Match Report


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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Estadio Henrique Amorim where U. Lamas play host to Gil Vicente. A crowd of 20,116 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both U. Lamas and Gil Vicente are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Vitor Nunes.


0.00
U. Lamas kick off and get the match underway!
3.55
Ledley Charles threads a neat ball through to Michael Okon. Michael Okon shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
12.39
Sebastiao Fonseca knocks the ball to his team mate, Frederico Zubizarreta. Frederico Zubizarreta tries a spectacular long range effort but it rises well off target!
18.03
Geoffrey de Wit knocks the ball to his team mate, Ole Gunnar Bakke. Ole Gunnar Bakke knocks in a cross ball towards Michael Okon. Michael Okon heads the ball goalwards but it is deflected wide by Juan Gonzalez.
19.08
Craig Fletcher takes the corner, driving a low ball out to the edge of the box. Some silky footwork from Vitor Barbosa provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
20.03
Craig Fletcher darts forward. Craig Fletcher controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Good keeping from Abel Moreira as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
24.47
Pablo Ruiz passes the ball forward to Donny Wiekens. Donny Wiekens flicks a high pass forward. Michael Okon controls it well on his chest. Michael Okon shoots from 20 yards. Solid save from Abel Moreira.
28.54
Pablo Ruiz makes a probing pass to Geoffrey de Wit. Geoffrey de Wit flicks a high pass forward. Michael Okon holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Michael Okon knocks in a cross ball towards Rafael Lopes. With a superhuman jump, Rafael Lopes connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but is denied by Abel Moreira. Excellent save.
32.19
Ricardo Castro clumsily knocks into Salvatore Allegri. The referee warns Ricardo Castro to calm down! Salvatore Allegri runs off the knock.
34.47
Ivan Prieto hits a low pass to Ricardo Castro. Ricardo Castro knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Pablo Ruiz.
39.30
Vitor Barbosa makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Michael Okon. Michael Okon knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ivan Prieto.
45.00
Ledley Charles runs forward with the ball. Ledley Charles flicks a high pass forward to Michael Okon who brings the ball under control. Michael Okon shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. U. Lamas appear unchanged since the first half. Gil Vicente also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Gil Vicente kick off and get the second half underway!
47.15
Ricardo Castro makes a simple pass to Sebastiao Fonseca. Sebastiao Fonseca plays a scrappy one-two with Helder Santos and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some good footwork from Sebastiao Fonseca provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Lucian Nanu smothers it!
48.23
Donny Wiekens makes a probing pass to Vitor Barbosa. Vitor Barbosa flicks a high pass forward. Rafael Lopes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rafael Lopes 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.
53.25
Frederico Zubizarreta flicks a high ball forward to Helder Santos who takes it down. Helder Santos whips in a cross ball towards Paul Welter. Paul Welter connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The keeper is on top of it. Well saved!
54.06
Salvatore Allegri makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ole Gunnar Bakke. Ole Gunnar Bakke finds some space and shoots from distance but is denied by Abel Moreira. Excellent save.
61.12
Arturo Leon flicks a high pass forward. Frederico Zubizarreta collects the pass. Frederico Zubizarreta shoots from outside the area but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
65.48
Helder Santos threads a neat ball through to Sebastiao Fonseca. Sebastiao Fonseca shoots from 20 yards but it flies just off target!
66.05
Juan Gonzalez threads a neat ball through to Gregorio Rodriquez. Gregorio Rodriquez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Frederico Zubizarreta. Frederico Zubizarreta knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Lucian Nanu who gathers it comfortably.
67.01
Salvatore Allegri catches Ricardo Castro on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ricardo Castro runs off the knock.
69.54
Vitor Barbosa controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Michael Okon. Michael Okon tries a spectacular long range effort his aim is horrendously poor!
71.32
Donny Wiekens makes a simple pass to Pablo Ruiz. Pablo Ruiz advances with the ball. Pablo Ruiz plays a scrappy one-two with Michael Okon and advances towards the goal... Pablo Ruiz shoots from just inside the box. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
75.13
Ivan Prieto sees Ricardo Castro in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ricardo Castro makes an attacking run forward. Ricardo Castro threads a neat ball through to Helder Santos. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Helder Santos provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
77.54
U. Lamas have made a substitution with Andy Morton replacing Helder Santos and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation.
79.07
Stephen Dickov comes in with a late challenge on Pablo Ruiz. Stephen Dickov is given a warning by the referee! Pablo Ruiz stretches but gets up unharmed.
89.32
Ledley Charles flicks a high pass forward. Michael Okon controls it well on his chest. Michael Okon knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ivan Prieto.
90.00
Geoffrey de Wit passes the ball forward to Michael Okon. Michael Okon whips in a cross ball towards Ole Gunnar Bakke. Ole Gunnar Bakke makes a deft header but it's a woeful effort!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
2
7
Shots off Target
4
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
37.5%
62.5%
Play Area
26.2%
45%
28.7%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Pablo Ruiz of Gil Vicente

Match Ratings
1.Abel Moreira (GK)
7
2.Ivan Prieto (DEF)
6
3.Juan Gonzalez (DEF)
7
4.Gregorio Rodriquez (DEF)
6
5.Sebastiao Fonseca (MID)
6
6.Frederico Zubizarreta (MID)
6
7.Ricardo Castro (MID)
6
8.Arturo Leon (MID)
6
9.Stephen Dickov (ATT)
5
10.Helder Santos (ATT)
6
11.Paul Welter (ATT)
6
 
12.Eduardo Jimenez (GK)
0
13.Pedro Lopes (ATT)
0
14.Andy Morton (GK)
6

1.Lucian Nanu (GK)
7
2.Donny Wiekens (DEF)
6
3.Pablo Ruiz (DEF)goal scored
9
4.Ledley Charles (DEF)
8
5.Geoffrey de Wit (MID)
6
6.Salvatore Allegri (MID)yellow card
6
7.Vitor Barbosa (MID)goal scored
9
8.Craig Fletcher (MID)
7
9.Rafael Lopes (ATT)
6
10.Ole Gunnar Bakke (ATT)
6
11.Michael Okon (ATT)
7
 
12.Jose Gomes (DEF)
0
13.Eugenio Molowny (DEF)
0
14.Eduardo Postiga (ATT)
0