Match Report


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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Estádio D. Afonso Henriques where Vitória de Guimarães play host to Alverca. A crowd of 9,084 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Vitória de Guimarães are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Alverca appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Samuel Castro.


0.00
The whistle blows and Alverca kick off!
3.29
Hugo Carvalho barges into Pascal Laslandes. The referee brings Hugo Carvalho to one side and gives him a warning! Pascal Laslandes runs off the knock.
4.56
Cristiano Castro hits a low pass to Hugo Carvalho. Hugo Carvalho knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
8.40
Cesar Castro makes a beautiful solo run. Cesar Castro shoots from long range. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
12.08
Cristiano Castro barges into Kewullay Cesari. Cristiano Castro is shown the yellow card! Kewullay Cesari runs off the knock.
14.40
Elvis Valsesia passes the ball forward to Cesar Castro. Cesar Castro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
15.49
Showing composure, Steve Mckay plays the ball forward to Hugo Carvalho. Hugo Carvalho deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Egbert Van Putten. Egbert Van Putten whips in a cross ball towards Eduardo Faria. Eduardo Faria makes a deft header. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Alverca are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
16.23
Miguel Santos passes the ball forward to Pascal Laslandes. Pascal Laslandes flicks a high ball forward to Cesar Castro who takes it down. Cesar Castro sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
20.46
Elvis Valsesia makes a probing pass to Pascal Laslandes. Pascal Laslandes lofts in a cross ball towards Elvis Valsesia. Elvis Valsesia is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but slams it into the crowd!
21.02
Don Morrison hits a low pass to Bruno Bento. Bruno Bento controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
24.31
Kewullay Cesari kicks a strong pass forward to Elvis Valsesia. Elvis Valsesia lofts in a cross ball towards Cesar Castro. Cesar Castro makes a convincing header. Edmundo Helguera comfortably punches it away to safety.
27.27
Andre Lopes flicks a high pass forward. Pascal Laslandes controls it well on his chest. Pascal Laslandes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kewullay Cesari. Kewullay Cesari knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
32.04
Graeme Marr passes the ball forward to Kewullay Cesari. Kewullay Cesari runs straight at the opposition's defence. Kewullay Cesari shoots from outside the area but it whistles just wide of the post!
33.56
Cesar Castro knocks the ball forward to Filipe Marques. Filipe Marques shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
36.15
Graeme Marr makes a simple pass to Filipe Marques. Filipe Marques threads a neat ball through to Elvis Valsesia. Elvis Valsesia knocks in a cross ball towards Cesar Castro. Cesar Castro directs the ball goalwards with his head. Edmundo Helguera manages to gather it.
42.46
Egbert Van Putten barges into Miguel Santos. The referee brings Egbert Van Putten to one side and gives him a warning! Miguel Santos stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Vitória de Guimarães appear unchanged since the first half. Alverca appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-4-2 formation. The Alverca players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Vitória de Guimarães start the second half!
47.00
Eduardo Faria makes an attacking run forward. Eduardo Faria threads the ball through to Egbert Van Putten but he's offside!
49.30
Pascal Laslandes runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Pascal Laslandes knocks in a cross ball towards Rafael Gomes. Rafael Gomes heads the ball goalwards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
53.02
Graeme Marr makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Elvis Valsesia. Elvis Valsesia sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Good keeping!
59.31
Kewullay Cesari threads a neat ball through to Rafael Gomes. Rafael Gomes whips in a cross ball towards Filipe Marques. Filipe Marques powers a header at goal. Edmundo Helguera manages to gather it.
60.27
Vitória de Guimarães have made 2 substitutions with Danny Upson replacing Rafael Gomes and Gaspar Jesus replacing Filipe Marques .
63.08
Pascal Laslandes threads the ball through to Kewullay Cesari. Kewullay Cesari knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
66.02
Kewullay Cesari takes it forward alone. Kewullay Cesari tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
67.36
Elvis Valsesia comes in with a late challenge on Ricardo Jesus. Elvis Valsesia is shown the yellow card! Ricardo Jesus stretches but gets up unharmed.
71.55
Graeme Marr threads the ball through to Andre Lopes. Andre Lopes flicks a high pass forward. Kewullay Cesari controls it well on his chest. Kewullay Cesari knocks in a cross ball towards Gaspar Jesus. Gaspar Jesus beats his man to it with a header but he balloons it over the crossbar!
73.36
Steve Mckay hacks Kewullay Cesari from behind! Steve Mckay is warned by the referee! Kewullay Cesari runs off the knock.
77.40
Mario Ferreira threads a neat ball through to Elvis Valsesia. Elvis Valsesia threads a neat ball through to Cesar Castro. Cesar Castro knocks in a cross ball towards Kewullay Cesari. Kewullay Cesari jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
79.40
Vitória de Guimarães have made a substitution with Carlos Alves replacing Miguel Santos .
84.51
Egbert Van Putten flicks a high pass forward to Bruno Bento who brings the ball under control. Bruno Bento sees Hugo Carvalho just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Hugo Carvalho takes a shot at goal but slams it into the crowd!
85.43
Graeme Marr threads a neat ball through to Carlos Alves. Carlos Alves threads a neat ball through to Pascal Laslandes. Pascal Laslandes whips in a cross ball towards Cesar Castro. Cesar Castro jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent keeping!
87.37
Danny Upson flicks a high pass forward. Pascal Laslandes collects the pass. Pascal Laslandes knocks in a cross ball towards Gaspar Jesus. Gaspar Jesus finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
90.00
Hugo Carvalho decides to run forward with the ball. Hugo Carvalho shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Yohan Le Garrec.
90.00
Hugo Carvalho takes the corner, swinging a high ball in towards the far post. Graeme Marr gets to the ball and clears it up field.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
7
1
Shots off Target
8
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
4
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
70.7%
29.3%
Play Area
22.7%
46.7%
30.7%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Cesar Castro of Vitória de Guimarães

Match Ratings
1.Yohan Le Garrec (GK)
6
2.Mario Ferreira (DEF)
6
3.Miguel Santos (DEF)
6
4.Graeme Marr (DEF)
7
5.Andre Lopes (DEF)
6
6.Pascal Laslandes (MID)
7
7.Kewullay Cesari (MID)goal scored
9
8.Elvis Valsesia (MID)yellow card
6
9.Cesar Castro (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Filipe Marques (ATT)
6
11.Rafael Gomes (ATT)
6
 
12.Carlos Alves (MID)
6
13.Danny Upson (MID)
6
14.Gaspar Jesus (MID)
6