Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Est˜dio de Sao Miguel where Santa Clara play host to Gil Vicente. A crowd of 18,036 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Santa Clara and Gil Vicente are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Vitor Nunes.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Santa Clara and Gil Vicente are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Vitor Nunes.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Santa Clara kick off!
2.32
0-0Geoffrey de Wit knocks the ball to his team mate, Ole Gunnar Bakke. Ole Gunnar Bakke cuts inside the box! Ole Gunnar Bakke makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but somehow Ghislain Castets manages to keep it out.
3.38
0-0Filipe Andrade threads a neat ball through to Wes Mcgreal. Wes Mcgreal makes a probing pass to Filipe Andrade but he's offside!
8.04
0-0Vitor Barbosa plays the ball forward to Ole Gunnar Bakke. Ole Gunnar Bakke knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Bernardo Venturin.
9.11
0-1Rafael Lopes knocks the ball forward to Ole Gunnar Bakke. Ole Gunnar Bakke rushes past Warren Roberts! Ole Gunnar Bakke muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
12.03
Warren Roberts flicks a high ball forward to Nicolas Jahn who takes it down. Nicolas Jahn flicks a high ball forward to Filipe Andrade who takes it down. Filipe Andrade knocks in a cross ball towards Lars Hoeness. With a superhuman jump, Lars Hoeness connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Lucian Nanu easily punches it away to safety.
14.44
Fernando Nascimento changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Fernando Nascimento knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Lucian Nanu who gathers it comfortably.
15.42
0-1Vitor Barbosa controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Michael Okon. Michael Okon shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
16.29
Pablo Ruiz flicks a high ball forward to Salvatore Allegri who takes it down. Salvatore Allegri plays the ball forward to Michael Okon. Michael Okon shoots from outside the area. Michael Okon scores for Gil Vicente!!
20.24
Ledley Charles controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Geoffrey de Wit. Geoffrey de Wit shoots from 25 yards. Ghislain Castets gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous stop!
21.21
0-2Filipe Andrade barges into Pablo Ruiz. The referee warns Filipe Andrade to calm down! Pablo Ruiz stretches but gets up unharmed.
22.04
Filipe Andrade passes the ball forward to Adolfo Vazquez. Adolfo Vazquez whips in a cross ball towards Wes Mcgreal. Wes Mcgreal heads the ball goalwards. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
26.01
Rainer Scheffler passes the ball forward to Adolfo Vazquez. Adolfo Vazquez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
27.54
1-2Wes Mcgreal comes in with a late challenge on Vitor Barbosa. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Vitor Barbosa stretches but gets up unharmed.
34.42
Salvatore Allegri deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rafael Lopes. Rafael Lopes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
38.40
With vision, Craig Fletcher laces a weighted ball forward to Michael Okon. Michael Okon shoots from outside the area but it flies well off target!
39.01
Nicolas Jahn knocks the ball forward to Rainer Scheffler. Rainer Scheffler chips the ball to his team mate, Wes Mcgreal. Wes Mcgreal side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Wonderful reactions from Lucian Nanu keeps it out!
44.39
1-2Warren Roberts hacks Rafael Lopes from behind! Warren Roberts is shown the yellow card! Rafael Lopes carries on, but is struggling a bit.
45.00
Bernardo Venturin chips the ball to his team mate, Alexandre Vieira. Alexandre Vieira chips the ball to his team mate, Filipe Andrade. Filipe Andrade knocks in a cross ball towards Wes Mcgreal. Wes Mcgreal is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. What a cracker!! Lucian Nanu had no chance!! Goal for Santa Clara!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Santa Clara appear unchanged since the first half. Gil Vicente also appear unchanged since the first half. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.
45.00
The whistle blows and Gil Vicente get the second half underway!
49.58
Ledley Charles hits a low pass to Donny Wiekens. Donny Wiekens flicks a high pass forward. Ole Gunnar Bakke holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ole Gunnar Bakke shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
51.58
Craig Fletcher knocks the ball to his team mate, Salvatore Allegri. Salvatore Allegri shoots from 25 yards. Salvatore Allegri scores for Gil Vicente!!
54.02
Salvatore Allegri flicks a high ball forward to Vitor Barbosa who takes it down. Vitor Barbosa advances inside the box! Vitor Barbosa shoots from just inside the box. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Gil Vicente!
57.29
With imagination, Nicolas Jahn plays the ball forward to Fernando Nascimento. Fernando Nascimento sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
60.02
2-4Santa Clara have made a substitution with Dominic Ritchie replacing Fernando Nascimento and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-4-2 formation.
71.37
Adolfo Vazquez threads a neat ball through to Wes Mcgreal. Wes Mcgreal plays a one-two with Dominic Ritchie and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Wes Mcgreal provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
75.48
Vitor Barbosa catches Dominic Ritchie on the ankles. The referee brings Vitor Barbosa to one side and gives him a warning! Dominic Ritchie stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.55
Ole Gunnar Bakke deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rafael Lopes. Rafael Lopes shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
78.49
From the throw-in, Donny Wiekens picks out Salvatore Allegri. Salvatore Allegri controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Michael Okon. Michael Okon shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
79.23
Pablo Ruiz makes an attacking run forward. Pablo Ruiz shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
3
4
Shots on Target
5
6
Shots off Target
1
6
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
48.5%
51.5%
Play Area
29.4%
50%
20.6%
Scorers
| Wes Mcgreal 22, 45, 71 | Ole Gunnar Bakke 9 Michael Okon 16 Salvatore Allegri 52 Vitor Barbosa 54 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Wes Mcgreal of Santa Clara |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Ghislain Castets (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Bernardo Venturin (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Nicolas Jahn (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Warren Roberts (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 5. | Lars Hoeness (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Filipe Andrade (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Rainer Scheffler (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Alexandre Vieira (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Adolfo Vazquez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Fernando Nascimento (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Wes Mcgreal (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 12. | Frederico Gomes (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Ernesto Flores (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Dominic Ritchie (GK) | 6 | |
| 1. | Lucian Nanu (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Donny Wiekens (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Pablo Ruiz (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Ledley Charles (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Geoffrey de Wit (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Salvatore Allegri (MID) | | 9 |
| 7. | Vitor Barbosa (MID) | | 7 |
| 8. | Craig Fletcher (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Rafael Lopes (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Ole Gunnar Bakke (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Michael Okon (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Jose Gomes (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Eugenio Molowny (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Eduardo Postiga (ATT) | 0 | |