
Ricardo Teixeira flicks a high pass forward. Gavin Mendonca holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gavin Mendonca makes a simple pass to Andre Campos. Andre Campos knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alexandre Soares.
83.13
Frederico Ribeiro flicks a high ball forward to Andre Campos who takes it down. Andre Campos advances inside the box! Andre Campos rockets a shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
89.53
Ricardo Teixeira makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Frederico Ribeiro. Frederico Ribeiro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Andre Campos. Andre Campos makes a great pass forward. Vasco Loureiro runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
90.00
Gavin Mendonca hits a low pass to Scott Collymore. Scott Collymore skips past Francisco Jesus! Scott Collymore rockets a shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
8
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
58.2%
41.8%
Play Area
22.8%
48.1%
29.1%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Scott Collymore of Gil Vicente

Match Ratings
1.Tiago Jesus (GK)
6
2.Uwe Dörner (DEF)
6
3.Ricardo Teixeira (DEF)
6
4.Silvio Rego (DEF)
6
5.Filipe Carvalho (DEF)
6
6.Gavin Mendonca (MID)
7
7.Frederico Ribeiro (MID)
8
8.Juan José Mari (MID)
7
9.Scott Collymore (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Vasco Loureiro (ATT)
6
11.Rodrigo Mendes (ATT)
6
 
12.Daniel Almeida (DEF)
0
13.Ricardo Rego (MID)
0
14.Andre Campos (ATT)
6

1.Samuel Alves (GK)
6
2.Jorge Mendes (DEF)
6
3.Luis Antunes (DEF)
6
4.Adolfo Lopez (DEF)
7
5.Alexandre Soares (DEF)
6
6.Manuel Santos (MID)yellow card
5
7.Cesar Postiga (MID)
7
8.Alberto Ramos (MID)
6
9.Ruben Ramos (MID)
6
10.Jaime Castro (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Rui Reis (ATT)
7
 
12.Francisco Jesus (ATT)
6
13.Ricardo Castro (ATT)
0
14.Alberto Vieira (ATT)
6